$2,875,000
SOLD MAR 1, 2017
4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,838 Sq Ft
1 Acres

Recently Sold

$749 Per Sq Ft

18% Below List Price

479 Days on Market

About This Home

As of April 2023

Cape Cod style Montecito hilltop estate, with stunning ocean and mountain views! Retreat to your private Master Bedroom Suite, which features wide-plank wood floors, vaulted ceiling, and French doors to a relaxing balcony that enjoys the best views on the property! The rest of the home enjoys updated kitchen with French doors to the back patio, media room, and living room with fireplace . . . Central and spacious sunroom is lined with windows for warm, natural light, and provides a cozy common area for the house - perfect for reading, relaxing, enjoying the views, or take the French doors out to the back patio. On 1 acre of immaculate park-like gardens and walking paths, mature trees, central back patio for BBQing, entertaining, or relaxing, and pool/spa that overlooks the stunning ocean and mountain views. Sweeping views, charm and character, indoor/outdoor living - all while still convenient to Montecito's Upper and Lower Villages!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dan Encell

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #00976141 Listed on: 03/17/2016

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Last Buyer's Agent

Daniel Encell

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$68,252

Year Built

1949

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1949
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Security System
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Excellent
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1949
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Cold Spring
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: S.B. Sr.
  • View Mountain(s)2: Yes
  • Property Information Within City Limits: No
  • Condition Excellent: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #22: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Attached: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Pool: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Open2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Lawn2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fruit Trees2: Yes
  • View Setting2: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) LR: Yes
  • Security Security System: Yes
  • WaterSewer Sewer Hookup: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Spa - Outside: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Deck3: Yes
  • ViewOcean: Yes
  • Style Cape Cod2: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: LR
  • Total Bedrooms: 8

Exterior Features

  • View: Mountain(s), Ocean, Setting
  • Exterior Features: Pool, Deck, Patio Open, SPA-Outside, Lawn, Fruit Trees
  • Foundation Details: Mixed

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Gar #2, Attached

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Mont Wtr
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: Cold Spring
  • High School: S.B. Sr.
  • Middle Or Junior School: S.B. Jr.

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 013-192-011
  • Zoning: E-1

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 31, 2023
Closed on
Apr 20, 2023
Sold by
Gretchen Lieff Revocable Trust
Bought by
Opunohu Llc
Seller's Agent
Cristal Clarke
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Cristal Clarke
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
List Price
$6,275,000
Sold Price
$6,262,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$12,500
-0.2%
Views
140

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
17.77%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 26, 2021
Sold by
Lieff Gretchen and Gretchen Lieff Revocable Trust
Bought by
Lieff Gretchen and Gretchen Lieff Revocable Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,623,000
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 9, 2017
Sold by
Lieff Gretchen
Bought by
Lieff Gretchen

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 17, 2016
Closed on
Feb 13, 2017
Sold by
Feinleib Harold F and Feinleib Judy W
Bought by
Lieff Gretchen
Seller's Agent
Dan Encell
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Daniel Encell
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
List Price
$3,495,000
Sold Price
$2,875,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$620,000
-17.74%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.58%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 17, 2016
Closed on
Feb 6, 2017
Sold by
Lieff Robert
Bought by
Lieff Gretchen
Seller's Agent
Dan Encell
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Daniel Encell
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
List Price
$3,495,000
Sold Price
$2,875,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$620,000
-17.74%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 28, 2008
Sold by
Freistuhler Barbara
Bought by
Feinleib Harold F and Feinleib Judith W

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 12, 1998
Sold by
Macfadyen Donald A and Macfadyen Sally R
Bought by
Freistuhler Barbara

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$857,500
Interest Rate
3.95%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $6,262,500 Chicago Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Ticor Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $2,875,000 Chicago Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Chicago Title Company
Grant Deed -- Lawyers Title Company
Grant Deed -- First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $1,623,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $2,000,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $775,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $857,500 No Value Available
Previous Owner $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/08/2025 07/08/25 Price Changed $8,750,000 -4.9% $2,280 / Sq Ft
04/15/2025 04/15/25 For Sale $9,200,000 +46.9% $2,397 / Sq Ft
04/26/2023 04/26/23 Sold $6,262,500 -0.2% $1,632 / Sq Ft
04/19/2023 04/19/23 Pending -- -- --
03/31/2023 03/31/23 For Sale $6,275,000 +118.3% $1,635 / Sq Ft
03/01/2017 03/01/17 Sold $2,875,000 -17.7% $749 / Sq Ft
01/30/2017 01/30/17 Pending -- -- --
10/09/2015 10/09/15 For Sale $3,495,000 -- $911 / Sq Ft
Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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
2023 $68,252 $3,694,557 $1,856,639 $1,837,918
2022 $34,544 $3,144,231 $1,640,469 $1,503,762
2021 $33,840 $3,082,580 $1,608,303 $1,474,277
2020 $33,260 $3,050,973 $1,591,812 $1,459,161
2019 $32,655 $2,991,150 $1,560,600 $1,430,550
2018 $32,073 $2,932,500 $1,530,000 $1,402,500
2017 $31,528 $2,875,000 $1,500,000 $1,375,000
2016 $27,327 $2,505,000 $1,391,000 $1,114,000
2014 $25,588 $2,339,000 $1,299,000 $1,040,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 15-3393

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 013-192-011