Sold
Last Sold Price
2 beds1,321 sqft
940 Tornoe Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.6 acresLot Size
1945Year Built
$969/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$175/yrHOA Fees

Description

Serene setting on half acre lot on rarely available private lane. Originally an artist cottage with loft, skylight, fireplace and deck. Surrounded by garden with abundant landscaping and city views. Tremendous upside potential or live in as-is. One of kind location.Serene setting on half acre lot on rarely available private lane. Originally an artist cottage with loft, skylight, fireplace and deck. Surrounded by garden with abundant landscaping and city views. Tremendous upside potential or live in as-is. One of kind location.
  • Listed by: Carolyn C Parks 805.564.1400 carolyn@goodmanagementsb.com DRE #00893715 • Good Management Co.
Listing closed: 07/16/2007 05:00 PM • Source: Santa Barbara AOR, MLS#: 07-2025

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,418,400

Avg days on market

12

Sale-to-list ratio

98.5%

Santa Barbara, CA

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Square Feet
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Location

Listing Courtesy of Good Management Co., Carolyn C Parks, DRE #00893715

Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty, Victoria M Busby, DRE #20120428071729292210000000

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Principal and Interest

$6,614

Property Taxes

$1,729

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 940 Tornoe Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Home/Estate / Single Family
  • MLS Neighborhood: 15 - Mission Canyon
  • Property Information:Within City Limits: No
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Zoning:R-1: Yes
  • Location Info:Cross Street: Mission Canyon
  • Architectural Style: Cal. Cottage
  • Style:Cal. Cottage: Yes
  • Construction:Single Story: Yes
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1945
  • Lot Size: 0.60 AC / 26,136 SF
Details
Features
  • District: 15 - SB/EAST OF STATE
  • District: 15 - SB/EAST OF STATE
  • Amenities:Skylight: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Disposal: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Gas Stove: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Refrigerator: Yes
  • AssocPark Fee Incl:Other: Yes
  • Assoc/Park Fee Incl: Other
  • Diningroom Features: Breakfast Area
  • Dining:Breakfast Area: Yes
  • Exterior Features: Other, Deck, Patio Open, SPA-Outside, Lawn, Fruit Trees, Deck3, Patio Open2, Lawn2, Fruit Trees2, Other49
  • Exterior:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: LR
  • Fireplace(s):LR: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings:Carpet: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings:Hardwood: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings:Tile: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Other
  • Laundry:Other: Yes
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Pets:Yes: Yes
  • Roof: Composition, Slate
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • Roof:Slate: Yes
  • Rooms: Loft, Sun Room
  • Rooms:Loft: Yes
  • Rooms:Sun Room: Yes
  • View:Ocean: Yes
  • View:City: Yes
  • View:Setting: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Deck: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Patio Open: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:SPA-Outside: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Lawn: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Fruit Trees: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Other: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Kitchen Appliances: Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Stove
  • View: Ocean, City, Setting
  • Other Structures: Shed
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Stucco
  • Levels: Single Story
  • Room Total: 0
  • Heating: Yes
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • Year Built Numeric: 1945
  • Other Buildings:Shed: Yes
  • Building Area Total: 1321.0
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: Yes
  • Parcel Number: 023-180-027
  • Association Fee: $.00
Condo/Co-op/PUD
  • CondoCO-OPPUD:Association Fee: $175 per year
Parking/Garage
  • Attached: No
  • Parking Features: Gar #1, Unc #2, Detached
  • Garages: Yes
  • Uncovered: Yes
  • Parking Garage:Gar #1: Yes
  • Parking Garage:Detached: Yes
  • Parking Garage:Unc #2: Yes
  • Parking Garage: Gar #1, Detached, Unc #22
Room Info
Room Info
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Total Half Baths: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Total Full Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 1.10
Location Info
Location Info
  • Directions: Mission Canyon Road to Foothill. Cross Foothill to enter Tornoe Road. House is towards the end of Tornoe Road, right hand side.
  • Topography: Level
  • Location Info:Old Map Grid: C14
  • LocationTopo:Level: Yes
  • Proximity:Near Park(s): Yes
  • Proximity:Near School(s): Yes
  • Proximity:Near Shopping: Yes
  • Number Of Units Buildings: 1
  • Lot Features: Level
Neighborhood/Schools
  • Elementary School: Roosevelt
  • Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
  • High School: S.B. Sr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools:Elementary School: Roosevelt
  • NeighborhoodSchools:Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools:High School: S.B. Sr.
Property / Assessor Information
Property / Assessor Info
  • Site Improvements:Private: Yes
  • Site Improvements:Paved: Yes
  • Site Improvements:Cable TV: Yes
  • Reports Available:TDS: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Mixed
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 26136.0
  • Lot Size Area: 26136.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.6
  • 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: 1945.0
  • Property Information:Source: Public Records
  • Assessor's Data:Assessor Year Built: 1900.0
  • Assessor's Data:Assessor SqFt: 1479.0
  • Assessor's Data:Assessor Lot Acres: 0.48
Utility Info
  • WaterSewer:S.B. Wtr: Yes
  • WaterSewer:Sewer Hookup: Yes
  • WaterSource: SB Wtr
  • Sewer: Sewer Hookup

Property History for 940 Tornoe Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 16, 2007

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #07-2025

$1,280,000
Jun 20, 2007

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #07-2025

Jun 20, 2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #222896872

$1,280,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/16/2007

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #07-2025

$1,280,000
06/20/2007

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #07-2025

06/20/2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #222896872

$1,280,000

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

Public Records for 940 Tornoe Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,406,772Additions$565,683Total$1,972,455
Tax Record2025$20,749 ($1,729 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt1,775 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,775 SqFtStories1Lot Size20,909 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900Year Renovated1900Zoning20R1CountySANTA BARBARAAPN023-180-027

Schools near 940 Tornoe 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
Roosevelt Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Santa Barbara Junior High School
Public7 to 8

Santa Barbara Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Peabody 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 940 Tornoe Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
$1,280,000
2
1,321
26,136
$1,900,000
3
43,560
2
1.75
2,305
45,302
$470,000
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