This must see 2Bd/1Ba California Cottage has 1950's charm that will make you fall in love! Swoon over the original hardwood floors and kitchen details; the remodeled bathroom gives this home a great contemporary balance. You're sure to enjoy the landscaped grounds while sitting on the front porch or relaxing in the spacious backyard Oasis. Is located near the ocean, Hendry's Beach and Douglas Preserve. The detached one car garage features a separate bonus room. This unique beach bungalow showcases Santa Barbara's coveted lifestyle.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
$1,724Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Maureen McDermut•DRE #01175027• Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with Ali Evans•DRE #01846603• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
BRIGHT & SUNNY, THIS SHARP CALIFORNIA BUNGALOW IS A RARE OFFERING IN THE PALISADES TRACT...CLOSE TO MESA STEPS, DOUGLAS PRESERVE, HENDRY'S BEACH, ALL MESA SERVICES. GLEAMING OAK FLOORS, FIREPLACE, NEW WINDOWS THROUGHOUT, FRESH DECOR. 2 BDRMS, GALLEY KITCHEN, DETACHED 1 CAR GARAGE WITH BONUS ROOM, SPACIOUS BACK YARD. FIRST TIME ON MARKET IN 35 YEARS. DON'T MISS THIS ONE!
Public Records
Jul 1, 1977
Sold
$60,000
$60/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,826 (+1.8%)
$796,478 + $350,448
$1,146,926
2024
$11,622 (+1.9%)
$780,861 + $343,577
$1,124,438
2023
$11,409 (+1.8%)
$765,550 + $336,841
$1,102,391
2022
$11,212 (+2.4%)
$750,540 + $330,237
$1,080,777
2021
$10,952 (+1.0%)
$735,824 + $323,762
$1,059,586
2020
$10,839 (+1.8%)
$721,397 + $317,414
$1,038,811
2019
$10,649 (+6.8%)
$714,000 + $314,160
$1,028,160
2018
$9,971 (+3.4%)
$700,000 + $308,000
$1,008,000
2017
$9,642 (+2.0%)
$607,339 + $306,310
$913,649
2016
$9,451 (+1.1%)
$607,339 + $306,310
$913,649
2015
$9,348 (+386.6%)
$595,431 + $300,304
$895,735
2014
$1,921 (+0.4%)
$86,930 + $84,215
$171,145
2013
$1,913 (+5.0%)
$86,930 + $84,215
$171,145
2012
$1,822 (+2.3%)
$86,538 + $83,835
$170,373
2011
$1,781 (+0.7%)
$84,842 + $82,192
$167,034
2009
$1,769 (+9.9%)
$82,558 + $79,979
$162,537
2008
$1,610
$81,133 + $78,599
$159,732
Tax history for 305 Oliver Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,826 (+1.8%)
$796,478 + $350,448
$1,146,926
2024
$11,622 (+1.9%)
$780,861 + $343,577
$1,124,438
2023
$11,409 (+1.8%)
$765,550 + $336,841
$1,102,391
2022
$11,212 (+2.4%)
$750,540 + $330,237
$1,080,777
2021
$10,952 (+1.0%)
$735,824 + $323,762
$1,059,586
2020
$10,839 (+1.8%)
$721,397 + $317,414
$1,038,811
2019
$10,649 (+6.8%)
$714,000 + $314,160
$1,028,160
2018
$9,971 (+3.4%)
$700,000 + $308,000
$1,008,000
2017
$9,642 (+2.0%)
$607,339 + $306,310
$913,649
2016
$9,451 (+1.1%)
$607,339 + $306,310
$913,649
2015
$9,348 (+386.6%)
$595,431 + $300,304
$895,735
2014
$1,921 (+0.4%)
$86,930 + $84,215
$171,145
2013
$1,913 (+5.0%)
$86,930 + $84,215
$171,145
2012
$1,822 (+2.3%)
$86,538 + $83,835
$170,373
2011
$1,781 (+0.7%)
$84,842 + $82,192
$167,034
2009
$1,769 (+9.9%)
$82,558 + $79,979
$162,537
2008
$1,610
$81,133 + $78,599
$159,732
*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
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,663 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1951
Sq. Ft.
993
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
041328003
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
Jan 15, 2020 • Final
Reroof
Tear off existing composition shingles and install new composition shingles.
Roofing
Mar 1, 2019 • Final
Historic permits
Upgrade the existing electrical meter to 200 amps and relocate it to the front of the house.
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 #1, Other
Garage: Yes
Attached Garage: No
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Room Information
Ground Floor Primary
Ground Floor Bedroom 2
Dining Information
Dining Area
Interior Features
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Fireplace Features: LR
Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dishwasher
Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl
Exterior
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Raised
Exterior Features: Lawn, Fenced: PRT
Construction Materials: Stucco
Roof: Composition
Property Information
# Of Buildings: 1
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Property Condition: Excellent
Levels: Single Story
Lot Information
View: Setting
Lot Features: Level
Zoning: E-3
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Cooling Available: Yes
Cooling: Central Air
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Monroe
Middle Or Junior School: LaCumbre
High School: San Marcos
Location Information
Cross Street: Coleman
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 993
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,663 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 1951
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 041328003
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
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Schools
Monroe Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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La Cumbre Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
6/10
San Marcos Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.3mi
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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
7 days above 84° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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13 unhealthy days expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.63M – $1.97M
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