Lovely Santa Barbara Downtown, Ocean Views from this 3 bdrm, 1 bath, 1930's home. Located on the Santa Barbara Riviera, this home offers the perfect balance of peaceful and quiet ambience while being only minutes away from the vibrant downtown city life. Updated with modern conveniences but with touches of Old World Charm, this bright and spacious home boasts beautifully refinished hardwood floors, wood beamed ceilings, period lighting, fireplace, and granite kitchen countertops. An enclosed sun room, off the kitchen, looks out to city views and down onto the delightful garden below. This bonus room works perfectly as a home office or craft room. Additional amenities include A/C, separate laundry room with sink, rose garden, mature fruit trees, front yard sitting area, and a 1 car garage.
Single-familyProperty Type
1935Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$1,483Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Chris Agnoli•DRE #01132005• Sun Coast Real Estate
Bought with Chris Agnoli•DRE #01132005• Sun Coast Real Estate
CHARMING, OLD-WORLD RIVIERA HOME, NESTLED IN WITH HARDWOOD FLOORS, FIREPLACE, HIGH, OPEN BEAMED CEILINGS, GORGEOUS OCEA& CITY VIEWS, BEAUTIFUL, MANICURED GARDEN WITH FRUIT TREES. CALL AGENT ON PAGER 897-9446 FOR APPOINTMENT. HOUSE IS ON LOCK BOX, AGENT NEEDS TO BE CALLED 1ST.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,976 (+1.7%)
$1,269,691 + $552,040
$1,821,731
2024
$18,650 (+1.9%)
$1,244,796 + $541,216
$1,786,012
2023
$18,309 (+1.8%)
$1,220,389 + $530,604
$1,750,993
2022
$17,993 (+244.3%)
$1,196,460 + $520,200
$1,716,660
2021
$5,226 (+1.1%)
$1,173,000 + $510,000
$1,683,000
2020
$5,171 (+1.8%)
$270,829 + $218,167
$488,996
2019
$5,078 (+1.5%)
$268,052 + $215,930
$483,982
2018
$5,003 (+3.4%)
$262,797 + $211,697
$474,494
2017
$4,837 (+1.0%)
$252,594 + $203,478
$456,072
2016
$4,787 (+1.1%)
$252,594 + $203,478
$456,072
2015
$4,733 (+1.7%)
$247,642 + $199,489
$447,131
2014
$4,656 (+0.5%)
$239,145 + $192,644
$431,789
2013
$4,635 (+3.7%)
$239,145 + $192,644
$431,789
2012
$4,468 (+2.3%)
$238,065 + $191,774
$429,839
2011
$4,365 (+0.7%)
$233,398 + $188,014
$421,412
2009
$4,334 (+3.3%)
$227,112 + $182,951
$410,063
2008
$4,197
$223,189 + $179,791
$402,980
Tax history for 820 Arguello Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,976 (+1.7%)
$1,269,691 + $552,040
$1,821,731
2024
$18,650 (+1.9%)
$1,244,796 + $541,216
$1,786,012
2023
$18,309 (+1.8%)
$1,220,389 + $530,604
$1,750,993
2022
$17,993 (+244.3%)
$1,196,460 + $520,200
$1,716,660
2021
$5,226 (+1.1%)
$1,173,000 + $510,000
$1,683,000
2020
$5,171 (+1.8%)
$270,829 + $218,167
$488,996
2019
$5,078 (+1.5%)
$268,052 + $215,930
$483,982
2018
$5,003 (+3.4%)
$262,797 + $211,697
$474,494
2017
$4,837 (+1.0%)
$252,594 + $203,478
$456,072
2016
$4,787 (+1.1%)
$252,594 + $203,478
$456,072
2015
$4,733 (+1.7%)
$247,642 + $199,489
$447,131
2014
$4,656 (+0.5%)
$239,145 + $192,644
$431,789
2013
$4,635 (+3.7%)
$239,145 + $192,644
$431,789
2012
$4,468 (+2.3%)
$238,065 + $191,774
$429,839
2011
$4,365 (+0.7%)
$233,398 + $188,014
$421,412
2009
$4,334 (+3.3%)
$227,112 + $182,951
$410,063
2008
$4,197
$223,189 + $179,791
$402,980
*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
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,712 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1935
Sq. Ft.
1,434
Year built
1935
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
027152002
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
R-2
Two-Unit Residential District
This zone is intended to provide areas for medium-density residential where the principal use of land is for two-unit residences. Single-unit residence and garden apartment developments are also allowed. The regulations for this 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, complement surrounding residential development, and mitigate impacts to traffic, 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
Feb 26, 2025 • Final
Like-for-like reroofing
Remove and replace composition roofing with the same material.
Roofing
Mar 1, 2019 • Final
Historic permits
Remove existing heaters and replace them with a new forced air unit. Install a new air conditioning condenser and coil.
HVAC
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
Garage: Yes
Attached Garage: No
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Dining Information
In Living Room
Interior Features
Laundry Features: Common Area
Fireplace Features: LR
Appliances: Gas Stove
Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Exterior
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Raised
Exterior Features: Lawn, Fruit Trees, Yard Irrigation PRT
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Stucco
Roof: Composition
Property Information
# Of Buildings: 1
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Property Condition: Fair
Levels: Single Story
Lot Information
View: Ocean, City
Lot Features: Sloped Down
Zoning: Other
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Cooling Available: Yes
Cooling: Central Air
Heating Available: Yes
Heating: Forced Air
Utilities Information
Sewer: Sewer Hookup
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Roosevelt
Middle Or Junior School: S.B. Jr.
High School: S.B. Sr.
Location Information
Cross Street: APS
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,434
Stories: —
Lot Size: 8,712 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1935
Year Renovated: 1935
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 027152002
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Roosevelt Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.4mi
7/10
Santa Barbara Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
3/10
Santa Barbara Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
6/10
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Climate risks
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
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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$2.02M – $2.45M
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