Amy Abbott & Kristin Hall | Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

3875 Center Avenue, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93110

$1,980,000
Property Type: Res Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 5 Square Footage: 3,200 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 34,848 Status: Closed
Current Price: $1,980,000 List Date: 4/07/2020 Last Modified: 9/11/2026

Description

Hacienda Margarita, a large San Roque estate located on .8 acres. This charming 3 bedroom, 3 bath home has been lovingly restored. It is complete with 2 car garage & detached guest house consisting of 2 full studios. Total existing living space of 3,200 sq ft, lush landscaping, and organic gardens. Privately situated at the end of a quiet residential street, down a picturesque, gated driveway, yet just blocks from the coveted Monte Vista Elementary School. The grounds are fully walled and fenced with multiple courtyards. The large motor court is behind private wood gates which offers a grand entrance with ample parking. Built in 1935 and is for sale for only the second time in its 85 year history. Enjoy privacy, sophistication, convenient location, and versatility - this is one of a kind!

Supplements: What an amazing property. Read below for a more detailed description... Welcome to Hacienda Margarita, a large San Roque estate located on .8 acres. This charming 3 bedroom, 3 bath home has been lovingly restored over the years. It is complete with a 2 car garage and detached guest house containing 2 fully outfitted studios with separate entrances. The existing total living space is 3,200 square feet. Privately situated at the end of a quiet residential street, down a picturesque, gated driveway, yet just blocks from the coveted Monte Vista Elementary School and La Colina Junior High. The grounds are fully walled and fenced with multiple courtyards. Enjoy the sunsets from the large Spanish-style verandas, the grand panoramic view of the front gardens with amazing mountain vistas, and a private ¼ acre rear yard that is beautifully landscaped with a seating area and an outdoor fireplace. Mature fruit trees of various citrus, peach, plum, apple, fig, pomegranate and more have been maintained organically for over 30 years. The garden is complete with fertile plant beds, a potting shed and chicken coop. The main residence features a wood paneled library or media room, living room with an elegant fireplace, and a large kitchen with high-end appliances, limestone counters and custom country style cabinetry. Each of the studios has a full kitchen and bathroom, plus private garden entrances. Great for extra income, additional guests, or extended families. The large motor court is behind private wood gates which offers a grand entrance with ample parking for numerous guests and residences. Hacienda Margarita was built in 1935 and is for sale for only the second time in its 85 year history. Enjoy the privacy, sophistication, convenient location, and versatility of this one of a kind property.

More Information MLS# 20-1264

Location Info

Country: US Compass Map: Santa Barbara Map Grid: L10 Cross Street: Hope Avenue District: 15 - SB/EAST OF STATE Street #: 3875 Street Name: Center Street Suffix: Avenue State: CA Postal Code: 93110 County: Santa Barbara Parcel Number: 057-071-025

Contract Info

Buyers Agent $/%: 2.5 Affordable Housing: No Current Price: $1,980,000 Price: 2195000 Begin Date: 2020-04-06 Status: Closed

Property Information

Year Built: 1938 Apx # Acres: 0.8 Total # Units in Development: 3 Main House SqFt: 2168 Other Structures SqFt: 1032 Source: Measured Recurring Fees: No ADU: Yes Within City Limits Y/N: No TYP: Home/Estate Total Bedrooms: 5 Total Bathrooms: 5 Total Full Baths: 5 Total SqFt.: 3200

Neighborhood/Schools

Elementary School: Monte Vista Junior High School: LaColina High School: S.B. Sr.

Owner Info

Deposit: 65850

Remarks

Hot Sheet Comment: new Directions: Go north on N. Hope Avenue from State Street. Turn left on Center Avenue. Property is at the very end of Center Avenue on the left. Geo Lat: 34.452705 Geo Lon: -119.749869

Condition

Excellent: 1

Style

Spanish: 1

Roof

Tile: 1

Foundation

Slab: 1 Raised: 1

Exterior

Wood Siding: 1

Parking/Garage

Gar #2: 1

Grounds/Landscaping

Lawn: 1 Permeable Driveway: 1

Other Buildings

Shed: 1 Other: 1 Second Residence: 1

Patio and Porch Features

Deck: 1 Patio Open: 1

Location/Topo

Level: 1 Flag Lot: 1

Fencing

Fenced: ALL: 1

View

Mountain(s): 1 Setting: 1

Site Improvements

Public: 1 Paved: 1

Proximity

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

Rooms

Den: 1 Ground Floor Primary: 1 Lbry/Study: 1

Dining

Formal: 1 In Kitchen: 1

Laundry

Laundry Room: 1

Amenities

Grnd Unit: 1 Guest Quarters: 1 Remodeled Bath: 1 Remodeled Kitchen: 1 Room Addition: 1 Second Residence: 1

Appliances Included

Dishwasher: 1 Gas Range: 1 Gas Stove: 1 Refrigerator: 1

Fireplace(s)

2: 1 Gas Supply: 1 LR: 1 Patio: 1

Water/Sewer

Goleta Wtr: 1 Sewer Hookup: 1

Zoning

Other: 1

Terms

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1

Flr/Wdw Coverings

Hardwood: 1 Tile: 1

Pub Listing Details

None: 1

Status Information

Sold Date: 2020-06-12 Sold Price: $1,980,000 Under Contract Date: 2020-05-11

Property Features

Condition: Excellent Style: Spanish Roof: Tile Foundation: Slab; Raised Exterior: Wood Siding Fencing: Fenced: ALL Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Patio Open Other Buildings: Shed; Other; Second Residence View: Mountain(s); Setting Site Improvements: Public; Paved Proximity: Near Bus; Near Park(s); Near School(s); Near Shopping Rooms: Den; Ground Floor Primary; Lbry/Study Dining: Formal; In Kitchen Laundry: Laundry Room Amenities: Grnd Unit; Guest Quarters; Remodeled Bath; Remodeled Kitchen; Room Addition; Second Residence Appliances Included: Dishwasher; Gas Range; Gas Stove; Refrigerator Fireplace(s): 2; Gas Supply; LR; Patio Zoning: Other Terms: Cash; Conventional Pub Listing Details: None
Listing Office: Goodwin & Thyne
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Last Updated: September - 11 - 2026
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