$2,525,000
SOLD DEC 30, 2024
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,192 Sq Ft
0.36 Acres

Recently Sold

$1,152 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

69 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Property is near an ocean
  • Fruit Trees
  • San Marcos Senior High School Rated A
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Contemporary Architecture

About This Home

As of December 2024

Perfectly positioned between downtown Santa Barbara and the beach, this extensively renovated 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom ocean-view retreat feels like NEW construction, inside and out. Set on over 1/3 of an acre in the coveted Bel Air Knolls neighborhood, it's just around the corner from Arroyo Burro Beach, Elings Park, and the Douglas Preserve. Inside, light-filled spaces offer oak floors, a stone fireplace wall and an all-new gourmet kitchen. Wake up to sunrises over the Pacific Ocean from the primary suite, complete with dual closets and a luxurious bath. Outside, the private backyard invites al fresco dining, a fire pit area and an upper flat terrace w/ panoramic ocean & mountain views! Come enjoy easy access to the best local amenities in SB--all in a quiet, peaceful setting to call home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Zia Group

eXp Realty of California, Inc. License #01710544

Last Buyer's Agent

David Kim

Village Properties License #01813897

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $20,069

Year Built

  • Built in 1962

Lot Details

  • 0.36 Acre Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Irrigation
  • Hilly Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Lawn
  • Drought Tolerant Landscaping
  • Property is in excellent condition

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 2 Open Parking Spaces

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Coastline
  • Woods
  • Mountain
  • Park or Greenbelt

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • 2-Story Property
  • Cottage
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,192 Sq Ft Home
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Blinds
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Gas Range
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Stone
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Remodeled Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer
  • Dryer
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Home Security

  • Smart Thermostat
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Property is near an ocean
  • Patio

Location

  • Property is near a park
  • Property is near public transit
  • Property near a hospital
  • Property is near schools
  • Property is near shops
  • Property is near a bus stop

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Underground Utilities
  • Sewer Stub Out
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bel Air Knolls Community
  • 20 Bel Air Knolls Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 049-183-001
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$20,069

Year Built

Built in 1962

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Directions: Las Positas Rd, turn onto Portesuello Ave. Left turn at Sonora Drive. Property on the right side.
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1962
  • Reso Interior Features: Smart Thermostat
  • ResoWindowFeatures: Blinds
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: 220V Elect, Gas Hookup, Laundry Room
  • ResoLotFeatures: Level, Sloped Down, Near Public Transit
  • Road Frontage Type: Easement
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name: 20 - Bel Air Knolls
  • Architectural Style: Cal Cottage, Contemporary, Ranch
  • Reso Flooring: Hardwood, Stone, Tile
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Excellent
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1962
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • Property Information Apx # Acres: 0.36
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Harding
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: LaCumbre
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: San Marcos
  • View Mountain(s)2: Yes
  • LocationTopo Level: Yes
  • LocationTopo Hilly2: Yes
  • Site Improvements Underground Util: Yes
  • Property Information ADU: No
  • Property Information Within City Limits: No
  • Condition Excellent: Yes
  • Style Cal Cottage: Yes
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • Foundation:Slab: Yes
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #22: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Attached: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Open2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Lawn2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fruit Trees2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Drought Tolerant LND2: Yes
  • View Setting2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Ocean2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Park(s)2: Yes
  • Proximity Near School(s)2: Yes
  • Rooms Ground Floor Bedroom2: Yes
  • Dining Breakfast Bar2: Yes
  • Dining Dining Area2: Yes
  • Laundry Laundry Room2: Yes
  • Amenities Dual Pane Window2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Bath2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Kitchen2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Disposal3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dryer3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Gas Stove3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Microwave3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Washer3: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) LR: Yes
  • Security Smoke Detector(s)2: Yes
  • WaterSewer Sewer Hookup: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Hardwood2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Tile3: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Blinds: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Property Information Main House SqFt: 2192.0
  • Construction Two Story2: Yes
  • View Wooded3: Yes
  • Proximity Near Shopping2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Built-In Gas Range: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) Gas8: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Stone2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Bus: Yes
  • Style:Contemporary2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced PRT: Yes
  • Location Info Development Name: Bel Air Knolls
  • GroundsLandscaping Yard Irrigation PRT: Yes
  • ViewOcean: Yes
  • View Green Belt2: Yes
  • View Coastline: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced BCK: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Total # Uncovered Spaces: 2.0
  • LocationTopo Downslope2: Yes
  • Site Improvements Cable TV3: Yes
  • Laundry Gas Hookup2: Yes
  • Appliances Included ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer: Yes
  • Appliances Included Energy Star Applianc: Yes
  • Proximity Near Hospital2: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Unc #22: Yes
  • ParkingGarage:Total _pound_ Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Built-In Gas Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Energy Star Applianc, Gas Stove, Microwave, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Gas
  • Appliances Included:ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator: Yes
  • Interior Features:Smart Thermostat: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Mountain(s), Coastline, Ocean, Setting, Green Belt, Wooded
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Acres: 0.36
  • Topography: Downslope, Hilly, Level
  • Exterior Features: Patio Open, Lawn, Fruit Trees, Yard Irrigation PRT, Fenced: BCK, Fenced: PRT, Drought Tolerant LND
  • Foundation Details: Slab

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Gar #2, Unc #2, Attached

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Utilities: Underground Util
  • Water Source: SB Wtr
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Sidewalks
  • Association: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 049-183-001
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 15681.6
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Map

Range of Values:

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Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/30/2024 12/30/24 Sold $2,525,000 -4.5% $1,152 / Sq Ft
12/16/2024 12/16/24 Pending -- -- --
12/10/2024 12/10/24 Price Changed $2,645,000 -1.9% $1,207 / Sq Ft
11/23/2024 11/23/24 For Sale $2,695,000 0.0% $1,229 / Sq Ft
11/14/2024 11/14/24 Pending -- -- --
11/12/2024 11/12/24 Price Changed $2,695,000 -3.6% $1,229 / Sq Ft
10/08/2024 10/08/24 For Sale $2,795,000 +50.5% $1,275 / Sq Ft
06/27/2023 06/27/23 Sold $1,857,500 -2.0% $847 / Sq Ft
06/08/2023 06/08/23 Pending -- -- --
05/22/2023 05/22/23 For Sale $1,895,000 -- $865 / 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 $20,069 $540,822 $274,446 $266,376
2022 $5,595 $530,218 $269,065 $261,153
2021 $5,464 $519,823 $263,790 $256,033
2020 $5,407 $514,494 $261,086 $253,408
2019 $5,311 $504,407 $255,967 $248,440
2018 $5,234 $494,518 $250,949 $243,569
2017 $5,060 $484,823 $246,029 $238,794
2016 $5,003 $475,317 $241,205 $234,112
2015 $4,947 $468,178 $237,582 $230,596
2014 -- $459,008 $232,929 $226,079
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,400,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,890,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $190,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $203,150 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $2,525,000 First American Title
Grant Deed $1,855,681 First American Title
Grant Deed -- Equity Title Company
Grant Deed -- Equity Title Company
Grant Deed $335,000 Equity Title Company
Source: Public Records

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Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 24-3331

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 049-183-001