LAND,PRIVACY, & OCEAN/CITY/MTN VIEWS. (5.5 mi/6 min to State St. City of Santa Barbara). Unique living space substantially upgraded in 2010. Beam ceilings; Douglas fir reclaimed wood flooring. NanaWall doors from L/Rm to 600 sq ft view deck. Cabin is on 19,100 sq ft lot located at highest level of Trout Club hills and surrounded on three sides by 12 Acres of commonly owned Trout Club wooded land. Potential doubling of living space -- by using the lower level (800 sq ft) and Carport (528 sq ft). Or use lot to build your new home.
Single-familyProperty Type
1938Year Built
0.44 acresLot Size
$1,110Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
6 spacesParking
Listed by Patricia Moran•DRE #00897423• Palisades Group Inc
Bought with Kit Peterson•DRE #02008932• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Great opportunity to own a tranquil cottage in the rural enclave of the Trout Club; protected by the fortunate few who live here, the area is truly a retreat from the hustle and bustle of Santa Barbara, yet only minutes to town. The two bedroom one bath home offers large sized rooms, an original stone fireplace and views of the ocean from the redwood deck. Original Cottage was totally renovated in the 90's and roof was replaced in 2000. Deck constructed in 90's.
SBMLS #09-3179
Dec 23, 2009
Sold
$550,000
$482/sq ft
Sep 9, 2009
Listed
$610,000
$535/sq ft
Great opportunity to own a tranquil cottage in the rural enclave of the Trout Club; protected by the fortunate few who live here, the area is truly a retreat from the hustle and bustle of Santa Barbara, yet only minutes to town. The two bedroom one bath home offers large sized rooms, an original stone fireplace and views of the ocean from the redwood deck.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,951 (+1.9%)
$580,291 + $295,947
$876,238
2024
$8,787 (+1.7%)
$568,913 + $290,145
$859,058
2023
$8,641 (+1.8%)
$557,758 + $284,456
$842,214
2022
$8,492 (+1.7%)
$546,822 + $278,879
$825,701
2021
$8,347 (+2.8%)
$536,100 + $273,411
$809,511
2020
$8,118 (+1.9%)
$525,589 + $268,050
$793,639
2019
$7,964 (+22.2%)
$520,200 + $265,302
$785,502
2018
$6,519 (+1.7%)
$510,000 + $260,100
$770,100
2017
$6,411 (+2.3%)
$422,640 + $189,075
$611,715
2016
$6,269 (+1.1%)
$422,640 + $189,075
$611,715
2015
$6,199 (+1.6%)
$414,353 + $185,368
$599,721
2014
$6,101 (+0.4%)
$400,136 + $179,008
$579,144
2013
$6,078 (+2.7%)
$400,136 + $179,008
$579,144
2012
$5,919 (+2.0%)
$398,328 + $178,199
$576,527
2011
$5,802 (+424.6%)
$390,518 + $174,705
$565,223
2009
$1,106 (+4.4%)
$380,000 + $170,000
$550,000
2008
$1,060
$70,293 + $36,694
$106,987
Tax history for 38 San Marcos Trout
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,951 (+1.9%)
$580,291 + $295,947
$876,238
2024
$8,787 (+1.7%)
$568,913 + $290,145
$859,058
2023
$8,641 (+1.8%)
$557,758 + $284,456
$842,214
2022
$8,492 (+1.7%)
$546,822 + $278,879
$825,701
2021
$8,347 (+2.8%)
$536,100 + $273,411
$809,511
2020
$8,118 (+1.9%)
$525,589 + $268,050
$793,639
2019
$7,964 (+22.2%)
$520,200 + $265,302
$785,502
2018
$6,519 (+1.7%)
$510,000 + $260,100
$770,100
2017
$6,411 (+2.3%)
$422,640 + $189,075
$611,715
2016
$6,269 (+1.1%)
$422,640 + $189,075
$611,715
2015
$6,199 (+1.6%)
$414,353 + $185,368
$599,721
2014
$6,101 (+0.4%)
$400,136 + $179,008
$579,144
2013
$6,078 (+2.7%)
$400,136 + $179,008
$579,144
2012
$5,919 (+2.0%)
$398,328 + $178,199
$576,527
2011
$5,802 (+424.6%)
$390,518 + $174,705
$565,223
2009
$1,106 (+4.4%)
$380,000 + $170,000
$550,000
2008
$1,060
$70,293 + $36,694
$106,987
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.44 Acres
Year renovated
1960
Sq. Ft.
1,140
Year built
1938
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
153195007
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
RR-5
Residential Ranchette Zone
The RR zone is applied within Urban, Inner-Rural and Existing Developed Rural Neighborhood areas as designated on the Comprehensive Plan maps where low density residential and agricultural uses are appropriate. This zone is intended to preserve the character of an area and to minimize the services required by providing for low density residential development.
Appliances: Refrigerator, Electric Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Satellite Dish, Washer
Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Wood, Hardwood
Exterior
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Mixed
Exterior Features: Deck, Lawn, Wooded
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Roof: Composition
Property Information
Architectural Style: Cabin
# Of Buildings: 1
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Property Condition: Good
Levels: Two
Lot Information
View: Mountain(s), Ocean, City, Wooded
Zoning: Other
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Heating Available: Yes
Heating: Electric
Utilities Information
Sewer: Septic In
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Mtn View
Middle Or Junior School: LaColina
High School: San Marcos
Location Information
Cross Street: Old San Marcos Rd
Directions: 101 to 154; 5 miles north; left on San Marcos Rd; sharp right down into Trout Club ---- Or North up Old San Marcos from Cathedral Oaks approx. 5.5 miles to Trout Club on the left
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,140
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.44 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1938
Year Renovated: 1960
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 153195007
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
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Schools
Mountain View Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 2.7mi
10/10
La Colina Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.8mi
8/10
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
6/10 Fire Factor
14% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
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8 days above 85° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
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Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.20M – $1.46M
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