$3,500,000
SOLD AUG 13, 2024
3 Beds
3 Baths
2,416 Sq Ft
8,276 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,449 Per Sq Ft

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Art Studio
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Washington Elementary School Rated A
  • Property is near an ocean
  • Property is near a park

About This Home

As of August 2024

Hear the Waves from this Once in a Lifetime Mesa Opportunity.
Welcome to El Camino De La Luz, known as 'The Street of the Light,' often regarded as the best street on the Mesa. This architect's house, originally built in 1948, is on the market for the second time in 76 years. It has been a cherished family home for 40 years with extensive renovations and expansions over the years, offering a rare opportunity to update and create your own oceanside dream house.
With unobstructed ocean island views and ocean vistas from nearly every window, this home promises serene living. Enjoy ample outdoor decks and patios where you can see and hear the waves from your living room, watch fishing boats head out and the Wet Wednesday weekly sailing regatta. Watch the whales migrate and dolphins play while walking down the rustic trail to the beach via a dedicated pedestrian easement. Lighthouse Creek marks one of the property boundaries, adding to the natural charm.

This 3-bedroom (2 with ensuite full bathrooms) 3-bath home offers +/-2,416 square feet of living space. Enjoy the overwhelming quietude, hear the waves and fall asleep to their rhythmic lullaby. Then wake up to the songs of frogs and take advantage of the 10-minute walk to nearly 20 restaurants, 2 supermarkets, and 2 drugstores. It is a 2-minute walk across the famous El Camino De La Luz Steel Bridge to La Mesa Park, which some say has the best Kid Park in Santa Barbara. El Camino De La Luz is not just a location, it is a lifestyle.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Stan Krome

Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara License #00967246

Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara

Co-Listed By

The Epstein Partners

Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara License #00994429

Last Buyer's Agent

Trey Evans

Richardson Real Estate Services, Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,778

Year Built

  • Built in 1948

Lot Details

  • 8,276 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is in average condition

Parking

  • Garage

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Island
  • Coastline
  • Panoramic

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Raised Foundation
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,416 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Blinds
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Home Office
  • Art Studio
  • Sun or Florida Room

Kitchen

  • Built-In Gas Oven
  • Stove
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Outdoor Features

  • Property is near an ocean

Location

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

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Underground Utilities
  • Sewer Stub Out

Community Details

  • 20 Mesa Subdivision
  • Restaurant

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 045-100-018

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,778

Year Built

Built in 1948

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Directions: Cliff Drive > Oliver Road > El Camino de la Luz. MUST PARK ON Cul de Sac and walk down
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1948
  • ResoWindowFeatures: Blinds
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: 220V Elect, Gas Hookup, Laundry Room
  • Road Frontage Type: Easement
  • Co List Office Mls Id: kwrc3
  • Co List Office Phone: 805-456-3600
  • Subdivision Name: 20 - Mesa
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Reso Flooring: Laminate, Carpet, Hardwood
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Average
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1948
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • Property Information Apx # Acres: 0.19
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Washington
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: S.B. Sr.
  • View Panoramic2: Yes
  • Site Improvements Underground Util: Yes
  • Property Information ADU: No
  • Property Information Within City Limits: Yes
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #22: Yes
  • Proximity Near Ocean2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Park(s)2: Yes
  • Proximity Near School(s)2: Yes
  • Rooms Family Room4: Yes
  • Rooms Ground Floor Bedroom2: Yes
  • Dining Dining Area2: Yes
  • Laundry Laundry Room2: Yes
  • Amenities Skylight2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Gas Stove3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Washer3: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) LR: Yes
  • WaterSewer Sewer Hookup: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Hardwood2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Blinds: Yes
  • Construction Two Story2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Shopping2: Yes
  • Proximity Restaurants: Yes
  • Rooms Art Studio2: Yes
  • Rooms Office3: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) Gas8: Yes
  • Property Information Apx Lot SqFt: 8276.0
  • Style:Contemporary2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Carpet: Yes
  • ViewOcean: Yes
  • View Coastline: Yes
  • View Islands: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Laminate2: Yes
  • Laundry:_two_20V Elect2: Yes
  • Laundry Gas Hookup2: Yes
  • Foundation Raised: Yes
  • Condition Average2: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Built-In Gas Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Stove, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, LR
  • Other Rooms:Sun Room2: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Built-In Gas Oven: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Flat
  • View: Islands, Coastline, Ocean, Panoramic
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Acres: 0.19
  • Foundation Details: Raised
  • ConstructionSiding:Roof Flat: Yes

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Utilities: Underground Util
  • Water Source: SB Wtr
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes

Association/Amenities

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

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 045-100-018
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8276.0

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
08/13/2024 08/13/24 Sold $3,500,000 0.0% $1,449 / Sq Ft
07/24/2024 07/24/24 Pending -- -- --
07/11/2024 07/11/24 For Sale $3,500,000 -- $1,449 / 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 $5,778 $538,629 $203,109 $335,520
2022 $5,572 $528,069 $199,127 $328,942
2021 $5,441 $517,716 $195,223 $322,493
2020 $5,384 $512,409 $193,222 $319,187
2019 $5,289 $502,363 $189,434 $312,929
2018 $5,212 $492,514 $185,720 $306,794
2017 $5,039 $482,858 $182,079 $300,779
2016 $4,983 $473,391 $178,509 $294,882
2014 $4,846 $457,148 $172,384 $284,764
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $300,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed -- First American Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

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Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 24-2295

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 045-100-018