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Off Market Aug 2024 for $1.9M

$2,254,223

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $13,064/mo

•

1,400

sq ft

45 Rubio Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

About this home

Located on a peaceful cul-de-sac on the American Riviera, this coastal ''treehouse'' retreat offers unrivaled serenity & sweeping ocean, island & city views from every room. Solid flagstone steps built into the hillside pave the way to a magical hideaway that epitomizes the Santa Barbara lifestyle. When you step into the 2BR/1.5BA main house, you are transported to a world of warmth and timeless elegance with the exquisite hand-hewn Douglas Fir ceilings, which present unique character, unparalleled quality with rustic charm yet refined sophistication. The vaulted ceilings & large cross beams in the great room seamlessly weave the kitchen & living spaces together which create an open & airy ambiance & provide a breathtaking focal point & cozy haven to watch the gorgeous Santa Barbara sunsets in front of the crackling gas & wood-burning fireplace. The Guest Cottage + 1BA sits privately with its own entrance and patio space and offers a multitude of uses - guest quarters, fitness or art studio, separate rental unit, etc. With high quality craftsmanship and modern comforts, this home cultivates a sense of harmony with the delightful nature that surrounds it. Additional highlights include a two-car garage, air conditioning, newer dual-pane metal clad doors and windows throughout, refinished hardwood floors, new paint & mature, low-maintenance & fully irrigated landscaping. Perched high on the hillside for maximum privacy, this sweet home is also just minutes away from downtown Santa Barbara, a coastline of beautiful beaches, and fabulous restaurants & shopping.

Single-familyProperty Type

1962Year Built

$1,610Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Erin Timmerman •DRE #02012810 • Village Properties - 1

Bought with Erin Timmerman •DRE #02012810 • Village Properties - 1

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•Source:SBMLS #24-2434

Redfin Estimate

$2,254,223

$279K since sold in August 2024$35K since August

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This home's estimate is 16.2% higher than the average sale price ($1.94M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 21, 2026
$1,520,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,040 sq ft
5 Las Alturas Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$2,100,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths2,547 sq ft
922 Roble Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
SOLD AUG 21, 2026
$1,349,000
C
3 beds3 baths1,100 sq ft
21 La Cadena St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
SOLD JUN 9, 2026
$1,230,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,334 sq ft
1246 Diana Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
SOLD AUG 20, 2026
$1,285,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,388 sq ft
920 E Gutierrez St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
SOLD JUL 2, 2026
$4,160,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths— sq ft
1823 Mira Vista Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

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$5,712/mo

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Market trends in 93103, CA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Buyer's market

Sale-to-List Price

96.0%

0.8% MoM

Median sale price

$1.6M

$115K MoM

Avg. days on market

69d

25 days MoM

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2 MoM

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Sale history for 45 Rubio Rd

Date

Event

Price

SBMLS #24-2434

Aug 30, 2024

Sold

$1,975,000

$1,411/sq ft

Aug 1, 2024

Contingent

—

Jul 24, 2024

Listed

$1,897,000

$1,355/sq ft

SBMLS #24-1203

May 17, 2024

Sold

$1,849,000

$1,321/sq ft

May 5, 2024

Pending

—

Apr 23, 2024

Pending

—

Apr 17, 2024

Listed

$1,649,000

$1,178/sq ft

+12

Perched on a serene cul-de-sac in the lower Riviera, this charming 3-bed/ 2 bath cottage exudes warmth and comfort and boosts natural light from every room. Spanning 1400 sqft., this home offers a cozy retreat with amazing ocean and city views from its big terrace. As you step inside from the private patio, you're greeted by a light open living space with fireplace and vaulted ceilings and hard wood floor throughout the house. The kitchen is a delightful space, equipped with appliances and ample storage that opens to the living room. The primary bedroom, complete with an en-suite bathroom, provides a quiet sanctuary. The additional bedroom offers flexibility for your needs. The third bedroom and second bath are located in a studio above the garage.

Public Records

Jul 18, 2017

Sold

$1,277,500

$913/sq ft

SBMLS #17-1067

Jul 18, 2017

Sold

$1,277,060

$912/sq ft

Jun 7, 2017

Contingent

—

May 12, 2017

Price Changed

$1,385,000

$989/sq ft

May 2, 2017

Price Changed

$1,449,000

$1,035/sq ft

Apr 15, 2017

Price Changed

$1,495,000

$1,068/sq ft

Apr 3, 2017

Listed

$1,550,000

$1,107/sq ft

+27

Totally updated 2 BD 1.5 BA main house and detached studio with half bath both with beautiful ocean, island and city views. See floor plan. This special cottage has an updated kitchen with cherry wood cabinets, all new wood floors, updated bath, gorgeous washed open beamed ceilings, newer windows, newer flagstone patio with is wonderful bonus ''living'' area, FP, custom window coverings, and 2 car garage plus great street parking. The detached studio has great views, private patio and super cute! Retractable Screens in Living room front windows.

SBMLS #03-658

Jun 27, 2003

Sold

$790,000

$564/sq ft

May 14, 2003

Listing Removed

—

Feb 26, 2003

Listed

$819,000

$585/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$20,968 (+38.6%)

$1,096,500 + $918,000

$2,014,500

2024

$15,126 (+1.9%)

$1,075,000 + $900,000

$1,975,000

2023

$14,848 (+1.8%)

$892,413 + $532,168

$1,424,581

2022

$14,590 (+2.4%)

$874,915 + $521,734

$1,396,649

2021

$14,252 (+1.0%)

$857,760 + $511,504

$1,369,264

2020

$14,104 (+1.8%)

$840,942 + $501,475

$1,342,417

2019

$13,856 (+1.5%)

$832,320 + $496,333

$1,328,653

2018

$13,657 (+30.3%)

$816,000 + $486,601

$1,302,601

2017

$10,480 (+2.1%)

$811,155 + $174,703

$985,858

2016

$10,266 (+1.1%)

$811,155 + $174,703

$985,858

2015

$10,153 (+1.7%)

$795,250 + $171,278

$966,528

2014

$9,988 (+0.5%)

$767,962 + $165,402

$933,364

2013

$9,943 (+3.3%)

$767,962 + $165,402

$933,364

2012

$9,630 (+2.3%)

$764,492 + $164,655

$929,147

2011

$9,410 (+0.7%)

$749,502 + $161,427

$910,929

2009

$9,349 (+3.4%)

$729,315 + $157,080

$886,395

2008

$9,042

$716,714 + $154,367

$871,081

Tax history for 45 Rubio Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$20,968 (+38.6%)

$1,096,500 + $918,000

$2,014,500

2024

$15,126 (+1.9%)

$1,075,000 + $900,000

$1,975,000

2023

$14,848 (+1.8%)

$892,413 + $532,168

$1,424,581

2022

$14,590 (+2.4%)

$874,915 + $521,734

$1,396,649

2021

$14,252 (+1.0%)

$857,760 + $511,504

$1,369,264

2020

$14,104 (+1.8%)

$840,942 + $501,475

$1,342,417

2019

$13,856 (+1.5%)

$832,320 + $496,333

$1,328,653

2018

$13,657 (+30.3%)

$816,000 + $486,601

$1,302,601

2017

$10,480 (+2.1%)

$811,155 + $174,703

$985,858

2016

$10,266 (+1.1%)

$811,155 + $174,703

$985,858

2015

$10,153 (+1.7%)

$795,250 + $171,278

$966,528

2014

$9,988 (+0.5%)

$767,962 + $165,402

$933,364

2013

$9,943 (+3.3%)

$767,962 + $165,402

$933,364

2012

$9,630 (+2.3%)

$764,492 + $164,655

$929,147

2011

$9,410 (+0.7%)

$749,502 + $161,427

$910,929

2009

$9,349 (+3.4%)

$729,315 + $157,080

$886,395

2008

$9,042

$716,714 + $154,367

$871,081

*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

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

7,405 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1962

Sq. Ft.

1,024

Year built

1962

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Santa Barbara County

APN

029341017

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

Mar 23, 2026 • Final

Residential

Perform electrical and plumbing work for an existing accessory dwelling unit bathroom and kitchenette.

Plumbing

May 14, 2019 • Final

Residential miscellaneous

Remove existing asphalt shingles, underlayment, and cap sheeting. Install new PVC roofing, underlayment, and asphalt 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
Parking Features: Gar #2, Detached
Garage: Yes
Attached Garage: No

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Dining Information
Dining Area

Interior Features
Laundry Features: Other
Fireplace Features: LR
Appliances: Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Stove, Washer
Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile

Exterior

Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Slab
Exterior Features: Other, Patio Open, Yard Irrigation PRT
Roof: Composition

Property Information
# Of Buildings: 1
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Other Structures: Other
Levels: Single Story, Outside Stairs

Lot Information
View: Islands, Ocean, City, Harbor
Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Near Public Transit
Zoning: R-1

Utilities

Heating & Cooling
Cooling Available: Yes
Cooling: Central Air
Heating Available: Yes
Heating: Electric, Wall Furnace

Location

Multi-Unit Information
Pets Allowed: Yes

School Information
Elementary School: Franklin
Middle Or Junior School: S.B. Jr.
High School: S.B. Sr.

Location Information
Cross Street: Ferrelo

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,024
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,405 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1962
Year Renovated: 1962
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 029341017

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Franklin Elementary School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.9mi

8/10

Santa Barbara Junior High School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi

3/10

Santa Barbara Senior High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi

6/10

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Lifestyle

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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

0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

6/10 Heat Factor

8 days above 84° expected this year, 22 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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Historical weather

Santa Barbara, CA • 93103

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In this area, properties receive around 9.9 hours in June and 5.7 hours in December, placing it above the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$2.14M – $2.59M

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Home values near 45 Rubio Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
40 Rubio Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1871 Sq. Ft.	$2,324,021
44 Rubio Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2356 Sq. Ft.	$2,914,127

Address	Redfin Estimate
30 Rubio Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 3 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 2556 Sq. Ft.	$3,542,551
20 Rubio Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1653 Sq. Ft.	$2,626,806

Address	Redfin Estimate
34 Rubio Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2096 Sq. Ft.	$2,585,759
15 Rubio Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2738 Sq. Ft.	$3,740,885

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