NOT LISTED FOR SALE

943 Calle Cortita Santa Barbara, CA 93109

Alta Mesa Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,163,000 - $2,751,176

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,209 Sq Ft
$1,140/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 28, 2014

Last sale price $970,700 $439 Per Sq Ft

Est. 159% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $14,212/month

23 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near an ocean
  • Fruit Trees
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • San Marcos Senior High School Rated A
  • Mountain View
  • Hilly Lot

About This Home

As of February 2014

Open & bright! Natural light and sweeping mountain vistas pour into this beautiful 4 bedroom 3 bathroom Alta Mesa home. Updated kitchen, dual master suites, and .26 acre lot name just a few of this property's amenities. Entertain on your private patios and balconies or take a quick drive downtown and enjoy all that Santa Barbara has to offer!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Steve Epstein

Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara License #00994429 Listed on: 08/21/2013

Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara

Co-Listed By

Dusty Baker

Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara

Last Buyer's Agent

Jeanne Palumbo

Sotheby's International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,374

Year Built

  • Built in 1945

Lot Details

  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Hilly Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Property is in excellent condition

Parking

  • Garage

Home Design

  • Spanish Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Tile Roof
  • Metal Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,209 Sq Ft Home
  • Multiple Fireplaces
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Mountain Views
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Laundry Room

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Linoleum
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Property is near an ocean
  • Patio

Location

  • Property is near a park
  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools
  • Property is near a bus stop

Schools

  • Monroe Elementary School
  • Lacumbre Middle School
  • San Marcos High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Sewer Stub Out

Community Details

  • 20 Mesa Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 041-157-011

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,374

Year Built

Built in 1945

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Directions: North on Meigs Rd., left on Kenwood Rd., left on Mountain View Rd., right onto Calle Cortita. Property is on the corner.
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1945
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Laundry Room
  • ResoLotFeatures: Near Public Transit
  • Co List Office Mls Id: kwrc3
  • Co List Office Phone: 805-456-3600
  • Subdivision Name: 20 - Mesa
  • Architectural Style: Spanish
  • Reso Flooring: Hardwood, PRT, Tile, Vinyl
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Excellent
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1945
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Monroe
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: LaCumbre
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: San Marcos
  • View Mountain(s)2: Yes
  • LocationTopo Hilly2: Yes
  • Property Information Within City Limits: No
  • Condition Excellent: Yes
  • Foundation:Slab: Yes
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #22: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Open2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fruit Trees2: Yes
  • View Setting2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Ocean2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Park(s)2: Yes
  • Proximity Near School(s)2: Yes
  • Dining Dining Area2: Yes
  • Laundry Laundry Room2: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) LR: Yes
  • WaterSewer Sewer Hookup: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Hardwood2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Tile3: Yes
  • Dining Breakfast Area2: Yes
  • Fireplace(s):_two_4: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) Primary Bedroom: Yes
  • Proximity Near Bus: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced PRT: Yes
  • Roof:Tile2: Yes
  • Style Spanish2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings VinylLinoleum2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings PRT2: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Primary Bedroom, 2+, LR

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Tile, Metal
  • View: Mountain(s), Setting
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Topography: Hilly
  • Exterior Features: Patio Open, Fruit Trees, Fenced: PRT
  • Foundation Details: Slab, Mixed
  • ConstructionSiding:Roof Metal: Yes

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: SB Wtr
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: Monroe
  • High School: San Marcos
  • Middle Or Junior School: LaCumbre

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 041-157-011
  • Zoning: Other

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 25, 2013
Sold by
Childress Dorothy Ann
Bought by
Emerson Gregory G and Emerson Wendy L
Current Estimated Value
$2,518,294

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$776,560
Interest Rate
2.62%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 29, 2011
Sold by
Childress Dorothy
Bought by
Childress Dorothy Ann

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 15, 2007
Sold by
Childress Dorothy A
Bought by
The Dorothy Childress Living Trust and Childress Dorothy Ann

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 14, 2004
Sold by
Childress William J and Childress Dorothy A
Bought by
Childress Dorothy A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 30, 2003
Sold by
Childress William J and Childress Dorothy A
Bought by
Childress William J and Childress Dorothy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$620,000
Interest Rate
5.17%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 29, 2003
Sold by
Childress William J and Childress Dorothy
Bought by
Childress William J and Childress Dorothy A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$620,000
Interest Rate
5.17%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 7, 2000
Sold by
William Childress
Bought by
Childress William J and Childress Dorothy A

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 4, 1998
Sold by
Mudge Robert E and Mudge Jean E
Bought by
Childress William and Childress Dorothy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$428,000
Interest Rate
7.1%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Emerson Gregory G $971,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Childress Dorothy Ann -- Pacific Coast Title
Childress Dorothy -- Pacific Coast Title
The Dorothy Childress Living Trust -- None Available
Childress Dorothy A -- --
Childress William J -- --
Childress William J -- Stewart Title
Childress William J -- Stewart Title
Childress William J -- --
Childress William -- Equity Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Emerson Gregory G $776,560
Previous Owner Childress William J $620,000
Previous Owner Childress William $428,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/28/2014 02/28/14 Sold $970,700 -2.9% $439 / Sq Ft
09/13/2013 09/13/13 Pending -- -- --
08/21/2013 08/21/13 For Sale $999,900 -- $453 / 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
2025 $12,374 $1,189,934 $582,278 $607,656
2023 $12,374 $1,143,729 $559,668 $584,061
2022 $11,941 $1,121,304 $548,695 $572,609
2021 $11,666 $1,099,319 $537,937 $561,382
2020 $11,546 $1,088,048 $532,422 $555,626
2019 $11,345 $1,066,715 $521,983 $544,732
2018 $11,185 $1,045,800 $511,749 $534,051
2017 $10,815 $1,025,295 $501,715 $523,580
2016 $10,591 $1,005,192 $491,878 $513,314
2014 $7,433 $696,864 $351,688 $345,176
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Steve Epstein

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Steve Epstein

    Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara

    (805) 689-9339

    4 in this area

    135 Total Sales

    Steve Epstein
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2014

    Dusty Baker

    Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara

  • J

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Jeanne Palumbo

    Sotheby's International Realty

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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 13-2705

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 041-157-011

California Santa Barbara County Santa Barbara 93109 Alta Mesa

943 Calle Cortita, Santa Barbara, CA

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