Bright & cheery 3 bd, 2 ba home within walking distance to Kellogg School. Hardwood floors, ceramic tile in upgraded kitchen & bath, vaulted ceilings, fireplace & large formal dining room. Large backyard & fruit trees, 2 year old roof & upgraded kitchen w/oak cabinets. Newly painted and new flooring in laundry room. Located near park, shopping, schools, beach & neighborhood tennis courts.
Public Records
Jun 28, 1991
Sold
$273,000
Public Records
Feb 25, 1988
Sold
$245,000
Public Records
Jan 23, 1985
Sold
$143,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,252 (+1.7%)
$490,044 + $162,034
$652,078
2024
$7,128 (+1.6%)
$480,436 + $158,857
$639,293
2023
$7,018 (+1.6%)
$471,016 + $155,743
$626,759
2022
$6,904 (+1.6%)
$461,781 + $152,690
$614,471
2021
$6,794 (+2.6%)
$452,727 + $149,697
$602,424
2020
$6,623 (+1.8%)
$443,850 + $146,762
$590,612
2019
$6,508 (+2.1%)
$439,299 + $145,258
$584,557
2018
$6,372 (+1.8%)
$430,686 + $142,410
$573,096
2017
$6,259 (+3.1%)
$413,963 + $136,881
$550,844
2016
$6,068 (+1.1%)
$413,963 + $136,881
$550,844
2015
$6,003 (+1.1%)
$405,847 + $134,198
$540,045
2014
$5,940 (+0.4%)
$391,921 + $129,594
$521,515
2013
$5,919 (+2.8%)
$391,921 + $129,594
$521,515
2012
$5,756 (+0.8%)
$390,150 + $129,009
$519,159
2011
$5,712 (−26.2%)
$382,500 + $126,480
$508,980
2009
$7,738 (−12.2%)
$454,000 + $241,000
$695,000
2008
$8,817
$525,000 + $280,000
$805,000
Tax history for 688 Dara Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,252 (+1.7%)
$490,044 + $162,034
$652,078
2024
$7,128 (+1.6%)
$480,436 + $158,857
$639,293
2023
$7,018 (+1.6%)
$471,016 + $155,743
$626,759
2022
$6,904 (+1.6%)
$461,781 + $152,690
$614,471
2021
$6,794 (+2.6%)
$452,727 + $149,697
$602,424
2020
$6,623 (+1.8%)
$443,850 + $146,762
$590,612
2019
$6,508 (+2.1%)
$439,299 + $145,258
$584,557
2018
$6,372 (+1.8%)
$430,686 + $142,410
$573,096
2017
$6,259 (+3.1%)
$413,963 + $136,881
$550,844
2016
$6,068 (+1.1%)
$413,963 + $136,881
$550,844
2015
$6,003 (+1.1%)
$405,847 + $134,198
$540,045
2014
$5,940 (+0.4%)
$391,921 + $129,594
$521,515
2013
$5,919 (+2.8%)
$391,921 + $129,594
$521,515
2012
$5,756 (+0.8%)
$390,150 + $129,009
$519,159
2011
$5,712 (−26.2%)
$382,500 + $126,480
$508,980
2009
$7,738 (−12.2%)
$454,000 + $241,000
$695,000
2008
$8,817
$525,000 + $280,000
$805,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
5
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,841 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1973
Sq. Ft.
1,596
Year built
1963
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
069363008
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
RS-12
Single Family Residential District
This District is intended to protect land areas for families living in low-density residential environments by implementing the Single-Family Residential Use Category (R-SF) land use designation established in the General Plan.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Fire house
Police station
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Unc #3, RV
Attached Garage: No
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Features
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Fireplace Features: LR
Appliances: Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Gas Stove
Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Laminate, Carpet
Exterior
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Slab
Exterior Features: Fenced: PRT
Construction Materials: Stucco
Roof: Composition
Property Information
Architectural Style: Ranch
# Of Buildings: 1
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Property Condition: Average
Levels: Single Story
Lot Information
View: Mountain(s)
Lot Features: Level, Corner Lot, Near Public Transit
Zoning: R-1
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Heating Available: Yes
Heating: Forced Air
Utilities Information
Water Source: Goleta Wtr
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Kellogg
Middle Or Junior School: Gol Valley
High School: Dos Pueblos
Location Information
Cross Street: Cathedral Oaks
Directions: Patterson to Cathedral Oaks. Left on Cathedral Oaks. Left on Dara.
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,596
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,841 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1963
Year Renovated: 1973
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 069363008
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
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Schools
Kellogg Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.3mi
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Goleta Valley Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
6/10
Dos Pueblos Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.2mi
9/10
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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4% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
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10 days above 82° expected this year, 26 days in 30 years
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Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.17M – $1.42M
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