
Carpinteria, CA 93013
This Turnkey Coastal Residence is listed at $1,030,000, aligning perfectly with its $1,030,000 Fair Market Value. Boasting an Excellent Condition Rating, the home features high-end updates including quartz countertops, solar panels, and an EV charging station. Residents enjoy Mountain and Nature Preserve Views and a prime location just two blocks from the beach and near Carpinteria Senior High School. With low monthly fees through resident-owned equity, this property offers a maintenance-free lifestyle. It is an ideal sanctuary for lifestyle-oriented buyers or downsizing professionals seeking coastal luxury.
Comparables within 1 miles sold in recently
| Address | Sold Price | Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | $/Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
★ 349 Ash Avenue 17 Subject | $920,000* List Price | 2 | 2 | 1,040 | $904 | - |
A 1260 Cravens Lane 2 Active | $1,198,000 List Price | 2 | 2 | 1,352 | $886 | 0.9 mi |
* Subject property listed price vs sold prices of comps.
Property is new construction or fully renovated.
Although built in 1978, the property has undergone an extensive and high-quality recent renovation that meets current modern standards. The kitchen features contemporary white shaker cabinetry, quartz countertops, and stainless steel appliances. The home includes updated bathrooms, modern wide-plank flooring, recessed lighting, and significant system upgrades such as solar panels and an EV charging station, making it a turnkey, virtually new living space.
Situated just two blocks from the beach and four blocks from downtown Carpinteria, the property offers an ideal lifestyle with immediate access to the Salt Marsh Preserve hiking trails and local amenities.
The property includes 1/80th ownership in the non-profit corporation that owns the community, resulting in exceptionally low monthly fees of $455 that cover water, sewer, trash, and management.
This exquisitely updated home provides a move-in-ready experience with modern upgrades, saving the buyer the time and expense of renovations typically found in older park units.
Lot size discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing lot size in square feet =2000, other record lot size in square feet = 873.
Built in 1978 and located within a resident-owned park, the home's age and specific structure type may limit financing options compared to traditional fee-simple single-family residences.
The listing has undergone four consecutive price reductions from an initial $1.18M to $1.03M, suggesting the property has struggled to find its market value since being listed.
Lowered by $260,000! Rare opportunity to own a beach home in a resident-owned park. This exquisitely updated home is about 2 blocks to the beach and 4 blocks to the shops and restaurants of downtown. The park is bordered by the Salt Marsh Preserve, renowned for hiking trails, abundant wildlife, and amazing sunsets. Enjoy 1/80th ownership in the non-profit corporation that owns the community. Very low monthly rent of 485 covers water, sewer, trash, and property management. Amenities include a large clubhouse, pool, BBQ, laundry, car wash, beautiful landscaping, and seasonal decorations. The top sales of recent-model homes in the park appear to be 1.55M and 1.30M (buyer to verify). Beautiful unbranded slideshow tour available online.Circa 2015 Upgrades:Vast majority of interior replaced or upgraded. New flooring, ceilings, drywall, and lighting. Most light fixtures replaced with recessed lighting. Electrical and plumbing largely upgraded. 2 skylights and 3 solar tubes installed. New forced-air heater, stove/cooking range, microwave, refrigerator, dish-washer, garbage disposal, lazy Susan, (turn-table storage), sinks, toilets, bath tub, shower, and other appliances/utility items installed. Insulated interior walls and solid-core doors ensure superior noise-reduction and insulation. High-speed Cat-6 data cable connected to all main rooms. 5 high-definition security cameras installed. Wall-safe in guest bedroom. 3 motion-activated exterior lights installed. Double pane windows with plantation shutters installed. New exterior doors. Eastern deck, Eastern awning, and exterior utility area significantly expanded and improved, including new storage area under deck. Large finished-shed constructed. New exterior walkway created. 2 zone automatic irrigation system installed. Water softener installed. Front yard partially excavated and manicured. Gutters and downspouts largely replaced and improved. New weatherproofing on roof. Various screening and decorative foliage planted.Circa 2025 upgrades:Interior shelving and metal exterior added to shed. Further excavation and manicuring of front yard. New main electrical panel. Electrical pedestal and main service upgraded to 100 Amps. Large solar power system installed (currently provides about 3x daily usage of electricity). 4x speed electric vehicle (EV) charger powered by solar array installed. New washing machine and clothes dryer. Gas lines under house upgraded. Oversized tankless water heater; much more
No exterior & parking available.
Grades 9-12 • 0.9 mi
No sensitive facilities data found.
| Feature | Subject | Average Home |
|---|---|---|
| Beds | 2.0 | 0.0 |
| Baths | 2.0 | 0.0 |
| Square foot | 1,040 | - |
| Lot Size | 2,000 | - |
| Price | $920.0K | $2.02M |
| Price per sq ft | $885 | $1.4K |
| Built year | 1978 | 0 |
| HOA | $455 | $0 |
| Days on market | 198 | 66 |
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$920,000
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-2% Price Drop
Initial Listing
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$940,000
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Initial Listing
May 9, 2026
$980,000
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-5% Price Drop
Initial Listing
Apr 4, 2026
$1,030,000
$1,080,000
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Mar 11, 2026
$1,080,000
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-4% Price Drop
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Feb 6, 2026
$1,130,000
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Initial Listing
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$1,180,000
Initial Listing