SAMARKAND 2 extremely charming Cottages maintaining the appeal of a bygone era, along a tree lined street close to favorite shopping, great restaurants & Cottage Hospital. A rare opportunity: two separate homes, 1 bdrm/1 bath w/ upstairs & 2 bdrm/1 bath w/ covered outdoor porch. Built circa 1957, featuring wood flrs, gas fireplaces & built-ins plus 3 car garage. All appliances included. Lovely! These lovely homes have been extensively redone since 2006. What a great opportunity to live in this highly desired area & have a separate residence as income or for family.
Single-familyProperty Type
1957Year Built
9,583 sq ftLot Size
3 garage spacesParking
Listed by MARY LAYMAN 805 448 3890 Layman•DRE #01206344• Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara
Bought with MARY LAYMAN 805 448 3890 Layman•DRE #01206344• Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara
STOP THE CAR! Two houses on one lot with a 3 car garage. Samarkand 'diamond in the rough'. Bring your toolbox and creative ideas. House #1 is a 1/1 w/ 2 rooms upstairs presently used as offices, House #2 is a 2/1. Live in one, fix the other, have your mom move in, co-invest, or just rent them both. Nice mountain views. Great possibilities!
SBMLS #06-1950
Jul 7, 2006
Sold
$1,050,000
May 22, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Apr 27, 2006
Listed
$1,299,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,241 (+1.7%)
$870,436 + $696,349
$1,566,785
2024
$15,964 (+1.8%)
$853,369 + $682,696
$1,536,065
2023
$15,674 (+1.7%)
$836,637 + $669,310
$1,505,947
2022
$15,405 (+2.3%)
$820,233 + $656,187
$1,476,420
2021
$15,051 (+1.0%)
$804,150 + $643,321
$1,447,471
2020
$14,896 (+1.8%)
$788,383 + $630,707
$1,419,090
2019
$14,637 (+1.4%)
$780,300 + $624,240
$1,404,540
2018
$14,430 (+12.9%)
$765,000 + $612,000
$1,377,000
2017
$12,782 (+2.3%)
$692,642 + $519,480
$1,212,122
2016
$12,499 (+1.1%)
$692,642 + $519,480
$1,212,122
2015
$12,362 (+1.7%)
$679,061 + $509,295
$1,188,356
2014
$12,160 (+0.4%)
$655,759 + $491,819
$1,147,578
2013
$12,106 (+3.2%)
$655,759 + $491,819
$1,147,578
2012
$11,732 (+2.3%)
$652,796 + $489,597
$1,142,393
2011
$11,464 (+0.6%)
$639,997 + $479,998
$1,119,995
2009
$11,391 (+2.5%)
$622,760 + $467,070
$1,089,830
2008
$11,115
$612,000 + $459,000
$1,071,000
Tax history for 2821 Serena Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,241 (+1.7%)
$870,436 + $696,349
$1,566,785
2024
$15,964 (+1.8%)
$853,369 + $682,696
$1,536,065
2023
$15,674 (+1.7%)
$836,637 + $669,310
$1,505,947
2022
$15,405 (+2.3%)
$820,233 + $656,187
$1,476,420
2021
$15,051 (+1.0%)
$804,150 + $643,321
$1,447,471
2020
$14,896 (+1.8%)
$788,383 + $630,707
$1,419,090
2019
$14,637 (+1.4%)
$780,300 + $624,240
$1,404,540
2018
$14,430 (+12.9%)
$765,000 + $612,000
$1,377,000
2017
$12,782 (+2.3%)
$692,642 + $519,480
$1,212,122
2016
$12,499 (+1.1%)
$692,642 + $519,480
$1,212,122
2015
$12,362 (+1.7%)
$679,061 + $509,295
$1,188,356
2014
$12,160 (+0.4%)
$655,759 + $491,819
$1,147,578
2013
$12,106 (+3.2%)
$655,759 + $491,819
$1,147,578
2012
$11,732 (+2.3%)
$652,796 + $489,597
$1,142,393
2011
$11,464 (+0.6%)
$639,997 + $479,998
$1,119,995
2009
$11,391 (+2.5%)
$622,760 + $467,070
$1,089,830
2008
$11,115
$612,000 + $459,000
$1,071,000
*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
1
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,583 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1957
Sq. Ft.
868
Year built
1957
Style
Other
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
051211005
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
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
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Gar #3, Interior Access, Attached
Garage: Yes
Attached Garage: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Dining Information
Formal
Dining Area
Interior Features
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Fireplace Features: 2, LR
Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Oven/Rnge/Blt-in, Oven/Bltin, Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Stove, Washer