
SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103
Nestled on The American Riviera, this 4-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom Santa Barbara home offers +/-3,060 square feet of comfortable living space on a spacious 0.88-acre lot. Perched in an idyllic setting, the home boasts timeless character with richly grained wood interiors, handcrafted built-ins and expansive picture windows. Various decks offer the perfect spaces for sunset dinners or morning coffee. A large 2.5-car garage provides ample storage, while mature oak trees offer privacy and a serene connection to nature. This beloved home has been cherished by the same family for decades and is ready for its next chapter. Located in the Roosevelt Elementary School attendance area, this property presents a rare opportunity to reimagine a timeless home. Enjoy close proximity to the Old Mission, Natural History Museum, Mission Rose Garden, Upper East, Uptown, The Santa Barbara Tennis club and Downtown Santa Barbara.
Property is moderate renovation needed.
Built in 1937 and held by the same family for decades, the property is a well-maintained 'time capsule' that is functional but significantly dated. The kitchen features older tile countertops, fluorescent lighting, and aged white appliances. Bathrooms retain vintage colored tiling and fixtures from previous decades. While the structural character and wood interiors are preserved, the home requires comprehensive cosmetic and system modernization to meet contemporary luxury standards, consistent with the 'fair' criteria for homes with no major renovations in over 30 years.
The property has a large lot size, which is more than 4 times of its living area. lot size in square feet = 38332, living area = 3060.
Situated on Santa Barbara's 'American Riviera,' the property offers exceptional proximity to the Old Mission and is located within the highly desirable Roosevelt Elementary School attendance area.
The generous 0.88-acre lot is adorned with mature oak trees, providing a serene, private setting that is rare for such a central Santa Barbara location.
Living area discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing living area = 3060, other record living area = 2172.
Having been cherished by the same family for decades, the home likely requires significant modernization and capital investment to meet current luxury standards.
A recent price reduction from $2.465M to $2.3M suggests that the property's initial pricing did not align with buyer expectations regarding its current state of repair.
No exterior & parking available.
No sensitive facilities data found.
| Feature | Subject | Average Home |
|---|---|---|
| Beds | 4.0 | 3.4 |
| Baths | 4.0 | 3.2 |
| Square foot | 3,060 | 2,768.185 |
| Lot Size | 38,332.801 | 20,827.852 |
| Price | $2.30M | $4.30M |
| Price per sq ft | $752 | $1.6K |
| Built year | 1937 | 1959 |
| HOA | $0 | $3.2K |
| Days on market | 271 | 89 |
Mar 11, 2026
$2,300,000
$2,465,000
-7% Price Drop
Initial Listing
Jan 26, 2026
$2,465,000
Initial Listing