$3,533,132
SOLD FEB 5, 2025
4 Beds
4.5 Baths
3,557 Sq Ft
10,454 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$993 Per Sq Ft

5% Above List Price

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near an ocean
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Mountain View
  • San Marcos Senior High School Rated A
  • Fruit Trees
  • Maid or Guest Quarters

About This Home

As of February 2025

Elegance in Samarkand! Experience the epitome of Santa Barbara living in this beautifully renovated 3,500+ sq. ft. home, with 4 en suite bedrooms, nestled in the highly coveted Samarkand neighborhood. With extensive, high-quality upgrades, this property offers a seamless move-in opportunity, combining modern sophistication with timeless charm.

Luxurious Living Spaces: 
Thoughtfully designed for comfort and entertainment, the home boasts two spacious living rooms, a large formal dining room, and an effortless flow to a stunning outdoor oasis. The chef's kitchen features a six-burner Wolf range, an oversized walk-in butler's pantry, and for al fresco cooking there is an outdoor kitchen equipped with a stove and two built in barbecues... one gas the other charcoal.

...(MORE) Private Primary Retreat(: The upstairs primary suite is a spacious serene haven, complete with two walk-in closets, abundant natural light, and breathtaking views.

Each of the four spacious bedrooms is en suite, offering unparalleled privacy and convenience for family and guests alike. A versatile downstairs suite is ideal for hosting visitors or creating a private home office.

A Garden Paradise(: The family room effortlessly flows to the spacious backyard, with timed automatic irrigation, designed for effortless enjoyment. Lush, drought-tolerant landscaping, enchanting outdoor lighting, and a bounty of fruit-bearing treesincluding orange, tangerine, Meyer lemon, cherimoya, apricot, lime, and morecreate a tranquil retreat. Decorative flowering trees and bushes, including crape myrtle and a fragrant plumeria, add to the garden's allure.

Unparalleled Comfort and Quality: (Built in 1947, this home has been modernized with wide-plank white oak and travertine flooring, updated Andersen windows, and systemic improvements ensuring peace of mind. The oversized four car driveway and two-car garage offers easy parking and access completing this exceptional property.

Prime Location: (Situated minutes from Santa Barbara's beaches, downtown, and Upper State Street. Mere blocks from Trader Joes, Gelson's, Renaud's, Starbucks, Handlebar, Daily Grind, and only a few more to downtown, this home offers an unbeatable combination of convenience, elegance, and charm. Don't miss your chance to embrace a premier Santa Barbara experience in Samarkand, a gem of a neighborhood for those who "know," where tradition, meets convenience and contemporary luxury.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ashley Anderson & Paul Hurst

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #01903215 / 00826530

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Ann Zafiratos

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #01355461

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,261

Year Built

  • Built in 1947

Lot Details

  • 10,454 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Artificial Turf
  • Lot Has A Rolling Slope
  • Fruit Trees
  • Lawn
  • Property is in excellent condition
  • Property is zoned E-3

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Uncovered Parking

Home Design

  • Spanish Architecture
  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Tri-Level Property
  • Raised Foundation
  • Slab Foundation
  • Tile Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3,557 Sq Ft Home
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Mountain Views
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Stone

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Maid or Guest Quarters

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Outdoor Features

  • Property is near an ocean
  • Covered patio or porch
  • Built-In Barbecue

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

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 051-281-003
  • 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

$6,261

Year Built

Built in 1947

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Directions: Las Positas>Stanley (or) De La Vina>Vernon>Stanley. House is located between Wyola and El Prado.
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1947
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Gas Hookup, Laundry Room, In Unit
  • ResoLotFeatures: Rolling Slope, Near Public Transit
  • Road Frontage Type: Easement
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name: 20 - Samarkand
  • Architectural Style: Medit, Spanish
  • Reso Flooring: Hardwood, Stone
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Tri-Level
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Excellent
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1947
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • Property Information Apx # Acres: 0.24
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Adams
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: LaCumbre
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: San Marcos
  • View Mountain(s)2: Yes
  • LocationTopo Rolly2: Yes
  • Site Improvements Underground Util: Yes
  • Property Information ADU: No
  • Property Information Within City Limits: Yes
  • Condition Excellent: Yes
  • Foundation:Slab: Yes
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #22: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Open2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Lawn2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fruit Trees2: 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
  • 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 Gas Stove3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Microwave3: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) LR: Yes
  • Security Smoke Detector(s)2: Yes
  • WaterSewer Sewer Hookup: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Hardwood2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Built-in BBQ: Yes
  • Proximity Near Shopping2: Yes
  • Proximity Restaurants: Yes
  • Rooms Office3: Yes
  • Dining Breakfast Area2: Yes
  • Dining Formal2: Yes
  • Dining In Kitchen4: Yes
  • Amenities Guest Quarters2: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) Family Room3: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Stone2: Yes
  • Property Information Apx Lot SqFt: 10454.0
  • Proximity Near Bus: Yes
  • Roof:Tile2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced BCK: Yes
  • Laundry In Unit2: Yes
  • Laundry Gas Hookup2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Hospital2: Yes
  • Style Medit2: Yes
  • Style Spanish2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Covered2: Yes
  • Foundation Raised: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Unc #33: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Artificial Turf: Yes
  • Construction Tri-Level2: Yes
  • ParkingGarage:Total _pound_ Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Stove, Microwave
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Family Room
  • Total Bedrooms: 11
  • Bedrooms Basement: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Tile
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Acres: 0.24
  • Topography: Rolly
  • Exterior Features: Patio Open, Patio Covered, Lawn, Fruit Trees, Fenced: BCK
  • Foundation Details: Slab, Raised

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Gar #2, Unc #3

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • 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 #: 051-281-003
  • Zoning: E-3
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10454.0

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
02/05/2025 02/05/25 Sold $3,533,132 +5.5% $993 / Sq Ft
01/25/2025 01/25/25 Pending -- -- --
01/22/2025 01/22/25 For Sale $3,349,000 -- $942 / 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 $6,261 $583,494 $38,880 $544,614
2022 $6,039 $572,054 $38,118 $533,936
2021 $5,897 $560,838 $37,371 $523,467
2020 $5,836 $555,088 $36,988 $518,100
2019 $5,732 $544,205 $36,263 $507,942
2018 $5,650 $533,535 $35,552 $497,983
2017 $5,462 $523,074 $34,855 $488,219
2016 $5,300 $512,819 $34,172 $478,647
2014 $5,245 $495,223 $33,000 $462,223
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $809,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $122,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $800,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $500,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $3,533,500 Fidelity National Title Compan
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $300,000 --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

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Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 25-325

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 051-281-003