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3 beds1,710 sqft
963 N San Marcos Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.32 acresLot Size
1962Year Built
$1,149/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$83/moHOA Fees
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Endless opportunities abound at this incredibly private home. Secret gardens and patios welcome you from every entrance, with the lush backdrop of the Maria Ygnacio Creek. Ideally located on a quiet street that borders large avocado ranches, this 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom residence allows for privacy and comfort. The main house offers a spacious kitchen with abundant cabinetry, dining area and sunroom with beautiful tree-lined creek views. The adjacent living room features a cozy fireplace, recessed...Endless opportunities abound at this incredibly private home. Secret gardens and patios welcome you from every entrance, with the lush backdrop of the Maria Ygnacio Creek. Ideally located on a quiet street that borders large avocado ranches, this 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom residence allows for privacy and comfort. The main house offers a spacious kitchen with abundant cabinetry, dining area and sunroom with beautiful tree-lined creek views. The adjacent living room features a cozy fireplace, recessed lighting and tubular skylights. Beyond the first bathroom and hall laundry enclosure are three bedrooms and an additional, large bathroom. The separate guest house is perfect for visitors, in-laws or nanny's quarters. This 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom unit offers a full kitchen, living room with
  • Listed by: Dan S Carpenter 805.969.4755 DRE #20250925232011640629000000 • Sotheby's International Realty
Listing closed: 11/03/2024 04:00 PM • Source: Santa Barbara AOR, MLS#: 24-3182

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Median sold price

$1,800,000

Avg days on market

12

Sale-to-list ratio

99.1%

Santa Barbara, CA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty, Dan S Carpenter, DRE #20250925232011640629000000

Sold By Pacific Crest Realty, Staci Caplan, DRE #01450103

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Property Taxes

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Property Information for 963 North San Marcos Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Home/Estate / Single Family
  • Property Information:Within City Limits: No
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Zoning:R-1: Yes
  • Location Info:Cross Street: N. San Marcos/Via Re
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Construction:Entry Lvl(No Stairs): Yes
  • Construction:Single Story: Yes
  • Property Information:Recurring Fees: Yes
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1962
  • Lot Size: 0.32 AC / 13,939 SF
Details
Features
  • District: 35 - SB/GOL NORTH
  • District: 35 - SB/GOL NORTH
  • Amenities:Guest Quarters: Yes
  • Amenities:Skylight: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Disposal: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Gas Range: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Gas Stove: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Wtr Softener/Owned: Yes
  • Assoc Park Amenities: Other, Pool, Play Area
  • AssocPark Amenities:Pool: Yes
  • AssocPark Amenities:Play Area: Yes
  • AssocPark Amenities:Other: Yes
  • Diningroom Features: Breakfast Area, Breakfast Bar, Dining Area, In Kitchen
  • Dining:Breakfast Area: Yes
  • Dining:Breakfast Bar: Yes
  • Dining:Dining Area: Yes
  • Dining:In Kitchen: Yes
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio Open, Gazebo, Wooded, Greywater System, Deck3, Patio Open2, Gazebo2, Wooded4, Greywater System2
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Stove, Free Standing, Gas
  • Fireplace(s):2: Yes
  • Fireplace(s):Free Standing: Yes
  • Fireplace(s):Gas: Yes
  • Fireplace(s):LR: Yes
  • Fireplace(s):Wood Burning Stove: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings:Carpet: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings:Tile: Yes
  • Handicapped Access:Wheelchair Access: Yes
  • Handicapped Access:Bathroom Fixtures: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Gas Hookup, In Unit
  • Laundry:Gas Hookup: Yes
  • Laundry:In Unit: Yes
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Pets:Yes: Yes
  • Roof: Composition
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • Rooms: Family Room, Ground Floor Bedroom, Ground Floor Master, Loft, Primary Bedroom2
  • Rooms:Family Room: Yes
  • Rooms:Ground Floor Bedroom: Yes
  • Rooms:Ground Floor Primary: Yes
  • Rooms:Loft: Yes
  • Rooms:Primary Bedroom: Yes
  • Security:Smoke Detector(s): Yes
  • View:Setting: Yes
  • View:Green Belt: Yes
  • View:Wooded: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Deck: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Patio Open: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Gazebo: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Wooded: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Greywater System: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Accessibility Features: Wheelchair Access, Bathroom Fixtures
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Security Features: Smoke Detc
  • Kitchen Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Stove, Microwave, Wtr Softener/Owned
  • View: Setting, Green Belt, Wooded
  • Other Structures: Other
  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Levels: Entry Lvl(No Stairs), Single Story
  • Room Total: 0
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Cooling:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • Year Built Numeric: 1962
  • Other Buildings:Other: Yes
  • Building Area Total: 0.0
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: Yes
  • Parcel Number: 067-060-008
  • Association Fee: $.00
Condo/Co-op/PUD
  • CondoCO-OPPUD:Association Fee: $83
Parking/Garage
  • Attached: No
  • Total # Carport Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking Features: Cpt #2
  • Carport: Yes
  • Parking Garage:Cpt #2: Yes
  • Parking Garage: Cpt #22
Room Info
Room Info
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Total Half Baths: 0
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Total Full Baths: 2
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 2.00
Location Info
Location Info
  • Location Info:Compass Map: Santa Barbara
  • Location Info:Map Grid: I9
  • LocationTopo:Cul-De-Sac: Yes
  • Proximity:Near Park(s): Yes
  • Proximity:Near School(s): Yes
  • Number Of Units Buildings: 1
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac
  • Location Info:Development Name: Sorrento Gardens
Neighborhood/Schools
  • Elementary School: Foothill
  • Junior High School: Gol Valley
  • High School: San Marcos
  • NeighborhoodSchools:Elementary School: Foothill
  • NeighborhoodSchools:Junior High School: Gol Valley
  • NeighborhoodSchools:High School: San Marcos
Property / Assessor Information
Property / Assessor Info
  • Occupancy:Occ All Ages: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 13939.0
  • Lot Size Area: 13939.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.32
  • 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: 1962.0
  • Property Information:Source: Public Records
  • Property Information:ADU: No
Utility Info
  • WaterSewer:Goleta Wtr: Yes
  • WaterSewer:Sewer Hookup: Yes
  • WaterSource: Goleta Wtr
  • Sewer: Sewer Hookup

Property History for 963 North San Marcos Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 3, 2024

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #24-3182

$1,965,000—
Oct 24, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1543903941

$1,965,000—
Oct 7, 2024

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #24-3182

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/03/2024

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #24-3182

$1,965,000
10/24/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1543903941

$1,965,000
10/07/2024

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #24-3182

—

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Public Records for 963 North San Marcos Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,020,000Additions$984,300Total$2,004,300
Tax Record2025$21,200 ($1,767 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,500 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,500 SqFtStories1Lot Size13,939 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1962Year Renovated1962Zoning12R1CountySANTA BARBARAAPN067-060-008

Schools near 963 North San Marcos 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
Foothill 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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