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Last Sold Price
4 beds2,895 sqft

5281 Austin Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93111

Single FamilyProperty Type
1 acresLot Size
2004Year Built
$777/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Beautiful 5 y/o custom home with panoramic ocean, island, and coastline views from bluff top 1 ac. lot. Approx. 2,895 sqft, 4bd 3 bths, open floor plan. Custom kitchen opens to family room. High ceilings T/O. Private beach access. French doors open to large brick patio and flat useable rear yard. Quiet area overlooks empty beaches. One of the most secluded areas along SB beach front.Beautiful 5 y/o custom home with panoramic ocean, island, and coastline views from bluff top 1 ac. lot. Approx. 2,895 sqft, 4bd 3 bths, open floor plan. Custom kitchen opens to family room. High ceilings T/O. Private beach access. French doors open to large brick patio and flat useable rear yard. Quiet area overlooks empty beaches. One of the most secluded areas along SB beach front.
  • Listed by: Daniel M Johnson 805.969.9993 DRE #20181031002015024485000000 • Sotheby's International Realty
Listing closed: 03/30/2010 05:00 PM • Source: Santa Barbara AOR, MLS#: 10-372
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Median sold price

$2,205,000

Avg days on market

40

Sale-to-list ratio

95.0%

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty, Daniel M Johnson, DRE #20181031002015024485000000

Sold By Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Ken Switzer, DRE #01245644

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Property Information for 5281 Austin Road

Property Details

  • MLS Type: Residential / Home/Estate / Single Family
  • MLS Neighborhood: 30 - More Mesa
  • Property Information:Within City Limits: No
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Zoning:R-1: Yes
  • Location Info:Cross Street: Orchid Dr
  • Construction:Two Story: Yes

Building Information

  • Year Built: 2004
  • Lot Size: 1.00 AC / 43,560 SF

Details

Features
  • District: 30 - SB/GOL SOUTH
  • District: 30 - SB/GOL SOUTH
  • Amenities:Cathedral Ceilings: Yes
  • Amenities:Dual Pane Window: Yes
  • Amenities:Insul:T/O: Yes
  • Amenities:Skylight: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Disposal: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Elect Stove: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Gas Stove: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Oven/Rnge/Blt-In: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Satellite Dish: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Wtr Softener Leased: Yes
  • Diningroom Features: Breakfast Bar, Dining Area, Formal, In Kitchen
  • Dining:Breakfast Bar: Yes
  • Dining:Dining Area: Yes
  • Dining:Formal: Yes
  • Dining:In Kitchen: Yes
  • Exterior Features: Patio Open, Patio Covered, Fenced: ALL, Fenced: BCK, Drought Tolerant LND, Patio Open2, Patio Covered2, Fenced ALL2, Fenced BCK, Drought Tolerant LND2
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: 2
  • Fireplace(s):2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings:Carpet: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings:Hardwood: Yes
  • Laundry Features: 220V Elect, In Garage
  • Laundry:220V Elect: Yes
  • Laundry:In Garage: Yes
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Pets:Yes: Yes
  • Roof: Tile
  • Roof:Tile: Yes
  • View:Ocean: Yes
  • View:Mountain(s): Yes
  • View:Beach: Yes
  • View:Panoramic: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Patio Open: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Patio Covered: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Fenced: ALL: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Fenced: BCK: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Drought Tolerant LND: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Kitchen Appliances: Refrigerator, Oven/Rnge/Blt-In, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Elect Stove, Gas Stove, Microwave, Satellite Dish, Washer, Wtr Softener Leased
  • View: Beach, Mountain, Ocean, Panoramic
  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • 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: 2004
  • Building Area Total: 0.0
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 065-310-022
  • Association Fee: $.00
Parking/Garage
  • Attached: Yes
  • Parking Features: Gar #2, Unc #3, Interior Access, Attached
  • Garages: Yes
  • Parking Garage:Gar #2: Yes
  • Parking Garage:Interior Access: Yes
  • Parking Garage:Attached: Yes
  • Parking Garage:Unc #3: Yes
  • Parking Garage: Gar #2, Interior Access, Attached, Unc #33

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
Room 1
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 25.00
  • Room Width: 19.00
  • Room Area: 475.00
Room 2
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 11.00
  • Room Width: 7.00
  • Room Area: 77.00
Room 3
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 16.66
  • Room Width: 12.00
  • Room Area: 199.92
Room 4
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Length: 16.66
  • Room Width: 15.25
  • Room Area: 254.06
Room 5
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 22.00
  • Room Width: 13.25
  • Room Area: 291.50
Room 6
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 13.16
  • Room Width: 12.83
  • Room Area: 168.84
Room 7
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 12.00
  • Room Width: 15.25
  • Room Area: 183.00
Room 8
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Length: 14.25
  • Room Width: 11.83
  • Room Area: 168.57

Location Info

Location Info
  • Directions: From 101: exit Patterson; go South towards ocean, turns into Orchid Dr., Right at Austin Road.
  • Topography: Level
  • Location Info:Compass Map: Santa Barbara
  • Location Info:Map Grid: I12
  • LocationTopo:Level: Yes
  • LocationTopo:Combo: Yes
  • LocationTopo:Oceanfront: Yes
  • LocationTopo:Cul-De-Sac: Yes
  • Proximity:Near Hospital: Yes
  • Proximity:Near Ocean: Yes
  • Proximity:Near Shopping: Yes
  • Number Of Units Buildings: 1
  • Lot Features: Level, Waterfront, Oceanfront, Cul-De-Sac
Neighborhood/Schools
  • Elementary School: Hollister
  • Junior High School: LaColina
  • High School: San Marcos
  • NeighborhoodSchools:Elementary School: Hollister
  • NeighborhoodSchools:Junior High School: LaColina
  • NeighborhoodSchools:High School: San Marcos

Property / Assessor Information

Property / Assessor Info
  • Site Improvements:Public: Yes
  • Site Improvements:Paved: Yes
  • Site Improvements:Cable TV: Yes
  • Site Improvements:Underground Util: Yes
  • Reports Available:TDS: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Raised
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 43560.0
  • Lot Size Area: 43560.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.0
  • 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: 2004.0
  • Property Information:Source: Measured
  • Assessor's Data:Assessor Year Built: 2004.0
  • Assessor's Data:Assessor SqFt: 2800.0
  • Assessor's Data:Assessor Lot Acres: 1.0
Utility Info
  • WaterSewer:Goleta Wtr: Yes
  • WaterSewer:Meter In: Yes
  • WaterSewer:Sewer Hookup: Yes
  • WaterSource: Meter In, Goleta Wtr
  • Sewer: Sewer Hookup
  • Utilities: Underground Util

Property History for 5281 Austin Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 30, 2010

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #10-372

$2,250,000—
Mar 10, 2010

Permanently Off Market

Santa Barbara AOR #10-393

$2,650,000—
Mar 5, 2010

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #10-372

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/30/2010

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #10-372

$2,250,000
03/10/2010

Permanently Off Market

Santa Barbara AOR #10-393

$2,650,000
03/05/2010

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #10-372

—

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

Public records

5281 Austin Road

Beds

4

Baths

3

Total Finished SqFt

2,800 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

2,800 SqFt

Lot Size

43,560 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Schools near 5281 Austin Road

This home is within Goleta Union Elementary School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Hollister Elementary School
PublicK to 6

La Colina Junior High School
Public7 to 8

San Marcos Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Santa Barbara Charter School
CharterK to 8

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: 5281 Austin Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
$2,250,000
4
2,895
43,560
$1,732,000
3
2,570
20,038
–
4
2
2,410
19,602
$544,500
2
–
21,780
–
3
2
3,476
22,651
$2,120,000
4
4,146
56,628

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