Last Sold Price
4 beds
540 Via Rueda, Santa Barbara, CA 93110

Description

Location, location. Across from a park and on a quiet lane sits this 4 bedroom, 2 bath home with golden oak hardwood floors under carpeting, fireplace, newer roof and a huge yard.(37 acres, 16,177 sq. ft.) . Very peaceful and private, yet close to the ocean, bike path, schools and shopping. Close distance to Vieja Valley School.Location, location. Across from a park and on a quiet lane sits this 4 bedroom, 2 bath home with golden oak hardwood floors under carpeting, fireplace, newer roof and a huge yard.(37 acres, 16,177 sq. ft.) . Very peaceful and private, yet close to the ocean, bike path, schools and shopping. Close distance to Vieja Valley School.
LISTING CLOSED: 02/11/2016 04:00 PM

  1. Listed by Joel Butera • DRE #01229404 • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
    P: (805) 687-2666 C: (805) 448-4831 joel.butera@gmail.com

Property Details for 540 Via Rueda

Status
MLS #
16-94
Days on Market
3
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Home/Estate / Single Family
Year Built
1962
Lot Size
0.37 AC / 16,117 SF
MLS Neighborhood
30 - More Mesa
Property Information:Within City Limits
No
Zoning
R-1
Zoning:R-1
Yes
Location Info:Cross Street
More Mesa Drive
Architectural Style
Ranch, Tract
Style:Ranch
Yes
Style:Tract
Yes
Construction:Single Story
Yes
Property Information:Recurring Fees
No

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,220,000

Avg days on market

9

Sale-to-list ratio

100.0%

Santa Barbara, CA

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Square Feet
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Acres
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Bathrooms
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Acres
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Acres
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a view of a house with backyard and garden
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Sold 02/23/26

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Square Feet
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Acres

Location

Listing Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Joel Butera, DRE #01229404

Sold By Richardson Real Estate Services, Inc., Kyle Richardson, DRE #01902531; Richardson Real Estate Services, Inc., Mike Richardson, DRE #00635254

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Building Information for 540 Via Rueda

Stories-Year Built1962Building Size-Lot Size0.37 AC / 16,117 SF

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$6,195 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,744

Property Taxes

$1,451

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 540 Via Rueda

Details
Features
  • District: 30 - SB/GOL SOUTH
  • District: 30 - SB/GOL SOUTH
  • Diningroom Features: Dining Area
  • Dining:Dining Area: Yes
  • Exterior Features: Patio Open, Fenced: BCK, Patio Open2, Fenced BCK
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: LR
  • Fireplace(s):LR: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings:Carpet: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings:Hardwood: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings:Vinyl/Linoleum: Yes
  • Laundry Features: In Garage
  • Laundry:In Garage: Yes
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Pets:Yes: Yes
  • Roof: Composition
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • View:Mountain(s): Yes
  • View:Setting: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Patio Open: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Fenced: BCK: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • View: Mountain, Setting
  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Levels: Single Story
  • Room Name: Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4
  • Room Total: 6
  • Heating: Yes
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • Year Built Numeric: 1962
  • Building Area Total: 0.0
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 061-362-020
  • 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: 2.00
  • Total Half Baths: 0
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Total Full Baths: 2
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 2.00
Room 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 13.00
  • Room Width: 19.00
  • Room Area: 247.00
Room 2
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 21.00
  • Room Width: 13.00
  • Room Area: 273.00
Room 3
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 13.00
  • Room Width: 10.00
  • Room Area: 130.00
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 10.00
  • Room Width: 10.00
  • Room Area: 100.00
Room 5
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 10.00
  • Room Width: 9.00
  • Room Area: 90.00
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Length: 10.00
  • Room Width: 13.00
  • Room Area: 130.00
Location Info
Location Info
  • Directions: Hollister to Puente, Left on More Mesa at stop. Right on Via Rueda
  • Topography: Level
  • Location Info:Compass Map: Santa Barbara
  • Location Info:Map Grid: J11
  • LocationTopo:Level: Yes
  • Proximity:Near Bus: Yes
  • Proximity:Near Ocean: Yes
  • Proximity:Near Park(s): Yes
  • Proximity:Near School(s): Yes
  • Proximity:Near Shopping: Yes
  • Number Of Units Buildings: 1
  • Lot Features: Level, Near Public Transit
Neighborhood/Schools
  • Elementary School: Vieja Valley
  • Junior High School: LaColina
  • High School: San Marcos
  • NeighborhoodSchools:Elementary School: Vieja Valley
  • NeighborhoodSchools:Junior High School: LaColina
  • NeighborhoodSchools:High School: San Marcos
Property / Assessor Information
Property / Assessor Info
  • Site Improvements:Public: Yes
  • Reports Available:TDS: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Raised
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 16117.0
  • Lot Size Area: 16117.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.37
  • Lot Size Units: Apx Lot Size FxD
  • 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: 1962.0
  • Property Information:Source: Other/See Remarks
Utility Info
  • WaterSewer:Goleta Wtr: Yes
  • WaterSource: Goleta Wtr

Property History for 540 Via Rueda

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 11, 2016

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #16-94

$933,350
Jan 26, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #565278654

$933,500
Jan 14, 2016

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #16-94

DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/11/2016

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #16-94

$933,350
01/26/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #565278654

$933,500
01/14/2016

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #16-94

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

Public Records for 540 Via Rueda

Taxable ValueLand$751,541Additions$808,420Total$1,559,961
Tax Record2025$17,413 ($1,451 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,401 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,401 SqFtLot Size16,117 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1962Year Renovated1962Zoning15R1CountySANTA BARBARAAPN061-362-020

Schools near 540 Via Rueda

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
Vieja Valley Elementary School
PublicK to 6

La Colina 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: 540 Via Rueda, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
$933,350
4
16,117
4
2.5
2,338
15,682
4
2
1,753
15,246
4
2
1,536
15,246
$565,000
4
4
2
1,849
14,810

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