$3,777,139
SOLD MAR 3, 2025
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,261 Sq Ft
0.41 Acres

Recently Sold

$1,671 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Deck
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Santa Barbara Senior High School Rated A-
  • No HOA
  • Formal Dining Room

About This Home

As of March 2025

FOR STATS ONLY Nestled on a private drive near the renowned El Encanto Hotel in Santa Barbara's prestigious Upper Riviera neighborhood, this sunlit single-level home offers stunning panoramic views of the ocean, islands, city, and harbor. This charming 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home is an ideal retreat close to all that Santa Barbara has to offer.
The spacious open floor plan boasts soaring ceilings and seamless flow throughout. The expansive kitchen opens to cozy sitting areas and access to the sunny deck with its stunning views. The adjoining living and dining rooms, with walls of glass, highlight the natural light and breathtaking vistas. 1627 Mira Vista Avenue is a true sanctuary, offering the best of Santa Barbara living. Don't miss the opportunity to make this dream home yours.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kathleen Marvin

Sotheby's International Realty License #01276356

Last Buyer's Agent

Pippa Davis

Compass License #01419280

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,347

Year Built

  • Built in 1975

Lot Details

  • 0.41 Acre Lot
  • Irrigation
  • Property is in excellent condition
  • Property is zoned E-1

Parking

  • Garage

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Island
  • Harbor
  • City

Home Design

  • Raised Foundation
  • Concrete Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,261 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Concrete Flooring
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Laundry in Garage

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Schools

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • 15 Riviera/Upper Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 019-090-032
  • Seller Concessions Offered
  • Seller Will Consider Concessions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,347

Year Built

Built in 1975

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1975
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: In Garage
  • Subdivision Name: 15 - Riviera/Upper
  • Reso Flooring: Concrete
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Single Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Excellent, Good
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1975
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • Property Information Apx # Acres: 0.41
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Roosevelt
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: S.B. Sr.
  • Property Information ADU: No
  • Property Information Within City Limits: No
  • Condition Excellent: Yes
  • Construction Single Story2: Yes
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #22: Yes
  • Property Information Main House SqFt: 2261.0
  • Dining Breakfast Area2: Yes
  • Dining Formal2: Yes
  • Condition Good2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Yard Irrigation PRT: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Deck3: Yes
  • ViewOcean: Yes
  • View Islands: Yes
  • Laundry In Garage2: Yes
  • Foundation Raised: Yes
  • View Harbor2: Yes
  • View City4: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • View: Islands, Ocean, City, Harbor
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Acres: 0.41
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Yard Irrigation PRT
  • Foundation Details: Raised
  • ConstructionSiding:Roof Concrete: Yes

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Water Source: SB Wtr

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 019-090-032
  • Zoning: E-1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 17859.6
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/03/2025 03/03/25 Sold $3,777,139 -5.5% $1,671 / Sq Ft
03/03/2025 03/03/25 Pending -- -- --
03/03/2025 03/03/25 For Sale $3,995,000 -- $1,767 / 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 $12,347 $1,138,779 $767,376 $371,403
2022 $11,908 $1,116,451 $752,330 $364,121
2021 $11,631 $1,094,561 $737,579 $356,982
2020 $11,510 $1,083,339 $730,017 $353,322
2019 $11,308 $1,062,098 $715,703 $346,395
2018 $11,145 $1,041,273 $701,670 $339,603
2017 $10,775 $1,020,857 $687,912 $332,945
2016 $10,551 $1,000,841 $674,424 $326,417
2014 $10,263 $966,498 $651,282 $315,216
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $734,169 No Value Available
Previous Owner $802,900 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $824,025 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $818,100 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,000,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $1,000,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $1,000,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $649,900 Unknown
Previous Owner $649,900 No Value Available
Previous Owner $593,500 No Value Available
Previous Owner $560,000 No Value Available
Closed $70,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $3,777,500 First American Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity National Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity National Title Co
Grant Deed $742,000 Equity Title Company
Grant Deed $700,000 Equity Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

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Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 25-902

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 019-090-032