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

1 Beach Road
Santa Barbara, CA 93117
Property Price
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
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
| Feature | Subject | Average Home | Neighborhood Ranking (50 Listings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beds | 5.0 | 4.0 | 88% |
| Baths | 7.0 | 2.0 | 96% |
| Square foot | - | 1,648.5 | 2% |
| Lot Size | 219 | 7,622.6 | 11% |
| Price | $65.00M | $1.46M | 99% |
| Price per sq ft | $0 | $847 | 17% |
| Built year | - | 1964 | 1% |
| HOA | $0 | $0 | 50% |
| Days on market | 364 | 167 | 85% |
Pricing History
Listed for Sale
Mar 8, 2025
$65,000,000
Initial Listing







































