$3,500,000
SOLD JAN 21, 2025
3 Beds
3 Baths
3,028 Sq Ft
7,405 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,156 Per Sq Ft

5% Above List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near an ocean
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Property is near a park
  • San Marcos Senior High School Rated A
  • Mountain View
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of January 2025

Quintessential Santa Barbara! Be amazed by the character & location of this stunning & meticulously cared-for 3 bedroom 3 bath 3,000+ s/f Spanish hacienda. Enter through a gated private fountain courtyard. This special home blends old-world charm with modern conveniences. The living room, with a cozy fireplace, opens to a den with an open beam ceiling. The chef's kitchen, with a breakfast area and wet bar, opens to the outdoor courtyard. This is a perfect flow for outdoor entertaining and enjoying Santa Barbara dining al fresco. With abundant custom cabinetry, marble counters and a Wolf range. You will enjoy cooking for family and friends. The generous formal dining room offers lovely mountain views. Large family room opens to garden & patio. Wine room, 2 car garage w/attached full bath. Quintessential Santa Barbara Charm. Prepare to be amazed by the charm, character & location of this stunning & meticulously cared-for vintage 3 bedroom 3 bath 3,000+ s/f Spanish hacienda.
Enter through a gated private fountain courtyard. This special gated home blends old-world Charm with modern conveniences. The living room, with a cozy fireplace, opens to a den with an open beam ceiling. The chef's kitchen, with a breakfast area and wet bar, opens to the outdoor courtyard. This is a perfect flow for outdoor entertaining and enjoying Santa Barbara dining al fresco. With abundant custom cabinetry, marble counters and a Wolf range. You will enjoy cooking for family and friends. The generous formal dining room offers lovely mountain views.
The private, spacious primary suite has two large walk-in closets and opens to a wonderful mountain view terrace; great for sharing a morning cup of coffee. Additionally, two lovely bedrooms are adjoining a custom Spanish-tiled full bath.
Downstairs is a huge family room perfect for a media room or in-home office. French doors open to a tranquil private garden with mature olive trees and an open patio.
For the wine enthusiast, there is a large climate-controlled wine room off an open patio area.
A finished 2-car garage w/an attached full bath has many possibilities.
This ideal Samarkand location is close to shopping, restaurants, golf, lawn bowling, parks, the beach, and Santa Barbara amenities. The location also has a great bike and walk score.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Debbie Merlo

Coast and Valley Properties License #00585258

Co-Listed By

Bob Ruccione

Coast and Valley Properties License #00544022

Last Buyer's Agent

Jennifer Plana

Village Properties License #01145050

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $22,674

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 7,405 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x150
  • Gated Home
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Irrigation
  • Property is in excellent condition

Parking

  • Garage

Home Design

  • Spanish Architecture
  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Tile Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3,028 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Blinds
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Library
  • Mountain Views
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Stove
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Concrete
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

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

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

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Other
  • Assessor Parcel Number 051-194-025
  • Seller Concessions Offered
  • Seller Will Consider Concessions

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • 20 Samarkand Subdivision

Amenities

  • Restaurant

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$22,674

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Directions: De La Vina to Samarkand to Hermosa or Las Positas to Stanley left to Samarkand Right on Hermosa. Home on left
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1925
  • ResoWindowFeatures: Blinds
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: In Unit
  • ResoLotFeatures: Level, Near Public Transit
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Gate:Elec, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Co List Office Mls Id: cvp
  • Co List Office Phone: 805-563-2337
  • Subdivision Name: 20 - Samarkand
  • Architectural Style: Medit, Spanish
  • Reso Flooring: Concrete, Hardwood, Tile
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Excellent
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1925
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Adams
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: LaCumbre
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: San Marcos
  • View Mountain(s)2: Yes
  • LocationTopo Level: Yes
  • Site Improvements Underground Util: Yes
  • Property Information ADU: No
  • Property Information Within City Limits: No
  • Condition Excellent: Yes
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #22: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Open2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced ALL2: Yes
  • View Setting2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Ocean2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Park(s)2: Yes
  • Proximity Near School(s)2: Yes
  • Rooms Family Room4: Yes
  • Dining Breakfast Bar2: 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 Washer3: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) LR: Yes
  • Security GateElec: 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
  • Construction Two Story2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Shopping2: Yes
  • Proximity Restaurants: Yes
  • Rooms Office3: Yes
  • Dining Formal2: Yes
  • Dining In Kitchen4: Yes
  • Amenities Wet Bar2: Yes
  • Property Information Apx Lot SqFt: 7405.0
  • Proximity Near Bus: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced PRT: Yes
  • Roof:Tile2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Yard Irrigation PRT: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced BCK: Yes
  • Laundry In Unit2: Yes
  • Site Improvements Cable TV3: Yes
  • Property Information Apx Lot Size FxD: 50x150
  • Proximity Near Hospital2: Yes
  • Style Medit2: Yes
  • Style Spanish2: Yes
  • Rooms LbryStudy: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Concrete2: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Stove, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Total Bedrooms: 11

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Other, Tile
  • View: Mountain(s), Setting
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Acres: 0.17
  • Topography: Level
  • Exclusions: Other
  • Exterior Features: Other, Patio Open, Yard Irrigation PRT, Fenced: ALL, Fenced: BCK, Fenced: PRT
  • Foundation Details: Mixed

Garage/Parking

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

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: Adams
  • High School: San Marcos
  • Middle Or Junior School: LaCumbre

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 051-194-025
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7405.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Apx Lot Size FxD

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Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/21/2025 01/21/25 Sold $3,500,000 +4.5% $1,156 / Sq Ft
01/05/2025 01/05/25 Pending -- -- --
01/01/2025 01/01/25 For Sale $3,349,000 +81.5% $1,106 / Sq Ft
07/31/2015 07/31/15 Sold $1,845,000 -2.8% $596 / Sq Ft
05/29/2015 05/29/15 Pending -- -- --
05/18/2015 05/18/15 For Sale $1,898,000 +26.5% $613 / Sq Ft
07/23/2013 07/23/13 Sold $1,500,000 +0.3% $500 / Sq Ft
06/21/2013 06/21/13 Pending -- -- --
06/18/2013 06/18/13 For Sale $1,495,000 -- $498 / 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 $22,674 $2,099,291 $796,478 $1,302,813
2022 $21,881 $2,058,129 $780,861 $1,277,268
2021 $21,380 $2,017,774 $765,550 $1,252,224
2020 $21,160 $1,997,085 $757,701 $1,239,384
2019 $20,792 $1,957,928 $742,845 $1,215,083
2018 $20,498 $1,919,538 $728,280 $1,191,258
2017 $19,821 $1,881,900 $714,000 $1,167,900
2016 $19,332 $1,845,000 $700,000 $1,145,000
2015 $16,044 $1,529,970 $611,988 $917,982
2014 -- $1,500,000 $600,000 $900,000
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $1,000,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $300,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $200,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $768,000 Negative Amortization
Previous Owner $191,229 Unknown
Previous Owner $200,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $772,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $250,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $340,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $25,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $256,500 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $3,500,000 Chicago Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $1,845,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Grant Deed $1,500,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Grant Deed $965,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Grant Deed $285,000 First American Title
Grant Deed $258,500 First American Title
Source: Public Records

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Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 25-1

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 051-194-025