After a day at ''The World's Safest Beach'', relax in this beautifully remodeled large deluxe studio at Sunset Shores. Turnkey, fully furnished, & with a private patio, unit is across from the beach and a few blocks from stores & restaurants in Downtown Carpinteria. Heated pool, spa, bbq's, gated parking, laundry. Vacation rentals allowed. HOA includes utilities. Enjoy the beach lifestyle today!
CondoProperty Type
1968Year Built
$1,802Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Tim Johnson•DRE #01426239• Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara
Bought with Tim Johnson•DRE #01426239• Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara
After a day in the surf and sand at ''The World's Safest Beach'', come home to relax in this beautifully remodeled large deluxe studio at Sunset Shores. This turnkey, fully furnished unit is one of the few with its own private patio, is ideally located just across from the beach, and is just a few blocks from the casual shopping and great restaurants in Downtown Carpinteria. Sunset Shores amenities include a year round pool, spa, gas bar-b-ques, gated parking, large laundry, and business center. The complex has excellent on-site management to handle weekly and monthly vacation rentals when you are away. See rental rates under documents tab. Utilities, including electricity, water, hot water, cable, and internet, are included in your HOA fee. Start enjoying the beach lifestyle today!
SBMLS #15-3984
Sep 1, 2016
Sold
$488,675
$1,273/sq ft
Jul 23, 2016
Pending
—
Jul 1, 2016
Contingent
—
Dec 19, 2015
Listed
$549,000
$1,430/sq ft
SBMLS #12-1443
Aug 28, 2012
Sold
$369,000
$961/sq ft
May 2, 2012
Listed
$389,500
$1,014/sq ft
PERFECT BEACH RETREAT! Just steps across the street to the beautiful Carpinteria Beach. Cozy studio with a private patio which expands the living area to catch the ocean breezes. Great property to enjoy as a 2nd home for vacations with the opportunity to rent weekly or monthly when not in use. HOA fee includes ALL UTILITIES. Association amenities include pool and spa. Gated off street parking.
SBMLS #11-2046
Jun 6, 2011
Listed
$429,000
$1,117/sq ft
SBMLS #05-2102
Jan 28, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Jun 8, 2005
Listed
$525,000
$1,367/sq ft
SBMLS #05-2039
Jun 7, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Jun 6, 2005
Listed
$675,000
$1,758/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,882 (+2.1%)
$290,025 + $288,457
$578,482
2024
$6,740 (+1.9%)
$284,339 + $282,801
$567,140
2023
$6,611 (+1.8%)
$278,764 + $277,256
$556,020
2022
$6,494 (+2.3%)
$273,299 + $271,820
$545,119
2021
$6,350 (+1.3%)
$267,941 + $266,491
$534,432
2020
$6,267 (+2.2%)
$262,688 + $261,266
$523,954
2019
$6,132 (+1.8%)
$259,995 + $258,588
$518,583
2018
$6,021 (+2.0%)
$254,898 + $253,518
$508,416
2017
$5,904 (+23.2%)
$245,000 + $243,675
$488,675
2016
$4,792 (+1.0%)
$245,000 + $243,675
$488,675
2015
$4,746 (+6.0%)
$208,047 + $175,798
$383,845
2014
$4,477 (+0.7%)
$200,908 + $169,767
$370,675
2013
$4,447 (+52.9%)
$200,908 + $169,767
$370,675
2012
$2,909 (+2.4%)
$200,000 + $169,000
$369,000
2011
$2,841 (+0.5%)
$110,124 + $110,948
$221,072
2009
$2,826 (+1.5%)
$107,159 + $107,961
$215,120
2008
$2,784
$105,308 + $106,097
$211,405
Tax history for 4902 Sandyland Rd #138
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,882 (+2.1%)
$290,025 + $288,457
$578,482
2024
$6,740 (+1.9%)
$284,339 + $282,801
$567,140
2023
$6,611 (+1.8%)
$278,764 + $277,256
$556,020
2022
$6,494 (+2.3%)
$273,299 + $271,820
$545,119
2021
$6,350 (+1.3%)
$267,941 + $266,491
$534,432
2020
$6,267 (+2.2%)
$262,688 + $261,266
$523,954
2019
$6,132 (+1.8%)
$259,995 + $258,588
$518,583
2018
$6,021 (+2.0%)
$254,898 + $253,518
$508,416
2017
$5,904 (+23.2%)
$245,000 + $243,675
$488,675
2016
$4,792 (+1.0%)
$245,000 + $243,675
$488,675
2015
$4,746 (+6.0%)
$208,047 + $175,798
$383,845
2014
$4,477 (+0.7%)
$200,908 + $169,767
$370,675
2013
$4,447 (+52.9%)
$200,908 + $169,767
$370,675
2012
$2,909 (+2.4%)
$200,000 + $169,000
$369,000
2011
$2,841 (+0.5%)
$110,124 + $110,948
$221,072
2009
$2,826 (+1.5%)
$107,159 + $107,961
$215,120
2008
$2,784
$105,308 + $106,097
$211,405
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
—
Year renovated
1975
Sq. Ft.
384
Year built
1968
Style
Condo/Co-op
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
003700006
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Other
Attached Garage: No
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Dining Information
In Living Room
Interior Features
Laundry Features: Coin Op, Common Area
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Other, SPA-Outside
Property Information
# Of Buildings: 1
Property Sub Type: Condo/Co-Op
Property Condition: Excellent
Levels: Entry Lvl(No Stairs), Single Story
Lot Information
Lot Features: Near Public Transit
Zoning: Other
Utilities
Utilities Information
Water Source: Carp Wtr
Sewer: Sewer Hookup
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Pets Allowed: LTD
HOA Information
Association: Yes
Association Amenities: Spa/Hot Tub, Pool
Association FeeInc ludes: Other, Insurance, Earthquake Insurance, Water, Gas, Electricity, Trash, Cable TV, Comm Area Maint, Exterior Maint
CondoCO-OPPUD Association Fee: $408
School Information
Elementary School: Other
Middle Or Junior School: Carp. Jr.
High School: Carp. Sr.
Location Information
Cross Street: Linden Ave
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 384
Stories: —
Lot Size: —
Style: Condo/Co-op
Year Built: 1968
Year Renovated: 1975
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 003700006
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Aliso Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
3/10
Carpinteria Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
5/10
Carpinteria Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 84° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
9/10 Air Factor
12 unhealthy days expected this year, 12 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$658,000 – $796,000
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