This one-of-a-kind Samarkand home blends sophisticated contemporary architecture with the original 1940's floor plan. The expertly designed 3-bedroom, 2 baths, single-level home features original oak wood floors throughout the living room with fireplace, formal dining room, and the front two-bedrooms. Radiant-heated concrete floors blanket the rest of the home. The custom-built eco-friendly kitchen offers sleek finishes and opens to the family room. Walls of glass line an expansive sun-lit gallery leading to the master wing. A highlight of the home, the exterior courtyards are an extension of the interior living spaces. A fantastic space to entertain, meditate or garden. A detached 2-car garage, drought-tolerant landscaping, vegetable beds and fruit trees complete this showcase property.
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
8,276 sq ftLot Size
$1,204Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Marsha Kotlyar Estate Group•DRE #01426886• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Sophisticated contemporary in the heart of Samarkand. High-end custom remodel w/ clean lines & quality features. 3 bed, 2 bath, +/-2246 sq ft with modern chef’s kitchen, family room, formal dining, stunning gallery w/ walls of glass, perfect for art/office, and a posh master suite with 12’ ceilings and lavish bathroom. A truly unique architectural gem! This tastefully remodeled property features a generous floorplan with nearly 2250sq ft of architecturally interesting custom details and quality finishes. The spacious living room provides an ideal space for entertaining with large picture windows, fireplace, ebonized oak wood floors and adjacent formal dining room. The eat-in chef's kitchen was custom designed by Henrybuilt and offers an integrated kitchen system with modern PaperStone counters, soft close drawers & cabinets, Varia Ecoresin backsplash, breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances, radiant-heated concrete floors, and adjacent family room. A stunning & versatile gallery with walls of glass (art studio/office) leads to the master sanctuary with soaring ceilings, ample natural light, radiant floor heating, and a luxuriant master bathroom which showcases Kohler and Hansgrohe Axor steel fixtures, a frameless glass shower and a deep soaking tub. Both additional bedrooms are spacious and sunny, one with newer carpets and the other with oak wood floors. The second bathroom has been freshly renovated with a glass tile shower, modern stainless vanity, Kohler bol faucet and Hansgrohe Axor steel shower fixtures. The whole house has been fitted with Marvin dual paned windows and all plumbing and electrical has been upgraded. Soak up the sun and the mountain views from the large entertaining patio with built-in custom water feature. A private rear garden, fruit trees (orange, lemon, avocado) and a two-car garage with built-in storage shelves complete this unique property. Located in the coveted Samarkand neighborhood where shopping, dining, golf, beautiful beaches, and the trendy De la Vina corridor are just moments away, this is your Santa Barbara dreamhome! Expanded and remodeled for the owner's personal use in 2006 Architect: Megan Miller, AIA.
SBMLS #16-987
Sep 20, 2016
Sold
$1,200,000
$528/sq ft
Jul 24, 2016
Pending
—
Jul 19, 2016
Price Changed
$1,245,000
$547/sq ft
Jun 7, 2016
Price Changed
$1,299,000
$571/sq ft
Apr 18, 2016
Price Changed
$1,365,000
$600/sq ft
Mar 25, 2016
Listed
$1,439,000
$633/sq ft
+16
Sophisticated contemporary in the heart of Samarkand. High-end custom remodel w/ clean lines & quality features. 3 bed, 2 bath, +/-2246 sq ft with modern chef’s kitchen, family room, formal dining, stunning gallery w/ walls of glass, perfect for art/office, and a posh master suite with 12’ ceilings and lavish bathroom. A truly unique architectural gem! This tastefully remodeled property features a generous floorplan with nearly 2250sq ft of architecturally interesting custom details and quality finishes. The spacious living room provides an ideal space for entertaining with large picture windows, fireplace, ebonized oak wood floors and adjacent formal dining room. The eat-in chef's kitchen was custom designed by Henrybuilt and offers an integrated kitchen system with modern PaperStone counters, soft close drawers & cabinets, Varia Ecoresin backsplash, breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances, radiant-heated concrete floors, and adjacent family room. A stunning & versatile gallery with walls of glass (art studio/office) leads to the master sanctuary with soaring ceilings, ample natural light, radiant floor heating, and a luxuriant master bathroom which showcases Kohler and Hansgrohe Axor steel fixtures, a frameless glass shower and a deep soaking tub. Both additional bedrooms are spacious and sunny, one with newer carpets and the other with oak wood floors. The second bathroom has been freshly renovated with a glass tile shower, modern stainless vanity, Kohler bol faucet and Hansgrohe Axor steel shower fixtures. The whole house has been fitted with Marvin dual paned windows and all plumbing and electrical has been upgraded. Soak up the sun and the mountain views from the large entertaining patio with built-in custom water feature. A private rear garden, fruit trees (orange, lemon, avocado) and a two-car garage with built-in storage shelves complete this unique property. Located in the coveted Samarkand neighborhood where shopping, dining, golf, beautiful beaches, and the trendy De la Vina corridor are just moments away, this is your Santa Barbara dreamhome! Expanded and remodeled for the owner's personal use in 2006 Architect: Megan Miller, AIA,
SBMLS #93-566
May 28, 1993
Sold
$285,000
$125/sq ft
Apr 29, 1993
Listing Removed
—
Feb 8, 1993
Listed
$295,000
$130/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,165 (+1.7%)
$836,637 + $916,636
$1,753,273
2024
$17,855 (+1.8%)
$820,233 + $898,663
$1,718,896
2023
$17,531 (+1.7%)
$804,150 + $881,043
$1,685,193
2022
$17,230 (+2.3%)
$788,383 + $863,768
$1,652,151
2021
$16,835 (+24.6%)
$772,925 + $846,832
$1,619,757
2020
$13,507 (+1.8%)
$757,770 + $830,228
$1,587,998
2019
$13,272 (+1.4%)
$636,724 + $636,724
$1,273,448
2018
$13,084 (+3.4%)
$624,240 + $624,240
$1,248,480
2017
$12,652 (+93.8%)
$600,000 + $600,000
$1,200,000
2016
$6,529 (+1.1%)
$600,000 + $600,000
$1,200,000
2015
$6,457 (+1.7%)
$283,334 + $338,710
$622,044
2014
$6,351 (+0.5%)
$273,613 + $327,088
$600,701
2013
$6,323 (+2.3%)
$273,613 + $327,088
$600,701
2012
$6,181 (+2.3%)
$272,377 + $325,610
$597,987
2011
$6,040 (+1.9%)
$267,037 + $319,226
$586,263
2009
$5,929 (+2.9%)
$259,845 + $310,628
$570,473
2008
$5,759
$255,356 + $305,261
$560,617
Tax history for 528 Alegria Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,165 (+1.7%)
$836,637 + $916,636
$1,753,273
2024
$17,855 (+1.8%)
$820,233 + $898,663
$1,718,896
2023
$17,531 (+1.7%)
$804,150 + $881,043
$1,685,193
2022
$17,230 (+2.3%)
$788,383 + $863,768
$1,652,151
2021
$16,835 (+24.6%)
$772,925 + $846,832
$1,619,757
2020
$13,507 (+1.8%)
$757,770 + $830,228
$1,587,998
2019
$13,272 (+1.4%)
$636,724 + $636,724
$1,273,448
2018
$13,084 (+3.4%)
$624,240 + $624,240
$1,248,480
2017
$12,652 (+93.8%)
$600,000 + $600,000
$1,200,000
2016
$6,529 (+1.1%)
$600,000 + $600,000
$1,200,000
2015
$6,457 (+1.7%)
$283,334 + $338,710
$622,044
2014
$6,351 (+0.5%)
$273,613 + $327,088
$600,701
2013
$6,323 (+2.3%)
$273,613 + $327,088
$600,701
2012
$6,181 (+2.3%)
$272,377 + $325,610
$597,987
2011
$6,040 (+1.9%)
$267,037 + $319,226
$586,263
2009
$5,929 (+2.9%)
$259,845 + $310,628
$570,473
2008
$5,759
$255,356 + $305,261
$560,617
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,276 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1980
Sq. Ft.
2,274
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
051272014
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
Mar 1, 2019 • Final
Historic permits
Construct a master bedroom wing addition including a bathroom and gallery. Perform interior alterations to the kitchen and guest bedroom. Rebuild and expand the existing garage.
Addition
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, Unc #2, Attached
Garage: Yes
Attached Garage: Yes
Open Parking YN: Yes
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Room Information
Sun Room
Ground Floor Primary
Family Room 2
Dining Information
Formal
Interior Features
Laundry Features: In Kitchen
Fireplace Features: LR
Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Wood, Tile
Exterior
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Slab, Raised, Mixed
Exterior Features: Patio Covered, Fruit Trees, Drought Tolerant LND
Construction Materials: Stucco
Roof: Other, Metal, Flat
Property Information
Architectural Style: Contemporary
# Of Buildings: 1
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Property Condition: Excellent
Levels: Single Story
Lot Information
View: Setting
Lot Features: Level, Near Public Transit
Zoning: R-1
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Heating Available: Yes
Heating: Forced Air, Radiant Floor
Utilities Information
Sewer: Sewer Hookup
Utilities: Underground Util
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Adams
Middle Or Junior School: LaCumbre
High School: San Marcos
Location Information
Cross Street: Las Positas Road
Directions: Off Las Positas Rd, property is on the left.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,274
Stories: —
Lot Size: 8,276 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 1980
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 051272014
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Adams Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.1mi
7/10
La Cumbre Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
6/10
San Marcos Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.1mi
8/10
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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
0.31% 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 • 93105
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Sun exposure
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
$2.60M – $3.15M
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