$1,315,000
SOLD AUG 29, 2024

1309 Castillo St Santa Barbara, CA 93101

2 Beds
1 Bath
933 Sq Ft
6,534 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,409 Per Sq Ft

15% Below List Price

56 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Deck
  • Santa Barbara Senior High School Rated A-
  • Fruit Trees
  • Property is near a park

About This Home

As of August 2024

Along this Magnolia tree-lined street awaits this charming 1917 Craftsman Cottage that has been tastefully updated with contemporary features throughout its bright and naturally-lit open floor plan and two cozy bedrooms. Extensively renovated with high-quality appliances and finishes in the gorgeous kitchen and bath. An expansive wooden deck with low fencing and built-in benches offers an inviting space to enjoy the outdoors. A privacy gate across the paver driveway leads to an over-sized one-car garage and finished storage sheds in the backyard, which is framed by mature Italian Cypress trees. The deep, R-4 lot has space for potential expansion. Situated close to Downtown with a Walk Score of 89 and a Bike Score of 96. Located in the Peabody Elementary School Attendance.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kim Byrnes

Village Properties License #01266258

Co-Listed By

Vicky Garske

Village Properties License #00849100

Last Buyer's Agent

Michelle Heckman

Compass License #01428394

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,436

Year Built

  • Built in 1917

Lot Details

  • 6,534 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 49' x 135'
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Irrigation
  • Fruit Trees
  • Lawn
  • Property is in excellent condition
  • Property is zoned R-4

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Cottage
  • Raised Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 933 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Property Views

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Stove
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry in Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed

Location

  • Property is near a park
  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near shops
  • Property is near a bus stop
  • City Lot

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Tankless Water Heater

Community Details

  • 15 Or 20 Downtown Subdivision
  • Restaurant

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 039-111-010

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,436

Year Built

Built in 1917

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Directions: 101 FWY to Carrillo, head east. Left on Bath St. Left on Sola. Left on Castillo. House is close to Victoria on the right.
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1917
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Other, In Kitchen
  • ResoLotFeatures: Level, Near Public Transit
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Co List Office Mls Id: vip
  • Co List Office Phone: 805-969-8900
  • Subdivision Name: 15 or 20 - Downtown
  • Architectural Style: Cal Cottage, Craftsman
  • Reso Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Single Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Excellent
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1917
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • Property Information Apx # Acres: 0.15
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Peabody
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: S.B. Sr.
  • LocationTopo Level: Yes
  • Property Information ADU: No
  • Property Information Within City Limits: Yes
  • Condition Excellent: Yes
  • Style Cal Cottage: Yes
  • Construction Single Story2: Yes
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • Exterior Wood Siding: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Lawn2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fruit Trees2: Yes
  • View Setting2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Park(s)2: Yes
  • Dining Breakfast Bar2: Yes
  • Dining Dining Area2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Bath2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Kitchen2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Disposal3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dryer3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Gas Range2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Gas Stove3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Microwave3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Washer3: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) LR: Yes
  • Security Smoke Detector(s)2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Hardwood2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Tile3: Yes
  • Property Information Main House SqFt: 933.0
  • Proximity Near Shopping2: Yes
  • Proximity Restaurants: Yes
  • Proximity Near Bus: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Yard Irrigation PRT: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Deck3: Yes
  • Other Buildings Shed: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Detached: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced BCK: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Total # Uncovered Spaces: 3.0
  • ParkingGarage Gar #12: Yes
  • Property Information Apx Lot Size FxD: 49' X 135'
  • Foundation Raised: Yes
  • Laundry In Kitchen3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Vented Exhaust Fan: Yes
  • Cooling Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Style Craftsman2: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Tankless Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Stove, Microwave, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: LR
  • Appliances Included:Tankless Water Heater: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Setting
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Acres: 0.15
  • Topography: Level
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Lawn, Fruit Trees, Yard Irrigation PRT, Fenced: BCK
  • Foundation Details: Raised

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Open Parking Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features: Gar #1, Detached

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Baseboard, Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: SB Wtr
  • Heating:Electric: Yes
  • Heating:Baseboard: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Sidewalks

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 039-111-010
  • Zoning: R-4
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6534.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/29/2024 08/29/24 Sold $1,315,000 -5.7% $1,409 / Sq Ft
07/30/2024 07/30/24 Pending -- -- --
07/23/2024 07/23/24 Price Changed $1,395,000 -5.4% $1,495 / Sq Ft
07/06/2024 07/06/24 Price Changed $1,475,000 -4.8% $1,581 / Sq Ft
06/03/2024 06/03/24 For Sale $1,550,000 +72.4% $1,661 / Sq Ft
10/31/2018 10/31/18 Sold $899,000 0.0% $964 / Sq Ft
10/01/2018 10/01/18 Pending -- -- --
09/12/2018 09/12/18 For Sale $899,000 -- $964 / 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 $10,436 $963,907 $643,320 $320,587
2022 $10,070 $945,007 $630,706 $314,301
2021 $9,838 $926,479 $618,340 $308,139
2020 $9,737 $916,980 $612,000 $304,980
2019 $9,567 $899,000 $600,000 $299,000
2018 $5,744 $535,390 $386,365 $149,025
2017 $5,554 $524,893 $378,790 $146,103
2016 $5,484 $514,602 $371,363 $143,239
2014 $5,337 $496,945 $358,620 $138,325
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,183,360 New Conventional
Previous Owner $625,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $625,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $158,800 Commercial
Previous Owner $591,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $100,000 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Previous Owner $48,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $339,500 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,315,000 Chicago Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Lawyers Title Sd
Grant Deed $899,000 First American Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Chicago Title Company
Grant Deed $485,000 Chicago Title Company
Source: Public Records

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Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 24-1805

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 039-111-010