
SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101
This Stunning Move-In Ready Cottage is listed at $1,599,000, reflecting a premium valuation compared to its $1,434,016 Fair Market Value. Featuring a comprehensive top-to-bottom renovation, the property boasts an Excellent Condition Rating with modern systems, a new roof, and custom finishes. Situated in the highly desirable Lower Riviera/Bungalow Haven district, this home offers exceptional walkability and a permitted rec room for flexible living. It is the perfect fit for discerning professionals or first-time buyers seeking a polished, stress-free transition into a prime Santa Barbara lifestyle.
Comparables within 1 miles sold in recently
| Address | Sold Price | Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | $/Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
★ 1228 Olive Street Subject | $1,599,000* List Price | 2 | 2 | 860 | $1,667 | - |
A 933 Olive Street Sold | $1,695,000 | 2 | 1 | 944 | $1,796 | 0.3 mi |
B 1111-1113 Olive Street Sold | $1,805,000 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0.1 mi | |
C 405 E Figueroa Street Active | $1,649,000 List Price | 2 | 2 | 932 | $1,769 | 0.2 mi |
* Subject property listed price vs sold prices of comps.
Property is new construction or fully renovated.
This 1925 cottage has undergone a comprehensive, top-to-bottom renovation within the last few years. It features a brand-new kitchen and bathrooms with modern finishes, along with complete systems upgrades including a full electrical rewire, PEX plumbing, new HVAC, a tankless water heater, and a new roof. With foundation work completed and mint-condition interior/exterior finishes, it requires no maintenance and is in move-in ready condition.
This 1925 cottage has undergone a complete top-to-bottom renovation, including new electrical, PEX plumbing, AC, roof, and foundation work, offering a turn-key experience with preserved Spanish character.
Situated in the desirable Lower Riviera/Bungalow Haven district, the property offers exceptional walkability to downtown Santa Barbara, Alice Keck Park, and the historic Mission.
The inclusion of a permitted rec room and a finished garage, paired with a rare four-car driveway, provides significant functional flexibility and value in a dense downtown neighborhood.
The property was recently sold within the past year on 2025-09-16. The sold price is $800,000.00. The property was recently sold within the past year on 2025-09-16. The sold price is $1,030,000.00.
At approximately 860 square feet, the interior living space is quite compact for a two-bedroom, two-bathroom home, which may feel restrictive for some buyers.
The list price of $1,599,000 represents a significant premium per square foot, positioning the property at the higher end of the market for its size.
Tucked onto a quiet, olive-tree-lined stretch of Santa Barbara's Lower Riviera, on the edge of the storied Bungalow Haven district, this beautifully reimagined 1925 cottage blends timeless Spanish character with a thoughtful, top-to-bottom renovation. Just east of State Street and an easy stroll to downtown shops and restaurants, Alameda Park, Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden, and the Mission, this is the kind of home that lets you live the Santa Barbara lifestyle the moment you set down your bags. Offering approximately 860 square feet of 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom living on a roughly 4,356 square foot lot, the home has been extensively updated with the Spanish architecture preserved. Step inside to a new kitchen with custom cabinets, new countertops, and tile backsplash; two remodeled bathrooms with new tile, vanities, toilets, faucets, and glass shower doors; new flooring, mouldings, and lighting throughout; and a tiled fireplace that anchors the living space with cozy character. Systems updates include electrical rewire, updated PEX plumbing, new AC, new tankless water heater, electrical panel upgrade, and new washer and dryer. Foundation work has been completed. Outside is where this home truly invites you to linger. A new pergola, two custom decks, and custom eyebrow pergolas over the front windows and rear slider create inviting spaces to gather, unwind, and soak in the coastal air. Fresh landscaping, new stucco, a new roof, new windows, and new front and back fencing give the home undeniable curb appeal, while custom-finished and painted front rockwork adds a distinctive welcome. A permitted rec room sits behind the finished one-car garage -- drywalled, wired, and epoxy-coated with a new garage door -- offering flexible space for a studio, office, or quiet retreat. The epoxy-coated driveway provides parking for up to four cars, a rare and valuable find this close to downtown. Seller is offering a 2-1 rate buydown with an acceptable offer -- significantly lower your payments for the first two years. Move-in ready and full of heart, this is a special opportunity to own a lovingly renovated piece of the Lower Riviera, one of Santa Barbara's most walkable, characterful neighborhoods.
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| Feature | Subject | Average Home | Neighborhood Ranking (50 Listings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beds | 2.0 | 3.0 | 43% |
| Baths | 2.0 | 2.0 | 50% |
| Square foot | 860 | 1,110 | 13% |
| Lot Size | 4,356 | 4,791 | 48% |
| Price | $1.60M | $1.40M | 61% |
| Price per sq ft | $1.9K | $1.1K | 91% |
| Built year | 1925 | 1930 | 39% |
| HOA | $0 | $0 | 50% |
| Days on market | 14 | 194 | 4% |
Jun 1, 2026
$1,599,000
Initial Listing
Sep 16, 2025
$800,000
Public Record
Sep 16, 2025
$1,030,000
Public Record