Amy Abbott & Kristin Hall | Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

1144 Portesuello Avenue, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105

$3,095,000
Property Type: Res Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 1,815 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 12,197 Status: Active
Current Price: $3,095,000 List Date: 6/22/2026 Last Modified: 6/25/2026

Description

Enjoy a seamless blend of design, comfort, and everyday ease in this beautifully remodeled mid-century modern home! Featured in Dwell Magazine, the single-level Bel Air Knolls residence combines striking architecture, private outdoor space, and substantial improvements to create a home that feels both refined and effortlessly livable. Recent seller upgrades include a new roof, new solar with a Tesla Powerwall and EV charger, fiber optic connectivity, and newly installed fencing for enhanced privacy and usability.

Supplements: Inside, vaulted ceilings in the main living areas create an open and airy ambiance, while wide-plank European oak floors throughout the home add elegance and durability. A 14-foot panoramic sliding door creates a natural indoor-outdoor flow from the living and dining spaces to the numerous patio areas and curated gardens beyond  inviting quiet mornings in the sun or relaxed evenings under the stars. Surrounding the property are a variety of mature fruit trees and verdant landscaping. A gas fire pit and a cedar-plank spa offer irresistible opportunities for entertaining or simply unwinding in total privacy. The open and spacious chef's kitchen features custom cabinetry, high-end appliances, brass fixtures, and an oversized quartz waterfall island with counter seating -- perfect for casual breakfasts or gathering with friends over a gourmet meal. The primary suite is an alluring private retreat with a custom walk-in closet, direct patio access, and a spa-inspired bath finished in Italian terrazzo with dual vanities and a walk-in shower. Three additional bedrooms ensure ample room for family, guests, or an office. Additional amenities include a climate-controlled finished garage with new epoxy flooring -- well-suited for a gym, studio, or creative workspace. Conveniently located near the Mesa, Elings Park, the beach, Downtown, & more, this turnkey residence offers the ideal home base from which to enjoy carefree living and the everyday magic of coastal Santa Barbara.

More Information MLS# 26-473

Location Info

Country: US Cross Street: Sonora Drive District: 20 - SB/WEST OF STATE Street #: 1144 Street Name: Portesuello Street Suffix: Avenue State: CA Postal Code: 93105 County: Santa Barbara Parcel Number: 049-193-002

Contract Info

Seller Consider Concessions: Yes Affordable Housing: No Current Price: $3,095,000 Price: 3095000 Begin Date: 2026-02-11 Status: Active

Property Information

Year Built: 1962 Apx # Acres: 0.28 Total # Units in Development: 1 Source: Other/See Remarks Recurring Fees: No ADU: No Within City Limits Y/N: No TYP: Home/Estate Total Bedrooms: 4 Total Bathrooms: 3 Total Full Baths: 2 Total Half Baths: 1 Total SqFt.: 1815

Neighborhood/Schools

Elementary School: Harding Junior High School: LaCumbre High School: San Marcos

Owner Info

Deposit: 3

Remarks

Hot Sheet Comment: new Directions: From US 101 N, take Las Positas south. Turn left onto Portesuello Ave and continue to Sonora Dr. The home is on the corner of Sonora and Portesuello. Geo Lat: 34.421366 Geo Lon: -119.733056

Condition

Excellent: 1

Style

Mid-Century Modern: 1

Construction

Single Story: 1

Roof

Composition: 1

Foundation

Slab: 1

Exterior

Stucco: 1

Parking/Garage

Inside Entrance: 1 Attached: 1 Total # Garage Spaces: 2

Grounds/Landscaping

Hot Tub: 1 Fruit Trees: 1 Drought Tolerant LND: 1

Patio and Porch Features

Patio Open: 1

Location/Topo

Level: 1 Corner Lot: 1

Fencing

Fenced: ALL: 1 Fenced: PRT: 1

View

Setting: 1

Site Improvements

Public: 1 Paved: 1 Sidewalks: 1 Street Lights: 1

Proximity

Near Bus: 1 Near Hospital: 1 Near Ocean: 1 Near Park(s): 1 Near School(s): 1

Rooms

Ground Floor Bedroom: 1 Ground Floor Primary: 1

Dining

Dining Area: 1

Laundry

220V Elect: 1

Amenities

Dual Pane Window: 1 Home Solar Battery: 1 Remodeled Bath: 1 Remodeled Kitchen: 1 Skylight: 1

Interior Features

Double Vanity: 1 Vaulted Ceiling(s): 1 Walk-In Closet(s): 1

Appliances Included

Gas Tankless Water Heater: 1 Water Purifier Owned: 1 Dishwasher: 1 Disposal: 1 Gas Stove: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Rev Osmosis: 1 Wtr Softener/Owned: 1

Fireplace(s)

LR: 1

Security

Smoke Detector(s): 1

Water/Sewer

S.B. Wtr: 1 Sewer Hookup: 1

Zoning

Other: 1

Terms

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1

Cooling

Central Air: 1

Heating

Forced Air: 1

Flr/Wdw Coverings

Hardwood: 1 Tile: 1

Electric

Pre-Wired for Electric Vehicle Charging: 1

NeighborhoodSchools

Neighborhood: 20 - Bel Air Knolls

Property Features

Condition: Excellent Style: Mid-Century Modern Construction: Single Story Roof: Composition Foundation: Slab Exterior: Stucco Fencing: Fenced: ALL; Fenced: PRT Patio and Porch Features: Patio Open View: Setting Site Improvements: Public; Paved; Sidewalks; Street Lights Proximity: Near Bus; Near Hospital; Near Ocean; Near Park(s); Near School(s) Rooms: Ground Floor Bedroom; Ground Floor Primary Dining: Dining Area Laundry: 220V Elect Amenities: Dual Pane Window; Home Solar Battery; Remodeled Bath; Remodeled Kitchen; Skylight Interior Features: Double Vanity; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet(s) Appliances Included: Gas Tankless Water Heater; Water Purifier Owned; Dishwasher; Disposal; Gas Stove; Refrigerator; Rev Osmosis; Wtr Softener/Owned Fireplace(s): LR Security: Smoke Detector(s) Cooling: Central Air Heating: Forced Air Electric: Pre-Wired for Electric Vehicle Charging Zoning: Other Terms: Cash; Conventional
Listing Office: Sotheby's International Realty
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Last Updated: June - 25 - 2026
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