$1,965,000
SOLD NOV 4, 2024

963 N San Marcos Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93111

East Goleta Valley Neighborhood
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,710 Sq Ft
0.32 Acres

Recently Sold

$1,149 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Foothill Elementary School Rated A
  • Deck
  • Property is near a park

About This Home

As of November 2024

Endless opportunities abound at this incredibly private home. Secret gardens and patios welcome you from every entrance, with the lush backdrop of the Maria Ygnacio Creek. Ideally located on a quiet street that borders large avocado ranches, this 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom residence allows for privacy and comfort. The main house offers a spacious kitchen with abundant cabinetry, dining area and sunroom with beautiful tree-lined creek views. The adjacent living room features a cozy fireplace, recessed lighting and tubular skylights. Beyond the first bathroom and hall laundry enclosure are three bedrooms and an additional, large bathroom. The separate guest house is perfect for visitors, in-laws or nanny's quarters. This 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom unit offers a full kitchen, living room with fireplace and loft with ample storage area. Rounding out this tranquil hideaway is a 2-car covered carport, soft water system and brand new roof. Community association amenities include access to Giorgi Park's large pool with water slide, playground structure, swings and slides, oversized BBQ area, basketball court and bathrooms.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Daniel Carpenter

Sotheby's International Realty License #01787203

Last Buyer's Agent

Staci Caplan

Pacific Crest Realty License #01450103

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,708

Year Built

  • Built in 1962

Lot Details

  • 0.32 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is in average condition

HOA Fees

  • $83 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Carport Spaces

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Park or Greenbelt

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,710 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Multiple Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Free Standing Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Loft
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Stove
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Accessible Home Design

  • Grip-Accessible Features
  • Accessible Bathroom Fixtures
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Stepless Entry

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Gray Water System

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Gazebo

Location

  • Property is near a park
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Foothill Elementary School
  • Gol Valley Middle School
  • San Marcos High School

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Sewer Stub Out

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 067-060-008
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Community Details

Overview

  • Sorrento Gardens Community

Recreation

  • Community Playground
  • Community Pool

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,708

Year Built

Built in 1962

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$83 per month

Listing Details

  • Association Fee: $83
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1962
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Gas Hookup, In Unit
  • ResoLotFeatures: Cul-De-Sac
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Reso Association Amenities: Other, Pool, Play Area
  • Reso Accessibility Features: Wheelchair Access, Bathroom Fixtures
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Reso Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Unit Levels: Entry Lvl(No Stairs), Single Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Average
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1962
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • Property Information Apx # Acres: 0.32
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Foothill
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: Gol Valley
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: San Marcos
  • Property Information ADU: No
  • Property Information Within City Limits: No
  • Construction Entry Lvl(No Stairs)2: Yes
  • Construction Single Story2: Yes
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • Foundation:Slab: Yes
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Open2: Yes
  • View Setting2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Park(s)2: Yes
  • Proximity Near School(s)2: Yes
  • Rooms Family Room4: Yes
  • Rooms Ground Floor Bedroom2: Yes
  • Rooms Ground Floor Primary: Yes
  • Dining Breakfast Bar2: Yes
  • Dining Dining Area2: Yes
  • Amenities Skylight2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Disposal3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Gas Range2: 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 Tile3: Yes
  • View Wooded3: Yes
  • Dining Breakfast Area2: Yes
  • Dining In Kitchen4: Yes
  • Amenities Guest Quarters2: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) Gas8: Yes
  • Property Information Apx Lot SqFt: 13939.0
  • GroundsLandscaping Wooded4: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Carpet: Yes
  • Location Info Development Name: Sorrento Gardens
  • GroundsLandscaping Deck3: Yes
  • View Green Belt2: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) Wood Burning Stove2: Yes
  • Laundry In Unit2: Yes
  • AssocPark Amenities Pool4: Yes
  • AssocPark Amenities Play Area: Yes
  • LocationTopo Cul-De-Sac2: Yes
  • Laundry Gas Hookup2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Wtr SoftenerOwned: Yes
  • Pets Yes: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Gazebo2: Yes
  • Condition Average2: Yes
  • Cooling Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Rooms Loft2: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) Free Standing2: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Cpt #22: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Total # Carport Spaces: 2.0
  • Handicapped Access Wheelchair Access: Yes
  • Handicapped Access Bathroom Fixtures2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Greywater System2: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Stove, Microwave, Wtr Softener/Owned
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Stove, 2, Free Standing, Gas, LR

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Setting, Green Belt, Wooded
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Acres: 0.32
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio Open, Gazebo, Wooded, Greywater System
  • Foundation Details: Slab

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Foothill
  • High School: San Marcos
  • Middle Or Junior School: Gol Valley

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 067-060-008
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 13939.0

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Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/04/2024 11/04/24 Sold $1,965,000 -1.5% $1,149 / Sq Ft
10/07/2024 10/07/24 Pending -- -- --
09/24/2024 09/24/24 For Sale $1,995,000 -- $1,167 / 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 $1,708 $107,399 $34,353 $73,046
2022 $1,663 $105,294 $33,680 $71,614
2021 $1,640 $103,230 $33,020 $70,210
2020 $1,611 $102,173 $32,682 $69,491
2019 $1,589 $100,171 $32,042 $68,129
2018 $1,548 $98,208 $31,414 $66,794
2017 $1,514 $96,284 $30,799 $65,485
2016 $1,416 $94,397 $30,196 $64,201
2015 $1,404 $92,980 $29,743 $63,237
2014 -- $91,160 $29,161 $61,999
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $120,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $123,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,965,000 Chicago Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- American Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

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Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 24-3182

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 067-060-008

California Santa Barbara County Santa Barbara 93111 East Goleta Valley

963 N San Marcos Rd, Santa Barbara, CA

Homes for Sale in Santa Barbara, CA

This home is located at 963 N San Marcos Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93111 and is currently priced at $1,965,000, approximately $1,149 per square foot. This property was built in 1962. 963 N San Marcos Rd is a home located in Santa Barbara County with nearby schools including Foothill Elementary School, La Colina Junior High School, and San Marcos Senior High School.

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