Nestled at the end of a charming Westside cul-de-sac, 36 Tinker Way offers easy, single-level living with thoughtful updates throughout. This 2-bedroom, 1-bath home is warm and inviting, featuring a stylishly remodeled bathroom and the convenience of an attached 2-car garage. Situated on an over 6,500± sq ft lot, the home is positioned toward the front of the property, creating a wide, flat backyard setting with standout versatility -- ideal for those considering future expansion, an ADU, or simply enjoying exceptional outdoor space as-is. The spacious lawn is complemented by fruit trees, raised garden beds, and a welcoming patio perfect for dining al fresco and relaxed Santa Barbara living. Additional upgrade include air conditioning, a tankless water heater, dual-pane windows and -- offering comfort, efficiency, and ease in everyday life.
Single-familyProperty Type
1954Year Built
6,534 sq ftLot Size
$1,603Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Kristin Arntz•DRE #01817970• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Bought with Jorden Angel•DRE #02121165• eXp Realty of California, Inc.
Bought with Zia Group•DRE #01710544• eXp Realty of California, Inc.
This house will make you smile! Move-In-Ready California Bungalow on very pleasant cul-de-sac.A stamped concrete driveway & beautiful flowering shrubs lead to your new home.Includes newer windows,tankless water heater,50 year roof, bamboo floor, attached 2 car garage, rewired electric system & central AC. Enjoy meals in the dining alcove looks out to a relaxing back yard or cheerful eat-in kitchen
SBMLS #07-4922
Apr 25, 2008
Sold
$650,000
$651/sq ft
Mar 26, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Dec 4, 2007
Listed
$699,000
$700/sq ft
First time offered in over 50 years. Darling cottage with 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, french doors from living room to patio, dining room, kitchen with new paint, flooring & appliances,breakfast nook, attached 2 car garage, newer paint, newer carpeting, retro pink & blue bath tile, cul de sac home. $60,000 below Jan 08 sale on Lorinda Way! REDUCED $70,000!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,017 (+1.7%)
$664,107 + $300,657
$964,764
2024
$9,845 (+1.9%)
$651,086 + $294,762
$945,848
2023
$9,667 (+1.7%)
$638,320 + $288,983
$927,303
2022
$9,500 (+2.4%)
$625,804 + $283,317
$909,121
2021
$9,281 (+1.0%)
$613,534 + $277,762
$891,296
2020
$9,186 (+1.8%)
$601,504 + $272,316
$873,820
2019
$9,026 (+1.4%)
$595,337 + $269,524
$864,861
2018
$8,898 (+3.4%)
$583,664 + $264,240
$847,904
2017
$8,604 (+12.8%)
$561,000 + $253,980
$814,980
2016
$7,627 (+10.9%)
$561,000 + $253,980
$814,980
2015
$6,878 (+4.6%)
$527,048 + $200,414
$727,462
2014
$6,574 (−1.4%)
$402,000 + $220,000
$622,000
2013
$6,669 (+2.4%)
$402,000 + $220,000
$622,000
2012
$6,511 (−5.9%)
$465,000 + $166,000
$631,000
2011
$6,917 (−0.4%)
$465,000 + $160,000
$625,000
2009
$6,945 (+1,067.9%)
$483,351 + $178,076
$661,427
2008
$595
$25,857 + $35,713
$61,570
Tax history for 36 Tinker Way
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,017 (+1.7%)
$664,107 + $300,657
$964,764
2024
$9,845 (+1.9%)
$651,086 + $294,762
$945,848
2023
$9,667 (+1.7%)
$638,320 + $288,983
$927,303
2022
$9,500 (+2.4%)
$625,804 + $283,317
$909,121
2021
$9,281 (+1.0%)
$613,534 + $277,762
$891,296
2020
$9,186 (+1.8%)
$601,504 + $272,316
$873,820
2019
$9,026 (+1.4%)
$595,337 + $269,524
$864,861
2018
$8,898 (+3.4%)
$583,664 + $264,240
$847,904
2017
$8,604 (+12.8%)
$561,000 + $253,980
$814,980
2016
$7,627 (+10.9%)
$561,000 + $253,980
$814,980
2015
$6,878 (+4.6%)
$527,048 + $200,414
$727,462
2014
$6,574 (−1.4%)
$402,000 + $220,000
$622,000
2013
$6,669 (+2.4%)
$402,000 + $220,000
$622,000
2012
$6,511 (−5.9%)
$465,000 + $166,000
$631,000
2011
$6,917 (−0.4%)
$465,000 + $160,000
$625,000
2009
$6,945 (+1,067.9%)
$483,351 + $178,076
$661,427
2008
$595
$25,857 + $35,713
$61,570
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,534 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1970
Sq. Ft.
999
Year built
1954
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
043083037
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Nov 4, 2026.
RS-6
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
Mar 1, 2019 • Final
Historic permits
Upgrade and relocate the electrical service from a sixty amp to a two hundred amp system in a new location.
Electrical
Mar 1, 2019 • Final
Historic permits
Remove existing wood shingles and composition roofing. Install new plywood sheathing and reroof with new dimensional shingles.
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
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Room Information
Ground Floor Bedroom 2
Interior Features
Laundry Features: Gas Hookup
Appliances: Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Stove, Washer
Flooring: Laminate, Carpet, Tile
Exterior
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Raised
Construction Materials: Stucco
Roof: Composition
Property Information
# Of Buildings: 1
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Property Condition: Good
Levels: Single Story
Lot Information
View: Setting
Lot Features: Level, Near Public Transit
Zoning: R-1
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Cooling Available: Yes
Cooling: Central Air
Heating Available: Yes
Heating: Forced Air
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Harding
Middle Or Junior School: LaCumbre
High School: S.B. Sr.
Location Information
Cross Street: Lorinda
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 999
Stories: —
Lot Size: 6,534 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1954
Year Renovated: 1970
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 043083037
Home facts updated by county records on Nov 4, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Harding University Partnership
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.5mi
8/10
La Cumbre Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
6/10
San Marcos Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.7mi
8/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 84° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.52M – $1.84M
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