5048 Via Lara Lane, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111
New Listing
$3,500,000
Property Type:
Res
Bedrooms:
5
Baths:
3
Square Footage:
2,723
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
26,572
Status:
Coming Soon
Current Price:
$3,500,000
List Date:
7/01/2026
Last Modified:
7/02/2026
Description
Come to where time stood still.
Offered for the first time in its history, this remarkable turn-of-the-century ranch house rests on approximately .61 acres and represents a rare slice of Santa Barbara's agricultural heritage. Once part of an original ranch that stretched from Hollister Avenue to More Mesa, this cherished property remains a living testament to a simpler era.
The historic water tower is a striking landmark that reflects the property's enduring character.The original ranch house retains its historic floor plan, offering a glimpse into how families lived more than a century ago. Original wood floors, a handsome stone fireplace once used to cook, and timeless architectural details create an atmosphere rich with authenticity.
Supplements: The three-bedroom, two-bath primary residence is surrounded by telltale signs having witnessed past generations. A charming chicken coop and expansive grounds further evoke the property's rural roots. The historic barn, once home to horses and farming equipment, has been thoughtfully transformed into a unique barndominium. Above is a separate living quarters featuring two bedrooms, a kitchen, and a bathroom--ideal for guests, extended family, rental income, or creative pursuits. Below, substantial garage and storage spaces provide exceptional flexibility. Properties of this significance seldom come to market. Steeped in history, rich in character, and deeply connected to Santa Barbara's past, this is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to become the next steward of an irreplaceable piece of local heritage.
More Information MLS# 26-2197
Location Info
Country: US
Compass Map: Santa Barbara
Map Grid: I11
Cross Street: Via El Cuadro
District: 30 - SB/GOL SOUTH
Street #: 5048
Street Name: Via Lara
Street Suffix: Lane
State: CA
Postal Code: 93111
County: Santa Barbara
Parcel Number: 065-110-051
Contract Info
Seller Consider Concessions: Yes
Affordable Housing: No
Current Price: $3,500,000
Price: 3500000
Begin Date: 2026-07-01
Status: Coming Soon
Property Information
Year Built: 1924
Apx # Acres: 0.61
Source: Other/See Remarks
Recurring Fees: No
ADU: No
TYP: Home/Estate
Total Bedrooms: 5
Total Bathrooms: 3
Total Full Baths: 3
Total Half Baths: 1
Total SqFt.: 2723
Neighborhood/Schools
Elementary School: Hollister
Junior High School: LaColina
High School: San Marcos
Owner Info
Deposit: 3
Deposit Type: %
Remarks
Hot Sheet Comment: new
Geo Lat: 34.434292
Geo Lon: -119.798712
Condition
Good: 1
Style
Ranch: 1
Construction
Single Story: 1
Two Story: 1
Roof
Other: 1
Foundation
Raised: 1
Other: 1
Exterior
Wood Siding: 1
Stucco: 1
Parking/Garage
Garage: 1
Detached: 1
Grounds/Landscaping
Fruit Trees: 1
Mature Hedges: 1
Other Buildings
Barn: 1
Other: 1
Second Residence: 1
Location/Topo
Level: 1
Cul-De-Sac: 1
Fencing
Fenced: PRT: 1
View
Mountain(s): 1
Setting: 1
Proximity
Near Bus: 1
Near Coffee Shop: 1
Near Grocery: 1
Near Hospital: 1
Near Park(s): 1
Near Restaurants: 1
Near School(s): 1
Near Shopping: 1
Dining
Dining Area: 1
Formal: 1
Laundry
220V Elect: 1
Amenities
Guest House: 1
Appliances Included
Built-In Gas Range: 1
Dishwasher: 1
Dryer: 1
Other: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Fireplace(s)
2: 1
2+: 1
LR: 1
Other: 1
Zoning
Other: 1
Reports Available
Home Inspection: 1
Pest Inspection: 1
Prelim: 1
NHD: 1
Terms
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Heating
Forced Air: 1
Flr/Wdw Coverings
Hardwood: 1
Tile: 1
Property Features
Condition: Good
Style: Ranch
Construction: Single Story; Two Story
Roof: Other
Foundation: Raised; Other
Exterior: Wood Siding; Stucco
Fencing: Fenced: PRT
Other Buildings: Barn; Other; Second Residence
View: Mountain(s); Setting
Proximity: Near Bus; Near Coffee Shop; Near Grocery; Near Hospital; Near Park(s); Near Restaurants; Near School(s); Near Shopping
Dining: Dining Area; Formal
Laundry: 220V Elect
Amenities: Guest House
Appliances Included: Built-In Gas Range; Dishwasher; Dryer; Other; Refrigerator; Washer
Fireplace(s): 2; 2+; LR; Other
Heating: Forced Air
Zoning: Other
Reports Available: Home Inspection; Pest Inspection; Prelim; NHD
Terms: Cash; Conventional
Listing Office:
Douglas Elliman of California, Inc.
Last Updated: July - 02 - 2026
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