Set within San Roque Gardens, one of midtown Santa Barbara's most beloved neighborhoods, this bright and welcoming three-bedroom, two-bath home offers 1,414 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space. With its expansive fenced lot and gorgeous mountain views, this home delivers an effortless Santa Barbara lifestyle in a setting that feels genuinely special. The interior opens into a spacious living room with original oak floors and mountain views, expanded to include additional living space that features wood beam ceilings and sliding glass doors for seamless indoor-outdoor flow. The sunny kitchen features charming mid-century tile and captures both mountain and sunset views. A dedicated laundry room adds everyday practicality. All three bedrooms offer original oak floors and generous closets. The front bedroom includes an ensuite bath with a newly updated vanity and lighting. A full second bath and ample hallway storage serve the remaining bedrooms. Outside, a sweeping fenced yard features a lush lawn, raised garden beds, and a producing citrus orchard. Recent upgrades include a new 40-year Presidential roof, pressed-concrete driveway, redwood fencing, and fresh exterior paint. The detached two-car garage offers strong ADU potential. Adjacent to Santa Barbara Municipal Golf Course and just a few blocks to Whole Foods, Gelson's, the Hitchcock Theater, the YMCA, Trader Joes and popular cafes, this lovely home brings both variety and convenience to living the Santa Barbara dream.
Single-familyProperty Type
1951Year Built
7,849 sq ftLot Size
$1,249Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Kit Peterson•DRE #02008932• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Listed by Sue Irwin, Realtor Irwin•DRE #01413354• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Bought with Joe Parker & Garrett McCaw Group• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Bought with Joe Parker & Garrett McCaw Group• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Est. $5,580 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 155 S Ontare Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
May 5, 2026
Sold
$1,810,000
$1,256/sq ft
SBMLS #26-955
May 5, 2026
Sold
$1,800,000
$1,249/sq ft
Apr 12, 2026
Contingent
—
Mar 24, 2026
Listed
$1,799,000
$1,248/sq ft
SBMLS #25-2563
Dec 31, 2025
Listing Removed
—
Oct 20, 2025
Price Changed
$1,849,000
$1,283/sq ft
Jul 28, 2025
Price Changed
$1,795,000
$1,246/sq ft
Jul 2, 2025
Listed
$1,875,000
$1,301/sq ft
TheMLS #25600321
Oct 20, 2025
Price Changed
*
Oct 1, 2025
Listed
*
SBMLS #11-1947
Aug 1, 2011
Sold
$607,000
$421/sq ft
May 27, 2011
Listed
$649,000
$450/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,084 (+1.7%)
$608,553 + $169,109
$777,662
2024
$7,945 (+1.9%)
$596,621 + $165,794
$762,415
2023
$7,800 (+1.8%)
$584,923 + $162,544
$747,467
2022
$7,666 (+2.4%)
$573,454 + $159,357
$732,811
2021
$7,489 (+1.0%)
$562,210 + $156,233
$718,443
2020
$7,412 (+1.8%)
$551,187 + $153,170
$704,357
2019
$7,283 (+1.4%)
$545,536 + $151,600
$697,136
2018
$7,180 (+3.4%)
$534,840 + $148,628
$683,468
2017
$6,943 (+1.6%)
$514,072 + $142,857
$656,929
2016
$6,831 (+1.1%)
$514,072 + $142,857
$656,929
2015
$6,757 (+1.7%)
$503,993 + $140,056
$644,049
2014
$6,647 (+0.4%)
$486,699 + $135,251
$621,950
2013
$6,618 (+3.5%)
$486,699 + $135,251
$621,950
2012
$6,396 (+641.6%)
$484,500 + $134,640
$619,140
2011
$863 (+0.7%)
$475,000 + $132,000
$607,000
2009
$856 (+8.7%)
$22,951 + $51,578
$74,529
2008
$788
$22,555 + $50,688
$73,243
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,841 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1951
Sq. Ft.
1,364
Year built
1951
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
051073020
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
RS-7.5
USS
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.
Zone overlays
Upper State Street Area Overlay Zone
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Livestock production
Garden center
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Oct 20, 2025 • Active
Residential
Tear off the existing roof and replace it with new roofing materials. Replace the plywood as needed.
Roofing
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
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached
Garage: Yes
Attached Garage: No
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Room Information
Sun Room
Primary Bedroom
Dining Information
In Living Room
Dining Area
Interior Features
Laundry Features: 220V Elect, Laundry Room
Appliances: Gas Range, Gas Stove
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Exterior
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Raised
Exterior Features: Dog Run, Lawn, Fruit Trees, Yard Irrigation PRT