$2,800,000
SOLD SEP 27, 2024
4 Beds
3 Baths
1,984 Sq Ft
0.32 Acres

Recently Sold

$1,411 Per Sq Ft

18% Below List Price

128 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • RV Access or Parking
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • Santa Barbara Senior High School Rated A-
  • Fruit Trees
  • Deck

About This Home

As of September 2024

A surprising treasure on Santa Barbara's Lower Riviera, 967 Garcia Road provides a rare combination of unobstructed ocean and city views, entry-level easy living, and a magical over-sized gently-sloping backyard offering every possibility of entertaining, gardening and relaxation. The nearly 1/3-acre parcel is well-positioned to maximize views with the house at the top, while leaving most of the property as a private oasis ideal for adding a pool and/or a new Accessory Dwelling Unit. 3-4 beds/office are on the entry level with a spacious covered ocean-view deck, plus a separate-entry full living suite below. Recent upgrades incl. refinished oak hardwood floors, new windows, new electrical, new sewer lateral. Off-the-charts upside and fantastic value as-is under 3 million for A+ views!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ken Switzer

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #01245644 Listed on: 04/26/2024

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Kristin Arntz

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,997

Year Built

  • Built in 1946

Lot Details

  • 0.32 Acre Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Lot Has A Rolling Slope
  • Fruit Trees
  • Property is in good condition
  • Property is zoned E-1

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Island
  • Harbor
  • City
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Raised Foundation
  • Tile Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,984 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Dining Area
  • Home Office
  • Laundry in Garage
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Parking

  • Direct Access Garage
  • RV Access or Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered patio or porch

Schools

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

Additional Features

  • Stepless Entry
  • Gravity Heating System

Community Details

  • 15 Riviera/Lower Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 029-202-006

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,997

Year Built

Built in 1946

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Directions: Access from either Alameda Padre Serra or Milpas Street, 967 Garcia Road is about 2 blocks up the hill towards APS, on the downhill side. Park in driveway.
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1946
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: In Garage
  • ResoLotFeatures: Rolling Slope
  • Subdivision Name: 15 - Riviera/Lower
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Reso Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Entry Lvl(No Stairs), Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Good
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1946
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • Property Information Apx # Acres: 0.32
  • 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
  • Construction Entry Lvl(No Stairs)2: Yes
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Interior Access: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Attached: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fruit Trees2: Yes
  • Dining Dining Area2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Gas Range2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Hardwood2: Yes
  • Construction Two Story2: Yes
  • Rooms Office3: Yes
  • Amenities Guest Quarters2: Yes
  • Property Information Apx Lot SqFt: 13939.0
  • Condition Good2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Carpet: Yes
  • Roof:Tile2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Deck3: Yes
  • ViewOcean: Yes
  • View Islands: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced BCK: Yes
  • Laundry In Garage2: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #12: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Covered2: Yes
  • Foundation Raised: Yes
  • View Harbor2: Yes
  • View City4: Yes
  • ParkingGarage RV: Yes
  • Architectural Style Traditional: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dishwasher
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bedrooms Basement: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Tile
  • View: Mountain(s), Islands, Ocean, City, Harbor
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Acres: 0.32
  • Topography: Rolly
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio Covered, Fruit Trees, Fenced: BCK
  • Foundation Details: Raised

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Gar #1, RV, Interior Access, Attached

Utilities

  • Heating: Gravity
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: SB Wtr
  • Heating:Gravity: Yes

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 029-202-006
  • Zoning: E-1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 13939.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 26, 2024
Closed on
Sep 24, 2024
Sold by
Szopa Katherine Mary
Bought by
Graham Adam Paul
Seller's Agent
Ken Switzer
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Kristin Arntz
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
List Price
$3,395,000
Sold Price
$2,800,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$595,000
-17.53%
Views
148
Current Estimated Value
$2,856,534

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$56,534
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.53%
Original Mortgage
$2,100,000
Outstanding Balance
$2,082,506
Interest Rate
6.49%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$774,028

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 26, 2024
Closed on
Sep 6, 2024
Sold by
Adrian And Hilda Wenner Revocable Living and Wenner Gretchen A
Bought by
Graham Adam Paul and Kest Lynda
Seller's Agent
Ken Switzer
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Kristin Arntz
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
List Price
$3,395,000
Sold Price
$2,800,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$595,000
-17.53%
Views
148

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$2,100,000
Outstanding Balance
$2,082,506
Interest Rate
6.49%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$774,028

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 11, 2011
Sold by
Wenner Adrian M and Wenner Hilda E
Bought by
The Adrian & Hilda Wenner Revocable Livi

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 15, 2005
Sold by
Wenner Adrian M and Wenner Hilda E
Bought by
Wenner Adriam M and Wenner Hilda E
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed -- First American Title
Grant Deed $2,800,000 First American Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $2,100,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/27/2024 09/27/24 Sold $2,800,000 -5.1% $1,411 / Sq Ft
09/02/2024 09/02/24 Pending -- -- --
07/13/2024 07/13/24 Price Changed $2,950,000 -7.7% $1,487 / Sq Ft
05/31/2024 05/31/24 Price Changed $3,195,000 -5.9% $1,610 / Sq Ft
04/26/2024 04/26/24 For Sale $3,395,000 -- $1,711 / 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 $10,997 $122,106 $40,695 $81,411
2022 $1,331 $119,713 $39,898 $79,815
2021 $1,296 $117,366 $39,116 $78,250
2020 $1,281 $116,163 $38,715 $77,448
2019 $1,256 $113,886 $37,956 $75,930
2018 $1,235 $111,654 $37,212 $74,442
2017 $1,193 $109,466 $36,483 $72,983
2016 $1,250 $107,320 $35,768 $71,552
2014 $1,216 $103,639 $34,541 $69,098
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 24-1327

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 029-202-006