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3 beds1,561 sqft$397/sqft
20 Las Alturas Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
Single FamilyProperty Type
3,920 sq ftLot Size
1963Year Built
$397/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Don’t miss an opportunity to own a piece of the American Riviera with panoramic ocean, island and city views. Two story 3 bed/2 bath. Upper level accommodates open plan living/dining/kitchen featuring wide dual pane windows and 2 bedrooms, 1 bath. Accessed from a spiral staircase master and balcony has a lovely view from the city to harbor. Short saleDon’t miss an opportunity to own a piece of the American Riviera with panoramic ocean, island and city views. Two story 3 bed/2 bath. Upper level accommodates open plan living/dining/kitchen featuring wide dual pane windows and 2 bedrooms, 1 bath. Accessed from a spiral staircase master and balcony has a lovely view from the city to harbor. Short sale
  • Listed by: Jeanne Palumbo 805.963.1391 DRE #20200520042015863720000000 • Sotheby's International Realty
  • Listed by: Carol Mineau 805.886.9284 cmineau@cox.net DRE #00889225 • Sotheby's International Realty
Listing closed: 01/16/2012 04:00 PM • Source: Santa Barbara AOR, MLS#: 11-1594

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty, Jeanne Palumbo, DRE #20200520042015863720000000; Sotheby's International Realty, Carol Mineau, DRE #00889225

Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty, Crysta Metzger, DRE #20240130212033717265000000

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Property Information for 20 Las Alturas Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Home/Estate / Single Family
  • MLS Neighborhood: Other
  • Property Information:Within City Limits: Yes
  • Zoning: E-3
  • Zoning:E-3: Yes
  • Location Info:Cross Street: APS
  • Architectural Style: Medit
  • Style:Medit: Yes
  • Construction:Two Story: Yes
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1963
  • Lot Size: 0.09 AC / 3,920 SF
Details
Features
  • District: 15 - SB/EAST OF STATE
  • District: 15 - SB/EAST OF STATE
  • Amenities:Dual Pane Window: Yes
  • Amenities:Remodeled Bath: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Disposal: Yes
  • Diningroom Features: Dining Area
  • Dining:Dining Area: Yes
  • Exterior Features: Fenced: BCK, Permeable Driveway, Fenced BCK, Permeable Driveway2
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: LR
  • Fireplace(s):LR: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings:Carpet: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings:Hardwood: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings:Tile: Yes
  • Laundry Features: 220V Elect, Gas Hookup, Laundry Room
  • Laundry:Laundry Room: Yes
  • Laundry:220V Elect: Yes
  • Laundry:Gas Hookup: Yes
  • Roof: Rock
  • Roof:Rock: Yes
  • Security:Smoke Detector(s): Yes
  • View:Ocean: Yes
  • View:City: Yes
  • View:Harbor: Yes
  • View:Panoramic: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Fenced: BCK: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Permeable Driveway: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Security Features: Smoke Detc
  • Kitchen Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal
  • View: Ocean, City, Harbor, Panoramic
  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Levels: Two Story
  • Room Name: Living Room, Kitchen, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bonus Room
  • Room Total: 7
  • Heating: Yes
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • Year Built Numeric: 1963
  • Building Area Total: 1561.0
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 019-333-001
  • 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: 2.00
  • Total Half Baths: 0
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Total Full Baths: 2
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 2.00
Room 1
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 20.00
  • Room Width: 15.00
  • Room Area: 300.00
Room 2
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 14.00
  • Room Width: 13.00
  • Room Area: 182.00
Room 3
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 15.00
  • Room Width: 12.00
  • Room Area: 180.00
Room 4
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 13.00
  • Room Width: 12.00
  • Room Area: 156.00
Room 5
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 12.00
  • Room Width: 11.00
  • Room Area: 132.00
Room 6
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
  • Room Length: 23.00
  • Room Width: 16.00
  • Room Area: 368.00
Room 7
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
  • Room Length: 12.00
  • Room Width: 7.00
  • Room Area: 84.00
Location Info
Location Info
  • Topography: Steep, Hilly
  • Location Info:Compass Map: Santa Barbara
  • Location Info:Map Grid: P11
  • LocationTopo:Hilly: Yes
  • LocationTopo:Steep: Yes
  • Proximity:Near Shopping: Yes
  • Number Of Units Buildings: 1
  • Lot Features: Steep Slope
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
  • Site Improvements:Public: Yes
  • Site Improvements:Cable TV: Yes
  • Reports Available:TDS: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Mixed
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 3920.4
  • Lot Size Area: 0.09
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.09
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type Label: Residential
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Foundation:Mixed: Yes
  • Condition:Fair: Yes
  • Property Information:Realtor.com Type: Residential: Single Family
  • Property Information:Year Built: 1963.0
  • Property Information:Source: Other/See Remarks
  • Assessor's Data:Assessor Year Built: 1963.0
  • Assessor's Data:Assessor SqFt: 1561.0
  • Assessor's Data:Assessor Lot Acres: 0.09
Utility Info
  • WaterSewer:S.B. Wtr: Yes
  • WaterSource: SB Wtr

Property History for 20 Las Alturas Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 16, 2012

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #11-1594

$620,000
Jan 6, 2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #322197947

$615,000

-2.4% / yr

Sep 19, 2011

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #11-1594

DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/16/2012

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #11-1594

$620,000
01/06/2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #322197947

$615,000

-2.4% / yr

09/19/2011

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #11-1594

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

Public Records for 20 Las Alturas Road

Taxable ValueLand$512,466Additions$275,446Total$787,912
Tax Record2025$8,219 ($685 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,561 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,561 SqFtStories2Lot Size3,920 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1963Year Renovated1963ZoningE1CountySANTA BARBARAAPN019-333-001

Schools near 20 Las Alturas 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
Cleveland 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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Listing Courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty, Jeanne Palumbo, DRE #20200520042015863720000000; Sotheby's International Realty, Carol Mineau, DRE #00889225

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