Fixer Upper homes for sale & real estate in Santa Barbara County, CA

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Great bones, incredible location! Situated in the highly desired Goleta neighborhood moments from the scenic trails and tranquil beauty of Lake Los Carneros, this 3 bed, 2 bath ranch style home offers over 1400sf of living space, and a fantastic single-level floorplan. Mostly original but with vintage character, the home is a true gem with unlimited potential—ready for its next chapter! Step inside to discover a light-filled living room anchored by a central stone fireplace offering a timeless focal point, a classic kitchen, and three comfortably sized bedrooms positioned down a private hallway. The generous primary suite features its own ensuite bath, while the secondary rooms offers

$1,299,900

3 beds2 baths1,411 sq ft

6217 Marlborough Dr, Goleta, CA 93117

Goleta neighborhood • Classic kitchen • Expansive backyard

ABOUT THIS HOME
Fixer Upper for sale in Santa Barbara County, CA:
One family has cared for this home for the past 100 years. This west-side Spanish-style fixer sits proudly on a spacious corner lot and offers timeless charm with endless potential. The main home features three bedrooms and one bathroom, a welcoming living room, and a dining area that opens to the kitchen — ideal for everyday living and gatherings. A detached one-bedroom, one-bathroom casita, converted in the mid-1950s, provides excellent flexibility — perfect for guests, extended family, or potential rental income. The expansive lot is graced with mature grapevines, fruit trees, and an additional storage building, offering room to garden, entertain, or even explore the possibil

$1,389,000

4 beds2 baths925 sq ft

834 W Valerio St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Close to parks • Mature grapevines • Detached casita

ABOUT THIS HOME
Fixer Upper for sale in Santa Barbara County, CA:
A rare opportunity to purchase a 2 Bedroom, 2 bathroom 1532 square foot home in desirable Senior Park " Quail Meadows East" Priced below comparable properties due to the need for mostly cosmetic upgrades as well as updating the appliances. Some of the exterior also requires repairs. This home is located on an interior lot and features a large rear yard. Lot's of long term potential.

$199,000

2 beds2 baths1,532 sq ft

954 Bluejay Dr, Santa Maria, CA 93455

Interior lot • Large rear yard • 2,412 sq ft lot

ABOUT THIS HOME
Fixer Upper for sale in Santa Barbara County, CA:
Discover a true value-add opportunity perfect for contractors, investors, and handy do-it-yourselfers. This private 1-bedroom, 1-bath Westside condo is nestled within a small, gated community of just six units, built in 1981. The interior is in original condition and ready for updating—an ideal blank canvas for renovation, modernization, or a complete reimagining. The open living area extends to a small patio, and the primary suite includes a cozy nook perfect for a home office, reading area, or creative space. An attached one-car garage provides secure parking and added storage, a valuable amenity in this neighborhood. To be sold as-is, this property presents a fantastic opportuni

$715,000

1 bed1 bath927 sq ft

522 W Victoria St #B, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Secure parking • Small patio • Additional storage

ABOUT THIS HOME
Fixer Upper for sale in Santa Barbara County, CA:
This complex is an all-ages single-family manufactured home community designed for comfortable, connected living. Residents enjoy a well-maintained pool perfect for sunny afternoons, a community clubhouse ideal for gatherings and events, and a playground that adds everyday convenience and fun. The neighborhood offers a relaxed, friendly atmosphere where all ages feel at home, whether you're starting out, growing, or downsizing without compromise. Ideally located along the Hollister corridor, the community provides easy access to shopping, dining, beaches, schools, and major commuter routes. Clean, organized, and thoughtfully cared for. This is a ''fixer'' or ''pull out'', at sole discretion

$750,000

2 beds1 bath656 sq ft

7465 Hollister Ave #423, Goleta, CA 93117

Well-maintained pool • Community clubhouse • Playground

Property at 826 S Pine St, Santa Maria, CA 93458, 3 beds, 3 baths

$450,000

3 beds3 baths916 sq ft

826 S Pine St, Santa Maria, CA 93458

Property at 7465 Hollister Avenue, Condo #337, Goleta, CA 93117, 2 beds, 1.5 baths

$499,000

2 beds1.5 baths1,000 sq ft

7465 Hollister Avenue, Condo #337, Goleta, CA 93117

Property at 1012 Alphonse St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103, 2 beds, 1 bath

$690,000

2 beds1 bath720 sq ft

1012 Alphonse St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

Property at 220 W Figueroa St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, 3 beds, 2 baths

$1,625,000

3 beds2 baths1,900 sq ft

220 W Figueroa St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Property at 340 Old Ml #127, Santa Barbara, CA 93110, 3 beds, 2 baths

$499,000

3 beds2 baths1,700 sq ft

340 Old Ml #127, Santa Barbara, CA 93110

Property at 1215 Mira Flores, Santa Maria, CA 93455, 7 beds, 4 baths

$1,400,000

7 beds4 baths2,429 sq ft

1215 Mira Flores, Santa Maria, CA 93455

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Property at 2355 Lake Marie Dr, Santa Maria, CA 93455, 4 beds, 3.5 baths

$1,500,000

4 beds3.5 baths3,144 sq ft

2355 Lake Marie Dr, Santa Maria, CA 93455

Property at 3160 Long Canyon Rd, Santa Ynez, CA 93460, 4 beds, 3 baths

$2,570,000

4 beds3 baths5,002 sq ft

3160 Long Canyon Rd, Santa Ynez, CA 93460

Property at 828 E Boone St #12, Santa Maria, CA 93454, 3 beds, 2.5 baths

$395,000

3 beds2.5 baths1,850 sq ft

828 E Boone St #12, Santa Maria, CA 93454

Property at 910 Pear St, Carpinteria, CA 93013, 2 beds, 1 bath

$1,250,000

2 beds1 bath640 sq ft

910 Pear St, Carpinteria, CA 93013

Property at 3142 Baseline Ave, Santa Ynez, CA 93460, 3 beds, 3 baths

$5,550,000

3 beds3 baths2,683 sq ft

3142 Baseline Ave, Santa Ynez, CA 93460

Property at 3173 Roblar Ave, Santa Ynez, CA 93460, 3 beds, 2 baths

$2,300,000

3 beds2 baths816 sq ft

3173 Roblar Ave, Santa Ynez, CA 93460

Property at 7401 Shepard Mesa Rd, Carpinteria, CA 93013

$1,775,000

— beds— baths— sq ft

7401 Shepard Mesa Rd, Carpinteria, CA 93013

Property at 0 Tepusquet Rd, Santa Maria, CA 93454

$439,999

— beds— baths— sq ft

0 Tepusquet Rd, Santa Maria, CA 93454

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ABOUT THIS HOME
Fixer Upper for sale in Santa Barbara County, CA:
Excellent Investment Opportunity ! These 2 bed / 2 Bath homes offer's a large living room, convenient indoor laundry, and a versatile bonus room -ideal for an office or potential third bedroom. Comes with a carport. Needs TLC and offers plenty of potential!

$170,000

2 beds2 baths1,020 sq ft

301 D St, Taft, CA 93268

Carport • Large living room • Indoor laundry

ABOUT THIS HOME
Fixer Upper for sale in Santa Barbara County, CA:
528 Howard Street is a classic Ventura Spanish-style home, full of character, warmth, and untapped potential, located in one of the city's most desirable and established neighborhoods. This home is for cash buyers only due to condition. Trustee has obtained a termite report and sewer lateral inspection. A 14-day notice will be issued to beneficiaries upon acceptance of the offer to approve or disapprove the price and terms. From the moment you arrive, the charm is unmistakable--arched wrought iron details, timeless architecture, and a setting that reflects Ventura's coastal heritage. Inside, the home offers a rare opportunity to restore and reimagine. Original wood floors, protected under c

$725,000

3 beds2 baths1,347 sq ft

528 Howard St, Ventura, CA 93003

Spanish style home • Thoughtful addition • Original wood floors

ABOUT THIS HOME
Fixer Upper for sale in Santa Barbara County, CA:
Spacious two on a lot with two detached garage. First unit is a 4 bedrooms and 2 baths. Second unit 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom. Need TLC

$159,900

— beds— baths1,978 sq ft

201 Jefferson St, Taft, CA 93268

6,969 sq ft lot • Built 1920 • Listed 21 days

ABOUT THIS HOME
Fixer Upper for sale in Santa Barbara County, CA:
Income-Producing 6-Unit Apartment Building - Taft, CAEach Unit: 2 Bedrooms / 1 Bath | Huge Cash-Flow Potential | Minutes from Hard Rock Hotel & CasinoAttention investors! This rare 6-plex opportunity in Taft, California, offers strong rental demand, excellent upside, and a prime location near major employers and upcoming developmentSix spacious 2BD/1BA units, Solid construction with long-term rental history, Property needs some TLC, offering huge value-add potential

$750,000

— beds— baths4,698 sq ft

305 Monroe St, Taft, CA 93268

Strong rental demand • 0.32 acre lot • Built 1971

ABOUT THIS HOME
Fixer Upper for sale in Santa Barbara County, CA:
Roomy 2 bedroom, 2 bath home with a living room, dining area, family room, enclosed sunroom and a lovely setting with a forest view in the back yard. There is a spacious primary bedroom and ensuite bath and a sizeable guest bedroom with an attached bath. The family room, kitchen and enclosed sunroom are open to each other as a great room concept. There is a sizable deck off the rear of the home that takes full advantage of the beautiful forest views off the back. The carport can accommodate two cars and there is a very cute, clean shed with a concrete floor. This home has so much potential with some updating or remodeling. The exterior has been very well cared for and there is a very nice y

$449,000

2 beds2 baths1,440 sq ft

287 Sunrise Terrace Dr, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420

Forest view • Yard garden space • Great room concept

ABOUT THIS HOME
Fixer Upper for sale in Santa Barbara County, CA:
Don’t miss this rare Arroyo Grande opportunity for an expansive 0.86-acre parcel (approx. 37,545 sq. ft. ) with remarkable potential for redevelopment or subdivision. The property currently features a 1,219 sq. ft. , 3-bedroom, 1-bath, single-level home with an attached 2-car garage, a wide carport for covered parking, and a detached 2-car garage/workshop. While the existing home offers limited value, the true appeal lies in the land and its future possibilities. According to talks with the City of Arroyo Grande, the parcel may be eligible for subdivision with potential for allowing for a Single-Family Residence, an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU), and/or a Junior ADU on the sub-dived p

$799,000

3 beds1 bath1,219 sq ft

582 Newman Dr, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420

0.86 acre parcel • Junior adu • 0.86 acre lot

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Property at 304 Windward Ave, Pismo Beach, CA 93449, 1 bed, 1 bath

$899,000

1 bed1 bath913 sq ft

304 Windward Ave, Pismo Beach, CA 93449

Property at 614 Shattuck Ave, Taft, CA 93268, 3 beds, 1 bath

$115,000

3 beds1 bath962 sq ft

614 Shattuck Ave, Taft, CA 93268

Property at 350 Riverside Rd, Oak View, CA 93022, 2 beds, 1 bath

$2,300,000

2 beds1 bath1,200 sq ft

350 Riverside Rd, Oak View, CA 93022

Property at 205 Suzanne Ln, Taft, CA 93268, 4 beds, 3 baths

$250,000

4 beds3 baths1,650 sq ft

205 Suzanne Ln, Taft, CA 93268

Property at 1738 Orchard Dr, Ojai, CA 93023, 1 bed, 1 bath

$864,000

1 bed1 bath442 sq ft

1738 Orchard Dr, Ojai, CA 93023

Property at 1215 Anchors Way #174, Ventura, CA 93001, 2 beds, 2 baths

$439,000

2 beds2 baths1,356 sq ft

1215 Anchors Way #174, Ventura, CA 93001

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Property at 3151 Castle Creek Rd, Maricopa, CA 93252, 1 bed, 1 bath

$999,000

1 bed1 bath600 sq ft

3151 Castle Creek Rd, Maricopa, CA 93252

Fixer Upper Homes for Sale in Santa Barbara County

There are currently 19 fixer upper homes for sale in Santa Barbara County at a median listing price of $1.57M. Some of these homes are "Hot Homes," meaning they're likely to sell quickly. Most homes for sale in Santa Barbara County stay on the market for 73 days and receive 2 offers. This map is refreshed with the newest listings in Santa Barbara County every 15 minutes.

In the past month, 213 homes have been sold in Santa Barbara County. In addition to houses in Santa Barbara County, there were also 143 condos, 22 townhouses, and 40 multi-family units for sale in Santa Barbara County last month. Find your dream home in Santa Barbara County using the tools above. Use filters to narrow your search by price, square feet, beds, and baths to find homes that fit your criteria. Our top-rated real estate agents in Santa Barbara County are local experts and are ready to answer your questions about properties, neighborhoods, schools, and the newest listings for sale in Santa Barbara County. If you're looking to sell your home in the Santa Barbara County area, our listing agents can help you get the best price. Redfin is redefining real estate and the home buying process in Santa Barbara County with industry-leading technology, full-service agents, and lower fees that provide a better value for Redfin buyers and sellers.

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