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Last Sold Price
4 beds2,738 sqft$886/sqft
15 Rubio Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
Single FamilyProperty Type
7,405 sq ftLot Size
1926Year Built
$886/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Move right in! Exquisite 1926 lower Riviera home exudes charm & beckons the quintessential Santa Barbara lifestyle w/ sweeping ocean views in a spectacular garden setting. Significant improvements have been made to the property over the last year & a half. The 4 bed & 3 bath home has been transformed w/ modern conveniences, yet still retains its special vintage charm. Plenty of character, w/ bright spaces, oak floors, built-ins, French doors, sash windows, main floor master, beautiful stonework,...Move right in! Exquisite 1926 lower Riviera home exudes charm & beckons the quintessential Santa Barbara lifestyle w/ sweeping ocean views in a spectacular garden setting. Significant improvements have been made to the property over the last year & a half. The 4 bed & 3 bath home has been transformed w/ modern conveniences, yet still retains its special vintage charm. Plenty of character, w/ bright spaces, oak floors, built-ins, French doors, sash windows, main floor master, beautiful stonework, A/C, & high-end finishes. Recently completed, the professionally designed terraced grounds feature tall hedges, new redwood hot tub, covered ocean view patio, fruit trees, & lush lawns. Situated on a cul-de-sac on the lower Riviera, let this home be your oasis now & for years to come!
  • Listed by: Marsha Kotlyar Estate Group 805.565.4014 home@mkgroupmontecito.com DRE #01426886 • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Listing closed: 06/04/2020 05:00 PM • Source: Santa Barbara AOR, MLS#: 20-1083

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$2,725,000

Avg days on market

42

Sale-to-list ratio

95.1%

Santa Barbara, CA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Marsha Kotlyar Estate Group, DRE #01426886

Sold By Sotheby's International Realty, Caroline Santandrea, DRE #01349311

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Principal and Interest

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Property Taxes

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Property Information for 15 Rubio Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Home/Estate / Single Family
  • MLS Neighborhood: 15 - Riviera/Lower
  • Property Information:Within City Limits: No
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Zoning:R-1: Yes
  • Location Info:Cross Street: Ferrelo Rd
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Style:Craftsman: Yes
  • Construction:Two Story: Yes
  • Property Information:Recurring Fees: No
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Lot Size: 0.17 AC / 7,405 SF
Details
Features
  • District: 15 - SB/EAST OF STATE
  • District: 15 - SB/EAST OF STATE
  • Amenities:Remodeled Bath: Yes
  • Amenities:Remodeled Kitchen: Yes
  • Diningroom Features: Breakfast Area, Formal, In Kitchen
  • Dining:Breakfast Area: Yes
  • Dining:Formal: Yes
  • Dining:In Kitchen: Yes
  • Exterior Features: Patio Covered, Hot Tub, Lawn, Fruit Trees, Fenced: ALL, Patio Covered2, Hot Tub2, Lawn2, Fruit Trees2, Fenced ALL2
  • Exterior:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Exterior:Brick/Stone: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: LR
  • Fireplace(s):LR: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings:Tile: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings:Wood: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Laundry:Laundry Room: Yes
  • Roof: Composition, Flat
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • Roof:Flat: Yes
  • Rooms: Family Room
  • Rooms:Family Room: Yes
  • View:Ocean: Yes
  • View:Mountain(s): Yes
  • View:City: Yes
  • View:Setting: Yes
  • View:Harbor: Yes
  • View:Panoramic: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Patio Covered: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Hot Tub: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Lawn: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Fruit Trees: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Fenced: ALL: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • View: Mountain, Ocean, City, Setting, Harbor, Panoramic
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Brick/Stone
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Levels: Two Story
  • Room Total: 0
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • Year Built Numeric: 1926
  • Building Area Total: 2738.0
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 029-341-014
  • Association Fee: $.00
Parking/Garage
  • Attached: No
  • Parking Features: Gar #2, Unc #2
  • Garages: Yes
  • Uncovered: Yes
  • Parking Garage:Gar #2: Yes
  • Parking Garage:Unc #2: Yes
  • Parking Garage: Gar #2, Unc #22
Room Info
Room Info
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Total Half Baths: 0
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Total Full Baths: 3
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 3.00
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 3.00
Location Info
Location Info
  • Location Info:Compass Map: Santa Barbara
  • Location Info:Map Grid: P11
  • LocationTopo:Combo: Yes
  • LocationTopo:Cul-De-Sac: Yes
  • Proximity:Near Shopping: Yes
  • Number Of Units Buildings: 1
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac
Neighborhood/Schools
  • Elementary School: Franklin
  • Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
  • High School: S.B. Sr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools:Elementary School: Franklin
  • 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: 7405.2
  • Lot Size Area: 0.17
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.17
  • 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: 1926.0
  • Property Information:Source: Measured
  • Property Information:ADU: No
Utility Info
  • WaterSewer:S.B. Wtr: Yes
  • WaterSewer:Sewer Hookup: Yes
  • WaterSource: SB Wtr
  • Sewer: Sewer Hookup

Property History for 15 Rubio Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 4, 2020

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #20-1083

$2,425,000
May 26, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #671591948

$2,425,000

+9.9% / yr

Apr 6, 2020

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #20-1083

DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/04/2020

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #20-1083

$2,425,000
05/26/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #671591948

$2,425,000

+9.9% / yr

04/06/2020

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #20-1083

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

Public Records for 15 Rubio Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,310,732Additions$1,394,398Total$2,705,130
Tax Record2025$28,104 ($2,342 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,746 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,746 SqFtStories1Lot Size7,405 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1926Year Renovated1926ZoningE1CountySANTA BARBARAAPN029-341-014

Schools near 15 Rubio Road

This home is within Santa Barbara Unified 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
Franklin Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Santa Barbara Junior High School
Public7 to 8

Santa Barbara Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Peabody 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: 15 Rubio Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
$2,425,000
4
2,738
7,405
$1,195,000
2
937
6,534
3
3
1,734
6,098
$485,000
3
$1,187,000
3
1,529
9,583
2
1
1,390
7,841

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Listing Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Marsha Kotlyar Estate Group, DRE #01426886

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