4156 Vista Clara Road, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93110, SANTA BARBARA, 93110 - 5 bed, 3 bath
ACTIVE$2,665,000$1,456/sqft
4156 Vista Clara Road, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93110
5Beds
3Baths
1,456Sqft
20,028Lot
Price Vs. Estimate
Estimation data not available
Key pros and cons
Top Pros:
High Available Lot Utilization: The property has a large lot size, which is more than 4 times of its living area. lot size in square feet = 20028, living area = 1456.
Top Cons:
MLS Listing Discrepancy: Lot size discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing lot size in square feet =20028, other record lot size in square feet = 20473.
Compared to the nearby listings
Price:$2.67M vs avg $2.05M (+$615,000)57%
Size:1,456 sqft vs avg 1,426 sqft51%
Price/sqft:$1.8K vs avg $85197%
More Insights
Built in 1948 (78 years old).
Condition: The property, built in 1948, features extensively remodeled main house kitchen and bathrooms with high-end finishes like Carrara marble, stainless steel appliances, and modern tile work, making them appear virtually new. The ADU also includes a full, updated kitchen and bathroom. While the main living areas are in excellent, move-in ready condition with no immediate renovations required, the overall property's age (1948) suggests potential for older underlying systems not explicitly updated. Additionally, the noted absence of central air conditioning and the slightly less premium finishes in the ADU's kitchen and bath prevent an 'Excellent' rating for the entire compound.
Year Built
1948
Close
-
List price
$2.67M
Original List price
-
Price/Sqft
$1,830
HOA
$0
Days on market
-
Sold On
-
MLS number
25-3360
Home ConditionGood
Features
Good View:
Deck
Pool
Spa
Patio
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About this home
You can have it all with this mini ranch next to Hope Ranch. Enjoy the country life just 1 mile from major Santa Barbara shopping & restaurants. This compound features a corral, pool, 2 bedroom apartment, and usable, gated .47 acres on a private lane with Vieja Valley elementary 3/4 mile away. The main level has 3 bedrooms, 2 remodeled baths, remodeled kitchen with Carrara marble counters and high end appliances, a pool area with covered Lanai featuring a built in BBQ kitchen. Permitted 2 bedroom, 1 bath above garage has full kitchen and balcony with mountain view. Oversized carport allows possibility of converting the oversized 2 car garage to a Junior ADU and still having covered parking. Across the street from Hope Ranch, riding trails, Modoc Riding Rings, and Modoc Preserve.
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Ed Fuller
Listing Agent
Price History
Date
Event
Price
07/02/10
Sold
$950,000
Condition Rating
Good
The property, built in 1948, features extensively remodeled main house kitchen and bathrooms with high-end finishes like Carrara marble, stainless steel appliances, and modern tile work, making them appear virtually new. The ADU also includes a full, updated kitchen and bathroom. While the main living areas are in excellent, move-in ready condition with no immediate renovations required, the overall property's age (1948) suggests potential for older underlying systems not explicitly updated. Additionally, the noted absence of central air conditioning and the slightly less premium finishes in the ADU's kitchen and bath prevent an 'Excellent' rating for the entire compound.
Pros & Cons
Pros
High Available Lot Utilization: The property has a large lot size, which is more than 4 times of its living area. lot size in square feet = 20028, living area = 1456.
Exceptional Location & Lifestyle: The property offers a unique blend of country living next to Hope Ranch, just one mile from major Santa Barbara shopping and restaurants, with direct access to riding trails, Modoc Riding Rings, and Modoc Preserve.
Versatile Auxiliary Dwelling Unit (ADU): A permitted 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment above the garage with a full kitchen and mountain view balcony provides significant flexibility for rental income, guest quarters, or multi-generational living.
Extensive Outdoor Amenities: The property features a pool, a covered Lanai with a built-in BBQ kitchen, a corral, and a usable, gated 0.47-acre lot, enhancing its recreational and entertainment value.
Key Interior Renovations: The main level boasts remodeled bathrooms and a remodeled kitchen with Carrara marble counters and high-end appliances, reducing immediate renovation needs for a new owner.
Future Expansion/Income Potential: The oversized carport allows for the possibility of converting the oversized 2-car garage into a Junior ADU, offering further value addition or income generation while retaining covered parking.
Cons
MLS Listing Discrepancy: Lot size discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing lot size in square feet =20028, other record lot size in square feet = 20473.
Property Age & Potential Infrastructure: Built in 1948, the property's age suggests potential for outdated core systems (e.g., plumbing, electrical) not explicitly covered by recent cosmetic remodels, which could lead to future maintenance costs.
Unspecified Total Living Space: The listed 1456 sqft likely refers only to the main house, leaving the total combined living area, including the 2-bedroom apartment, ambiguous, which could lead to misperceptions about the overall size of the 'compound'.
Absence of Central Air Conditioning: There is no mention of a cooling system, which could be a significant comfort concern for some buyers, particularly during warmer periods, and may require future installation.