This charming 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home is truly the epitome of the Mesa lifestyle with ocean views & beautiful outdoor patios to enjoy California living. Originally designed with a Mediterranean flair & recently updated, it's summer living at it's best! French doors open from almost every room to enjoy the view & surrounding lush greenery. Great floor plan for entertaining with gourmet kitchen, spacious island & dining area, & cozy living room with fireplace. Situated above the street on a private driveway there is a sense of privacy & serenity. Ensuite primary bedroom & second bedroom both open to the upper balcony with peaceful views. Custom SB sandstone hard scape with colorful drought tolerant plantings. Short stroll to Mesa Lane beach, Hendry's, Elings Park & Mesa shopping. Two car attached garage with one bay converted to possible office space with French doors - great for remote working or art studio.
Easy maintenance property, perfect for vacation home, also great as a primary residence!
Recent improvements:
" Extensive landscaping with new Santa Barbara sandstone
retaining wall, French drain installation
" Colorful drought tolerant landscaping with full irrigation
" Private seating area above the patio
" Interior paint throughout
" Kitchen cabinets painted, Euro hinges and new hardware
installed
" Exterior trim and French doors painted
" Vanities replaced both bathrooms, all new fixtures
" White oak hardwood floors refinished downstairs
" New Bosch dishwasher and Frigidaire Gallery refrigerator
" New lighting throughout
" All Section 1 termite work completed
Closed
$1,729,000
853 Fellowship Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
3beds
1,440sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1976
0.27 Acres Lot
$2,325,000 Zestimate®
$1,201/sqft
$6,957 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,325,000
$2.14M - $2.56M
$6,957/mo
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Ocean viewsOffice spaceNew fixturesDining areaFrench doorsNew lighting throughoutEuro hinges
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Listed by:
The Ouellette Team 00974906 / 02044390 805-895-1421,
Century 21 Masters
Bought with:
Daniel M Johnson, 00609860
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Source: SBMLS,MLS#: 23-1988
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Description: Ocean views, opens to balcony, ensuite
- Level: Second
- Area: 157.95
- Dimensions: 13.50 x 11.70
Bedroom 2
- Description: Ocean views, opens to view balcony
- Level: Second
- Area: 107.35
- Dimensions: 11.30 x 9.50
Bedroom 3
- Description: Overlooks new colorful landscaping
- Level: Second
- Area: 107.35
- Dimensions: 11.30 x 9.50
Dining room
- Description: Open to both patios
- Level: First
- Area: 145.8
- Dimensions: 18.00 x 8.10
Kitchen
- Description: Gourmet kitchen with spacious island
- Level: First
- Area: 208.8
- Dimensions: 18.00 x 11.60
Living room
- Description: Opens to view deck, fireplace
- Level: First
- Area: 258.62
- Dimensions: 19.30 x 13.40
Heating
- Wall Furnace
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Kitchen
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,440
- Total interior livable area: 1,440 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio Open
- Exterior features: Wooded, Yard Irrigation T/O, Drought Tolerant LND
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Ocean, Trees/Woods
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Ocean
Lot
- Size: 0.27 Acres
- Features: Sloped Up
- Topography: Upslope
Details
- Parcel number: 041175005
- Zoning: E-1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Medit
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Mixed
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Excellent
- Year built: 1976
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Subdivision: 20 - Mesa
Location
- Region: Santa Barbara
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,201/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,763,580
- Annual tax amount: $18,636
- Date on market: 7/8/2023
- Cumulative days on market: 78 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Ctnl
- Exclusions: Potted Plants
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/18/2023 | Sold | $1,729,000-3.4%$1,201/sqft |
Source:  SBMLS #23-1988 Report a problem | ||
| 7/27/2023 | Pending sale | $1,790,000$1,243/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #23-1988 Report a problem | ||
| 7/8/2023 | Price change | $1,790,000-3.2%$1,243/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #23-1988 Report a problem | ||
| 6/7/2023 | Price change | $1,850,000-5.1%$1,285/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #23-1294 Report a problem | ||
| 5/11/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,950,000+86.6%$1,354/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #23-1294 Report a problem | ||
| 8/25/2017 | Sold | $1,045,000-0.4%$726/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #16-3817 Report a problem | ||
| 7/26/2017 | Pending sale | $1,049,000$728/sqft |
Source: Santa Barbara #16-3817 Report a problem | ||
| 7/19/2017 | Price change | $1,049,000-4.5%$728/sqft |
Source: Santa Barbara #16-3817 Report a problem | ||
| 4/6/2017 | Price change | $1,099,000-3.6%$763/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams - Santa Barbara #16-3817 Report a problem | ||
| 1/18/2017 | Price change | $1,139,900-5%$792/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams - Santa Barbara #16-3817 Report a problem | ||
| 11/26/2016 | Listed for sale | $1,199,900+170.2%$833/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams - Santa Barbara #16-3817 Report a problem | ||
| 1/5/2000 | Sold | $444,000+2.9%$308/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/24/1998 | Sold | $431,500+55.5%$300/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/1997 | Sold | $277,500$193/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $18,636 +1.7% | $1,763,580 +2% |
| 2024 | $18,317 +51.8% | $1,729,000 +51.3% |
| 2023 | $12,066 +1.8% | $1,142,858 +2% |
| 2022 | $11,858 +2.4% | $1,120,450 +2% |
| 2021 | $11,584 +1% | $1,098,481 +1% |
| 2020 | $11,463 +1.8% | $1,087,218 +2% |
| 2019 | $11,262 +1.4% | $1,065,900 +2% |
| 2018 | $11,102 +78.5% | $1,045,000 +77.7% |
| 2017 | $6,218 +1.5% | $587,982 +2% |
| 2016 | $6,128 +2.8% | $576,454 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $5,963 | $567,796 +2% |
| 2014 | $5,963 | $556,675 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $543,295 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $532,643 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $528,663 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $529,920 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $519,531 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $509,345 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $499,359 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $489,569 +3.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $471,175 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $461,937 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $452,880 +2.9% |
| 2000 | -- | $440,130 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Alta Mesa
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Monroe Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.5 mi
- 6/10La Cumbre Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 8/10San Marcos Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Monroe
- Middle: LaCumbre
- 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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