This charming California cottage is set amongst mature tropical landscaping on arguably one of the best streets on the Riviera. Dover road is a relatively flat road that offers breathtaking views. The home is close to El Encanto, The Riviera Theater--home of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival—The Mission, Franceschi Park, and the world-famous Frog Shrine. Dover Road also offers easy access to downtown Santa Barbara and the Harbor. The main entrance leads to the spacious living room with vaulted ceilings and exposed beams. Sweeping views of the city, harbor, ocean, and islands immediately confront you through the sizable picture window. Doors open to the view deck overlooking the pool and spacious terraced yard beyond. The home follows a traditional cottage layout with the public areas separated from the private living spaces. This three-bedroom home offers views from almost every room. There is additional living space under the house with a large room, and full bath. The kitchen, on the east side of the home, brings in the morning sunshine. The garage, which houses the laundry, is easily accessed through the breezeway just out the kitchen door. There are three bedrooms and two baths on the west side of the home, down a short hallway from the main living space. Two rooms feature ocean and city vistas through large south-facing windows. The lower level, accessed from an outside staircase by the kitchen, offers a bonus room with a full bath on the lower level. A glass wall immerses you in the tropical landscaping and the pool beyond. The pool area itself is reminiscent of 50's Hollywood Style. Imagine sunning yourself on a chaise near the bean-shaped pool, sipping a cool margarita. The stunning palms and giant birds of paradise sway in the afternoon breeze. Or see yourself hosting an intimate party on the deck areas that provide ample opportunity for entertaining in this iconic Santa Barbara setting. Below the pool area, there is additional yard space, perfect for fruit trees, bocce ball, or play area. This home offers many opportunities for those with imagination.
Single-familyProperty Type
1952Year Built
0.39 acresLot Size
$1,646Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by www.TeamReganSantaBarbara.com Regan•DRE #00863811• Compass
Bought with Kathleen Marvin• Coldwell Banker Realty
*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
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.39 Acres
Year renovated
1952
Sq. Ft.
2,168
Year built
1952
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
019194003
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
—
Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
RS-15
One-Family Residence Zone
This zone is intended to provide areas for single-unit housing on individual lots at appropriate low densities of one unit per legal lot with allowances for an Accessory Dwelling Unit or Two-Unit Residential Development when certain standards are met. Designators (e.g. -25, -15) refer to minimum lot size in thousands of square ft or, in the case of RS-1A, acres. The regulations for the RS Zone are intended to limit activities which would be inharmonious with or injurious to the preservation and character of a residential environment. Nonresidential uses are limited to those that support daily life of neighborhoods and complement surrounding residential development. Nonresidential uses are strictly limited in order to mitigate impacts associated with nonresidential uses such as: traffic, increased parking demand, light, glare, and noise.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Livestock production
Garden center
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Dec 18, 2025 • Active
Residential
Perform an interior remodel with structural changes to a kitchen, guest bathroom, and primary bathroom. Replace exterior doors and a window.
Bathroom
Kitchen
Remodel
Feb 11, 2020 • Final
Electrical
Upgrade the existing electrical panel to a new 200 amp electrical panel in the same location.
Electrical
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Gar #2, Unc #3
Garage: Yes
Attached Garage: No
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Room Information
Ground Floor Primary
Great Room
Basement
Dining Information
In Living Room
In Kitchen
Interior Features
Laundry Features: Gas Hookup, Common Area, In Garage
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Tankless Water Heater, Oven/Bltin, Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer, Wtr Softener/Owned
Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Concrete
Exterior
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Slab, Mixed, Pier & Post
Exterior Features: Pool, Deck, Patio Open, Patio Covered, Fruit Trees, Yard Irrigation PRT, Fenced: PRT
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Stucco
Property Information
Architectural Style: Ranch
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Property Condition: Good
Levels: Entry Lvl(No Stairs)
Lot Information
View: Islands, Coastline, Ocean, City, Harbor
Zoning: R-1
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Cooling Available: Yes
Cooling: Central Air
Heating Available: Yes
Heating: Forced Air
Utilities Information
Sewer: Sewer Hookup
Utilities: Underground Util
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Roosevelt
Middle Or Junior School: S.B. Jr.
High School: S.B. Sr.
Location Information
Cross Street: Alameda Padre Serra
Directions: APS to Dover Road, house is on the lower side of the street.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,168
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.39 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1952
Year Renovated: 1952
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 019194003
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Roosevelt Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.8mi
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Santa Barbara Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
3/10
Santa Barbara Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 84° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
8/10 Air Factor
13 unhealthy days expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$3.39M – $4.11M
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