Spacious & classic, this large 4-br, 3-ba home in the old Country Club has many possibilities. Master bedroom has its own addition w/dual sliders leading to lovely, serene yards. Fourth bedroom is garage conversion (w/permits)--could be family room, teen entertainment center or even living area for granny suite. Fruit trees and beautiful oaks grace the yard. Newer roof.
Spacious Classic, This Large 4-br, 3-ba Home In Old Country Club Has Many Possibilities. Master Bedroom Has Its Own Addition W/Dual Sliders Leading To Lovely, Serene Yard. (See Addendum.)
NSBCRMLS #1027747
May 13, 2004
Sold
$485,000
$177/sq ft
Mar 3, 2004
Listed
$475,000
$173/sq ft
Spacious & Classic, This Large 4-br, 3-ba Home In The Old Country Club Has Many Possibilities. Master Bedroom Has Its Own Addition W/Dual Sliders Leading To Lovely, Serene Yards. Fourth Bedroom Is Garage Conversion (W/Permits) (Cont Below)...
SBMLS #04-635
May 13, 2004
Sold
$485,000
$177/sq ft
Mar 23, 2004
Listing Removed
—
Mar 3, 2004
Listed
$475,000
$173/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 13, 1979
Sold
$47,000
$17/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,148 (+5.5%)
$290,034 + $413,304
$703,338
2024
$7,724 (+0.4%)
$284,348 + $405,200
$689,548
2023
$7,691 (+1.2%)
$278,773 + $397,255
$676,028
2022
$7,598 (+8.8%)
$273,307 + $389,466
$662,773
2021
$6,984 (+14.3%)
$267,949 + $381,830
$649,779
2020
$6,111 (+3.4%)
$239,000 + $338,000
$577,000
2019
$5,910 (+1.4%)
$208,000 + $294,000
$502,000
2018
$5,829 (+6.4%)
$200,000 + $283,000
$483,000
2017
$5,478 (+15.7%)
$186,000 + $265,000
$451,000
2016
$4,734 (+4.4%)
$186,000 + $265,000
$451,000
2015
$4,536 (+4.6%)
$169,000 + $241,000
$410,000
2014
$4,335 (+9.8%)
$153,000 + $218,000
$371,000
2013
$3,947 (−0.2%)
$153,000 + $218,000
$371,000
2012
$3,953 (−8.8%)
$139,000 + $198,000
$337,000
2011
$4,334 (−15.0%)
$139,000 + $198,000
$337,000
2009
$5,097 (−7.5%)
$181,000 + $259,000
$440,000
2008
$5,509
$200,000 + $275,000
$475,000
Tax history for 196 Inverness Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,148 (+5.5%)
$290,034 + $413,304
$703,338
2024
$7,724 (+0.4%)
$284,348 + $405,200
$689,548
2023
$7,691 (+1.2%)
$278,773 + $397,255
$676,028
2022
$7,598 (+8.8%)
$273,307 + $389,466
$662,773
2021
$6,984 (+14.3%)
$267,949 + $381,830
$649,779
2020
$6,111 (+3.4%)
$239,000 + $338,000
$577,000
2019
$5,910 (+1.4%)
$208,000 + $294,000
$502,000
2018
$5,829 (+6.4%)
$200,000 + $283,000
$483,000
2017
$5,478 (+15.7%)
$186,000 + $265,000
$451,000
2016
$4,734 (+4.4%)
$186,000 + $265,000
$451,000
2015
$4,536 (+4.6%)
$169,000 + $241,000
$410,000
2014
$4,335 (+9.8%)
$153,000 + $218,000
$371,000
2013
$3,947 (−0.2%)
$153,000 + $218,000
$371,000
2012
$3,953 (−8.8%)
$139,000 + $198,000
$337,000
2011
$4,334 (−15.0%)
$139,000 + $198,000
$337,000
2009
$5,097 (−7.5%)
$181,000 + $259,000
$440,000
2008
$5,509
$200,000 + $275,000
$475,000
*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
3
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.27 Acres
Year renovated
1962
Sq. Ft.
2,297
Year built
1962
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
097404002
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
10-R-1
Single Family Residential Zone
The R-1 zones are applied to areas appropriately located for one-family living at a reasonable range of population densities, consistent with sound standards of public health, safety, and welfare. This zone is intended to protect the residential characteristics of an area and to promote a suitable environment for family life.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Greenhouse / nursery
Community / recreation center
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Waste transfer station
Lodging-Full service
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Converted
Attached Garage: No
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Dining Information
Dining Area
Breakfast Area
Interior Features
Laundry Features: 220V Elect, Laundry Room
Fireplace Features: Family Room
Appliances: Electric Range, Oven/Rnge/Blt-in, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Intercom