$2,650,000
SOLD FEB 20, 2025
3 Beds
2 Baths
2,177 Sq Ft
0.33 Acres

Recently Sold

$1,217 Per Sq Ft

33% Above List Price

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • San Marcos Senior High School Rated A
  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of February 2025

Nestled in the prestigious Bel Air Knolls, this unique 3 bd, 2 bath home showcases striking 1980s Contemporary design. Set on a tranquil .33-acre lot with mature landscaping, oak trees, distant ocean views, and a sparkling pool, this 2,177 sq. ft. home features vaulted ceilings, walls of glass, and a sunken living room with a fireplace. The kitchen offers a breakfast bar, perfect for casual dining. The upstairs primary suite includes a walk-in closet, reading nook, and office space, while two downstairs bedrooms provide flexibility. Multiple patios and a serene setting complete this exceptional property. Just 2 miles from downtown SB, the Mesa, and Hendry's Beach, this home is ready to shine with a little TLC, offering the perfect opportunity to create your ideal Santa Barbara lifestyle.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Randy Freed & Kellie Clenet

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Kevin Hall

Compass License #01405675 / 00977616

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,906

Year Built

  • Built in 1980

Lot Details

  • 0.33 Acre Lot
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • Detached Garage

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Coastline
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Raised Foundation
  • Slab Foundation
  • Concrete Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,177 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Living Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Built-In Gas Oven
  • Built-In Gas Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Concrete
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

  • Harding Elementary School
  • Lacumbre Middle School
  • San Marcos High School

Additional Features

  • Outdoor Pool
  • City Lot
  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • 20 Bel Air Knolls Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 043-270-009
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,906

Year Built

Built in 1980

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Directions: W Mission Dr. to Robbins. Right on W. Pedregosa St. to Manitou. Right on Bel Air Dr.
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1980
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Laundry Room
  • Subdivision Name: 20 - Bel Air Knolls
  • Architectural Style: Mid-century Modern, Contemporary
  • Reso Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Concrete
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Good, Average
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1980
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • Property Information Apx # Acres: 0.33
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Harding
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: LaCumbre
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: San Marcos
  • View Mountain(s)2: Yes
  • Property Information ADU: No
  • Property Information Within City Limits: Yes
  • Foundation:Slab: Yes
  • Exterior Wood Siding: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #22: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Pool: Yes
  • Laundry Laundry Room2: Yes
  • Amenities Skylight2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dryer3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Washer3: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) LR: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Tile3: Yes
  • Construction Two Story2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Built-In Gas Range: Yes
  • Property Information Apx Lot SqFt: 14375.0
  • Condition Good2: Yes
  • Style:Contemporary2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Carpet: Yes
  • ViewOcean: Yes
  • View Coastline: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Detached: Yes
  • Style Mid-century Modern: Yes
  • Foundation Raised: Yes
  • Condition Average2: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Built-In Gas Range, Built-In Gas Oven, Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Total Bedrooms: 7
  • Appliances Included:Built-In Gas Oven: Yes

Exterior Features

  • View: Mountain(s), Coastline, Ocean
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Acres: 0.33
  • Exterior Features: Pool
  • Foundation Details: Slab, Raised, Mixed
  • ConstructionSiding:Roof Concrete: Yes

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

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

Schools

  • Elementary School: Harding
  • High School: San Marcos
  • Middle Or Junior School: LaCumbre

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 043-270-009
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 14375.0

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/20/2025 02/20/25 Sold $2,650,000 +32.8% $1,217 / Sq Ft
01/24/2025 01/24/25 Pending -- -- --
01/14/2025 01/14/25 For Sale $1,995,000 -- $916 / Sq Ft
Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

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 $5,906 $550,522 $213,007 $337,515
2022 $5,696 $539,729 $208,831 $330,898
2021 $5,562 $529,147 $204,737 $324,410
2020 $5,504 $523,722 $202,638 $321,084
2019 $5,407 $513,454 $198,665 $314,789
2018 $5,329 $503,387 $194,770 $308,617
2017 $5,151 $493,517 $190,951 $302,566
2016 $5,092 $483,841 $187,207 $296,634
2014 $4,952 $467,239 $180,783 $286,456
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,650,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $200,000 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $2,650,000 First American Title
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 25-173

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 043-270-009