NOT LISTED FOR SALE

959 Medio Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93103

Lower Riviera Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,288,000 - $2,745,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,662 Sq Ft
$1,519/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: January 14, 2020

Last sale price $1,475,000 $887 Per Sq Ft

Est. 71% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $15,080 / mo

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Property is near park and shops
  • Franklin Elementary School Rated A-
  • Fruit Trees
  • Multiple Fireplaces

About This Home

As of January 2020

For Statistical Purposes Only.

Welcome to 959 Medio Road! This beautiful property exudes the charm one looks for when searching for a home on Santa Barbara's romantic Riviera. Perched high above the quiet street rests an ocean and city view beauty offering 4 bedrooms and 2 recently remodeled bathrooms. The kitchen has been updated and offers stainless steel appliances including a Viking Range.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Aaron L Gilles

Village Properties - 1 License #01509445 Listed on: 01/14/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Brett Buschbom

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 7,405 Sq Ft Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Lot Has A Rolling Slope
  • Irrigation
  • Fruit Trees
  • Lawn
  • Property is in excellent condition
  • Property is zoned E-1

Parking

  • Detached Garage

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • City
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Raised Foundation
  • Slab Foundation
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,662 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Multiple Fireplaces
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Built-In Barbecue

Location

  • Property is near park and shops

Schools

  • Franklin Elementary School
  • S.B. Jr. Middle School
  • S.B. Sr. High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Mounted To A Wall or Window

Community Details

  • Hammells Add Community
  • 15 Riviera/Lower Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 029-321-012

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

7,405 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Directions: Canon Perdido to East St. Take a right on Medio.
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Other
  • ResoLotFeatures: Rolling Slope, Cul-De-Sac
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Other
  • Subdivision Name: 15 - Riviera/Lower
  • Architectural Style: Cal Cottage
  • Reso Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Single Story, Outside Stairs
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Other Structures: Other
  • Reso Property Condition: Excellent
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1950
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • Property Information Apx # Acres: 0.17
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Franklin
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: S.B. Sr.
  • View Mountain(s)2: Yes
  • LocationTopo Rolly2: Yes
  • Property Information ADU: No
  • Property Information Within City Limits: No
  • Condition Excellent: Yes
  • Style Cal Cottage: Yes
  • Construction Single Story2: Yes
  • Foundation:Slab: Yes
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #22: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Lawn2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fruit Trees2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Park(s)2: Yes
  • Rooms Family Room4: Yes
  • Dining Dining Area2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Bath2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Kitchen2: Yes
  • Amenities Skylight2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Gas Range2: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) LR: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Hardwood2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Tile3: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Built-in BBQ: Yes
  • Proximity Near Shopping2: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) Family Room3: Yes
  • Property Information Apx Lot SqFt: 7405.0
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced PRT: Yes
  • Fireplace(s):_two_3: Yes
  • Location Info Development Name: Hammells Add
  • GroundsLandscaping Yard Irrigation PRT: Yes
  • ViewOcean: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Detached: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced BCK: Yes
  • LocationTopo Cul-De-Sac2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Covered2: Yes
  • Foundation Raised: Yes
  • View City4: Yes
  • Foundation Pier Post: Yes
  • Heating Wall: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Other, Gas Range, Dishwasher
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, 2, LR

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Other
  • View: Mountain(s), Ocean, City
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Acres: 0.17
  • Topography: Rolly
  • Exterior Features: Patio Covered, Lawn, Fruit Trees, Yard Irrigation PRT, Fenced: BCK, Fenced: PRT
  • Foundation Details: Slab, Raised, Pier & Post

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Wall
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: SB Wtr
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 029-321-012
  • Zoning: E-1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7405.0

Ownership History

We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 14, 2020
Closed on
Dec 24, 2019
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Aaron L Gilles
Village Properties - 1
Buyer's Agent
Brett Buschbom
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
List Price
$1,475,000
Sold Price
$1,475,000
Current Estimated Value
$2,524,773

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,049,773
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.62%
Original Mortgage
$1,180,000
Interest Rate
0.0412%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 26, 2011
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
0.0409%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 24, 2006
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 18, 2005
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$999,999
Interest Rate
0.0612%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 23, 2003
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$736,000
Interest Rate
0.0487%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 21, 1998
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

--
Value Increase
--
Percent Increase
--
Adjusted for Inflation
Collateral Analytics

Collateral Analytics Collateral Analytics AVMs (Automated Valuation Model) employ a number of statistical approaches combined with neighborhood-specific comparable selection guarantees the most up-to-date and precise valuations.

Not Available

Collateral Analytics does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

ICE

ICE Mortgage Technology ICE Mortgage Technology’s AVM (Automated Valuation Model) is a state-of-the-art online residential property valuation tool that provides a quick and accurate estimate of the value of almost any home in the U.S.

Not Available

ICE Mortgage Technology does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

First American

First American First American Data & Analytics’ next-generation AVM combines unrivaled data assets with a blended ensemble of valuation models to produce highly accurate, reliable valuations you can trust.

Not Available

First American does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Quantarium

Quantarium Quantarium’s valuation service, repeatedly proven the industry’s most accurate and comprehensive, is supercharged with a self-learning and auto-tuning AI engine that continually becomes smarter and more accurate as it processes daily inputs from the industry’s leading RE data lake.

Not Available

Quantarium does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Average Value
Not Available
List Price
Sold Price
Create a Home Valuation Report for This Property
The Home Valuation Report is an in-depth analysis detailing your home's value as well as a comparison with similar homes in the area

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$1,475,000 First American Title Company
-- First American Title Company
-- None Available
-- Chicago Title Company
-- Chicago Title Company
-- Equity Title Company-Santa B
-- Equity Title Company-Santa B
$490,000 Stewart Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $500,000
Closed $96,680
Closed $247,620
Open $1,150,000
Closed $1,180,000
Previous Owner $120,000
Previous Owner $985,000
Previous Owner $1,000,000
Previous Owner $458,000
Previous Owner $999,999
Previous Owner $120,000
Previous Owner $736,000
Previous Owner $92,000
Previous Owner $736,000
Previous Owner $100,000
Previous Owner $100,000
Previous Owner $106,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/14/2020 01/14/20 Sold $1,475,000 0.0% $887 / Sq Ft
01/14/2020 01/14/20 Pending -- -- --
01/14/2020 01/14/20 For Sale $1,475,000 -- $887 / Sq Ft
Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

Tax History

We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.

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
2026 $17,312 $1,660,686 $948,189 $712,497
2025 $17,017 $1,628,125 $929,598 $698,527
2023 $17,017 $1,550,487 $893,501 $656,986
2022 $16,265 $1,520,086 $875,982 $644,104
2021 $15,890 $1,490,281 $858,806 $631,475
2020 $12,776 $1,196,032 $910,029 $286,003
2019 $12,552 $1,172,582 $892,186 $280,396
2018 $12,373 $1,149,592 $874,693 $274,899
2017 $11,965 $1,127,052 $857,543 $269,509
2016 $11,634 $1,104,954 $840,729 $264,225
2014 $10,173 $958,000 $729,000 $229,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • A

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Aaron L Gilles

    Village Properties - 1

    (805) 681-8800

    3 in this area

    48 Total Sales

    Aaron L Gilles
    Section Image

  • B

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Brett Buschbom

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

    (805) 451-9108

    1 in this area

    21 Total Sales

    Brett Buschbom
    Section Image
See All Agents

Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 20-144

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 029-321-012

California Santa Barbara County Santa Barbara 93103 Lower Riviera

959 Medio Rd, Santa Barbara, CA

Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service This information is being provided for your personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties that you may be interested in purchasing. Data relating to real estate for sale on this Website comes from the Internet Data Exchange Program of the Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service. All information is deemed reliable, but not guaranteed. All properties are subject to prior sale, change or withdrawal. Neither the Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service nor the listing broker(s) shall be responsible for any typographical errors, misinformation, or misprints.
Copyright 2026 Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service. All rights reserved.

Nearby Homes
Your Personal Tour Guide

Ask me questions while you tour the home.