Amy Abbott & Kristin Hall | Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

1720 Villa Avenue, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101

$1,495,000
Property Type: Res Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 1 Square Footage: 801 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 5,227 Status: Active
Current Price: $1,495,000 List Date: 9/01/2026 Last Modified: 9/13/2026

Description

Offered for the first time since 1960, this charming 1926 Spanish Craftsman is located on Santa Barbara's Westside, convenient to schools, parks, shopping, and neighborhood amenities. Lovingly held by the same family for more than 65 years, the property blends vintage character with thoughtful updates and wonderful indoor-outdoor living. A covered front porch framed by graceful arches welcomes you the original French door opening into a warm and inviting living room featuring a gas fireplace, original crown molding, and built-in bookcases and curio cabinets. The kitchen offers newer appliances, new flooring, oak cabinetry, tile countertops and backsplash, a casual dinette area, and direct access to the backyard.

Supplements: The home features two surprisingly spacious bedrooms for a residence of this vintage, with new flooring in the bedrooms and hallway and a convenient hall linen closet. The beautifully remodeled bathroom features a shower over tub, handsome Spanish-style tile, pedestal sink, and additional built-in storage. Out back, a large covered patio and entertainment area with built-in barbecue and sink creates an ideal setting for outdoor dining and gatherings. For generations, this backyard has been the setting for family celebrations and parties accommodating large groups -- a tradition the next owner can easily continue. The property provides parking for up to three vehicles plus a carport. The original garage was converted many years ago and currently includes a laundry area, bathroom with shower, and additional exercise/office/craft space, offering intriguing possibilities for future use. Buyers may wish to investigate the potential for permitting or conversion to an ADU. A separate detached structure provides even more flexibility and could make an excellent workshop, art or craft studio, exercise room, or private home office. Mature producing fruit trees, low-maintenance drought-tolerant landscaping, fresh interior and exterior paint, dual-pane windows, a new wall heater, and updated hardware add comfort and convenience, while carefully preserved original fixtures and architectural details retain the character that makes this home special. After more than six decades in the same family, this beloved Westside property is ready for its next chapter.

Open Houses

Sunday, September 13, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

More Information MLS# 26-2898

Location Info

Country: US Cross Street: Valerio Development Name: Gillespie Gardens District: 20 - SB/WEST OF STATE Street #: 1720 Street Name: Villa Street Suffix: Avenue State: CA Postal Code: 93101 County: Santa Barbara Parcel Number: 043-182-015

Contract Info

Seller Consider Concessions: Yes Affordable Housing: No Current Price: $1,495,000 Price: 1495000 Begin Date: 2026-08-29 Status: Active

Property Information

Year Built: 1925 Apx # Acres: 0.12 Main House SqFt: 801 Other Structures SqFt: 398 Source: Measured Recurring Fees: No ADU: No Within City Limits: Santa Barbara Within Coastal Zone: No TYP: Home/Estate Total Bedrooms: 2 Total Bathrooms: 1 Total Full Baths: 1

Neighborhood/Schools

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

Owner Info

Deposit: 3 Deposit Type: % COE: Negotiable

Remarks

Hot Sheet Comment: new Directions: W. Valerio, turn right on Villa. Geo Lat: 34.419699 Geo Lon: -119.720894

Condition

Good: 1

Style

Spanish: 1

Construction

Single Story: 1

Roof

Composition: 1 Tile: 1

Foundation

Raised: 1

Exterior

Stucco: 1

Parking/Garage

Carport: 1 Total # Carport Spaces: 1 Total # Uncovered Spaces: 1

Grounds/Landscaping

Built-in BBQ: 1 Fruit Trees: 1 Drought Tolerant LND: 1

Other Buildings

Shed: 1 Workshop: 1

Patio and Porch Features

Patio Open: 1 Covered: 1 Porch: 1

Location/Topo

Level: 1 Interior Lot: 1

Fencing

Fenced: ALL: 1

Site Improvements

Public: 1 Paved: 1 Sidewalks: 1

Proximity

Near Bus: 1 Near Grocery: 1 Near Park(s): 1 Near School(s): 1

Rooms

Art Studio: 1

Dining

In Kitchen: 1

Laundry

Gas Hookup: 1 In Garage: 1

Amenities

Dual Pane Window: 1 Pantry: 1 Protection Plan: 1 Remodeled Bath: 1

Appliances Included

Built-In Gas Oven: 1 Built-In Gas Range: 1 Dryer: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Washer: 1

Fireplace(s)

Gas Supply: 1 LR: 1

Security

Carbon Monoxide Detector: 1 Smoke Detector(s): 1

Water/Sewer

S.B. Wtr: 1 Meter Poss: 1 Sewer Hookup: 1

Zoning

Other: 1

Reports Available

Pest Inspection: 1 Prelim: 1 NHD: 1 Sewer Lateral: 1

Terms

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1

Heating

Wall Furnace: 1

Flr/Wdw Coverings

Carpet: 1 Vinyl Plank: 1

Pub Listing Details

Estate Sale: 1

Window Features

Double-pane: 1

NeighborhoodSchools

Neighborhood: 20 - Westside

Property Features

Condition: Good Style: Spanish Construction: Single Story Roof: Composition; Tile Foundation: Raised Exterior: Stucco Fencing: Fenced: ALL Patio and Porch Features: Covered; Porch; Patio Open Other Buildings: Shed; Workshop Site Improvements: Public; Paved; Sidewalks Proximity: Near Bus; Near Grocery; Near Park(s); Near School(s) Rooms: Art Studio Dining: In Kitchen Laundry: Gas Hookup; In Garage Amenities: Dual Pane Window; Pantry; Protection Plan; Remodeled Bath Appliances Included: Built-In Gas Oven; Built-In Gas Range; Dryer; Refrigerator; Washer Fireplace(s): Gas Supply; LR Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector; Smoke Detector(s) Heating: Wall Furnace Window Features: Double-pane Zoning: Other Reports Available: Pest Inspection; Prelim; NHD; Sewer Lateral Terms: Cash; Conventional Pub Listing Details: Estate Sale
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Last Updated: September - 13 - 2026
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