Welcome to Encina Royale, a highly sought-after 55+ community offering comfort, convenience, and an exceptional lifestyle. This charming single-level 1-bedroom, 1-bath cottage features no stairs and two spacious private patios, ideal for relaxing or entertaining guests. Recent improvements include fresh interior paint, updated lighting, new bathroom exhaust fans, a ceiling fan in the primary bedroom, and all-new door hardware. The home also includes new washer and dryer. Significant HOA-completed upgrades include underslab plumbing and drain replacement and a new main electrical panel for the building. Residents enjoy resort-style amenities including a 9-hole golf course, newly refinished pool, koi pond, clubhouse, library, and fitness center. Ideally located near shopping and dining.
CondoProperty Type
1962Year Built
871 sq ftLot Size
$960Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Deborah Samuel•DRE #02119798• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Bought with Ferenc Hodosy•DRE #01012341• Sotheby's International Realty
Est. $2,597 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 5820 Encina Rd #1
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
SBMLS #26-1888
Jul 14, 2026
Sold
$752,000
$960/sq ft
Jun 29, 2026
Pending
—
Jun 17, 2026
Contingent
—
Jun 8, 2026
Listed
$729,000
$931/sq ft
SBMLS #26-533
Mar 12, 2026
Sold
$720,000
$920/sq ft
Feb 25, 2026
Pending
—
Feb 18, 2026
Listed
$689,000
$880/sq ft
+33
Cute, light-filled cottage in Encina Royale (55+) in a quiet location away from the street. Enjoy two spacious patios with greenbelt and mountain views--ideal for relaxing or entertaining. Inside features smooth ceilings, fresh interior paint, and Sterling Oak rigid-core luxury vinyl flooring throughout. Updated kitchen and bath with newer fixtures. HOA-installed under-slab plumbing/drains (HOA paid) and the building's main electrical panel replaced. Resort-style amenities: 9-hole golf, heated pool, koi pond, clubhouse, library & gym. Minutes to Trader Joe's, theater, dining, and shopping. Carport # 08-DD-10
SBMLS #19-2596
Sep 9, 2019
Sold
$509,000
$650/sq ft
Aug 20, 2019
Contingent
—
Aug 18, 2019
Price Changed
$509,000
$650/sq ft
Jul 25, 2019
Listed
$525,000
$670/sq ft
+10
Chic Cottage in Encina Royale! Two spacious patios w/greenbelt & mountain views - great for relaxing or entertaining outside. Light, & bright space with elegant updating - new flooring, smooth ceilings, bathroom vanity, appliances & fresh paint. This unit boasts a quiet location away from street. Enjoy amenities of 9-hole golf course, heated pool, koi pond, & clubhouse with library & gym. Close to Trader Joe's, movie theater, restaurants, & shops. Act now as this won't last. Come see for yourself, fall in love & write an offer!
SBMLS #06-2851
Jan 9, 2007
Sold
$500,000
$639/sq ft
Dec 19, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Jun 14, 2006
Listed
$533,000
$681/sq ft
SBMLS #96-1550
Aug 15, 1996
Listing Removed
—
May 18, 1996
Listed
$143,000
$183/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,360 (+1.7%)
$283,896 + $283,896
$567,792
2024
$6,252 (+1.6%)
$278,330 + $278,330
$556,660
2023
$6,156 (+1.6%)
$272,873 + $272,873
$545,746
2022
$6,057 (+1.6%)
$267,523 + $267,523
$535,046
2021
$5,960 (+2.6%)
$262,278 + $262,278
$524,556
2020
$5,810 (+194.8%)
$257,136 + $257,136
$514,272
2019
$1,971 (+2.4%)
$254,500 + $254,500
$509,000
2018
$1,924 (+2.0%)
$35,668 + $110,921
$146,589
2017
$1,886 (+2.9%)
$34,284 + $106,615
$140,899
2016
$1,832 (+1.0%)
$34,284 + $106,615
$140,899
2015
$1,814
$33,612 + $104,525
$138,137
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
1
Baths
1
Stories
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Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
—
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
783
Year built
1962
Style
Condo/Co-op
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
069750016
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
RP
Planned Residential District
This District is intended to provide flexibility and encourage innovation and diversity in design of residential developments by allowing a wide range of densities and housing types while requiring provision of a substantial amount of restricted open space and other common amenities within new developments through implementation of the Planned Residential (R-P) land use designation set forth in the General Plan. Clustering of residential units is encouraged, where appropriate, to provide efficient use of space while preserving natural, cultural, and scenic resources of a site.