Amy Abbott & Kristin Hall | Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

248 Por La Mar Circle, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103

$930,000
Property Type: Res Bedrooms: 1 Baths: 1 Square Footage: 700 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 871 Status: Pending
Current Price: $930,000 List Date: 5/20/2026 Last Modified: 6/29/2026

Description

Just across from Santa Barbara's iconic East Beach, this beautiful south-facing 1 brm/1 ba condo offers the perfect blend of privacy, comfort, and resort-style living. Filled with wonderful natural light, the inviting interior opens to a private balcony overlooking charming Spanish tile rooftops and lush treetops, creating a peaceful coastal retreat just steps from the sand. Set within the guard-gated community of El Escorial Villas with amenities that rival a five-star resort, including a year-round heated pool and spa, two lighted tennis courts, gym with shower facilities, clubhouse, gas BBQ area, dog park, tropical landscaping, controlled-access buildings with elevators, and 24-hour gated security with guard house. Please visit https://elescorialcondo.com/unbranded/

Supplements: HOA amenities also include cable, internet, water, trash, and recycling. Ideally situated near Montecito's Lower Village, State Street, the Funk Zone, Stearns Wharf, and the Santa Barbara Bird Refuge, this beachside retreat offers effortless access to acclaimed dining, boutique shopping, scenic bike and walking trails, vibrant city energy, and the tranquility of nature. Whether as a full-time residence or weekend escape, this is coastal living at its finest -- where every day feels like a vacation.

More Information MLS# 26-1657

Location Info

Country: US Cross Street: Los Ninos Development Name: El Escorial Villas District: 15 - SB/EAST OF STATE Street #: 248 Street Name: Por La Mar Street Suffix: Circle State: CA Postal Code: 93103 County: Santa Barbara Parcel Number: 017-650-048

Contract Info

Seller Consider Concessions: Yes Affordable Housing: No Current Price: $930,000 Price: 930000 Begin Date: 2026-05-19 Status: Pending

Property Information

Year Built: 1991 Apx # Acres: 0.02 Total # Units in Development: 261 Source: Other/See Remarks Recurring Fees: Yes ADU: No Within City Limits Y/N: No TYP: Condo/Co-Op Total Bedrooms: 1 Total Bathrooms: 1 Total Full Baths: 1 Total SqFt.: 700

Neighborhood/Schools

Elementary School: Cleveland Junior High School: S.B. Jr. High School: S.B. Sr.

Owner Info

Deposit: 3

Remarks

Hot Sheet Comment: price Geo Lat: 34.41915 Geo Lon: -119.666729

Condo/CO-OP/PUD

Association Fee: 825 Association Fee Frequency: Monthly

Condition

Excellent: 1

Style

Mediterranean: 1 Spanish: 1

Construction

Single Story: 1

Roof

Flat: 1

Foundation

Slab: 1

Exterior

Stucco: 1

Parking/Garage

Carport: 1

Patio and Porch Features

Deck: 1 Covered: 1

Location/Topo

Level: 1

View

Setting: 1 Wooded: 1

Site Improvements

Public: 1

Proximity

Near Bus: 1 Near Ocean: 1 Near Park(s): 1 Near Restaurants: 1 Near Shopping: 1

Dining

Breakfast Bar: 1 Dining Area: 1

Laundry

In Unit: 1

Amenities

Skylight: 1 Upper Unit: 1

Appliances Included

Dishwasher: 1 Disposal: 1 Dryer: 1 Gas Range: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Washer: 1

Security

Fire Alarm: 1 Smoke Detector(s): 1

Water/Sewer

S.B. Wtr: 1 Sewer Hookup: 1

Pets

Yes: 1 Restrictions Apply: 1

Assoc/Park Amenities

Clubhouse: 1 Pool: 1 Spa/Hot Tub: 1 BBQ Area: 1 Gated: 1 Guest Parking: 1 Gym: 1 Security: 1 Tennis Court(s): 1

Assoc/Park Fee Incl

Insurance: 1 Earthquake Ins: 1 Water: 1 Trash: 1 Cable TV: 1 Prop Mgmt: 1 Comm Area Maint: 1 Exterior Maint: 1 Security: 1

Zoning

Other: 1

Terms

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1

Heating

Wall Furnace: 1

Flr/Wdw Coverings

Carpet: 1 Tile: 1

Pub Listing Details

None: 1

Contingent Remarks

HOME INSPECTN: 1

Status Information

Under Contract Date: 2026-06-28

NeighborhoodSchools

Neighborhood: 15 - East Beach

Property Features

Condition: Excellent Style: Mediterranean; Spanish Construction: Single Story Roof: Flat Foundation: Slab Exterior: Stucco Patio and Porch Features: Covered; Deck View: Setting; Wooded Site Improvements: Public Proximity: Near Bus; Near Ocean; Near Park(s); Near Restaurants; Near Shopping Dining: Breakfast Bar; Dining Area Laundry: In Unit Amenities: Skylight; Upper Unit Appliances Included: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Gas Range; Refrigerator; Washer Security: Fire Alarm; Smoke Detector(s) Heating: Wall Furnace Pets: Yes; Restrictions Apply Zoning: Other Terms: Cash; Conventional Pub Listing Details: None Contingent Remarks: HOME INSPECTN
Listing Office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
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Last Updated: June - 29 - 2026
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