Unique, eclectic, rare, and different! Located in the serene Painted Cave community, this circa 1934 cottage offers 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, a detached studio and a pool! First time offered for sale in 45 years. Main level has a large living room with open beams and fireplace. Dining area, kitchen, bedroom and bath, plus a den with wood burning stove. Downstairs are two more bedrooms and full bath. Detached studio by the pool. Workshop and shed. Abundance of parking. Specimen plantings, fruit trees, terraced gardens and pathways. Great escape just 15 minutes to Santa Barbara! Mountain View attendance area. Call your agent to schedule an appointment. Occupied, notice required, shown only with proof of funds. FIXER, priced accordingly. New septic in 2014. Lowest priced single family home in SB! Owned propane tank. Private water system. Composition roofing. Forced air heating. Propane tank is owned not leased.
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Tax assessed value
$715,000
2784 Alta Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
3beds
2,054sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1934
-- sqft lot
$987,500 Zestimate®
$348/sqft
$6,944 Estimated rent
Home value
$987,500
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Listed by:
Jeff M Oien 00852118 805-895-2944,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties,
Garrett J McCaw 01457796 805-252-2335,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Bought with:
Yekaterina G Sheets, 02061444
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Source: SBMLS,MLS#: 24-73
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Built-In Gas Range
Features
- Flooring: Laminate, Carpet
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,054
- Total interior livable area: 2,054 sqft
Property
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio Open
- Exterior features: Wooded
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Outdoor Pool
- Fencing: Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Setting
Lot
- Features: Sloped Down, Rural
- Topography: Rural, Downslope
Details
- Additional structures: Studio, Workshop
- Parcel number: 153133005
- Zoning: Other
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cabin
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Mixed
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Fixer,Poor
- Year built: 1934
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic In
- Water: Pvt Wtr Sys
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Santa Barbara
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $348/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $715,000
- Annual tax amount: $7,516
- Date on market: 5/6/2024
- Cumulative days on market: 161 days
- Listing terms: Cash
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/7/2024 | Sold | $715,000-13.8%$348/sqft |
Source:  SBMLS #24-73 Report a problem | ||
| 6/19/2024 | Pending sale | $829,000$404/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #24-73 Report a problem | ||
| 3/19/2024 | Price change | $829,000-5.3%$404/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #24-73 Report a problem | ||
| 1/9/2024 | Listed for sale | $875,000$426/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #24-73 Report a problem | ||
| 6/13/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: SBMLS #21-1777 Report a problem | ||
| 5/18/2021 | Listed for sale | $875,000$426/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #21-1777 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,516 -10.7% | $715,000 -10.6% |
| 2024 | $8,417 +528.9% | $800,000 +509.2% |
| 2023 | $1,338 +1.9% | $131,314 +2% |
| 2022 | $1,313 +1.9% | $128,740 +2% |
| 2021 | $1,288 +2.9% | $126,217 +1% |
| 2020 | $1,253 +2% | $124,923 +2% |
| 2019 | $1,228 +2.1% | $122,474 +2% |
| 2018 | $1,203 +1.8% | $120,074 +2% |
| 2017 | $1,181 -0.8% | $117,720 +2% |
| 2016 | $1,190 +2.9% | $115,413 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,157 | $113,680 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,157 | $111,454 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $108,776 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $106,644 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $105,848 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $106,101 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $104,022 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $101,983 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $99,984 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $98,025 +3.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $94,343 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $92,494 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $90,681 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $88,904 |
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Neighborhood: 93105
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Mountain View Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 3.7 mi
- NALearning Tree PreschoolGrades: Distance: 4.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Mtn View
- Middle: LaColina
- High: San Marcos
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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