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Residential > House
Sold
05/18/1995
Sold Price
$450,000$219/ft²

685 Cowles Rd
Santa Barbara, CA 93108

  • 2
    Beds
  • 4
    Baths
  • 2,056
    ft²
    Living Area
  • 1.1
    ac
    Lot Size
  • -
    Pool
  • -
    Car
  • 1957
    Year Built
  • -
    DOM
  • 8
    Permits
685 Cowles Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108 is a 2 bed, 4 bath, 2,056 ft² house built in 1957 on a 1.140 acre lot with 8 construction permits. This house is currently off market, and it was last sold in 1995 for $450,000. The latest TopHap estimate of the house's value is $4,029,000.

    Property Valuations

    Latest estimates for 685 Cowles Rd based on TopHap automated valuation model (AVM).

    • TopHap Estimate

      $4,029,000

      $1,959/ft²

      +$4M above Sold Price

      Updated 3 months ago

      • 685 Cowles Rd is valued at $4,029,000 by TopHap AVM 3 months ago.

    • Last Sold Price

      $450,000

      $219/ft²

      28 years ago

      • 685 Cowles Rd was last sold in 1995 for $450,000.

    Permits

    685 Cowles Rd has 8 permit records of total value of $196,620.

    Permit History
    8
    Permits
    $196,620
    Total Permit Value
    July 17, 2007
    Project Name: Melograno/carport RevisionDescription: Revision to change from a 1-car garage to a 342s.f. 2-car carport. Final clearance: buildingJob Value: $520Status: completeType: Building permit for residential new structureFees: $71Effective Date: 2007-07-17Permit Number: 06BDP-00001-00667
    February 20, 2007
    Project Name: Melograno / Panel UpgradeDescription: Main electrical panel upgrade from 100a to 200a in same locationStatus: completeType: Electrical permit for residential alterationFees: $94Effective Date: 2007-02-20Permit Number: 07ELE-00000-00053
    December 4, 2006
    Project Name: Melograno / Legalized Dtchd GarDescription: Legalize detached garage 294sf. Reference 05bdv-00000-00243 final clearences: building permit terms: 10/120Job Value: $12,348Status: completeType: Building/building permit/residential/newFees: $1,179Effective Date: 2006-12-04Permit Number: 06BDP-00000-00668
    December 4, 2006
    Project Name: Melograno Legalize Arsu/gar AddnDescription: Legalization of garage conversion to second residential unit - 499sf attached trellis - 252sf attached shed - 114sf and new single car garage - 202sf. Reference 05bdv-00000-00243 final clearences: mont fire mont sanitary building permit terms: 10/120Job Value: $85,702Status: completeType: Building/building permit/residential/additionFees: $3,038Effective Date: 2006-12-04Permit Number: 06BDP-00000-00667
    December 4, 2006
    Project Name: Melograno Legalize Arsu/gar AddnDescription: Legalization of garage conversion to second residential unit - 499sf attached trellis - 252sf attached shed - 114sf and new single car garage - 202sf. Reference 05bdv-00000-00243 final clearences: mont fire mont sanitary building permit terms: 10/120Job Value: $85,702Status: completeType: Building permit for residential additionFees: $3,038Effective Date: 2006-12-04Permit Number: 06BDP-OOOOO-00667
    December 4, 2006
    Project Name: Melograno / Legalized Dtchd GarDescription: Legalize detached garage 294sf. Reference 05bdv-00000-00243 final clearences: building permit terms: 10/120Job Value: $12,348Status: completeType: Building permit for residential new structureFees: $1,179Effective Date: 2006-12-04Permit Number: 06BDP-OOOOO-00668
    April 14, 2004
    Project Name: Home Furnace 685 CowlesDescription: Fax permit to replace fauStatus: completeType: Counter building permit for residentialFees: $58Effective Date: 2004-04-14Permit Number: 04CNP-OOOOO-00323
    April 14, 2004
    Description: HOME FURNACE 685 COWLES FAX permit to replace FAUStatus: ClosedType: Building/Counter Permit/Building/ResidentialSub Type: 002-Res/Com-Mechanical PermitEffective Date: 2004-04-14Permit Number: 04CNP-00000-00323

    Current Ownership

    Information about the current owner(s).

    • Taxes Billed

      Taxes billed in 2023$11,085.90
      From latest Total Assessed Value1.31%
      Total Assessed Value$843,277
      =
      Land
      Assessed Value      $403,614
      +
      Additions
      Assessed Value      $439,663

      • In 2023, taxes billed for 685 Cowles Rd were $11,085.9, which is 1.31% from latest Total Assessed Value of $843,277.

    Property History

    685 Cowles Rd has undefined property events records (listings, deeds, permits, tax, foreclosure, loan).

    Property Events

    Environment

    Environmental factors around 685 Cowles Rd

    • Hazard Risks

      Earthquake
      514
      Carb Mono
      117
      Nat'l Avg
      100
      Particulates
      100
      Ozone
      99
      Air Pollution
      99
      Lead
      96
      Weather
      6
      Hurricane
      4
      Tornado
      3
      Wind
      2
      Hail
      0

      • 11 hazards (Carbon Monoxide, Earthquake Risk, Tornado Index, Hurricane Index, Air Pollution Index, Ozone Index, Wind Index, Weather Risk, Lead Index, Particulate Matter, National Average) are above the national average around 685 Cowles Rd.

      Walkability Index

      6 /20

      Car Dependent

      Most Walkable

      20-18

      Very Walkable

      17-15

      Somewhat Walkable

      14-10

      Car Dependent

      9-0

      685 Cowles Rd has a walkability score of 6 out of 20, which means that it is in a car dependent area.

      Noise Level

      37 dB

      Similar to Quiet Suburban Residential

      Quiet Suburban Residential 0-49

      Suburban Residential 50-54

      Urban Residential 55-59

      Noisy Urban Residential 60-64

      Very Noisy Urban Residential 65+

      Noise at 685 Cowles Rd is around 37dBs, which is comparable to a Quiet Suburban Residential area.

      Temperature

      Seasonal temperature sampled over multiple years

      Winter
      Average

      54 °F

      Low

      44°F

      High

      64°F

      Summer
      Average

      65 °F

      Low

      55°F

      High

      75°F

      In the winter at 685 Cowles Rd, temperatures range from 44.08°F to 64.28°F with an average of 54.18°F. In the summer, the temperature ranges from 55.24°F to 75.11°F with and average of 65.18°F.

    School Information

    Public/private schools serving 685 Cowles Rd

      Public Schools

      Cold Spring Elementary School
      Grades: KG-6
      0.19  mi
      A+
      Santa Barbara Junior High School
      Grades: 7-8
      1.83  mi
      D+
      Santa Barbara High School
      Grades: 9-12
      2.05  mi
      B-
      * The school rating is based entirely on the test score performance of each school. It is based on a scale of A-F, A being best.

      Nearby public schools serving 685 Cowles Rd have ratings undefined, undefined, and undefined.

    Neighborhood

    This property is located in Montecito, Santa Barbara, CA 93108.

    • Region

      • Boundary map of Montecito.

      Crime Index for 93108

      147

      Above national average
      147

      The crime index in 93108 is 147, which is 1.5 times higher than national average.

    • Seasonal Housing units 93108

      60%

      of housing is for seasonal rent.

      Daytime Population for 93108

      +32%

      of people during work hours.

    Market Trends

    Historical market data near 685 Cowles Rd over selected time period.

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