Last Sold Price
5 beds
1045 Alston Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108

Description

The Gould Estate, an Early California Hacienda built by Reginald Johnson in 1918 features panoramic ocean & island views on 2 parcels totaling 5+/- acres, 5 bedrooms, 3 full/2 half baths, gourmet kitchen, formal dining, den/study, & wine cellar. This historic home offers timeless architectural details, beamed ceilings, generous public rooms & a lovely interior courtyard with specimen vegetation.The Gould Estate, an Early California Hacienda built by Reginald Johnson in 1918 features panoramic ocean & island views on 2 parcels totaling 5+/- acres, 5 bedrooms, 3 full/2 half baths, gourmet kitchen, formal dining, den/study, & wine cellar. This historic home offers timeless architectural details, beamed ceilings, generous public rooms & a lovely interior courtyard with specimen vegetation.
LISTING CLOSED: 03/14/2011 05:00 PM

  1. Listed by Harry W Kolb • DRE #20241017172022915348000000 • Sotheby's International Realty
    P: (805) 969-9993

Property Details for 1045 Alston Road

Status
MLS #
10-884
Days on Market
362
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Home/Estate / Single Family
Year Built
1918
Lot Size
5.07 AC / 220,849 SF
MLS Neighborhood
Other
Property Information:Within City Limits
No
Zoning
Other
Zoning:Other
Yes
Location Info:Cross Street
Hot Springs
Architectural Style
Spanish
Style:Spanish
Yes
Construction:Single Story
Yes

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$4,650,000

Avg days on market

71

Sale-to-list ratio

89.8%

[Santa Barbara, CA]

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty, Harry W Kolb, DRE #20241017172022915348000000

Sold By Sotheby's International Realty, Philippa Davis, DRE #20120329164138399410000000

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Building Information for 1045 Alston Road

Stories-Year Built1918Building Size-Lot Size5.07 AC / 220,849 SF

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$27,320 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$27,320

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Property Information for 1045 Alston Road

Details
Features
  • District: 10 - MONTECITO
  • District: 10 - MONTECITO
  • Amenities:Cathedral Ceilings: Yes
  • Amenities:Pantry: Yes
  • Amenities:Wet Bar: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Double Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Gas Stove: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Oven/Bltin: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Diningroom Features: Breakfast Area, Formal
  • Dining:Breakfast Area: Yes
  • Dining:Formal: Yes
  • Exterior Features: Other, Deck, Patio Covered, Lawn, Fruit Trees, Wooded, Yard Irrigation T/O, Yard Irrigation TO, Deck3, Patio Covered2, Lawn2, Fruit Trees2, Wooded4, Other49
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: 2
  • Fireplace(s):2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings:Hardwood: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Laundry:Laundry Room: Yes
  • Roof: Tile
  • Roof:Tile: Yes
  • Rooms: Basement, Family Room, Lbry/Study, Other
  • Rooms:Family Room: Yes
  • Rooms:Lbry/Study: Yes
  • Rooms:Other: Yes
  • Security:Gate:Elec: Yes
  • View:Ocean: Yes
  • View:Mountain(s): Yes
  • View:Setting: Yes
  • View:Harbor: Yes
  • View:Wooded: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Yard Irrigation T/O: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Deck: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Patio Covered: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Lawn: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Fruit Trees: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Wooded: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Other: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Security Features: Gate:Elec
  • Kitchen Appliances: Refrigerator, Oven/Bltin, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Dryer, Gas Stove, Microwave, Washer
  • View: Mountain, Ocean, Setting, Harbor, Wooded
  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Levels: Single Story
  • Room Name: Living Room, Dining Room, Bonus Room, Kitchen, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5
  • Room Total: 10
  • Heating: Yes
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Rooms:Basement: Yes
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • Year Built Numeric: 1918
  • Building Area Total: 0.0
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 009-091-034
  • Association Fee: $.00
Parking/Garage
  • Attached: No
  • Parking Features: Gar #2
  • Garages: Yes
  • Parking Garage:Gar #2: Yes
  • Parking Garage: Gar #2
Room Info
Room Info
  • Total Bathrooms: 5.00
  • Total Half Baths: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 5
  • Total Full Baths: 3
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 4.00
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 3.20
Room 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 34.00
  • Room Width: 19.00
  • Room Description: BM CEILING,FP,FDS TO OV
  • Room Area: 646.00
Room 2
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 24.00
  • Room Width: 18.00
  • Room Area: 432.00
Room 3
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
  • Room Length: 21.00
  • Room Width: 15.00
  • Room Description: SOLARIUM,BMD CEILING,FD TO OV
  • Room Area: 315.00
Room 4
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Description: GOURMET,OAK FLR; Area: 725SQ
Room 5
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
  • Room Length: 20.00
  • Room Width: 19.00
  • Room Description: LIBRARY,B-I BKCS,HW FLR
  • Room Area: 380.00
Room 6
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 21.00
  • Room Width: 17.00
  • Room Description: HWD FLR, FP
  • Room Area: 357.00
Room 7
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 15.00
  • Room Width: 15.00
  • Room Description: HWD FLR,FD,W-I CLOSET, FULL BATH
  • Room Area: 225.00
Room 8
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 14.00
  • Room Width: 10.00
  • Room Description: HWD FLR,W-I CLOSET
  • Room Area: 140.00
Room 9
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Length: 14.00
  • Room Width: 10.00
  • Room Description: HWD FLR, W-I CLOSET
  • Room Area: 140.00
Room 10
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Room Length: 20.00
  • Room Width: 14.00
  • Room Description: BD/STUDY, HWD FLR, FP
  • Room Area: 280.00
Location Info
Location Info
  • Topography: Hilly, Level
  • Location Info:Compass Map: Santa Barbara
  • Location Info:Map Grid: R12
  • LocationTopo:Level: Yes
  • LocationTopo:Hilly: Yes
  • LocationTopo:Combo: Yes
  • Number Of Units Buildings: 1
  • Lot Features: Level
Neighborhood/Schools
  • Elementary School: Cold Spring
  • Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
  • High School: S.B. Sr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools:Elementary School: Cold Spring
  • NeighborhoodSchools:Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools:High School: S.B. Sr.
Property / Assessor Information
Property / Assessor Info
  • Foundation Details: Raised
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 220849.2
  • Lot Size Area: 5.07
  • Lot Size Acres: 5.07
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type Label: Residential
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Foundation:Raised: Yes
  • Condition:Excellent: Yes
  • Property Information:Realtor.com Type: Residential: Single Family
  • Property Information:Year Built: 1918.0
  • Property Information:Source: Public Records
  • Assessor's Data:Assessor Year Built: 1930.0
  • Assessor's Data:Assessor SqFt: 6452.0
  • Assessor's Data:Assessor Lot Acres: 3.07
Utility Info
  • WaterSewer:Mont Wtr: Yes
  • WaterSource: Mont Wtr

Property History for 1045 Alston Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 14, 2011

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #10-884

$5,375,000
Mar 7, 2011

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #10-884

Mar 10, 2010

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #10-884

$7,950,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/14/2011

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #10-884

$5,375,000
03/07/2011

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #10-884

03/10/2010

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #10-884

$7,950,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1045 Alston Road

Taxable ValueLand$821,490Additions$645,456Total$1,466,946
Home Facts
Beds5Total Finished SqFt6,452 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt6,452 SqFtLot Size214,751 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountySANTA BARBARAAPN00909105

Schools near 1045 Alston Road

This home is within Cold Spring Elementary School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - K to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Cold Spring Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Santa Barbara Junior High School
Public7 to 8

Santa Barbara Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Adelante Charter School
CharterK to 6

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1045 Alston Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
$5,375,000
5
220,849
$2,100,000
3
57,934
$2,755,000
4
4,392
55,756
$6,930,000
5
5
6,452
217,800
$1,150,000
3
52,272
3
4
2,947
40,511

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