HUGE PRICE CHANGE! First time on the market for this spacious property situated at the end of a quiet cul de sac and close to everything that Carpinteria has to offer. Built in 1962 and boasting 918ft2 of living space this 2 bed/1 bath SFD is ready for your ideas. Owner has already started some remodeling, but there is still plenty for you to do! Or you could expand (subject to planning consent) and turn it into a larger family home. The double garage needs to be rebuilt.Property is sold ''as is'' and owner will not go out of pocket for any repairs. Termite report attached under documents.
Single-familyProperty Type
1962Year Built
5,663 sq ftLot Size
$1,426Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Stephen Joyce• Seascape Realty
Listed by Jackie Williams•DRE #00842171• Seascape Realty
Bought with Austin Jones•DRE #01937583• Omega Real Estate and Investments
First time on the market for this spacious property situated at the end of a quiet cul de sac and close to everything that Carpinteria has to offer. Built in 1962 and boasting 918ft2 of living space this 2 bed/1 bath SFD is ready for your ideas. Owner has started some remodeling, but there is still plenty for you to do! Or you could expand (subject to planning consent) and turn it into a larger family home. The double garage needs to be rebuilt. Property is sold ''as is'' and the owner will not come out of pocket for any repairs.
SBMLS #17-2578
Sep 15, 2017
Sold
$550,000
$599/sq ft
Aug 30, 2017
Contingent
—
Aug 22, 2017
Price Changed
$650,000
$708/sq ft
Jul 28, 2017
Listed
$720,000
$784/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,694 (+2.1%)
$580,291 + $278,537
$858,828
2024
$9,495 (+1.8%)
$568,913 + $273,076
$841,989
2023
$9,326 (+1.8%)
$557,758 + $267,722
$825,480
2022
$9,160 (+2.2%)
$546,822 + $262,473
$809,295
2021
$8,967 (+0.6%)
$536,100 + $257,327
$793,427
2020
$8,916 (+2.1%)
$525,589 + $252,282
$777,871
2019
$8,730 (+32.8%)
$520,200 + $249,696
$769,896
2018
$6,573 (+401.3%)
$510,000 + $244,800
$754,800
2017
$1,311 (+1.9%)
$25,522 + $35,462
$60,984
2016
$1,287 (+0.6%)
$25,522 + $35,462
$60,984
2015
$1,279 (+5.0%)
$25,022 + $34,767
$59,789
2014
$1,218 (+1.0%)
$24,165 + $33,575
$57,740
2013
$1,206 (+4.3%)
$24,165 + $33,575
$57,740
2012
$1,156 (+3.1%)
$24,056 + $33,424
$57,480
2011
$1,121 (+0.7%)
$23,585 + $32,769
$56,354
2009
$1,113 (+1.0%)
$22,951 + $31,887
$54,838
2008
$1,102
$22,555 + $31,337
$53,892
Tax history for 5061 Alvarado Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,694 (+2.1%)
$580,291 + $278,537
$858,828
2024
$9,495 (+1.8%)
$568,913 + $273,076
$841,989
2023
$9,326 (+1.8%)
$557,758 + $267,722
$825,480
2022
$9,160 (+2.2%)
$546,822 + $262,473
$809,295
2021
$8,967 (+0.6%)
$536,100 + $257,327
$793,427
2020
$8,916 (+2.1%)
$525,589 + $252,282
$777,871
2019
$8,730 (+32.8%)
$520,200 + $249,696
$769,896
2018
$6,573 (+401.3%)
$510,000 + $244,800
$754,800
2017
$1,311 (+1.9%)
$25,522 + $35,462
$60,984
2016
$1,287 (+0.6%)
$25,522 + $35,462
$60,984
2015
$1,279 (+5.0%)
$25,022 + $34,767
$59,789
2014
$1,218 (+1.0%)
$24,165 + $33,575
$57,740
2013
$1,206 (+4.3%)
$24,165 + $33,575
$57,740
2012
$1,156 (+3.1%)
$24,056 + $33,424
$57,480
2011
$1,121 (+0.7%)
$23,585 + $32,769
$56,354
2009
$1,113 (+1.0%)
$22,951 + $31,887
$54,838
2008
$1,102
$22,555 + $31,337
$53,892
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,663 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1962
Sq. Ft.
918
Year built
1962
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
004006028
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
7-R-1
Single-Family Residential District
The purpose of the R-1 district is to reserve areas that are appropriate for single-family living at a range of parcel sizes and population densities consistent with the characteristics of a residential neighborhood and sound standards of public health, welfare, and safety.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Greenhouse / nursery
Livestock production
Community / recreation center
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Golf related
Agriculture-Cropland
Agriculture-Grove / orchard / vineyard
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Detached
Garage: Yes
Attached Garage: No
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Dining Information
Dining Area
Breakfast Bar
Interior Features
Laundry Features: In Kitchen
Appliances: Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Exterior
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Slab
Construction Materials: Stucco
Roof: Composition
Property Information
# Of Buildings: 1
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Property Condition: Fair
Levels: Single Story
Lot Information
View: Mountain(s)
Lot Features: Level, Cul-De-Sac, Near Public Transit
Zoning: R-1
Utilities
Utilities Information
Water Source: Carp Wtr
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Canalino
Middle Or Junior School: Carp. Jr.
High School: Carp. Sr.
Location Information
Cross Street: Linden
Directions: 101 then inland on Linden, Alvarado is the penultimate street on rhs before Foothills. Property is at end on rhs.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 918
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5,663 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1962
Year Renovated: 1962
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 004006028
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Canalino Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
4/10
Carpinteria Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
5/10
Carpinteria Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi
7/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 86° expected this year, 18 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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Carpinteria, CA • 93013
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In this area, properties receive around 9.9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.25M – $1.51M
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