NOT LISTED FOR SALE

973 Skagen Dr Solvang, CA 93463

Estimated Value: $1,410,000 - $1,465,132

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,280 Sq Ft
$628/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 29, 2023

Last sale price $1,595,000 $700 Per Sq Ft

Est. 10% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,274/month

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • 0.73 Acre Lot
  • Property is near a park
  • Ballard Elementary School Rated A
  • Fruit Trees
  • Cathedral Ceiling

About This Home

As of December 2023

Lovely Mediterranean style home in Sunrise Village on level, usable lot. Entry to this sprawling 4 bedroom, 3 bath home is through a gated central courtyard. Privacy wall and soothing fountain make this a perfect outdoor retreat. This meticulously maintained home has open beamed cathedral ceilings in living, kitchen, dining and primary suite. Kitchen and baths have been upgraded with tasteful finishes. Several sets of sliding doors provide easy indoor/outdoor living leading to sheltered patio areas below the extended eaves. Circle drive and 3 car garage ensure plenty of parking and storage. Expansive lot includes mature landscaping, fruit trees, grape vines, fenced vegetable garden area and refreshing above ground spa. Undeveloped open areas suitable for pool, ADU or barn. Home has a tranquil setting at the back of the neighborhood and is in the highly desirable Ballard Elementary School District.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michelle Glaus

Village Properties - 2 License #01921235 Listed on: 11/16/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Joe Olla

Joe Olla Realty License #00902183

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,841

Year Built

  • Built in 1984

Lot Details

  • 0.73 Acre Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Irrigation
  • Fruit Trees
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Tile Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,280 Sq Ft Home
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Great Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Video Cameras

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Trash Compactor
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Covered patio or porch

Location

  • Property is near a park
  • Property near a hospital
  • Property is near shops
  • City Lot

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Underground Utilities
  • Water Purifier Leased
  • Water Softener Leased
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Restaurant

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 137-530-022

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,841

Year Built

Built in 1984

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1984
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Gas Hookup, Laundry Room
  • ResoLotFeatures: Level
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Security Camera
  • Architectural Style: Medit
  • Reso Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Good
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1984
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • Property Information Apx # Acres: 0.73
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Other
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: Other
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: Other
  • LocationTopo Level: Yes
  • Site Improvements Underground Util: Yes
  • Property Information ADU: No
  • Property Information Within City Limits: Yes
  • Foundation:Slab: Yes
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Attached: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fruit Trees2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Park(s)2: Yes
  • Rooms Ground Floor Primary: Yes
  • Dining Breakfast Bar2: Yes
  • Laundry Laundry Room2: Yes
  • Amenities Dual Pane Window2: Yes
  • Amenities Skylight2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Disposal3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dryer3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Washer3: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) LR: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Hardwood2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Tile3: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #33: Yes
  • Proximity Near Shopping2: Yes
  • Proximity Restaurants: Yes
  • Dining Formal2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Built-In Gas Range: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) Gas8: Yes
  • Security Security Camera2: Yes
  • Property Information Apx Lot SqFt: 31799.0
  • Condition Good2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Carpet: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Spa - Outside: Yes
  • Roof:Tile2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Yard Irrigation PRT: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced BCK: Yes
  • Appliances Included Low Flow Fixtures2: Yes
  • Site Improvements Cable TV3: Yes
  • Laundry Gas Hookup2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Hospital2: Yes
  • Pets Yes: Yes
  • Style Medit2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Covered2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Vented Exhaust Fan: Yes
  • Cooling Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Appliances Included Wtr Softener Leased: Yes
  • Appliances Included Water Purifier Rented: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Trash Compactor, Refrigerator, Built-In Gas Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Low Flow Fixtures, Washer, Wtr Softener Leased
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, LR
  • Other Rooms:Great Room: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Trash Compactor2: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Tile
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Acres: 0.73
  • Topography: Level
  • Exterior Features: Patio Covered, SPA-Outside, Fruit Trees, Yard Irrigation PRT, Fenced: BCK
  • Foundation Details: Slab

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Gar #3, Attached

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Utilities: Underground Util
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Street Lights

Association/Amenities

  • Unit 1 Amenities:Cathedral Ceiling(s)2: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: Other
  • High School: Other
  • Middle Or Junior School: Other

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 137-530-022
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 31799.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 13, 2025
Sold by
Pespisa John and Pespisa Caroline
Bought by
Plier Ingeborg
Current Estimated Value
$1,437,635

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 16, 2023
Closed on
Nov 30, 2023
Sold by
2015 Lowry Family Trust
Bought by
Pespisa John and Pespisa Caroline
Seller's Agent
Michelle Glaus
Village Properties - 2
Buyer's Agent
Joe Olla
Joe Olla Realty
List Price
$1,625,000
Sold Price
$1,595,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$30,000
-1.85%
Views
27

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-6.18%
Original Mortgage
$1,276,000
Interest Rate
7.44%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 21, 2015
Sold by
Lowry Robert J
Bought by
Lowry Robert J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 1, 2014
Sold by
Lowry Robert J
Bought by
Lowry Robert J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 12, 2011
Sold by
Lowry Robert K and Lowry Jill R
Bought by
Lowry Robert J and Lowry Jill R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$281,000
Interest Rate
4.02%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 26, 2008
Sold by
Lowry Robert J and Lowry Jill R
Bought by
Lowry Robert J and Lowry Jill R

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 4, 2008
Sold by
Lowry Robert J and Lowry Jill R
Bought by
Lowry Robert J and Lowry Jill R

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 11, 1994
Sold by
White Lessie Mae
Bought by
Lowry Robert J and Lowry Jill R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$272,000
Interest Rate
8.73%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Plier Ingeborg $1,399,000 None Listed On Document
Pespisa John $1,595,000 First American Title
Lowry Robert J -- None Available
Lowry Robert J -- None Available
Lowry Robert J -- First American Title Company
Lowry Robert J -- First American Title Company
Lowry Robert J -- None Available
Lowry Robert J -- None Available
Lowry Robert J $340,000 Santa Barbara Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Pespisa John $1,276,000
Previous Owner Lowry Robert J $281,000
Previous Owner Lowry Robert J $300,000
Previous Owner Lowry Robert J $100,000
Previous Owner Lowry Robert J $333,700
Previous Owner Lowry Robert J $100,000
Previous Owner Lowry Robert J $270,000
Previous Owner Lowry Robert J $272,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/29/2023 12/29/23 Sold $1,595,000 -1.8% $700 / Sq Ft
11/29/2023 11/29/23 Pending -- -- --
11/16/2023 11/16/23 For Sale $1,625,000 -- $713 / 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 $16,841 $1,626,900 $816,000 $810,900
2023 $16,841 $554,677 $258,307 $296,370
2022 $5,696 $543,802 $253,243 $290,559
2021 $5,607 $533,140 $248,278 $284,862
2020 $5,534 $527,675 $245,733 $281,942
2019 $5,423 $517,329 $240,915 $276,414
2018 $5,333 $507,187 $236,192 $270,995
2017 $5,243 $497,243 $231,561 $265,682
2016 $5,060 $487,494 $227,021 $260,473
2014 $4,708 $465,865 $219,231 $246,634
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 23-3455

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 137-530-022