
SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105
Analysis of 4825 Rim Road, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105 is currently available with a list price of $2,200,000. The property maintains a Excellent Condition Rating (95/100), indicating excellent structural integrity and modern finishes throughout. This turnkey property requires minimal updates and is ready for immediate occupancy. 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 new construction or fully renovated.
Although originally built in 1965, the property has undergone a comprehensive $600,000 designer renovation within the last five years. The interior features high-end finishes including large-format polished tile flooring, a modern chef's kitchen with premium appliances and waterfall countertops, and updated structural and mechanical systems such as new central AC, heat, and an EV charger. The property is in mint condition with no signs of deferred maintenance.
The property has a large lot size, which is more than 4 times of its living area. lot size in square feet = 10890, living area = 1385.
The property features exceptional, unobstructed views of the ocean and islands from its 'eagle's nest' position on Painted Cave, offering a rare vantage point for this price range.
With over $600,000 in recent high-end renovations, the home is in mint condition and includes modern infrastructure like new central AC, structural reinforcements, and an EV charger.
Significant portions of the living space, including the sunroom and lower-level conversion, are not included in the official square footage, which may impact financing and appraisal valuations.
Situated in the Painted Cave area, the property requires a commute on mountain roads, which may present accessibility challenges or higher insurance premiums compared to homes in the Santa Barbara flats.
Top-of-the-world view home, like nothing you've ever seen in this price range! Perched securely on the outer point of Painted Cave, and just 12-15 minutes to Santa Barbara, this mint-condition freshly-remodeled ''eagle's nest'' getaway will take your breath away. The residence features over 600K of beautiful new designer upgrades, combined with the most unbelievable panoramic ocean and island views. The exterior grounds have been transformed into a play area full of amenities with views - spa, sauna, firepit, etc. Includes state-of-art utilities with new central AC and heat, instant hot water, EV charger, newer septic, and modern-day structural reinforcements. Finished sun room and lower-level converted area not part of official square footage, see photos how currently used. One-of-a-kind!
No exterior & parking available.
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| Feature | Subject | Average Home | Neighborhood Ranking (50 Listings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beds | 2.0 | 3.0 | 15% |
| Baths | 2.0 | 3.0 | 40% |
| Square foot | 1,385 | 2,079 | 18% |
| Lot Size | 10,890 | 10,018.8 | 53% |
| Price | $2.20M | $2.15M | 52% |
| Price per sq ft | $1.6K | $1.0K | 90% |
| Built year | 1965 | 1961 | 63% |
| HOA | $0 | $0 | 50% |
| Days on market | 47 | 194 | 2% |
Mar 6, 2026
$2,200,000
Initial Listing
Apr 6, 2023
$1,095,000
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