$2,255,000
SOLD JAN 9, 2025
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,254 Sq Ft
6,534 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,798 Per Sq Ft

3 Days on Market

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of January 2025

Mid Century Modern Circa 1959 By the Ocean Adjacent to the Douglas Preserve. Single Level with Walls of Glass Opening to a Magical Garden Paradise. A Dog Lover and Bird Watcher's Dream with Access to the Ocean Bluff Open Space Above Hendry's Beach and the Popular Boat House Restaurant. An Open Floor Plan with a Spacious Kitchen & Great Room. The Versital Floor Plan Offers a Primary Suite with Walk in Closet & Opens Through French Doors to the Front Garden Patio. The Third Bedroom Makes an Ideal Home Office that Opens to the Living Area with Pocket Doors. A Sought After Location in the Coastal Zone with Many Possibilities. Close to Shoreline Park, Restaurants, Lazy Acres & All Santa Barbara has to Offer.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Scott McCosker

Sotheby's International Realty License #00494253

Last Buyer's Agent

Terence Alemann

Alemann and Associates License #01925020

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,358

Year Built

  • Built in 1959

Lot Details

  • 6,534 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Lawn
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 2 Open Parking Spaces

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Peek-A-Boo
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,254 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Dining Area

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Built-In Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Accessible Home Design

  • Stepless Entry

Outdoor Features

  • Property is near an ocean
  • Deck
  • Patio

Location

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

Schools

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

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 041-281-034
  • Seller Concessions Offered
  • Seller Will Consider Concessions

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Linda Vista No. 3 Community
  • 20 Mesa Subdivision

Amenities

  • Restaurant

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,358

Year Built

Built in 1959

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Directions: Cliff Drive South on Mesa Lane. Right on Borton. Left on Linda. Right on Mesa School Lane just past assess to Douglas Family Preserve.
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1959
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Gas Hookup, In Garage
  • ResoLotFeatures: Level
  • Subdivision Name: 20 - Mesa
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Reso Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Entry Lvl(No Stairs), Single Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Good
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1959
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • Property Information Apx # Acres: 0.15
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Monroe
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: LaCumbre
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: San Marcos
  • View Mountain(s)2: Yes
  • LocationTopo Level: Yes
  • Property Information ADU: No
  • Property Information Within City Limits: Yes
  • Construction Entry Lvl(No Stairs)2: Yes
  • Construction Single Story2: Yes
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • Foundation:Slab: Yes
  • Exterior Wood Siding: Yes
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #22: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Interior Access: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Attached: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Open2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Lawn2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Ocean2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Park(s)2: Yes
  • Proximity Near School(s)2: Yes
  • Rooms Ground Floor Bedroom2: Yes
  • Rooms Ground Floor Primary: Yes
  • Dining Dining Area2: Yes
  • Amenities Dual Pane Window2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Kitchen2: Yes
  • Amenities Skylight2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Disposal3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dryer3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Microwave3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Washer3: Yes
  • WaterSewer Sewer Hookup: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Tile3: Yes
  • Property Information Main House SqFt: 1254.0
  • Proximity Near Shopping2: Yes
  • Proximity Restaurants: Yes
  • Appliances Included Built-In Gas Range: Yes
  • Property Information Apx Lot SqFt: 6534.0
  • Condition Good2: Yes
  • Style:Contemporary2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Wooded4: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Carpet: Yes
  • Location Info Development Name: Linda Vista No. 3
  • GroundsLandscaping Deck3: Yes
  • ViewOcean: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced BCK: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Total # Uncovered Spaces: 2.0
  • Laundry In Garage2: Yes
  • Site Improvements Cable TV3: Yes
  • Laundry Gas Hookup2: Yes
  • Pets Yes: Yes
  • View PartialFiltered2: Yes
  • Cooling Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • ParkingGarage:Total _pound_ Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Built-In Gas Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Mountain(s), Ocean, Partial/Filtered
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding, Stucco
  • Acres: 0.15
  • Topography: Level
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio Open, Lawn, Wooded, Fenced: BCK
  • Foundation Details: Slab

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: SB Wtr
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 041-281-034
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6534.0

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
01/09/2025 01/09/25 Sold $2,255,000 +0.2% $1,798 / Sq Ft
12/12/2024 12/12/24 Pending -- -- --
12/09/2024 12/09/24 For Sale $2,250,000 -- $1,794 / 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 $4,358 $566,502 $373,934 $192,568
2022 $4,345 $555,395 $366,602 $188,793
2021 $4,238 $544,506 $359,414 $185,092
2020 $3,466 $538,924 $355,729 $183,195
2019 $4,161 $528,357 $348,754 $179,603
2018 $4,123 $517,998 $341,916 $176,082
2017 $4,000 $507,842 $335,212 $172,630
2016 $3,983 $497,886 $328,640 $169,246
2014 $3,858 $480,803 $317,364 $163,439
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $2,237,000 New Conventional
Closed $2,237,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $507,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $150,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $420,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $150,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $322,500 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $2,255,000 Chicago Title Company
Grant Deed $2,255,000 Chicago Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

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Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 24-3914

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 041-281-034