1 Beach Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93117, Santa Barbara, 93117 - 5 bed, 7 bath

1 Beach Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93117 home-pic-0

1 Beach Road

Santa Barbara, CA 93117

ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT
CONDITION: FAIR
5Beds
7Baths
Sq Ft
219Lot Size

Property Price

LIST PRICE$65,000,000

SUMMARY

Analysis of 1 Beach Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93117 is currently available with a list price of $65,000,000. The property maintains a Fair Condition Rating (50/100), suggesting the property is in acceptable condition with potential for value enhancement through selective updates and improvements. Located in a high-demand neighborhood within the Santa Barbara Unified School District, this asset is categorized as a low-risk, high-reward acquisition suitable for both Buy-and-Hold Investors and Owner-Occupants willing to undertake light renovation work.

Condition Analysis

OVERALL CONDITION SCORE

Fair
TeardownExcellent

Property is moderate renovation needed.

The property features a 1920s heirloom estate and historical structures that, while prestigious and well-maintained as a legacy asset, are approximately 100 years old. The listing emphasizes historical significance and 'original' charm rather than recent renovations. Based on the provided criteria, the property is classified as 'fair' because it is an aged structure (built over 20 years ago) that likely requires minor updates to systems and fixtures to meet modern standards, despite its high land value and functional status.

PROSSTRENGTHS & OPPORTUNITIES

  • Unrivaled Coastal Acreage

    Spanning 219 acres with a private quarter-mile beach, this property offers a rare level of privacy and direct ocean access that is virtually impossible to replicate in the Santa Barbara market.

  • Diverse Income Potential

    The estate features multiple revenue-generating components, including an aquaculture operation, income-producing ranch house, stables, and farmland, providing significant financial versatility.

  • Historic Legacy Value

    Anchored by a 1920s heirloom residence and rich in Chumash and California ranching history, the property offers a unique prestige and cultural significance for a legacy buyer.

CONSRISKS & DEFICIENCIES

  • High Operational Complexity

    The vast scale and variety of onsite operations—ranging from non-profits to commercial farming—require intensive management and substantial ongoing maintenance overhead.

  • Regulatory and Preservation Hurdles

    Given the historical structures and sensitive coastal location, future development or renovations are likely to face stringent environmental and historical preservation constraints.

About 1 Beach Road

A private quarter mile beach at the heart of a wildly diverse landscape: 219 acres envisioned as centers of community as diverse as two Chumash villages, a cattle ranch, a racehorse Mecca, an agricultural wonder, and an institute of cultural enrichment. Notable owners have chosen different ways to mine the onsite riches of sand, ocean, views, residences, historical structures, farming, commercial operations, tax considerations, patronage possibilities, and family legacy options. When you visit you'll develop a love for how something newly imagined by you will become a part of the story of this historically extraordinary spot. Enveloped by unparalleled coastal access, this heritage property is at the heart of an ever-evolving landscape and features a 1920s 5bd/6.5ba heirloom estate, income-producing ranch house, aquaculture operation, thriving non-profit, stables, farmland, event space & more. Long a place of possibility, with history steeped in Chumash culture & cattle ranching, this coastal legacy offers a lifetime opportunity to own a piece of California's past while shaping its future.

Property Details

Public Facts

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Year Built
-
Lot Size
219 Sq. Ft.

Interior

Total Bedrooms
5
Total Bathrooms
7 (7 Full, 0 Half)

Exterior & Parking

No exterior & parking available.

Utilities & Misc

HOA Fee
$0 / Month

Neighborhood Insights

Sensitive Facilities

No sensitive facilities data found.

Neighborhood Comparison

FeatureSubjectAverage HomeNeighborhood Ranking (50 Listings)
Beds5.04.0
88%
Baths7.02.0
96%
Square foot-1,648.5
2%
Lot Size2197,622.6
11%
Price$65.00M$1.46M
99%
Price per sq ft$0$847
17%
Built year-1964
1%
HOA$0$0
50%
Days on market364167
85%

Pricing History

Listed for Sale

Mar 8, 2025

$65,000,000

Initial Listing

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