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$1,770,000
1240 La Brea Ln, Carpinteria, CA 93013
3beds
1,618sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1963
9,147 Square Feet Lot
$1,805,400 Zestimate®
$1,094/sqft
$6,518 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,805,400
$1.62M - $2.00M
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Mountain viewsLarge islandPeaceful cul-de-sacSleek cabinetryContemporary designNatural lightWide plank flooring
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Listed by:
Dan Carpenter,
Surterre Properties, Inc
Bought with:
Debbie Murphy, 00580025
Murphy King Real Estate
Source: SBMLS,MLS#: 25-3637
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Air Purification Sys
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Range, Built-In Gas Range, Built-In Gas Oven, Disposal, Double Oven, Gas Cooktop, Rev Osmosis
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,618
- Total interior livable area: 1,618 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: Entry Lvl(No Stairs),Single Story
- Exterior features: Drought Tolerant LND
- Fencing: Back Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Setting
Lot
- Size: 9,147 Square Feet
- Features: Level, Near Public Transit
- Topography: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 001253006
- Zoning: R-1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary,Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Excellent
- Year built: 1963
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Carpinteria
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,094/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,273,449
- Annual tax amount: $14,285
- Date on market: 9/30/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 44 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Ctnl
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/3/2025 | Sold | $1,770,000-1.6%$1,094/sqft |
Source:  SBMLS #25-3637 Report a problem | ||
| 11/13/2025 | Pending sale | $1,799,000$1,112/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #25-3637 Report a problem | ||
| 10/24/2025 | Price change | $1,799,000-7.5%$1,112/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #25-3637 Report a problem | ||
| 10/16/2025 | Price change | $1,945,000-2.5%$1,202/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #25-3637 Report a problem | ||
| 9/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,995,000+66.3%$1,233/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #25-3637 Report a problem | ||
| 7/16/2021 | Sold | $1,200,000+12.5%$742/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 1/4/2019 | Sold | $1,066,500+4%$659/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/9/2017 | Listing removed | $3,795$2/sqft |
Source: Maxwell Real Estate Property Management Report a problem | ||
| 11/2/2017 | Listed for rent | $3,795$2/sqft |
Source: Maxwell Real Estate Property Management Report a problem | ||
| 5/26/2016 | Sold | $1,025,000+28.1%$633/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 1/29/2016 | Sold | $800,000$494/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #15-3822 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,285 +2% | $1,273,449 +2% |
| 2024 | $13,998 +1.8% | $1,248,480 +2% |
| 2023 | $13,755 +1.8% | $1,224,000 +2% |
| 2022 | $13,517 +0.8% | $1,200,000 +5.9% |
| 2021 | $13,408 +6.3% | $1,133,623 +1% |
| 2020 | $12,619 +3.2% | $1,122,000 +3.2% |
| 2019 | $12,228 +1.7% | $1,087,496 +2% |
| 2018 | $12,022 +1.9% | $1,066,173 +2% |
| 2017 | $11,801 +608.5% | $1,045,269 +1082.1% |
| 2016 | $1,666 +0.7% | $88,423 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,654 +5.2% | $87,096 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,572 | $85,391 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $83,340 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $81,707 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $81,097 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $81,291 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $79,698 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $78,136 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $76,604 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $75,103 +3.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $72,283 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $70,867 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $69,479 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $68,117 |
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Neighborhood: 93013
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Canalino Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 5/10Carpinteria Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 7/10Carpinteria Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Canalino
- Middle: Carp. Jr.
- High: Carp. Sr.
Source: SBMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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