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Last Sold Price
3 beds2,338 sqft
6965 Shepard Mesa Rd, Carpinteria, CA 93013
Single FamilyProperty Type
3.32 acresLot Size
2009Year Built
$1,433/sq ftPrice per sq ft
10 carsParking Spaces

Description

Elegant county farmhouse on lower Shepard Mesa. Beautifully designed by Bruce Shindelus architect. The livng/dining/kitchen great room opens to the deck and the world beyond including panoramic 180 degree views of ocean, islands and mountains. All electricity supplied by solar. There is a chef's kitchen plus a second prep kitchen perfect for entertaining. Beautiful wood work throughout including zebra wood cabinetry and maple flooring. The 3.3 acre property includes a barn that can accommodate 4...Elegant county farmhouse on lower Shepard Mesa. Beautifully designed by Bruce Shindelus architect. The livng/dining/kitchen great room opens to the deck and the world beyond including panoramic 180 degree views of ocean, islands and mountains. All electricity supplied by solar. There is a chef's kitchen plus a second prep kitchen perfect for entertaining. Beautiful wood work throughout including zebra wood cabinetry and maple flooring. The 3.3 acre property includes a barn that can accommodate 4 horses, a lap pool, spa and koi pond, a gazebo above the pool area, a vineyard producing Pinot Noir and Sauvigon Blanc grapes, 2 vegetable garden areas, chicken coop, room for bees, avocados and berries. Extremely private location that is close for those who need to commute.
  • Listed by: Debbie Murphy 805.689.9696 debbiemurphy1@me.com DRE #00580025 • MurphyKing Real Estate, Debbie Murphy cell 689-9696
Listing closed: 12/11/2018 04:00 PM • Source: Santa Barbara AOR, MLS#: 18-3978

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$3,400,000

Avg days on market

74

Sale-to-list ratio

93.9%

Carpinteria, CA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of MurphyKing Real Estate, Debbie Murphy cell 689-9696, Debbie Murphy, DRE #00580025

Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty, Crysta Metzger, DRE #20240130212033717265000000; Coldwell Banker Realty, Barbara C Koutnik, DRE #20240130212029927978000000

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Property Taxes

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Property Information for 6965 Shepard Mesa Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Home/Estate / Single Family
  • MLS Neighborhood: Other
  • Property Information:Within City Limits: No
  • Zoning: E-3
  • Zoning:E-3: Yes
  • Location Info:Cross Street: Casitas Pass Road
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Construction:Entry Lvl(No Stairs): Yes
  • Construction:Single Story: Yes
  • Property Information:Recurring Fees: No
Building Information
  • Year Built: 2009
  • Lot Size: 3.32 AC / 144,619 SF
Details
Features
  • District: 05 - CARPINTERIA-SUMMERLAND
  • District: 05 - CARPINTERIA-SUMMERLAND
  • Amenities:Cathedral Ceilings: Yes
  • Amenities:Dual Pane Window: Yes
  • Amenities:High R-Value Insul: Yes
  • Amenities:Horses: Yes
  • Amenities:Pantry: Yes
  • Amenities:Protection Plan: Yes
  • Amenities:Solar PV: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Disposal: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Double Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Gas Stove: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Oven/Bltin: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Diningroom Features: Dining Area, In Living Room
  • Dining:Dining Area: Yes
  • Dining:In Living Room: Yes
  • Exterior Features: Pool, Deck, Patio Open, Patio Covered, SPA-Outside, Gazebo, Horse Facility, Lawn, Fruit Trees, Yard Irrigation T/O, Fenced: PRT, Yard Irrigation TO, Deck3, Patio Open2, Patio Covered2, Gazebo2, Horse Facility2, Lawn2, Fruit Trees2, Fenced PRT
  • Exterior:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Primary Bedroom, 2, LR
  • Fireplace(s):2: Yes
  • Fireplace(s):LR: Yes
  • Fireplace(s):Primary Bedroom: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings:Hardwood: Yes
  • Handicapped Access:Wide Doors: Yes
  • Laundry Features: 220V Elect, Gas Hookup, Other, Laundry Room
  • Laundry:Laundry Room: Yes
  • Laundry:220V Elect: Yes
  • Laundry:Gas Hookup: Yes
  • Laundry:Other: Yes
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Pets:Yes: Yes
  • Roof: Composition
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • Rooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, Ground Floor Master, Office, Other
  • Rooms:Ground Floor Bedroom: Yes
  • Rooms:Ground Floor Primary: Yes
  • Rooms:Office: Yes
  • Rooms:Other: Yes
  • Security:Security System: Yes
  • Security:Smoke Detector(s): Yes
  • View:Ocean: Yes
  • View:Mountain(s): Yes
  • View:City: Yes
  • View:Panoramic: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Pool: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Yard Irrigation T/O: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Deck: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Patio Open: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Patio Covered: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:SPA-Outside: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Gazebo: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Horse Facility: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Lawn: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Fruit Trees: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Fenced: PRT: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Accessibility Features: Wide Doors
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Security Features: Sys, Smoke Detc
  • Kitchen Appliances: Refrigerator, Oven/Bltin, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Gas Stove, Microwave
  • View: Mountain, Ocean, City, Panoramic
  • Other Structures: Shed, Barn, Stable
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Levels: Entry Lvl(No Stairs), Single Story
  • Room Name: Living Room, Kitchen, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Office, Barn
  • Room Total: 8
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • Year Built Numeric: 2009
  • Main House SqFt: 2524.0
  • Other Structures SqFt: 4030.0
  • Other Buildings:Shed: Yes
  • Other Buildings:Barn: Yes
  • Other Buildings:Stable: Yes
  • Building Area Total: 2338.0
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 001-101-056
  • Association Fee: $.00
Parking/Garage
  • Open Parking Spaces: 10.00
  • Parking Garage:Total # Uncovered Spaces: 10.00
Room Info
Room Info
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Total Half Baths: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Total Full Baths: 2
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 2.10
Room 1
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Description: Vaulted ceiling open living room
Room 2
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Description: Expansive kitchen open to living room
Room 3
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Description: Dining is open and part of living room
Room 4
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Description: Master has fireplace
Room 5
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Description: Full bath that also serves as guest bath
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Description: Currently used as office
Room 7
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Description: Same room as third bedroom
Room 8
  • Room Type: Barn
  • Room Length: 40.00
  • Room Width: 30.00
  • Room Description: Three stalls and a bathroom
  • Room Area: 1200.00
Location Info
Location Info
  • Directions: Casitas Pass Road to Shepard Mesa Road. Turn into the drive on right where address is listed. Drive approx 1/4 mile to address then turn left onto driveway.
  • Topography: Rural, Rolly, Level
  • Location Info:Compass Map: Carpinteria
  • Location Info:Map Grid: M8
  • LocationTopo:Level: Yes
  • LocationTopo:Rolly: Yes
  • LocationTopo:Combo: Yes
  • LocationTopo:Rural: Yes
  • Number Of Units Buildings: 1
  • Lot Features: Level, Rolling Slope, Rural
  • RoadFrontageType: Easement
Neighborhood/Schools
  • Elementary School: Canalino
  • Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
  • High School: Carp. Sr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools:Elementary School: Canalino
  • NeighborhoodSchools:Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools:High School: Carp. Sr.
Property / Assessor Information
Property / Assessor Info
  • Site Improvements:Private: Yes
  • Site Improvements:Easement: Yes
  • Site Improvements:Paved: Yes
  • Site Improvements:Cable TV: Yes
  • Site Improvements:Underground Util: Yes
  • Occupancy:Occ All Ages: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 144619.0
  • Lot Size Area: 144619.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 3.3
  • Property Type Label: Residential
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Foundation:Slab: Yes
  • Condition:Excellent: Yes
  • Property Information:Realtor.com Type: Residential: Single Family
  • Property Information:Year Built: 2009.0
  • Property Information:Source: Public Records
Utility Info
  • WaterSewer:Carp Wtr: Yes
  • WaterSewer:Septic In: Yes
  • WaterSewer:Other: Yes
  • WaterSource: Carp Wtr
  • Sewer: Septic In, Other
  • Utilities: Underground Util

Property History for 6965 Shepard Mesa Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 11, 2018

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #18-3978

$3,350,000
Dec 11, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #635990385

$3,350,000
Nov 10, 2018

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #18-3978

DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/11/2018

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #18-3978

$3,350,000
12/11/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #635990385

$3,350,000
11/10/2018

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #18-3978

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

Public Records for 6965 Shepard Mesa Road

Taxable ValueLand$2,617,005Additions$1,751,331Total$4,368,336
Tax Record2025$44,784 ($3,732 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,524 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,524 SqFtLot Size144,619 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1971Year Renovated1971Zoning3E1CountySANTA BARBARAAPN001-101-056

Schools near 6965 Shepard Mesa Road

This home is within Carpinteria Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Canalino Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Carpinteria Middle School
Public6 to 8

Carpinteria Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Carpinteria Family School
PublicK to 5

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: 6965 Shepard Mesa Road, Carpinteria, CA 93013
$3,350,000
3
2,338
144,619
$4,360,000
3
3,807
3
3.75
2,959
65,340
$4,306,957
4
3,069
38,768
$1,225,000
3
43,560
$1,925,000
3
176,418

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