834 W Valerio Street, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101, SANTA BARBARA, 93101 - 4 bed, 2 bath

834 W Valerio Street, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101 home-pic-0

834 W Valerio Street

SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101

ACTIVE
CONDITION: FAIR
4Beds
2Baths
925Sq Ft
5,662.8Lot Size

Property Price

LIST PRICE$1,339,000
EST. MARKET VALUE
$1,332,567

SUMMARY

Estimated Market Value

$1,332,567
Based on Realkey algorithm analyzing recent comparable sales in SANTA BARBARA.

Comparable Sales Map

Comparables within 1 miles sold in recently

Address Sold Price BedsBathsSq Ft$/SqftDistance
834 W Valerio Street
Subject
$1,339,000*
List Price
42925$1,441-
A
1425 Robbins Street
Sold
$1,300,000321,021$1,2730.3 mi
B
1411 Gillespie Street
Sold
$1,146,00021850$1,3480.3 mi
C
1564 W Valerio Street
Sold
$1,665,00022973$1,7110.7 mi
D
25 Lorinda Place
Sold
$1,397,00021898$1,5560.4 mi
E
1425 Robbins Street
Active
$1,389,000
List Price
211,021$1,3600.3 mi

* Subject property listed price vs sold prices of comps.

Condition Analysis

OVERALL CONDITION SCORE

Fair
TeardownExcellent

Property is moderate renovation needed.

This 1926 Spanish-style home is explicitly listed as a 'fixer' but has been maintained through regular upkeep by a single family for a century. While it features some functional updates like dual-pane windows, new interior paint, and newer HVAC in the casita, the overall interior is dated. The kitchen and main bathroom feature aging cabinetry, laminate countertops, and vintage 4x4 tiling that require modernization to meet current standards. It is move-in livable but shows significant signs of age and requires cosmetic and system rehabilitation.

PROSSTRENGTHS & OPPORTUNITIES

  • Income Potential & Flexibility

    The property includes a detached one-bedroom casita, offering excellent potential for rental income, a guest house, or a private home office.

  • Spacious Corner Lot

    Situated on an expansive corner lot with mature fruit trees and grapevines, providing ample space for gardening, entertaining, or future ADU expansion.

  • Historical Charm & Rarity

    This 1926 Spanish-style home is on the market for the first time in 100 years, offering a rare opportunity to own a piece of Santa Barbara history with timeless character.

CONSRISKS & DEFICIENCIES

  • Extensive Renovation Needed

    The property is explicitly sold as a fixer-upper, requiring significant investment and labor to modernize the interiors and systems.

  • Limited Square Footage

    With only 925 total square feet split between two structures, the living spaces and bedrooms are likely compact for a four-bedroom configuration.

  • Bathroom Constraints

    The three-bedroom main residence is served by only one bathroom, which may be insufficient for modern family needs or high-end resale value.

About 834 W Valerio Street

One family has cared for this home for the past 100 years. This west-side Spanish-style fixer sits proudly on a spacious corner lot and offers timeless charm with endless potential. The main home features three bedrooms and one bathroom, a welcoming living room, and a dining area that opens to the kitchen — ideal for everyday living and gatherings. A detached one-bedroom, one-bathroom casita, converted in the mid-1950s, provides excellent flexibility — perfect for guests, extended family, or potential rental income. The expansive lot is graced with mature grapevines, fruit trees, and an additional storage building, offering room to garden, entertain, or even explore the possibility of adding another ADU in the future (buyer to verify). Dual pane windows, newer heat & air in the casita, and all new interior paint. Recently enhanced by the Westside Community Paseos Project, the street now benefits from a landscaped traffic diverter, making the area calmer and peaceful. While the property is ready for updates, opportunities like this are rare. Close to parks, schools, and shopping, this is a truly special chance to restore and re-imagine a classic home that's never before been on the market.

Property Details

Public Facts

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1926
Lot Size
5,662.8 Sq. Ft.

Interior

Total Bedrooms
4
Total Bathrooms
2 (2 Full, 0 Half)

Exterior & Parking

No exterior & parking available.

Utilities & Misc

HOA Fee
$0 / Month

Neighborhood Insights

SANTA BARBARA Unified Schools

Harding University Partnership

Grades K-6 • 0.1 mi

5/10

Adams Elementary School

Grades K-6 • 1.2 mi

6/10

La Cumbre Junior High School

Grades 7-8 • 0.6 mi

5/10

Sensitive Facilities

No sensitive facilities data found.

Neighborhood Comparison

FeatureSubjectAverage HomeNeighborhood Ranking (50 Listings)
Beds4.03.0
88%
Baths2.02.0
50%
Square foot9251,224.5
18%
Lot Size5,662.84,138.2
67%
Price$1.34M$1.40M
48%
Price per sq ft$1.4K$1.1K
78%
Built year19261929
48%
HOA$0$0
50%
Days on market94184
20%

Pricing History

Listed for Sale

Jan 29, 2026

$1,339,000

$1,389,000

-4% Price Drop

Initial Listing

Price Change

Dec 3, 2025

$1,389,000

Initial Listing

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