Lowered by $290,000! Rare opportunity to own a beach home in a resident-owned park. This exquisitely updated home is about 2 blocks to the beach and 4 blocks to the shops and restaurants of downtown. The park is bordered by the Salt Marsh Preserve, renowned for hiking trails, abundant wildlife, and amazing sunsets. Enjoy 1/80th ownership in the non-profit corporation that owns the community. Very low monthly rent of 485 covers water, sewer, trash, and property management. Amenities include a large clubhouse, pool, BBQ, laundry, car wash, beautiful landscaping, and seasonal decorations. The top sales of recent-model homes in the park appear to be 1.55M and 1.30M (buyer to verify). Beautiful unbranded slideshow tour available online.Circa 2015 Upgrades:Vast majority of interior replaced or upgraded. New flooring, ceilings, drywall, and lighting. Most light fixtures replaced with recessed lighting. Electrical and plumbing largely upgraded. 2 skylights and 3 solar tubes installed. New forced-air heater, stove/cooking range, microwave, refrigerator, dish-washer, garbage disposal, lazy Susan, (turn-table storage), sinks, toilets, bath tub, shower, and other appliances/utility items installed. Insulated interior walls and solid-core doors ensure superior noise-reduction and insulation. High-speed Cat-6 data cable connected to all main rooms. 5 high-definition security cameras installed. Wall-safe in guest bedroom. 3 motion-activated exterior lights installed. Double pane windows with plantation shutters installed. New exterior doors. Eastern deck, Eastern awning, and exterior utility area significantly expanded and improved, including new storage area under deck. Large finished-shed constructed. New exterior walkway created. 2 zone automatic irrigation system installed. Water softener installed. Front yard partially excavated and manicured. Gutters and downspouts largely replaced and improved. New weatherproofing on roof. Various screening and decorative foliage planted.Circa 2025 upgrades:Interior shelving and metal exterior added to shed. Further excavation and manicuring of front yard. New main electrical panel. Electrical pedestal and main service upgraded to 100 Amps. Large solar power system installed (currently provides about 3x daily usage of electricity). 4x speed electric vehicle (EV) charger powered by solar array installed. New washing machine and clothes dryer. Gas lines under house upgraded. Oversized tankless water heater; much more
| MLS # | V1-33969 |
|---|---|
| Listing Type | For Sale |
| Style | House |
| HOA Dues | $455 |
| Sub-Type | Resale |
| Status | Active |
| Year | 1978 |
| Days On Site | 238 |
| Listing Provided By | Santa Barbara Estates | Christopher Page |
| Bed(s) | 2 |
|---|---|
| Bath(s) | 2 Total |
| SQ Feet | 1,040 |
| Pool | Yes |
| Story(s) | 1 |
| Acreage | 0.05 |
| Water Front | Yes |
| Property View | None |
| Cooling | None |
|---|---|
| Heating | Forced Air, Natural Gas |
| Heating Yes / No | Yes |
| Cooling Yes / No | No |
| Interior Features | Open Floorplan |
| Window Features | Double Pane Windows, Insulated Windows, Plantation Shutters |
| Appliances | Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Softener, Tankless Water Heater, Water Heater, Water Purifier, Dryer, Washer |
| Fireplace Yes / No | No |
| Exterior Features | Awnings, Rain Gutters, Brick Driveway |
|---|---|
| Roof | Metal |
| Security Features | Closed Circuit Cameras, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors, Security Lights |
| Construction Materials | Aluminum Siding |
| Foundation Details | Raised |
| Lot Features | Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Level, Near Park, Near Public Transit, Paved, Sprinklers On Side, Sprinkler System, Trees, Value In Land, Walkstreet |
| Fencing | Partial, Vinyl |
| Parking Features | Driveway Level, Driveway, See Remarks, Uncovered |
|---|---|
| Garage Yes / No | No |
| Utilities | Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Connected |
|---|---|
| Electric | Photovoltaics Seller Owned, Standard |
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Community Features | Urban, Park, Pool |
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| State | CA |
|---|---|
| County | Santa Barbara |
| City | Carpinteria |
| Zip Code | 93013 |
| Area | CPTA Carpinteria |
| Listing VS Median (in 93013) | |
Price: $890,000 low | high Med: $1,886,000 sqft: 1,040 low | high Med: 1,762 $ / sqft: $856 low | high Med: $1,151 On site: 238 low | high Med: 60.5 | |
| State | CA |
|---|---|
| County | Santa Barbara |
| City | Carpinteria |
| Zip Code | 93013 |
| Area | CPTA Carpinteria |
| Listing VS Median (in 93013) | |
Price: $890,000 low | high Med: $1,886,000 sqft: 1,040 low | high Med: 1,762 $ / sqft: $856 low | high Med: $1,151 On site: 238 low | high Med: 60.5 | |