Sold
Last Sold Price
$3,700,000
4 beds

196 Rincon Point Rd, Carpinteria, CA 93013

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.24 acresLot Size
1951Year Built

Description

This incredible 1950’s beach retreat is located at the famous 'surf spot' Rincon Point and has stunning views of the ocean and the creek where there is a bird's eye view from the living room and deck onto a spectacular private bird estuary, situated just off the beach but with direct white water views, this property is protected from the cool breezes that can come off the ocean.This incredible 1950’s beach retreat is located at the famous 'surf spot' Rincon Point and has stunning views of the ocean and the creek where there is a bird's eye view from the living room and deck onto a spectacular private bird estuary, situated just off the beach but with direct white water views, this property is protected from the cool breezes that can come off the ocean.
  • Listed by: Cristal Clarke 805.969.5005 DRE #20180118222004085782000000 • Sotheby's International Realty
Listing closed: 07/14/2009 05:00 PM • Source: Santa Barbara AOR, MLS#: 08-644
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Median sold price

$3,750,000

Avg days on market

70

Sale-to-list ratio

93.5%

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty, Cristal Clarke, DRE #20180118222004085782000000

Sold By Sotheby's International Realty, Janet C Caminite, DRE #20181001182026016773000000

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Property Information for 196 Rincon Point Road

Property Details

  • MLS Type: Residential / Home/Estate / Single Family
  • MLS Neighborhood: Other
  • Property Information:Within City Limits: No
  • Zoning: Other
  • Zoning:Other: Yes
  • Location Info:Cross Street: Bates
  • Architectural Style: Cal. Cottage, Contemporary
  • Style:Cal. Cottage: Yes
  • Style:Contemporary: Yes
  • Construction:Two Story: Yes

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1951
  • Lot Size: 0.24 AC / 10,454 SF

Details

Features
  • District: 05 - CARPINTERIA-SUMMERLAND
  • District: 05 - CARPINTERIA-SUMMERLAND
  • Diningroom Features: Dining Area
  • Dining:Dining Area: Yes
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio Open, Deck3, Patio Open2
  • Exterior:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: LR
  • Fireplace(s):LR: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings:Parquet: Yes
  • Laundry Features: In Garage
  • Laundry:In Garage: Yes
  • Roof: Other
  • Roof:Other: Yes
  • Rooms: Art Studio
  • Rooms:Art Studio: Yes
  • Security:Security System: Yes
  • View:Ocean: Yes
  • View:Mountain(s): Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Deck: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Patio Open: Yes
  • Flooring: Parquet
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Security Features: Sys
  • View: Mountain, Ocean
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Levels: Two Story
  • Waterfront Features: Ocean Front
  • Room Name: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4
  • Room Total: 8
  • Heating: Yes
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • Year Built Numeric: 1951
  • Building Area Total: 0.0
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 001-230-014
  • 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: 4.00
  • Total Half Baths: 0
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Total Full Baths: 4
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 4.00
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 4.00
Room 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Description: Ocean view, fireplace
Room 2
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Description: Creek view & opens to living room
Room 3
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Description: Look out to the views
Room 4
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Description: Opens to private gardens
Room 5
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Description: Ocean views, opens to large deck
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Description: Spacious
Room 7
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Description: Currently used as family room
Room 8
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Description: Studio with ocean & mountain views

Location Info

Location Info
  • Directions: Highway 101 to Bates Road offramp. Upon entering gates, turn right, then left along Rincon Point Road.
  • Location Info:Old Map Grid: I28
  • LocationTopo:Oceanfront: Yes
  • LocationTopo:Other: Yes
  • Number Of Units Buildings: 1
  • Lot Features: Waterfront, Oceanfront, Other
Neighborhood/Schools
  • Elementary School: Aliso
  • Junior High School: Carp. Jr.
  • High School: Carp. Sr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools:Elementary School: Aliso
  • NeighborhoodSchools:Junior High School: Carp. Jr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools:High School: Carp. Sr.

Property / Assessor Information

Property / Assessor Info
  • Foundation Details: Raised
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 10454.4
  • Lot Size Area: 0.24
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.24
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type Label: Residential
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Foundation:Raised: Yes
  • Condition:Good: Yes
  • Property Information:Realtor.com Type: Residential: Single Family
  • Property Information:Year Built: 1951.0
  • Property Information:Source: Other/See Remarks
  • Assessor's Data:Assessor Year Built: 1951.0
  • Assessor's Data:Assessor SqFt: 2536.0
  • Assessor's Data:Assessor Lot Acres: 0.2
Utility Info
  • WaterSewer:Carp Wtr: Yes
  • WaterSewer:Septic In: Yes
  • WaterSource: Carp Wtr
  • Sewer: Septic In

Property History for 196 Rincon Point Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 14, 2009

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #08-644

$3,700,000
—
Jun 26, 2009

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #271908831

$3,700,000
—
Jun 18, 2009

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #08-644

—
—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/14/2009

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #08-644

$3,700,000
06/26/2009

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #271908831

$3,700,000
06/18/2009

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #08-644

—

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

Public Records for 196 Rincon Point Road

Taxable Value

Land

$3,949,918

Additions

$1,352,200
Total$5,302,118

Tax Record

2025

$59,984 ($4,999 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

3

Baths

4

Total Finished SqFt

2,559 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

2,559 SqFt

Lot Size

8,712 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1951

Year Renovated

1951

Zoning

7R1

County

SANTA BARBARA

APN

001-230-014

Schools near 196 Rincon Point Road

This home is within Carpinteria Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Canalino Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Carpinteria Middle School
Public6 to 8

Carpinteria Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Carpinteria Family School
PublicK to 5

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: 196 Rincon Point Road, Carpinteria, CA 93013
$3,700,000
4
–
10,454
$2,050,000
4
–
–
–
4
3
3,643
8,527
$4,900,000
4
4,191
16,550
–
5
4
2,658
15,682
$1,600,000
2
1,964
15,246

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Listing Courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty, Cristal Clarke, DRE #20180118222004085782000000

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