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Last Sold Price
$3,700,000
4 beds

196 Rincon Point Rd, Carpinteria, CA 93013

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.
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.24 acresLot Size
1951Year Built
  • 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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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$3,945,000

Avg days on market

86

Sale-to-list ratio

92.7%

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Property information

196 Rincon Point Road

Property Details

  • 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:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • 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
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Deck
  • Room Name: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4
  • Room Total: 7
  • 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

  • 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: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Description: Ocean views, opens to large deck

Room 5

  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Description: Spacious

Room 6

  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Description: Currently used as family room

Room 7

  • 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: Res
  • 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 Tank

Property History

196 Rincon Point Road

DateEventPrice
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

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DateEventPrice
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

—

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Public records

196 Rincon Point Road

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

Schools

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This home is within Carpinteria Unified School District.

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