
Santa Barbara, CA 93109
Analysis of 3236 Braemar Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93109 is currently available with a list price of $5,250,000. 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.
Property is moderate renovation needed.
Built in 1996 (28 years old), the property falls into the 'Fair' category as it is over 20 years old and retains many dated elements. While the kitchen has been updated with granite and stainless appliances, other areas show age, such as the fluorescent hallway lighting and 1990s-style cabinetry. The listing also notes the grounds require work to be 'fully brought to life,' indicating a need for exterior updates.
The property has a large lot size, which is more than 4 times of its living area. lot size in square feet = 56192, living area = 3676.
Situated on a rare 1.29-acre usable lot in the exclusive Yankee Farm enclave, the property offers exceptional privacy and space while remaining moments from Hendry's Beach and the Mesa.
The home features timeless Spanish design elements including Saltillo tile, Talavera accents, and a dual-sided fireplace, paired with a modern updated kitchen and a desirable main-level primary suite.
The grounds are described as a natural landscape awaiting a 'discerning hand,' suggesting significant additional investment is required to fully develop the outdoor living spaces and gardens.
Despite the large square footage and six bathrooms, the home only offers three formal bedrooms, which may be a drawback for larger families at this $5.25 million price point.
Set on 1.29 usable acres in Santa Barbara's Yankee Farm enclave, this Spanish Hacienda-style residence offers a rare combination of seclusion and proximity -- moments from Hendry's Beach and the Mesa, with the coastline and its rhythms never far from reach. Built in 1996 and thoughtfully finished throughout, the 3,676-square-foot home offers three bedrooms plus an office, and 6 bathrooms. Saltillo tile flooring and Talavera tile accents carry the Hacienda character through the main living spaces, and a striking two-way fireplace anchors the living and family rooms in a warm, textural centerpiece. The kitchen has been updated with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, walnut cabinetry, and a walk-in pantry - equal parts refined and functional.The primary suite occupies the main level, opening directly onto a covered patio for easy indoor-outdoor living and quiet mornings outdoors. Dual bathrooms and an expansive walk-in closet complete the primary. Upstairs, a private guest suite offers its own balcony with sweeping views of the ocean and Channel Islands - a graceful retreat for visitors or extended family. A spacious study offers flexible space and easily accommodates a work-from-home lifestyle or a 4th bedroom. With an attached, oversized three-car garage and multiple parking spaces along the private driveway, guest parking is never a squeeze.The grounds unfold and offer considerable room to breathe - mature trees, open gently-sloping topography oriented toward the ocean, and a natural, unhurried landscape that awaits a discerning hand to bring it fully to life. For a buyer with vision, shaping these grounds is part of the opportunity, pairing the privacy of the setting with the chance to create something entirely their own, just moments from Santa Barbara's finest beaches.
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| Feature | Subject | Average Home |
|---|---|---|
| Beds | 3.0 | 0.0 |
| Baths | 6.0 | 0.0 |
| Square foot | 3,676 | - |
| Lot Size | 56,192 | - |
| Price | $5.25M | $2.43M |
| Price per sq ft | $1.4K | $1.3K |
| Built year | 1996 | 0 |
| HOA | $0 | $0 |
| Days on market | 11 | 60 |
Jul 11, 2026
$5,250,000
Initial Listing
Oct 12, 1994
$355,000
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