NOT LISTED FOR SALE

894 Toro Canyon Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93108

Toro Canyon Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $3,722,000 - $5,244,000

3 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,162 Sq Ft
$1,080/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 27, 2016

Last sale price $2,500,000 $601 Per Sq Ft

Est. 80% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $26,238 / mo

18 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Property is near an ocean
  • Fruit Trees
  • Pool
  • 15.34 Acre Lot
  • Deck

About This Home

As of May 2016

Enjoy unparalleled panoramic ocean, island, mountain, & city views from this Mediterranean estate. Located on 15.34 serene acres in the Toro Canyon Estates area of Montecito, this home has 3 bed/3.5baths, 2 master suites, guest room, cathedral ceilings, 2 FP, private office w/ sep. entrance, spacious kitchen, family rm, library, wine closet, 2 car garage, separate pad & lap pool.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Wendy Gronsky

Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara License #01834350 Listed on: 04/20/2016

Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara

Last Buyer's Agent

Kendrick Guehr

Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara License #01964065

Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1990

Lot Details

  • 15.34 Acre Lot
  • Dog Run
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Irrigation
  • Hilly Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Wooded Lot
  • Lawn
  • Property is in excellent condition

Parking

  • Garage

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Harbor
  • Panoramic
  • City
  • Woods
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Split Level Home
  • Slab Foundation
  • Tile Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 4,162 Sq Ft Home
  • Wet Bar
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Multiple Fireplaces
  • Family Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Library

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Property is near an ocean
  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Gazebo

Location

  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Summerland Elementary School
  • Carp. Jr. Middle School
  • Carp. Sr. High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Underground Utilities
  • Well
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Septic System
  • Satellite Dish

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 155-240-012

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1990

Lot Details

15.34 Acres

Listing Details

  • Directions: East Valley Road to Toro Canyon Rd North. At 894 sign turn right and go on private road to the end of the road approximately +/- 0.3 miles. No ''for sale'' sign is on Toro Canyon, only at the house.
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1990
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Laundry Room
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Other
  • Subdivision Name: Other
  • Architectural Style: Medit
  • Reso Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Split Level, Outside Stairs
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Excellent
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1990
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • Property Information Apx # Acres: 15.34
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Summerland
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: Carp. Jr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: Carp. Sr.
  • View Mountain(s)2: Yes
  • View Panoramic2: Yes
  • LocationTopo Hilly2: Yes
  • Site Improvements Underground Util: Yes
  • Property Information Within City Limits: No
  • Condition Excellent: Yes
  • Foundation:Slab: Yes
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #22: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Pool: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Open2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Lawn2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fruit Trees2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Ocean2: Yes
  • Proximity Near School(s)2: Yes
  • Rooms Family Room4: Yes
  • Dining Breakfast Bar2: Yes
  • Laundry Laundry Room2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Disposal3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dryer3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Gas Range2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Washer3: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Tile3: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • View Wooded3: Yes
  • Rooms Office3: Yes
  • Dining Formal2: Yes
  • Amenities Wet Bar2: Yes
  • WaterSewer Pvt Well In: Yes
  • Construction Split Level: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Wooded4: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced PRT: Yes
  • Fireplace(s):_two_3: Yes
  • WaterSewer Septic In: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Carpet: Yes
  • Roof:Tile2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Yard Irrigation PRT: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Deck3: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Dog Run2: Yes
  • ViewOcean: Yes
  • Appliances Included OvenBltin: Yes
  • Appliances Included Wtr SoftenerOwned: Yes
  • Pets Yes: Yes
  • Style Medit2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Covered2: Yes
  • View Harbor2: Yes
  • Rooms LbryStudy: Yes
  • View City4: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Gazebo2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Satellite Dish2: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Oven/Bltin, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Satellite Dish, Washer, Wtr Softener/Owned
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 8

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Tile
  • View: Mountain(s), Ocean, City, Harbor, Wooded, Panoramic
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Acres: 15.34
  • Topography: Hilly
  • Exterior Features: Other, Pool, Deck, Patio Open, Patio Covered, Gazebo, Dog Run, Lawn, Fruit Trees, Wooded, Yard Irrigation PRT, Fenced: PRT
  • Foundation Details: Slab

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Gar #2

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Utilities: Underground Util
  • Water Source: Private
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Unit 1 Amenities:Cathedral Ceiling(s)2: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: Summerland
  • High School: Carp. Sr.
  • Middle Or Junior School: Carp. Jr.

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 155-240-012
  • Zoning: Other
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 668210.4
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 20, 2016
Closed on
May 19, 2016
Sold by
Ackerman Stark
Bought by
Vaintrub Linda J
Seller's Agent
Wendy Gronsky
Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara
Buyer's Agent
Kendrick Guehr
Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara
List Price
$2,749,000
Sold Price
$2,500,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$249,000
-9.06%
Current Estimated Value
$4,493,274

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,993,274
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.10%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 16, 2011
Sold by
Ackerman Marshall W and Ackerman Stark
Bought by
Ackerman Marshall W and Ackerman Stark
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Vaintrub Linda J $2,500,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Ackerman Marshall W -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/27/2016 05/27/16 Sold $2,500,000 -9.1% $601 / Sq Ft
05/08/2016 05/08/16 Pending -- -- --
04/20/2016 04/20/16 For Sale $2,749,000 -- $660 / Sq Ft
Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $30,951 $2,959,487 $1,183,794 $1,775,693
2023 $30,951 $2,844,569 $1,137,827 $1,706,742
2022 $29,926 $2,788,794 $1,115,517 $1,673,277
2021 $29,303 $2,734,113 $1,093,645 $1,640,468
2020 $29,016 $2,706,080 $1,082,432 $1,623,648
2019 $28,415 $2,653,020 $1,061,208 $1,591,812
2018 $27,974 $2,601,000 $1,040,400 $1,560,600
2017 $27,497 $2,550,000 $1,020,000 $1,530,000
2016 $18,438 $1,690,251 $718,901 $971,350
2015 $18,236 $1,664,863 $708,103 $956,760
2014 $17,100 $1,632,252 $694,233 $938,019
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • W

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Wendy Gronsky

    Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara

    (805) 259-7321

    18 Total Sales

    Wendy Gronsky
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  • Kendrick Guehr

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Kendrick Guehr

    Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara

    (805) 448-4185

    100 Total Sales

    Kendrick Guehr
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  • T

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2016

    The Epstein Partners

    Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara

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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 16-1293

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 155-240-012

California Santa Barbara County Santa Barbara 93013 Toro Canyon

894 Toro Canyon Rd, Santa Barbara, CA

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