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Last Sold Price
4 beds
634 Cowles Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.15 acresLot Size
1957Year Built

Description

Panoramic Mountain Views & Legal Guest House on gently sloping 1.15 acres in Cold Spring School! Existing house (approx 1,500 sq ft) is livable, but has settled & will need to be rebuilt. Great estate potential, surrounded by multi-million properties. Buyer to cooperate w/ 1031 exchange.Panoramic Mountain Views & Legal Guest House on gently sloping 1.15 acres in Cold Spring School! Existing house (approx 1,500 sq ft) is livable, but has settled & will need to be rebuilt. Great estate potential, surrounded by multi-million properties. Buyer to cooperate w/ 1031 exchange.
  • Listed by: Pascale Bassan 805.565.4009 pbassan@gmail.com DRE #01095317 • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Listing closed: 12/11/2003 04:00 PM • Source: Santa Barbara AOR, MLS#: 03-2571

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$2,900,000

Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

93.9%

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Pascale Bassan, DRE #01095317

Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty, Don K Katich, DRE #20071127081519704265000000

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Property Information for 634 Cowles Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Home/Estate / Single Family
  • MLS Neighborhood: Other
  • Property Information:Within City Limits: No
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Zoning:R-1: Yes
  • Location Info:Cross Street: Eucalyptus Hill Rd
  • Architectural Style: Cal. Cottage
  • Style:Cal. Cottage: Yes
  • Construction:Single Story: Yes
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1957
  • Lot Size: 1.15 AC / 50,094 SF
Details
Features
  • District: 10 - MONTECITO
  • District: 10 - MONTECITO
  • Amenities:Cathedral Ceilings: Yes
  • Amenities:Guest House: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Disposal: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Gas Stove: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Oven/Bltin: Yes
  • Diningroom Features: In Living Room
  • Dining:In Living Room: Yes
  • Exterior Features: Dog Run, Fruit Trees, Fenced: BCK, Dog Run2, Fruit Trees2, Fenced BCK
  • Exterior:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: LR
  • Fireplace(s):LR: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings:Carpet: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings:Vinyl/Linoleum: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Common Area
  • Laundry:Common Area: Yes
  • Roof: Composition
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • Rooms: Family Room, Office
  • Rooms:Family Room: Yes
  • Rooms:Office: Yes
  • View:Mountain(s): Yes
  • View:Panoramic: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Dog Run: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Fruit Trees: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Fenced: BCK: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Kitchen Appliances: Oven/Bltin, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Stove
  • View: Mountain, Panoramic
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Levels: Single Story
  • Room Name: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bonus Room
  • Room Total: 10
  • Heating: Yes
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • Year Built Numeric: 1957
  • Building Area Total: 0.0
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 013-180-016
  • 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: 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 Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 26.00
  • Room Width: 14.00
  • Room Description: Panoramic Mtn
  • Room Area: 364.00
Room 2
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 16.00
  • Room Width: 7.00
  • Room Description: High ceilings
  • Room Area: 112.00
Room 3
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 15.00
  • Room Width: 14.00
  • Room Description: Mtn views, opens to Fam Room
  • Room Area: 210.00
Room 4
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Length: 13.00
  • Room Width: 11.00
  • Room Description: opens to Kitchen, FP
  • Room Area: 143.00
Room 5
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 14.00
  • Room Width: 11.00
  • Room Area: 154.00
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 12.00
  • Room Width: 11.00
  • Room Area: 132.00
Room 7
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 11.00
  • Room Width: 11.00
  • Room Area: 121.00
Room 8
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
  • Room Length: 13.00
  • Room Width: 11.00
  • Room Description: Guest Hse Bedroom
  • Room Area: 143.00
Room 9
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
  • Room Length: 19.00
  • Room Width: 11.00
  • Room Description: Guest Hse Office downstairs
  • Room Area: 209.00
Room 10
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
  • Room Length: 17.00
  • Room Width: 14.00
  • Room Description: Guest Hse Living Rm
  • Room Area: 238.00
Location Info
Location Info
  • Topography: Rolly
  • Location Info:Old Map Grid: C16
  • LocationTopo:Rolly: Yes
  • Proximity:Near School(s): Yes
  • Proximity:Near Shopping: Yes
  • Number Of Units Buildings: 0
  • Lot Features: Rolling Slope
Neighborhood/Schools
  • Elementary School: Cold Spring
  • Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
  • High School: S.B. Sr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools:Elementary School: Cold Spring
  • NeighborhoodSchools:Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools:High School: S.B. Sr.
Property / Assessor Information
Property / Assessor Info
  • Site Improvements:Paved: Yes
  • Site Improvements:Cable TV: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 50094.0
  • Lot Size Area: 50094.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.15
  • Lot Size Units: Apx Lot Size FxD
  • Property Type Label: Residential
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Foundation:Slab: Yes
  • Condition:Average: Yes
  • Property Information:Realtor.com Type: Residential: Single Family
  • Property Information:Year Built: 1957.0
  • Property Information:Source: Other/See Remarks
  • Assessor's Data:Assessor Year Built: 1957.0
  • Assessor's Data:Assessor SqFt: 1500.0
  • Assessor's Data:Assessor Lot Acres: 1.15
Utility Info
  • WaterSewer:Mont Wtr: Yes
  • WaterSewer:Sewer Hookup: Yes
  • WaterSource: Mont Wtr
  • Sewer: Sewer Hookup

Property History for 634 Cowles Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 22, 2003

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #125838058

$1,170,000
Dec 22, 2003

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #125838058

$1,170,000

+17.2% / yr

Dec 11, 2003

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #03-2675

$1,170,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/22/2003

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #125838058

$1,170,000
12/22/2003

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #125838058

$1,170,000

+17.2% / yr

12/11/2003

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #03-2675

$1,170,000

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

Public Records for 634 Cowles Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,551,739Additions$199,897Total$1,751,636
Tax Record2025$20,090 ($1,674 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.8Total Finished SqFt1,500 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,500 SqFtLot Size50,094 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1957Year Renovated1957Zoning2E1CountySANTA BARBARAAPN013-180-016

Schools near 634 Cowles Road

This home is within Cold Spring Elementary 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
Cold Spring 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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