Last Sold Price
3 beds2,286 sqft$408/sqft
1520 Manitou Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

Description

Nestled in our rolling foothills, ''Designworks Park'' offers a wilderness setting in a convenient Santa Barbara location. Covering .48 of an acre with mature specimen trees, massive bougainvilleas & private gardens, you & your family will be the host of many special gatherings. Constructed by noted Santa Barbara firm Designworks, one of Santa Barbara's Finest areas. Come experience this home.Nestled in our rolling foothills, ''Designworks Park'' offers a wilderness setting in a convenient Santa Barbara location. Covering .48 of an acre with mature specimen trees, massive bougainvilleas & private gardens, you & your family will be the host of many special gatherings. Constructed by noted Santa Barbara firm Designworks, one of Santa Barbara's Finest areas. Come experience this home.
LISTING CLOSED: 11/20/2012 04:00 PM

  1. Listed by Troy G Hoidal • DRE #01904812 • Santa Barbara Brokers
    P: (805) 689-6808 C: (805) 689-6808 troy@trulygreathomes.com

Property Details for 1520 Manitou Road

Status
MLS #
12-2551
Days on Market
27
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Home/Estate / Single Family
Year Built
1979
Lot Size
0.48 AC / 20,908 SF
MLS Neighborhood
20 - Bel Air Knolls
Property Information:Within City Limits
No
Zoning
E-1
Zoning:E-1
Yes
Location Info:Cross Street
St. James
Architectural Style
Contemporary
Style:Contemporary
Yes
Construction:Split Level
Yes

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$2,900,000

Avg days on market

49

Sale-to-list ratio

95.3%

Santa Barbara, CA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Santa Barbara Brokers, Troy G Hoidal, DRE #01904812

Sold By Sotheby's International Realty, Christine A Oliver, DRE #20210106232025738705000000

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Building Information for 1520 Manitou Road

Stories-Year Built1979Building Size-Lot Size0.48 AC / 20,908 SF

Payment Calculator

$5,747 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,740

Property Taxes

$1,007

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1520 Manitou Road

Details
Features
  • District: 20 - SB/WEST OF STATE
  • District: 20 - SB/WEST OF STATE
  • Amenities:Cathedral Ceilings: Yes
  • Amenities:Dual Pane Window: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Disposal: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Electric Range: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Diningroom Features: Breakfast Area, Dining Area, Formal, In Kitchen
  • Dining:Breakfast Area: Yes
  • Dining:Dining Area: Yes
  • Dining:Formal: Yes
  • Dining:In Kitchen: Yes
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio Open, Lawn, Wooded, Fenced: ALL, Permeable Driveway, Deck3, Patio Open2, Lawn2, Wooded4, Fenced ALL2, Permeable Driveway2
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: LR
  • Fireplace(s):LR: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings:Carpet: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings:Tile: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings:Laminate: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Laundry:Laundry Room: Yes
  • Roof: Composition
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • Rooms: Family Room, Lbry/Study
  • Rooms:Family Room: Yes
  • Rooms:Lbry/Study: Yes
  • Security:Smoke Detector(s): Yes
  • View:Setting: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Deck: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Patio Open: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Lawn: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Wooded: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Fenced: ALL: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Permeable Driveway: Yes
  • Flooring: Laminate, Carpet, Tile
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Security Features: Smoke Detc
  • Kitchen Appliances: Refrigerator, Electric Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Washer
  • View: Setting
  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Levels: Split Level
  • Community Features: Sidewalks
  • Room Total: 0
  • Heating: Yes
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • Year Built Numeric: 1979
  • Building Area Total: 2286.0
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 049-390-008
  • Association Fee: $.00
Parking/Garage
  • Attached: No
  • Parking Features: Gar #2, Interior Access
  • Garages: Yes
  • Parking Garage:Gar #2: Yes
  • Parking Garage:Interior Access: Yes
  • Parking Garage: Gar #2, Interior Access
Room Info
Room Info
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.50
  • Total Half Baths: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Total Full Baths: 2
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 2.10
Location Info
Location Info
  • Directions: 101 to Las Positas. Las Positas south toward Ocean. Left on Portesuello to St. James. St. James to Manitou Road. Home is on the left.
  • Location Info:Compass Map: Santa Barbara
  • Location Info:Map Grid: M12
  • LocationTopo:Combo: Yes
  • Proximity:Near Ocean: Yes
  • Proximity:Near Park(s): Yes
  • Number Of Units Buildings: 1
Neighborhood/Schools
  • Elementary School: Harding
  • Junior High School: LaCumbre
  • High School: S.B. Sr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools:Elementary School: Harding
  • NeighborhoodSchools:Junior High School: LaCumbre
  • NeighborhoodSchools:High School: S.B. Sr.
Property / Assessor Information
Property / Assessor Info
  • Site Improvements:Sidewalks: Yes
  • Site Improvements:Cable TV: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Raised
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 20908.8
  • Lot Size Area: 0.48
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.48
  • 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: 1979.0
  • Property Information:Source: Other/See Remarks
  • Assessor's Data:Assessor Year Built: 1979.0
  • Assessor's Data:Assessor SqFt: 2286.0
  • Assessor's Data:Assessor Lot Acres: 0.48
Utility Info
  • WaterSewer:S.B. Wtr: Yes
  • WaterSource: SB Wtr

Property History for 1520 Manitou Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 20, 2012

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #12-2551

$932,500
Nov 9, 2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #342157588

$932,500
Sep 4, 2012

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #12-2551

DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/20/2012

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #12-2551

$932,500
11/09/2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #342157588

$932,500
09/04/2012

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #12-2551

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

Public Records for 1520 Manitou Road

Taxable ValueLand$596,621Additions$574,639Total$1,171,260
Tax Record2025$12,078 ($1,007 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,286 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,286 SqFtStories1Lot Size20,909 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1979Year Renovated1979ZoningE1CountySANTA BARBARAAPN049-390-008

Schools near 1520 Manitou 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
Public - K to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Harding University Partnership
PublicK to 6

La Cumbre Junior High School
Public7 to 8

San Marcos Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Santa Barbara Community Academy
PublicK 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: 1520 Manitou Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
$932,500
3
2,286
20,908
3
2.5
2,591
23,087
3
4
2,780
21,344
4
2.5
2,283
23,958
$440,000
4
5
3
2,857
23,087

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