NOT LISTED FOR SALE

968 Medio Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93103

Lower Riviera Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,502,000 - $2,161,429

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,544 Sq Ft
$1,219/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: January 27, 2017

Last sale price $1,040,000 $674 Per Sq Ft

Est. 81% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,416 / mo

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Furnished
  • Property is in excellent condition
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1-Story Property

About This Home

As of April 2025

Avail. for the month of June '25 at $8500.
Kick back and relax in this spacious, luxurious, sun filled centrally located 2 BR home in the lower Riviera on a private dead end street . Designer decorated. Very private. Beautiful garden with huge palm trees and back patio has ocean views. House is fully equipped with Hotel linens. outdoor grill and pizza oven , and so much more. .
Every room is beautifully decorated , serene and comfortable in this interior designers home . It is great for entertaining. The property is secluded with high hedge on dead end street. Beautiful mature gardens and a wrap around terrace/deck with ocean views- perfect for relaxing at the end of the day to watch the sunset.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Jackie Walters

Village Properties License #00835438 Listed on: 12/06/2024

Last Renter's Agent

Jackie Walters

Village Properties License #00835438 Listed on: 12/06/2024

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 1937

Lot Details

  • Property is in excellent condition

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Furnished
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Ocean Views

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Listing and Financial Details

  • Property Available on 4/1/25
  • Assessor Parcel Number 029-323-002

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1937

Lot Details

8,276 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: ResidentialLease
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • NumberUnfurnished: Furnished
  • Reso Flooring: Wood
  • Unit Levels: Single Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Excellent
  • Condition Excellent: Yes
  • Property Information:Date Available: 2025-04-01
  • Property Information Total Bathrooms2: 1.0
  • Construction Single Story: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) Living Room: Yes
  • Furnishings Fully Furnished: Yes
  • View Ocean2: Yes
  • Pets Maybe: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Wood: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1937

Interior Features

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room

Exterior Features

  • View: Ocean

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 029-323-002

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 29, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$1,882,607

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 24, 2016
Closed on
Jan 19, 2017
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Terry Power
Kirk Properties
Buyer's Agent
Chris Palme
Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$1,300,000
Sold Price
$1,040,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$260,000
-20%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.43%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 16, 2014
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 21, 2011
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 12, 2004
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
$880,000
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 9, 2001
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
$196,000
Interest Rate
6.7%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 2, 2000
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 15, 1997
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 8, 1993
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in Lower Riviera, CA

  • Janice Laney Real Estate Agent - Keller Williams Santa Barbara

    Janice Laney

    Responds Quickly

    Keller Williams Santa Barbara

    (805) 865-7385

    31 Total Sales

    3 in Lower Riviera

    $1.6M - $2.6M Price Range

    Janice Laney
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  • Tiffany Dore Real Estate Agent - Village Properties

    Tiffany Dore

    Village Properties

    (805) 324-6641

    23 Total Sales

    1 in Lower Riviera

    $2,650,000 Price

    Tiffany Dore
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  • Colleen Beall Real Estate Agent - Compass

    Colleen Beall

    Compass

    (805) 243-1083

    31 Total Sales

    3 in Lower Riviera

    $1.7M - $3.7M Price Range

    Colleen Beall
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  • Linda Parizo Real Estate Agent - Coldwell Banker Realty

    Linda Parizo

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (805) 918-8290

    46 Total Sales

    2 in Lower Riviera

    $1,601,928 Price Range

    Linda Parizo
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  • Valerie Menke Real Estate Agent - Berkshire Hathaway HomeService

    Valerie Menke

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeService

    (805) 549-5997

    24 Total Sales

    2 in Lower Riviera

    $2,128,000 Price Range

    Valerie Menke
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  • Chris Palme Real Estate Agent - Sotheby's International Realty

    Chris Palme

    Sotheby's International Realty

    (805) 262-8876

    17 Total Sales

    3 in Lower Riviera

    $1.8M - $3.2M Price Range

    Chris Palme
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- None Listed On Document
$1,040,000 Wfg National Title Ins Co
-- None Available
$730,000 Chicago Title Company
-- Lawyers Title Company
-- Fidelity National Title Co
$650,000 American Title Co
-- --
$365,000 First American Title Insuran
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $124,900
Previous Owner $880,000
Previous Owner $196,000
Previous Owner $200,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/09/2025 04/09/25 Rented -- -- --
03/25/2025 03/25/25 Price Changed $8,500 +9.0% $6 / Sq Ft
01/03/2025 01/03/25 Price Changed $7,800 +4.0% $5 / Sq Ft
12/06/2024 12/06/24 For Rent $7,500 0.0% --
01/27/2017 01/27/17 Sold $1,040,000 -20.0% $674 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
01/13/2017 01/13/17 Pending -- -- --
08/24/2016 08/24/16 For Sale $1,300,000 -- $842 / Sq Ft
Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

Tax History

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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 $12,831 $1,234,264 $781,304 $452,960
2025 $12,831 $1,210,064 $765,985 $444,079
2023 $12,609 $1,225,137 $736,242 $488,895
2022 $12,448 $1,167,390 $721,806 $445,584
2021 $11,848 $1,115,089 $707,653 $407,436
2020 $11,725 $1,103,656 $700,397 $403,259
2019 $11,518 $1,082,016 $686,664 $395,352
2018 $11,352 $1,060,800 $673,200 $387,600
2017 $8,422 $790,047 $519,483 $270,564
2016 $8,195 $774,557 $509,298 $265,259
2014 $7,971 $747,979 $491,822 $256,157
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jackie Walters Real Estate Agent - Village Properties

    Landlord's Agent in 2025

    Jackie Walters

    Village Properties

    (805) 969-8900

    22 Total Sales

    Jackie Walters
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    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Terry Power

    Kirk Properties

  • Chris Palme Real Estate Agent - Sotheby's International Realty

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Chris Palme

    Sotheby's International Realty

    (805) 448-3066

    3 in this area

    17 Total Sales

    Chris Palme
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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 24-3894

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 029-323-002

California Santa Barbara County Santa Barbara 93103 Lower Riviera

968 Medio Rd, Santa Barbara, CA

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