$4,200,000
SOLD OCT 19, 2012

790 Buena Vista Dr Santa Barbara, CA 93108

3 Beds
4 Baths
3,023 Sq Ft
1 Acres

Recently Sold

$1,389 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • Wood Flooring
  • Santa Barbara Senior High School Rated A-
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Mediterranean Architecture

About This Home

As of June 2025

George Washington Smith - built in 1927 - refurbished with highest quality materials. Wandering pathways lead to the 2 story, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home. Stone floors, 2 car garage with attached studio with half bath.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mitchell Morehart

Village Properties Listed on: 09/07/2012

Last Buyer's Agent

Grant Danely

Sotheby's International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $67,373

Year Built

  • Built in 1927

Lot Details

  • 1 Acre Lot
  • Lot Has A Rolling Slope
  • Property is in excellent condition

Parking

  • Garage

Home Design

  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Tile Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3,023 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Property Views

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Built-In Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Stove
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Stone

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Maid or Guest Quarters

Schools

  • Mont Union Elementary School
  • S.B. Jr. Middle School
  • S.B. Sr. High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 007-060-032

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$67,373

Year Built

Built in 1927

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Directions: East Valley to Buena Vista
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1927
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLotFeatures: Rolling Slope
  • Subdivision Name: Other
  • Architectural Style: Medit
  • Reso Flooring: Hardwood, Stone
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Excellent
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1927
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • Property Information Apx # Acres: 1.0
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Mont Union
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: S.B. Sr.
  • LocationTopo Rolly2: Yes
  • Property Information Within City Limits: No
  • Condition Excellent: Yes
  • Foundation:Slab: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #22: Yes
  • View Setting2: Yes
  • Dining Dining Area2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Bath2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Kitchen2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Gas Range2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Gas Stove3: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) LR: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Hardwood2: Yes
  • Exterior BrickStone: Yes
  • Amenities Guest Quarters2: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) Primary Bedroom: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Stone2: Yes
  • Property Information Apx Lot SqFt: 43560.0
  • Roof:Tile2: Yes
  • Appliances Included OvenBltin: Yes
  • Style Medit2: Yes
  • Appliances Included OvenRngeBlt-In2: Yes
  • Assessor's Data Assessor Year Built: 1927.0
  • Assessor's Data Assessor Lot Acres: 1.0
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Oven/Rnge/Blt-In, Oven/Bltin, Dishwasher, Gas Stove
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Primary Bedroom, LR
  • Total Bedrooms: 9

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Tile
  • View: Setting
  • Construction Type: Brick/Stone
  • Acres: 1.0
  • Topography: Rolly
  • Foundation Details: Slab

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

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

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 007-060-032
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 43560.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 6, 2025
Closed on
Jun 2, 2025
Sold by
Cohen Edwin and Shaw Victoria
Bought by
Harrington Revocable Trust and Harrington
Seller's Agent
Robert Riskin
Village Properties
Buyer's Agent
Eric Haskell
The Agency
List Price
$8,500,000
Sold Price
$8,500,000
Views
106

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
21.02%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 29, 2018
Sold by
Shaw Victoria and Cohne Edwin
Bought by
Shaw Victoria and Cohen Edwin

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 19, 2016
Closed on
Jun 30, 2016
Sold by
Lynne Sandra
Bought by
Shaw Victoria and Cohen Edwin
Seller's Agent
Susan Burns Associates
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Philippa Davis
Compass
List Price
$5,950,000
Sold Price
$5,600,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$350,000
-5.88%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.06%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 7, 2012
Closed on
Oct 4, 2012
Sold by
Reyner William S
Bought by
Lynne Sandra
Seller's Agent
Mitchell Morehart
Village Properties
Buyer's Agent
Grant Danely
Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$4,250,000
Sold Price
$4,200,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-1.18%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.97%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 17, 2008
Sold by
790 Buena Vista Family Lp
Bought by
Reyner William S

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 13, 2005
Sold by
Chase Diana B
Bought by
790 Buena Vista Family Lp

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 23, 2004
Sold by
Booth Elizabeth Ann
Bought by
790 Buena Vista Family Lp

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 13, 2004
Sold by
Booth Elizabeth Ann
Bought by
Booth Elizabeth Ann

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 2, 2002
Sold by
Booth Elizabeth Ann
Bought by
Chase Diana B

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 15, 2001
Sold by
Booth Elizabeth Ann
Bought by
Booth Elizabeth Ann

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 10, 2001
Sold by
Woodward Elizabeth A
Bought by
Booth Elizabeth Ann
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 $8,500,000 Chicago Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Accommodation
Grant Deed $5,600,000 Chicago Title Company
Grant Deed $4,200,000 Chicago Title Company
Grant Deed -- Lawyers Title Company
Grant Deed -- --
Grant Deed -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Grant Deed -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Grant Deed -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $1,100,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $1,840,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $1,200,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/05/2025 06/05/25 Sold $8,500,000 0.0% $2,452 / Sq Ft
05/21/2025 05/21/25 Pending -- -- --
05/06/2025 05/06/25 For Sale $8,500,000 +51.8% $2,452 / Sq Ft
07/19/2016 07/19/16 Sold $5,600,000 -5.9% $1,852 / Sq Ft
07/19/2016 07/19/16 Pending -- -- --
07/19/2016 07/19/16 For Sale $5,950,000 +41.7% $1,968 / Sq Ft
10/19/2012 10/19/12 Sold $4,200,000 -1.2% $1,389 / Sq Ft
09/23/2012 09/23/12 Pending -- -- --
09/07/2012 09/07/12 For Sale $4,250,000 -- $1,406 / 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 $67,373 $6,499,278 $3,249,639 $3,249,639
2023 $67,373 $6,246,904 $3,123,452 $3,123,452
2022 $65,024 $6,124,416 $3,062,208 $3,062,208
2021 $63,673 $6,004,330 $3,002,165 $3,002,165
2020 $63,052 $5,942,764 $2,971,382 $2,971,382
2019 $61,623 $5,826,240 $2,913,120 $2,913,120
2018 $60,475 $5,712,000 $2,856,000 $2,856,000
2017 $59,374 $5,600,000 $2,800,000 $2,800,000
2016 $46,103 $4,368,990 $2,600,589 $1,768,401
2014 $44,606 $4,219,068 $2,511,350 $1,707,718
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 12-2862

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 007-060-032