$2,800,000
SOLD SEP 27, 2024
4 Beds
3 Baths
1,984 Sq Ft
0.32 Acres

Recently Sold

$1,411 Per Sq Ft

18% Below List Price

128 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • RV Access or Parking
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • Santa Barbara Senior High School Rated A-
  • Fruit Trees
  • Deck

About This Home

As of September 2024

A surprising treasure on Santa Barbara's Lower Riviera, 967 Garcia Road provides a rare combination of unobstructed ocean and city views, entry-level easy living, and a magical over-sized gently-sloping backyard offering every possibility of entertaining, gardening and relaxation. The nearly 1/3-acre parcel is well-positioned to maximize views with the house at the top, while leaving most of the property as a private oasis ideal for adding a pool and/or a new Accessory Dwelling Unit. 3-4 beds/office are on the entry level with a spacious covered ocean-view deck, plus a separate-entry full living suite below. Recent upgrades incl. refinished oak hardwood floors, new windows, new electrical, new sewer lateral. Off-the-charts upside and fantastic value as-is under 3 million for A+ views!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ken Switzer

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #01245644

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Kristin Arntz

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #01817970

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,997

Year Built

  • Built in 1946

Lot Details

  • 0.32 Acre Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Lot Has A Rolling Slope
  • Fruit Trees
  • Property is in good condition
  • Property is zoned E-1

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Island
  • Harbor
  • City
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Raised Foundation
  • Tile Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,984 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Dining Area
  • Home Office
  • Laundry in Garage
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Parking

  • Direct Access Garage
  • RV Access or Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered patio or porch

Schools

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

Additional Features

  • Stepless Entry
  • Gravity Heating System

Community Details

  • 15 Riviera/Lower Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 029-202-006

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,997

Year Built

Built in 1946

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Directions: Access from either Alameda Padre Serra or Milpas Street, 967 Garcia Road is about 2 blocks up the hill towards APS, on the downhill side. Park in driveway.
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1946
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: In Garage
  • ResoLotFeatures: Rolling Slope
  • Subdivision Name: 15 - Riviera/Lower
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Reso Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Entry Lvl(No Stairs), Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Good
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1946
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • Property Information Apx # Acres: 0.32
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Franklin
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: S.B. Sr.
  • View Mountain(s)2: Yes
  • LocationTopo Rolly2: Yes
  • Property Information ADU: No
  • Property Information Within City Limits: No
  • Construction Entry Lvl(No Stairs)2: Yes
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Interior Access: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Attached: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fruit Trees2: Yes
  • Dining Dining Area2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Gas Range2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Hardwood2: Yes
  • Construction Two Story2: Yes
  • Rooms Office3: Yes
  • Amenities Guest Quarters2: Yes
  • Property Information Apx Lot SqFt: 13939.0
  • Condition Good2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Carpet: Yes
  • Roof:Tile2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Deck3: Yes
  • ViewOcean: Yes
  • View Islands: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced BCK: Yes
  • Laundry In Garage2: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #12: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Covered2: Yes
  • Foundation Raised: Yes
  • View Harbor2: Yes
  • View City4: Yes
  • ParkingGarage RV: Yes
  • Architectural Style Traditional: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dishwasher
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bedrooms Basement: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Tile
  • View: Mountain(s), Islands, Ocean, City, Harbor
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Acres: 0.32
  • Topography: Rolly
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio Covered, Fruit Trees, Fenced: BCK
  • Foundation Details: Raised

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Gar #1, RV, Interior Access, Attached

Utilities

  • Heating: Gravity
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: SB Wtr
  • Heating:Gravity: Yes

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 029-202-006
  • Zoning: E-1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 13939.0

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Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/07/2025 04/07/25 Price Changed $9,000 -18.2% $5 / Sq Ft
02/20/2025 02/20/25 For Rent $11,000 0.0% --
09/27/2024 09/27/24 Sold $2,800,000 -5.1% $1,411 / Sq Ft
09/02/2024 09/02/24 Pending -- -- --
07/13/2024 07/13/24 Price Changed $2,950,000 -7.7% $1,487 / Sq Ft
05/31/2024 05/31/24 Price Changed $3,195,000 -5.9% $1,610 / Sq Ft
04/26/2024 04/26/24 For Sale $3,395,000 -- $1,711 / 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 $10,997 $122,106 $40,695 $81,411
2022 $1,331 $119,713 $39,898 $79,815
2021 $1,296 $117,366 $39,116 $78,250
2020 $1,281 $116,163 $38,715 $77,448
2019 $1,256 $113,886 $37,956 $75,930
2018 $1,235 $111,654 $37,212 $74,442
2017 $1,193 $109,466 $36,483 $72,983
2016 $1,250 $107,320 $35,768 $71,552
2014 $1,216 $103,639 $34,541 $69,098
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $2,100,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed -- First American Title
Grant Deed $2,800,000 First American Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

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Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 24-1327

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 029-202-006