NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $2,510,226 - $2,771,000

4 Beds
4 Baths
2,129 Sq Ft
$1,235/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 03, 2024

Last sale price $2,685,000 $1,261 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $16,149/month

66 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Attached Guest House
  • Mountain View
  • Wood Flooring
  • San Marcos Senior High School Rated A
  • Property is near a park
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of December 2024

Welcome to 2720 El Prado, nestled in the sought-after neighborhood of Samarkand. This remodeled 2,129-SF residence boasts 3 bedrooms, a niche office, 4 bathrooms, and a Junior ADU that can be used as a 4th bedroom, entertainment room, or secondary living unit for visiting friends. A unique offering of this home is something you rarely find in Santa Barbara, a 1,020-SF detached garage/workshop, providing ample space for car storage or creative endeavors. The home sits on an expansive lot with stunning views of St. Anthonys Seminary from the living room and kitchen. As you walk through the door, you'll encounter a seamless fusion of modern elegance and enduring design, culminating in a stylish and inviting living space for all to enjoy. Here is your chance to acquire a renovated home in a superb location just a short walk away from Handlebar Coffee, Los Agaves, and Trader Joe's.

Last Listed By

Austin Jones

Big Block Realty, Inc. Listed on: 08/07/2024

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $17,620

Year Built

  • Built in 1951

Lot Details

  • 9,148 Sq Ft Lot
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Artificial Turf
  • Property is in excellent condition

Parking

  • Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Raised Foundation
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,129 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Mountain Views

Kitchen

  • Built-In Gas Oven
  • Built-In Gas Range

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Full Bathrooms

Additional Homes

  • Attached Guest House
  • Number of ADU Units: 1
  • ADU built in 2024
  • ADU includes 1 Bedroom and 1 Bathroom
  • Kitchen Sink
  • Range Cooktop
  • Stove

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
  • City Lot

Schools

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

Additional Features

  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 051-282-022

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • 2 Units
  • 20 Samarkand Subdivision

Amenities

  • Restaurant

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$17,620

Year Built

Built in 1951

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1951
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLotFeatures: Near Public Transit
  • Subdivision Name: 20 - Samarkand
  • Reso Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Excellent
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1951
  • Property Information Total #Units: 2
  • Property Information Apx # Acres: 0.21
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Adams
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: LaCumbre
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: San Marcos
  • View Mountain(s)2: Yes
  • Property Information ADU: Yes
  • Property Information Within City Limits: Yes
  • Condition Excellent: Yes
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • View Setting2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Park(s)2: Yes
  • Proximity Near School(s)2: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) LR: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Hardwood2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Tile3: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Property Information Main House SqFt: 2129.0
  • Property Information ADU Count: 1
  • Construction Two Story2: Yes
  • Other Buildings ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit): Yes
  • Proximity Near Shopping2: Yes
  • Proximity Restaurants: Yes
  • Appliances Included Built-In Gas Range: Yes
  • Proximity Near Bus: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced PRT: Yes
  • Other Buildings Work Shop2: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Detached: Yes
  • ADU #1 Type2: ADU
  • ADU #1 Attached2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Hospital2: Yes
  • Pets Yes: Yes
  • Foundation Raised: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #4: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Artificial Turf: Yes
  • ADU #1 Year Built5: 2024
  • ADU #1 Beds: 1
  • ADU #1 Baths2: 1
  • ADU1 Kitchen Features Stove: Yes
  • ADU1 Kitchen Features Range: Yes
  • ADU1 Kitchen Features Sink: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Gas Range, Built-In Gas Oven
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: LR
  • Appliances Included:Built-In Gas Oven: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Mountain(s), Setting
  • Acres: 0.21
  • Exterior Features: Fenced: PRT
  • Foundation Details: Raised
  • Window Features:ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Gar #4, Detached

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air, Other
  • 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: Adams
  • High School: San Marcos
  • Middle Or Junior School: LaCumbre

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 051-282-022
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9147.6
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 7, 2024
Closed on
Jan 10, 2025
Sold by
Willeford James F and Nguyen-Willeford Barbara
Bought by
Willeford Family Trust and Willeford
Seller's Agent
Austin Jones
Big Block Realty, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Ali Evans
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
List Price
$2,799,000
Sold Price
$2,685,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$114,000
-4.07%
Total Days on Market
66
Views
52
Current Estimated Value
$2,630,307

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$54,693
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-19.20%
Original Mortgage
$1,999,999
Interest Rate
6.44%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 7, 2024
Closed on
Nov 21, 2024
Sold by
Roalto Properties Llc
Bought by
Willeford James F and Nguyen-Willeford Barbara
Seller's Agent
Austin Jones
Big Block Realty, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Ali Evans
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
List Price
$2,799,000
Sold Price
$2,685,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$114,000
-4.07%
Views
52

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,999,999
Interest Rate
6.44%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 16, 2023
Closed on
Oct 17, 2023
Sold by
Lowen Ann Self and Self Ann Childers
Bought by
Ann C Self Trust and Self
Seller's Agent
Vanessa Shotwell
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Ty Whelehan
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
List Price
$1,650,000
Sold Price
$1,650,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
59.00%
Original Mortgage
$1,237,500
Interest Rate
7.57%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 19, 2023
Sold by
Self Lowen Ann
Bought by
Ann C Self Trust and Lowen

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 9, 2021
Closed on
Jul 6, 2021
Sold by
Roberta Blair Jane
Bought by
Jane J Blair Revocable Trust
Seller's Agent
The Easter Team
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Vanessa Shotwell
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
List Price
$1,549,000
Sold Price
$1,500,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$49,000
-3.16%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.03%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 9, 2021
Closed on
Jun 24, 2021
Sold by
Rippberger Melinda H and Jane J Blair Revocable Trust
Bought by
Lowen Ann Self
Seller's Agent
The Easter Team
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Vanessa Shotwell
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
List Price
$1,549,000
Sold Price
$1,500,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$49,000
-3.16%

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Willeford Family Trust -- None Listed On Document
Willeford Family Trust -- None Listed On Document
Willeford James F $2,685,000 First American Title
Willeford James F $2,685,000 First American Title
Ann C Self Trust -- None Listed On Document
Jane J Blair Revocable Trust -- --
Lowen Ann Self $1,500,000 Chicago Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Willeford James F $1,999,999
Previous Owner Roalto Properties Llc $1,237,500
Previous Owner Roalto Properties Llc $500,000
Previous Owner Lowen Ann Self $900,000
Previous Owner Blair Jane J $100,000
Previous Owner Blair Jane J $19,500
Previous Owner Blair Jane J $150,000
Previous Owner Blair Jane J $100,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/03/2024 12/03/24 Sold $2,685,000 -0.5% $1,261 / Sq Ft
10/12/2024 10/12/24 Pending -- -- --
09/23/2024 09/23/24 Price Changed $2,699,000 -3.6% $1,268 / Sq Ft
09/12/2024 09/12/24 For Sale $2,799,000 0.0% $1,315 / Sq Ft
09/09/2024 09/09/24 Off Market $2,799,000 -- --
08/07/2024 08/07/24 For Sale $2,799,000 +69.6% $1,315 / Sq Ft
11/16/2023 11/16/23 Sold $1,650,000 0.0% $1,055 / Sq Ft
11/16/2023 11/16/23 Pending -- -- --
11/16/2023 11/16/23 For Sale $1,650,000 +10.0% $1,055 / Sq Ft
07/06/2021 07/06/21 Sold $1,500,000 -3.2% $959 / Sq Ft
06/21/2021 06/21/21 Pending -- -- --
06/09/2021 06/09/21 For Sale $1,549,000 -- $990 / Sq Ft
Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $17,620 $1,530,000 $816,000 $714,000
2022 $15,959 $1,500,000 $800,000 $700,000
2021 $1,313 $127,362 $37,371 $89,991
2020 $1,298 $126,057 $36,988 $89,069
2019 $1,274 $123,586 $36,263 $87,323
2018 $1,254 $121,163 $35,552 $85,611
2017 $1,211 $118,788 $34,855 $83,933
2016 $1,267 $116,460 $34,172 $82,288
2014 $1,233 $112,465 $33,000 $79,465
Source: Public Records

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Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 24-2615

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 051-282-022