This quality remodeled Craftsman-style home sits on the Riviera, with sweeping wireless views of the ocean, harbor, islands and downtown Santa Barbara. The kitchen features custom wood cabinetry, stainless steel appliances and a built-in breakfast nook. The spacious open-concept main living level features hardwood floors and beautiful built-in cabinetry. Sliding doors open to the grand view patio with newer Ipe wood decking and glass railings. A frosted glass privacy panel was installed on one side of the deck for added ambiance, as well as an automated awning to live an indoor/outdoor lifestyle any time of year. With a dual master bedroom layout, there is one master suite on the main living level and one downstairs as well. Throughout the home are gorgeous custom wood doors and windows. The downstairs master bedroom has its own patio, an ensuite bathroom with an oversized shower and a large walk-in closet. An additional bedroom and bath plus a den/sitting room complete the downstairs. The backyard contains mature drought-resistant landscaping, and private sitting areas and patios. Two-car garage. Newer electrical panel and wiring. Walking distance into downtown.
Single-familyProperty Type
1959Year Built
$1,123Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Daniel Johnson• Sotheby's International Realty
Captivating yet intimate this Santa Barbara Craftsman style home sits elegantly on the Riviera, with coveted unobstructed city, ocean and island views. The open-concept living room offers built-ins and a custom Craftsman fireplace, reflecting a quiet ambiance perfect for peaceful evenings next to a wood-burning fire. The dining space offers a fantastic gathering area for family and friends with large sliding glass doors, framing the city and ocean views, making it easy for indoor-outdoor entertaining. The spacious kitchen includes stainless steel appliances and a built-in breakfast nook. Downstairs, the master bedroom offers a romantic patio, an ensuite bathroom with oversized shower and large walk-in closet. An additional bedroom and bath plus sitting room complete the downstairs. The sun-drenched backyard features mature drought-resistant landscaping, with private sitting areas and patios.
SBMLS #14-3109
Mar 30, 2015
Sold
$1,575,000
$663/sq ft
Feb 26, 2015
Contingent
—
Oct 1, 2014
Listed
$1,795,000
$756/sq ft
Oct 1, 2014
Price Changed
$1,620,000
$682/sq ft
Captivating yet intimate, this Santa Barbara Craftsman style home sits elegantly on the Riviera, with coveted unobstructed city, ocean and island views. The open-concept living room offers built-ins and a custom Craftsman fireplace, reflecting a quiet ambiance perfect for peaceful evenings next to a wood-burning fire. The dining space offers a fantastic gathering area for family and friends with large sliding glass doors, framing the city and ocean views, making it easy for indoor-outdoor entertaining. The spacious kitchen includes stainless steel appliances and a built-in breakfast nook. Downstairs, the master bedroom offers a romantic patio, an ensuite bathroom with oversized shower and large walk-in closet. An additional bedroom and bath plus sitting room complete the downstairs. The sun-drenched backyard features mature drought-resistant landscaping, with private sitting areas and patios.
SBMLS #08-330
Aug 13, 2008
Sold
$1,450,000
$611/sq ft
Jan 23, 2008
Listed
$1,499,000
$631/sq ft
SBMLS #07-862
Dec 13, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Feb 27, 2007
Listed
$1,699,000
$716/sq ft
SBMLS #02-110
Aug 1, 2002
Sold
$835,000
$352/sq ft
Jun 30, 2002
Listing Removed
—
Jan 15, 2002
Listed
$849,000
$358/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$20,599 (+1.7%)
$986,495 + $992,336
$1,978,831
2024
$20,245 (+1.9%)
$967,152 + $972,879
$1,940,031
2023
$19,876 (+1.8%)
$948,189 + $953,803
$1,901,992
2022
$19,533 (+2.4%)
$929,598 + $935,101
$1,864,699
2021
$19,084 (+1.5%)
$911,371 + $916,766
$1,828,137
2020
$18,805 (+2.8%)
$893,501 + $898,791
$1,792,292
2019
$18,300 (+2.5%)
$884,340 + $881,832
$1,766,172
2018
$17,852 (+3.4%)
$867,000 + $847,875
$1,714,875
2017
$17,263 (+2.5%)
$828,444 + $802,554
$1,630,998
2016
$16,849 (+2.5%)
$828,444 + $802,554
$1,630,998
2015
$16,441 (+9.0%)
$812,200 + $786,818
$1,599,018
2014
$15,089 (+9.8%)
$833,000 + $587,000
$1,420,000
2013
$13,737 (+6.1%)
$833,000 + $587,000
$1,420,000
2012
$12,947 (−4.6%)
$757,000 + $534,000
$1,291,000
2011
$13,575 (−10.5%)
$721,000 + $509,000
$1,230,000
2009
$15,160 (+58.7%)
$799,000 + $564,000
$1,363,000
2008
$9,555
$771,847 + $148,854
$920,701
Tax history for 1609 Oramas Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$20,599 (+1.7%)
$986,495 + $992,336
$1,978,831
2024
$20,245 (+1.9%)
$967,152 + $972,879
$1,940,031
2023
$19,876 (+1.8%)
$948,189 + $953,803
$1,901,992
2022
$19,533 (+2.4%)
$929,598 + $935,101
$1,864,699
2021
$19,084 (+1.5%)
$911,371 + $916,766
$1,828,137
2020
$18,805 (+2.8%)
$893,501 + $898,791
$1,792,292
2019
$18,300 (+2.5%)
$884,340 + $881,832
$1,766,172
2018
$17,852 (+3.4%)
$867,000 + $847,875
$1,714,875
2017
$17,263 (+2.5%)
$828,444 + $802,554
$1,630,998
2016
$16,849 (+2.5%)
$828,444 + $802,554
$1,630,998
2015
$16,441 (+9.0%)
$812,200 + $786,818
$1,599,018
2014
$15,089 (+9.8%)
$833,000 + $587,000
$1,420,000
2013
$13,737 (+6.1%)
$833,000 + $587,000
$1,420,000
2012
$12,947 (−4.6%)
$757,000 + $534,000
$1,291,000
2011
$13,575 (−10.5%)
$721,000 + $509,000
$1,230,000
2009
$15,160 (+58.7%)
$799,000 + $564,000
$1,363,000
2008
$9,555
$771,847 + $148,854
$920,701
*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
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,227 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1990
Sq. Ft.
2,158
Year built
1959
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
027152012
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
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 29, 2025 • Final
Residential addition
Demolish an existing raised concrete patio and construct a building addition in its place. Remodel the bathroom, laundry room, and family room on the lower floor. Replace windows with a sliding glass door, install new rain gutters and downspouts, and replace the garage door, main entry door, and all windows.
Addition
Remodel
Nov 1, 2019 • Final
Residential miscellaneous
Repair water damaged areas in the existing residence.
Plumbing
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: Inside Entrance
Attached Garage: No
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Room Information
Ground Floor Bedroom 2
Dining Information
Nook2
In Kitchen
Dining Area
Breakfast Area
Interior Features
Laundry Features: Other
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Washer
Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Hardwood
Exterior
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Raised
Exterior Features: Drought Tolerant LND
Construction Materials: Stucco
Roof: Composition
Property Information
# Of Buildings: 1
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Property Condition: Excellent
Levels: Two
Lot Information
View: Ocean, City, Harbor, Panoramic
Lot Features: Rolling Slope
Zoning: E-1
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Heating Available: Yes
Heating: Forced Air
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Roosevelt
Middle Or Junior School: S.B. Jr.
High School: S.B. Sr.
Location Information
Cross Street: Alameda Padres Serra
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,158
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5,227 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1959
Year Renovated: 1990
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 027152012
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
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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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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, 23 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
$2.53M – $3.07M
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