$3,835,000
SOLD NOV 5, 2024
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,455 Sq Ft
0.53 Acres

Recently Sold

$1,562 Per Sq Ft

15% Below List Price

82 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Fruit Trees
  • Santa Barbara Senior High School Rated A-
  • Reverse Osmosis System
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom

About This Home

As of November 2024

Located in the prestigious Upper Riviera neighborhood of Santa Barbara, 900 Las Alturas is an exquisite Mediterranean-style home with unrivaled panoramic views. This all-encompassing view stretches from the Santa Ynez mountains, across the foothills of Montecito, over the Pacific Ocean, and down the California coastline. Built in 2011, this 2,455 sq. ft. home was constructed with high-quality old world craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail. The current owners have made numerous improvements to an already stunning home that blends timeless elegance and modern comforts. From the moment you step through the grand foyer entrance, you'll be captivated by the home's warm ambiance and custom wrought iron features. The turret staircase leads you to a luxurious primary suite, complete with a cozy fireplace, vaulted ceilings, and a private viewing deck where you can unwind after a long day. The primary bath has a walk-in shower and a separate soaking tub. The main level boasts an inviting living room, formal dining area, powder bath, and a gourmet kitchen. Included in the homes square footage is a 246 sq. ft. enclosed patio with a fireplace, ideal as a home office. Each room offers a unique vantage of the surrounding unobstructed views. The kitchen features natural Quartzite stone countertops, Viking gas stove, Viking microwave, Bosch dishwasher, KitchenAid fridge, and a True ice machine. The lower level features two comfortable guest bedrooms, a gorgeous hallway bath, a formal laundry room, and direct access into the finished 2-car garage. The home rests on over half an acre of lush grounds that provide excellent separation from neighboring properties. One of the homeowner's most treasured features of the property is a large, secluded outdoor patio, an ideal place to host private gatherings for friends and family with incredible views in the distance. Additionally, the exterior features an emerald green lawn, rock stone walls, and a lower garden area.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mike Richardson

Richardson Real Estate Services, Inc. License #00635254 / 01902531

Last Buyer's Agent

Scott McCosker

Sotheby's International Realty License #00494253

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $37,874

Year Built

  • Built in 2011

Lot Details

  • 0.53 Acre Lot
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Irrigation
  • Fruit Trees
  • Lawn
  • Property is in excellent condition
  • Property is zoned A-1

Parking

  • Direct Access Garage

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Island
  • Coastline
  • Panoramic
  • City
  • Mountain

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 2,455 Sq Ft Home
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Multiple Fireplaces
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Home Office

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Built-In Gas Oven
  • Built-In Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Reverse Osmosis System

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Remodeled Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Smart Thermostat
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Enclosed patio or porch

Location

  • City Lot

Schools

  • Cleveland Elementary School
  • S.B. Jr. Middle School
  • S.B. Sr. High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Underground Utilities
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Sewer Stub Out

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • 15 Riviera/Upper Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 019-142-005
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$37,874

Year Built

Built in 2011

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 2011
  • Reso Interior Features: Smart Thermostat
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: In Unit
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Security Camera, Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name: 15 - Riviera/Upper
  • Architectural Style: Medit, Spanish
  • Reso Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Tri-Level
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Excellent
  • Property Information Year Built2: 2011
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • Property Information Apx # Acres: 0.53
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Cleveland
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: S.B. Sr.
  • View Mountain(s)2: Yes
  • View Panoramic2: 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
  • ParkingGarage Interior Access: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Open2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Lawn2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fruit Trees2: Yes
  • Rooms Ground Floor Bedroom2: Yes
  • Dining Dining Area2: 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 Microwave3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Washer3: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) LR: Yes
  • Security Security System: Yes
  • Security Smoke Detector(s)2: Yes
  • WaterSewer Sewer Hookup: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Hardwood2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Tile3: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Rooms Office3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Built-In Gas Range: Yes
  • Appliances Included Rev Osmosis2: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) Gas8: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) Primary Bedroom: Yes
  • Security Security Camera2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced PRT: Yes
  • Roof:Tile2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Yard Irrigation PRT: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Deck3: Yes
  • ViewOcean: Yes
  • View Coastline: Yes
  • View Islands: Yes
  • Laundry In Unit2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Gas Tankless Water Heater: Yes
  • Appliances Included Wtr SoftenerOwned: Yes
  • Style Medit2: Yes
  • Style Spanish2: Yes
  • View City4: Yes
  • Rooms Patio Enclosed2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Vented Exhaust Fan: Yes
  • Construction Tri-Level2: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Built-In Gas Range, Built-In Gas Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Rev Osmosis, Washer, Wtr Softener/Owned
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Primary Bedroom, Other, 2+, Gas, LR
  • Interior Features:Smart Thermostat: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Built-In Gas Oven: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Tile
  • View: Mountain(s), Islands, Coastline, Ocean, City, Panoramic
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Acres: 0.53
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio Open, Lawn, Fruit Trees, Yard Irrigation PRT, Fenced: PRT
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Gar #2, Interior Access

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

  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • Unit 1 Amenities:Cathedral Ceiling(s)2: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: Cleveland
  • High School: S.B. Sr.
  • Middle Or Junior School: S.B. Jr.

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 019-142-005
  • Zoning: A-1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 23086.8
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Map

Range of Values:

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Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/05/2024 11/05/24 Sold $3,835,000 -2.9% $1,562 / Sq Ft
10/21/2024 10/21/24 Pending -- -- --
09/17/2024 09/17/24 Price Changed $3,950,000 -5.8% $1,609 / Sq Ft
08/20/2024 08/20/24 Price Changed $4,195,000 -2.3% $1,709 / Sq Ft
08/20/2024 08/20/24 Price Changed $4,295,000 -4.6% $1,749 / Sq Ft
07/30/2024 07/30/24 For Sale $4,500,000 +28.6% $1,833 / Sq Ft
08/22/2022 08/22/22 Sold $3,500,000 0.0% $1,728 / Sq Ft
08/22/2022 08/22/22 Off Market $3,500,000 -- --
08/08/2022 08/08/22 Pending -- -- --
05/25/2022 05/25/22 For Sale $3,800,000 +83.1% $1,876 / Sq Ft
04/22/2013 04/22/13 Sold $2,075,000 0.0% $952 / Sq Ft
04/22/2013 04/22/13 Sold $2,075,000 -3.5% $1,024 / Sq Ft
02/21/2013 02/21/13 Pending -- -- --
02/20/2013 02/20/13 Pending -- -- --
01/09/2013 01/09/13 For Sale $2,150,000 0.0% $986 / Sq Ft
01/09/2013 01/09/13 For Sale $2,150,000 -- $1,061 / 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 $37,874 $3,500,000 $1,900,000 $1,600,000
2022 $25,612 $2,407,827 $1,508,519 $899,308
2021 $25,022 $2,360,616 $1,478,941 $881,675
2020 $24,764 $2,336,412 $1,463,777 $872,635
2019 $24,330 $2,290,601 $1,435,076 $855,525
2018 $23,984 $2,245,688 $1,406,938 $838,750
2017 $23,190 $2,201,655 $1,379,351 $822,304
2016 $22,602 $2,158,486 $1,352,305 $806,181
2014 $22,057 $2,084,420 $1,305,902 $778,518
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $1,000,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $60,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $11,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $400,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $279,999 Unknown
Previous Owner $30,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $200,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $300,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $1,000,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $275,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $590,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $595,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $532,500 No Value Available
Previous Owner $55,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $64,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $448,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $396,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $3,835,000 Chicago Title
Grant Deed $3,500,000 Chicago Title
Grant Deed -- Fidelity National Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $2,075,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Grant Deed -- Fidelity National Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Quit Claim Deed -- Fidelity National Title Co
Grant Deed $560,000 Stewart Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Santa Barbara Title Co
Grant Deed -- Santa Barbara Title Co
Source: Public Records

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Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 24-2507

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 019-142-005