This uniquely configured home at the base of the Santa Barbara foothills has been reconfigured to accommodate a dual-living set up ideal for extended family, or to generate rental income. Substantially upgraded with features like a new roof, updated plumbing and electric, updated sewer line, fresh paint inside and out, crown molding, dual pane windows, remodeled kitchen and bath, bamboo flooring, two laundry rooms, AC, paver driveway, and a multitude of exquisitely designed outdoor living spaces, this home checks all the boxes. The gardens include raised planter boxes for urban farming, fruit trees, a heritage concord grapevine, various tropical flowers & palms, fountains, a BBQ ready countertop with sink & beverage cooler, covered patio, wooden decks both shaded and sun drenched and a trellis that is plumbed & powered to accommodate a jacuzzi. The home was a 3 bedroom 3 bath, and the bedrooms could be restored if the current dual-living design isn't needed. The garage has been renovated into a workshop, but could be restored to accommodate a car.
Single-familyProperty Type
1963Year Built
7,841 sq ftLot Size
$1,015Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Joe Parker, Garrett McCaw & Jeff M. Oien Group•DRE #01314939 / 01457796 / 00852118• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Listed by The Santa Barbara Group Parker•DRE #01314939• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Bought with Sharol Mulder•DRE #01324695• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
This uniquely configured 3 bedroom 3 bath home in Santa Barbara with tropical art deco decor sits outside of city limits next to hiking and biking areas. Current set up offers 1 bedroom and bath with private entrance, patio, yard & own ammenities. Air condtitioning, water softenter, fireplace, metal roof, crown molding, updated plumbing & electical are just a few of the many substantial upgrades.
SBMLS #15-1598
Sep 10, 2015
Sold
$859,000
$523/sq ft
Aug 10, 2015
Pending
—
May 14, 2015
Listed
$899,000
$547/sq ft
May 14, 2015
Price Changed
$879,000
$535/sq ft
May 14, 2015
Price Changed
$887,000
$540/sq ft
California Cottage Tropical meets Art Deco Retro. Glass block accents in kitchen and master bath, crown moldings, dual pane windows & air conditioning. Paver driveway, stamped concrete walkways and palm trees create tropical setting. Large doll house style storage shed in back yard. Room addition with vaulted ceiling. One bedroom and bath with private entrance and private patio for extended family Many substantial upgrades include: new sewer line to mail, plumbing moved from slab to attic, 2 hot water heaters, water softener, metal roof on 80% +/- of house, dual pane windows throughout, custom garden bay window in kitchen, sliding doors from dining room to patio currently open to "Catio" enclosure for cats or aviary for birds (can be easily removed). Walls have been insulated, interior doors are solid wood core, custom kitchen cabinets.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,023 (+1.8%)
$662,447 + $552,040
$1,214,487
2024
$12,794 (+1.6%)
$649,458 + $541,216
$1,190,674
2023
$12,591 (+1.7%)
$636,724 + $530,604
$1,167,328
2022
$12,382 (+1.7%)
$624,240 + $520,200
$1,144,440
2021
$12,181 (+18.4%)
$612,000 + $510,000
$1,122,000
2020
$10,284 (+1.8%)
$600,000 + $500,000
$1,100,000
2019
$10,101 (+2.1%)
$541,216 + $388,592
$929,808
2018
$9,898 (+1.7%)
$530,604 + $380,973
$911,577
2017
$9,728 (+3.1%)
$510,000 + $366,180
$876,180
2016
$9,437 (+496.9%)
$510,000 + $366,180
$876,180
2015
$1,581 (−0.4%)
$500,000 + $359,000
$859,000
2014
$1,588 (+0.3%)
$25,322 + $78,375
$103,697
2013
$1,584 (+3.1%)
$25,322 + $78,375
$103,697
2012
$1,537 (+2.3%)
$25,208 + $78,021
$103,229
2011
$1,503 (−3.2%)
$24,714 + $76,492
$101,206
2009
$1,553 (+11.0%)
$24,049 + $74,433
$98,482
2008
$1,398
$23,635 + $73,148
$96,783
Tax history for 1090 N San Marcos Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,023 (+1.8%)
$662,447 + $552,040
$1,214,487
2024
$12,794 (+1.6%)
$649,458 + $541,216
$1,190,674
2023
$12,591 (+1.7%)
$636,724 + $530,604
$1,167,328
2022
$12,382 (+1.7%)
$624,240 + $520,200
$1,144,440
2021
$12,181 (+18.4%)
$612,000 + $510,000
$1,122,000
2020
$10,284 (+1.8%)
$600,000 + $500,000
$1,100,000
2019
$10,101 (+2.1%)
$541,216 + $388,592
$929,808
2018
$9,898 (+1.7%)
$530,604 + $380,973
$911,577
2017
$9,728 (+3.1%)
$510,000 + $366,180
$876,180
2016
$9,437 (+496.9%)
$510,000 + $366,180
$876,180
2015
$1,581 (−0.4%)
$500,000 + $359,000
$859,000
2014
$1,588 (+0.3%)
$25,322 + $78,375
$103,697
2013
$1,584 (+3.1%)
$25,322 + $78,375
$103,697
2012
$1,537 (+2.3%)
$25,208 + $78,021
$103,229
2011
$1,503 (−3.2%)
$24,714 + $76,492
$101,206
2009
$1,553 (+11.0%)
$24,049 + $74,433
$98,482
2008
$1,398
$23,635 + $73,148
$96,783
*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
3
Baths
3
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,841 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1964
Sq. Ft.
1,643
Year built
1963
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
067301016
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
12-R-1
D
Single Family Residential Zone
The R-1 zones are applied to areas appropriately located for one-family living at a reasonable range of population densities, consistent with sound standards of public health, safety, and welfare. This zone is intended to protect the residential characteristics of an area and to promote a suitable environment for family life.