948 W Donovan Rd is a 1,040 square foot house on a 6,098 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on March 28, 1989 for $82,500. Based on Redfin's Santa Maria data, we estimate the home's value is $556,167.
Single-familyProperty Type
1962Year Built
6,098 sq ftLot Size
$535Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$556,167
$474K since sold in March 1989$2,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 2.1% lower than the average sale price ($568K) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
R-1
Single-Family Residential District
The R-1 district is designed and intended to stabilize and protect the residential character of the district and to promote and encourage a suitable environment for family life on a neighborhood basis.
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Residential mechanical
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Property details
Interior
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Property Information
Subdivision Name: DONOVAN PARK 03
Building Sq. Ft: 1,040
Legal Description: DONOVAN PARK UNIT 3 LOT 7 BLK A
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,098
Legal Lot Number: 7
Legal Block Number: A
Municipality Name: CITY OF SANTA MARIA CITY
Acres: 0.14
Depth Footage: 100
Front Footage: 60
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax Area: CITY OF SANTA MARIA CITY
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,040
Stories: —
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1962
Year Renovated: 1962
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 119281008
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Oakley (Calvin C.) Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.2mi
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El Camino Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
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Pioneer Valley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.7mi
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
4/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 19-29% chance 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
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 84° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
6/10 Air Factor
11 unhealthy days expected this year, 12 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.4 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$529,000 – $640,000
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