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257 Por La Mar Cir, Santa Barbara, CA, 93103

$899,000

Home List Price

$10,000*

Closing Credit

1 Bedroom
1 Full Bath
Condo

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257 Por La Mar Cir, Santa Barbara$899,000

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Property Highlights

Home TypeCondominium
ParkingCpt #1
Year Built1991
HeatingOther
CoolingCentral Air
ViewMountain(s)
MLS #24-3548
Lot Size0.02 Acres
StatusActive

About 257 Por La Mar Cir

Stunning one-bedroom El Escorial condo, perfectly situated on the top floor with breathtaking north-facing mountain views. This highly sought-after unit features abundant natural light, elegant quartz countertops, a spacious bedroom, Walkin closet, washer in dryer and efficient air conditioning for your comfort. Nestled in a private gated community, you'll enjoy beautifully landscaped tropical grounds, a refreshing swimming pool, tennis courts for active leisure, a well-equipped gym, BBQ area for gatherings and a lovely clubhouse. Conveniently located across from East Beach and in close proximity to the Zoo, restaurants, and all that Santa Barbara has to offer, this condo is not just a home; it's a lifestyle.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Medit, Spanish
  • Year Built: 1991

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara
  • Office Phone: (805) 456-3600
  • Listing Agent: Stephanie H Rachford

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Oven, Microwave, Washer
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Tile

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedroom Count: 1

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • View: Mountain(s)

Parking Information:

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: Cpt #1

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Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot: Level, Near Public Transit
  • Lot Size: 0.02 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Other
  • Cooling: Central Air

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • Santa Barbara Senior High School, Public District Grades 9-12
  • Santa Barbara Junior High School, Public District Grades 7-8
  • Cleveland Elementary School, Public District Grades KG-6
  • Santa Barbara Community Academy, Public District Grades KG-6

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: Exit Milpas, towards the beach. Left on Cabrillo Blvd. Left on Ninos Dr. Right into Gated El Escorial community. Left past the guard gate. Parking past the tennis courts. Building #200

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $899,000

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $6,172
  • Tax Year: 2021
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Housing Market Comparison

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Med. Sold Price

$2.1M

Med. Price/SqFt

$1,267

Avg. Days On Market

51

# of Sold Homes

72

257 Por La Mar Cir vs Santa Barbara

3 DAYS ON ROCKET

-48 Days

$899,000

-$1.2M Less

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $1.2M less than the Median Sold Price in Santa Barbara, CA.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service
  • MLS Number: #24-3548

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara
  • Office Phone: (805) 456-3600
  • Listing Agent: Stephanie H Rachford

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Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

Jul 15, 2021Home Sold
$710,000
Oct 12, 2012Home Sold
$515,000

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2021$6,172$585,883
2020$6,171$579,877
2019$5,978$568,508
2018$5,978$557,362
2017$5,781$546,434

History based on county public records data.

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$4,554

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30-Year Fixed

Rate/APR

7.5% / 6.68%

Total Monthly Payment

$2,762

Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Elementary School

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5
/10
  • Cleveland Elementary School

  • 123 Alameda Padre Serra

  • 0.76 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-6

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5
/10
  • Santa Barbara Community Academy

  • 850 Portesuello Ave

  • 3.50 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-6

Middle School

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3
/10
  • Santa Barbara Junior High School

  • 721 E Cota St

  • 1.37 miles

  • Public District Grades 7-8

High School

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6
/10
  • Santa Barbara Senior High School

  • 700 E Anapamu St

  • 1.92 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $68,934. The most common annual income of people living in Santa Barbara, CA is between $35k-100k. The most common type of family is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 257 Por La Mar Cir

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 257 Por La Mar Cir property is $899,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 257 Por La Mar Cir is a condo located in Santa Barbara, California, 93103.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 257 Por La Mar Cir is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

What are the assigned schools for this property?

The assigned schools for 257 Por La Mar Cir are:
Cleveland Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 5/10
Santa Barbara Community Academy: GreatSchools Rating 5/10
Santa Barbara Junior High School: GreatSchools Rating 3/10
Santa Barbara Senior High School: GreatSchools Rating 6/10

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $6,172 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

When was this property sold last time and for how much?

The last sale was on July 15, 2021 for $710,000. (source: MLS/tax record).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 257 Por La Mar Cir has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom.

What is the square footage of this property?

The sq. ft. of 257 Por La Mar Cir is not available (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 257 Por La Mar Cir is 1991.

Rocket HomesCaliforniaSanta Barbara CountySanta Barbara93103257 Por La Mar Cir

This home is located at 257 Por La Mar Cir in Santa Barbara, CA and zip code 93103 in the East Beach neighborhood. This home, which was built in 1991, sits on a 0.02 acre lot. Features: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since October 28, 2024 and is currently priced at $899,000.

While more than 12 listings in Santa Barbara, CA in September 2024 were sold above asking price, there were more than 11 listings sold at asking price, and more than 49 were sold below. In September 2024 in Santa Barbara, CA there were 5.5% more homes for sale than in August 2024. Listings spent 51 days on the market in September 2024, and had a median list price of $2,144,883 during the same period.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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