1628 Chapala Street, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101
$2,150,000
Property Type:
Res
Bedrooms:
4
Baths:
3
Square Footage:
2,162
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
7,500
Status:
Closed
Current Price:
$2,150,000
List Date:
9/16/2026
Last Modified:
9/28/2026
Description
EXCEPTIONAL 100,000 THOUSAND DOLLER IMPROVEMENT!
DOWNTOWN 3BR/2BA + 1BR/1BA LEGAL DUPLEX - On an iconic Upper Westside Santa Barbara street, this light-filled 1926 California cottage blends timeless character with thoughtful updates and a great location. Keeping its original charm, the home features original wood floors, formal dining, paned windows, classic architecture, an updated kitchens, refreshed baths. The back , 1BR/1BA unit expands the property to four bedrooms, offering a PROVEN INCOME STREAM and flexibility for guests. Fully fenced grounds dotted with colorful wildflowers, shade trees, a greenhouse/craft studio, and a fenced chicken coop add to the cheerful, garden setting. A detached two-car garage completes the property, all within walking distance of downtown.
More Information MLS# 26-2854
Location Info
Country: US
Cross Street: Valerio
Walk Score: 90
Bike Score: 96
District: 20 - SB/WEST OF STATE
Street #: 1628
Street Name: Chapala
Street Suffix: Street
State: CA
Postal Code: 93101
County: Santa Barbara
Parcel Number: 027-181-018
Contract Info
Seller Consider Concessions: Yes
Affordable Housing: No
Current Price: $2,150,000
Price: 2400000
Begin Date: 2026-08-26
Status: Closed
Status Information
Financing: Cash
Sold Date: 2026-09-28
Sold Price: $2,150,000
Under Contract Date: 2026-09-16
Property Information
Year Built: 1926
Apx Lot SqFt: 7500
Apx # Acres: 0.17
Apx Lot Size FxD: 50 X 150
Main House SqFt: 1551
Other Structures SqFt: 611
Source: Measured
Recurring Fees: No
ADU: No
Within City Limits: Santa Barbara
Within Coastal Zone: No
TYP: Home/Estate
Total Bedrooms: 4
Total Bathrooms: 3
Total Full Baths: 3
Total SqFt.: 2162
Neighborhood/Schools
Elementary School: Peabody
Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
High School: S.B. Sr.
Owner Info
Deposit: 3
Deposit Type: $
COE: Negotiable
Remarks
Hot Sheet Comment: price
Directions: 101 N Exit Arrellaga St, turn left on Chapala. 101 S, Exit Carillo St, turn left on Chapala. House on right at 1628 Chapala. Do no block driveways.
Geo Lat: 34.42689
Geo Lon: -119.711387
Condition
Good: 1
Style
Cal. Cottage: 1
Construction
Single Story: 1
Roof
Composition: 1
Foundation
Raised: 1
Exterior
Wood Shingles: 1
Parking/Garage
Garage: 1
Total # Garage Spaces: 2
Total # Uncovered Spaces: 3
Other Buildings
Workshop: 1
ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit): 1
Patio and Porch Features
Front Porch: 1
Location/Topo
Level: 1
Fencing
Fenced: BCK: 1
View
Setting: 1
Site Improvements
Public: 1
Sidewalks: 1
Cable TV: 1
Proximity
Near Bus: 1
Near Coffee Shop: 1
Near Downtown: 1
Near Golf Course: 1
Near Grocery: 1
Near Hospital: 1
Near Ocean: 1
Near Park(s): 1
Near Restaurants: 1
Near School(s): 1
Near Shopping: 1
Rooms
Primary Bedroom: 1
Dining
Formal: 1
Laundry
Laundry Room: 1
Amenities
Remodeled Bath: 1
Remodeled Kitchen: 1
Interior Features
Vaulted Ceiling(s): 1
Walk-In Closet(s): 1
Appliances Included
Vented Exhaust Fan: 1
Dishwasher: 1
Dryer: 1
Gas Range: 1
Gas Stove: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Security
Carbon Monoxide Detector: 1
Smoke Detector(s): 1
Water/Sewer
S.B. Wtr: 1
Sewer Hookup: 1
Zoning
R-1: 1
Reports Available
TDS: 1
Home Inspection: 1
Pest Inspection: 1
Prelim: 1
NHD: 1
Sewer Lateral: 1
Terms
Cash: 1
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Heating
Forced Air: 1
Natural Gas: 1
Flr/Wdw Coverings
Hardwood: 1
NeighborhoodSchools
Neighborhood: 15 or 20 - Downtown
Property Features
Condition: Good
Style: Cal. Cottage
Construction: Single Story
Roof: Composition
Foundation: Raised
Exterior: Wood Shingles
Fencing: Fenced: BCK
Patio and Porch Features: Front Porch
Other Buildings: Workshop; ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit)
View: Setting
Site Improvements: Public; Sidewalks; Cable TV
Proximity: Near Bus; Near Coffee Shop; Near Downtown; Near Golf Course; Near Grocery; Near Hospital; Near Ocean; Near Park(s); Near Restaurants; Near School(s); Near Shopping
Rooms: Primary Bedroom
Dining: Formal
Laundry: Laundry Room
Amenities: Remodeled Bath; Remodeled Kitchen
Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet(s)
Appliances Included: Vented Exhaust Fan; Dishwasher; Dryer; Gas Range; Gas Stove; Refrigerator; Washer
Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector; Smoke Detector(s)
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
Heating: Forced Air; Natural Gas
Zoning: R-1
Reports Available: TDS; Home Inspection; Pest Inspection; Prelim; NHD; Sewer Lateral
Terms: Cash
Listing Office:
Village Properties
Last Updated: September - 28 - 2026
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