This charming Bungalow, built in 1900, is lovingly called ''Lighthouse Cottage'' by family and friends who have enjoyed this delightful cottage as a vacation home for many years. An inviting front porch leads into a light and bright ''beach house'' with pine floors in the living room and bedrooms. The location is great, near the beach and downtown shops and restaurants. Beautiful back yard completely enclosed for privacy, outdoor dining, and entertaining. The zoning is CPD and could be ideal for a business/residence. Come and see this special home.
SBMLS #00-2112
Oct 10, 2000
Sold
$490,000
$571/sq ft
Jul 28, 2000
Listed
$539,000
$628/sq ft
CHARMING COTTAGE. UPGRADES INCLUDE:NEWER ROOF,ELECTRICAL,FAHEATING,DISHWASHER,SPA,ATTIC INSULATION WITH PULL DOWN STEPSFOR ACCESS. NEW TILE COUNTER TOPS IN KIT.NEW VINYL FLOORING IN KIT.& BATH.PINE FLRS.IN LR & BD RMS. DELIGHTFUL FRONT PORCH. EXCELLENT LOCATION! FEW BLKS TO BEACH. CPD ZONING. IDEAL FOR BUSINESS/RESIDENCE. PERFECT ''BEACH HOUSE''
SBMLS #97-2368
Nov 18, 1997
Sold
$255,000
$297/sq ft
Sep 24, 1997
Listing Removed
—
Aug 11, 1997
Listed
$265,000
$309/sq ft
SBMLS #93-2521
Oct 29, 1993
Sold
$209,500
$244/sq ft
Sep 30, 1993
Listing Removed
—
Jul 1, 1993
Listed
$209,500
$244/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$22,533 (+86.8%)
$1,456,560 + $642,600
$2,099,160
2024
$12,061 (+1.8%)
$1,428,000 + $630,000
$2,058,000
2023
$11,849 (+1.8%)
$780,861 + $279,436
$1,060,297
2022
$11,644 (+2.3%)
$765,550 + $273,957
$1,039,507
2021
$11,385 (+1.2%)
$750,540 + $268,586
$1,019,126
2020
$11,252 (+2.4%)
$735,824 + $263,320
$999,144
2019
$10,984 (+44.3%)
$728,280 + $260,620
$988,900
2018
$7,613 (+1.9%)
$714,000 + $255,510
$969,510
2017
$7,469 (+1.8%)
$454,417 + $181,764
$636,181
2016
$7,340 (+1.0%)
$454,417 + $181,764
$636,181
2015
$7,265 (+6.1%)
$445,507 + $178,200
$623,707
2014
$6,846 (+0.5%)
$430,221 + $172,086
$602,307
2013
$6,812 (+2.1%)
$430,221 + $172,086
$602,307
2012
$6,672 (+2.2%)
$428,277 + $171,309
$599,586
2011
$6,530 (+0.5%)
$419,880 + $167,950
$587,830
2009
$6,499 (+1.7%)
$408,572 + $163,427
$571,999
2008
$6,389
$401,513 + $160,604
$562,117
Tax history for 951 Maple Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$22,533 (+86.8%)
$1,456,560 + $642,600
$2,099,160
2024
$12,061 (+1.8%)
$1,428,000 + $630,000
$2,058,000
2023
$11,849 (+1.8%)
$780,861 + $279,436
$1,060,297
2022
$11,644 (+2.3%)
$765,550 + $273,957
$1,039,507
2021
$11,385 (+1.2%)
$750,540 + $268,586
$1,019,126
2020
$11,252 (+2.4%)
$735,824 + $263,320
$999,144
2019
$10,984 (+44.3%)
$728,280 + $260,620
$988,900
2018
$7,613 (+1.9%)
$714,000 + $255,510
$969,510
2017
$7,469 (+1.8%)
$454,417 + $181,764
$636,181
2016
$7,340 (+1.0%)
$454,417 + $181,764
$636,181
2015
$7,265 (+6.1%)
$445,507 + $178,200
$623,707
2014
$6,846 (+0.5%)
$430,221 + $172,086
$602,307
2013
$6,812 (+2.1%)
$430,221 + $172,086
$602,307
2012
$6,672 (+2.2%)
$428,277 + $171,309
$599,586
2011
$6,530 (+0.5%)
$419,880 + $167,950
$587,830
2009
$6,499 (+1.7%)
$408,572 + $163,427
$571,999
2008
$6,389
$401,513 + $160,604
$562,117
*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
6,534 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1900
Sq. Ft.
858
Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
003263005
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
CPD
Commercial Planned Development District
The purpose of the CPD district is to provide appropriately located areas for office uses, retail stores, service establishments, and wholesale businesses, offering commodities and services required by residents of the city and its surrounding market area. The intent is to promote high standards of site planning, architecture, and landscape design for office and commercial developments within the city.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Automotive sales
Bank
Laundromat
General retail
Restaurant
Hospital / medical center
Hotel / motel
Office
Public service
Post office
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Detached
Garage: Yes
Attached Garage: No
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Dining Information
Dining Area
Interior Features
Laundry Features: In Unit
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Tankless Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Washer
Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Hardwood
Exterior
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Raised, Pier & Post
Exterior Features: Fruit Trees
Roof: Composition
Property Information
Architectural Style: Craftsman
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Other Structures: Other
Property Condition: Good
Levels: Single Story
Lot Information
View: Mountain(s)
Lot Features: Near Public Transit
Zoning: Other, CLA
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Heating Available: Yes
Heating: Forced Air
Utilities Information
Water Source: Carp Wtr
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Other
Middle Or Junior School: Carp. Jr.
High School: Carp. Sr.
Location Information
Cross Street: Carpinteria Ave
Directions: Linden Ave or Casitas Pass to Carpinteria Ave to Maple Ave.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 858
Stories: —
Lot Size: 6,534 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: 1900
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 003263005
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
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Schools
Canalino Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
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Carpinteria Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
5/10
Carpinteria Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
7/10
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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
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12 unhealthy days expected this year, 12 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.76M – $2.13M
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