Enjoy the romance and charm of this beautiful storybook English Country Cottage home. It feels like a fairytale setting in the heart of the Santa Barbara Riviera. First time available in more than a generation. Situated in a commanding position at the very top of California Street, this picturesque architectural gem of a home is surrounded by lush foliage, mature gardens, fruit trees and meandering pathways. Enter into the foyer and step into the huge Living Room adorned with vaulted beamed ceilings, beautiful stone gas fireplace, and large picture windows letting in abundant natural light. A den, formal dining room and kitchen with breakfast nook overlooking the city and ocean, rounds out the first floor. Upstairs, the primary bedroom with ocean views, walk-in closet and bathroom with... dual skylights offers an oasis to retreat to after a long day. A Juliet balcony with leaded-glass French Doors opens from this room to the grand Living Room below. Down the hall, two more bedrooms, one with an upper sleeping loft, are connected by an updated bathroom. Rich woodwork, a window seat, diamond-paned lattice windows, and copious amounts of character make this unique home one for the ages. Outside, relax in the privacy of your own personal garden with floral lined patios, seasonal creek and a canopy of trees. Follow the stepping stones to the bridge, cross over the creek and find extended seclusion and sitting areas in your little corner of the world. A separate guest apartment with outdoor deck provides the luxury of additional private space for guests or possible rental income converting it to an ADU. Situated above the two car garage is an additional large studio awaiting your creative use as an artist's retreat, home office, or 5th bedroom with its own powder room. This idyllic home provides a rare opportunity for the next generation of owners to love and appreciate the certain je ne sais quoi of its immense character and charm.
Single-familyProperty Type
1924Year Built
0.25 acresLot Size
$1,404Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by at Compass Hall Team•DRE #01405675 / 00977616• Compass
Bought with Jedd Hewitt•DRE #02118814• Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara
Bought with Santa Barbara | Montecito Collective Real Estate Advisors•DRE #00994429• Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara
*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
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.25 Acres
Year renovated
1931
Sq. Ft.
2,288
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
029060023
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
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
Feb 9, 2023 • Final
Plumbing
Reroute the plumbing line from the laundry and kitchen. Replace the cast iron main line under the subfloor with new plastic piping.
Plumbing
Jun 13, 2022 • Final
Mechanical
Perform voluntary seismic repairs using approved city plans in accordance with the California Existing Building Code.
HVAC
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
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 2
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
Loft
Great Room
Den
Art Studio 2
Dining Information
Formal
Breakfast Area
Interior Features
Laundry Features: In Kitchen
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Washer
Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Exterior
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Slab, Raised
Exterior Features: Fruit Trees, Yard Irrigation T/O
Construction Materials: Stucco
Roof: Tile
Property Information
# Of Buildings: 1
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Other Structures: Studio, Shed(s), Second Residence
Property Condition: Excellent
Levels: Two
Lot Information
View: Islands, Ocean, City
Lot Features: Sloped Up
Zoning: R-1
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Roosevelt
Middle Or Junior School: S.B. Jr.
High School: S.B. Sr.
Location Information
Cross Street: California
Directions: Micheltorena east to a slight left onto California street. House is at the top of California where it meets Oramas.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,288
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.25 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: 1931
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 029060023
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Roosevelt Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.5mi
7/10
Santa Barbara Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
3/10
Santa Barbara Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
6/10
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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
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 84° expected this year, 22 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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Historical weather
Santa Barbara, CA • 93103
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$3.05M – $3.69M
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