Amy Abbott & Kristin Hall | Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

523 Santa Barbara Street, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101

$1,900,000
Property Type: Res Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,248 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 3,485 Status: Closed
Current Price: $1,900,000 List Date: 2/03/2025 Last Modified: 5/19/2025

Description

Nestled in one of California's most cherished coastal cities, this quintessential Santa Barbara bungalow—featuring two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a separate 1-bedroom, 1-bath studio—embodies charm, character, and a laid-back elegance that invites relaxation at every turn. Located in the coveted Washington School District attendance area, this home offers both an exceptional living experience and access to one of the area's top-rated schools. Step inside to discover wood floors that gleam under the natural light pouring through vaulted ceilings. Every detail has been carefully updated, from the freshly renovated kitchen to the modern, updated bathrooms—ensuring both style and comfort. The true magic, however, lies beyond the walls. Your backyard opens to a serene park, offering an

Supplements: extension of your outdoor living spaceideal for picnics, evening strolls, or simply soaking in the beauty of nature. There's also a bright, airy office space, perfect for remote work or a creative studio. Located moments from the beach, the vibrant Funk Zone, and the historic Santa Barbara downtown, this cottage offers the perfect blend of tranquility and convenience. Whether you're sipping coffee on the porch, heading out for a surf, or exploring the local artisan scene, this home is your gateway to the quintessential Santa Barbara lifestyle.

More Information MLS# 25-510

Location Info

Country: US Compass Map: Santa Barbara Map Grid: P12 Cross Street: Cota Stret District: 15 - SB/EAST OF STATE Street #: 523 Street Name: Santa Barbara Street Suffix: Street State: CA Postal Code: 93101 County: Santa Barbara Parcel Number: 031-201-008

Contract Info

Affordable Housing: No Current Price: $1,900,000 Price: 2015000 Begin Date: 2025-02-03 Status: Closed

Property Information

Year Built: 1920 Apx # Acres: 0.08 Total # Units: 1 Source: Public Records Recurring Fees: No ADU: No Within City Limits: No TYP: Home/Estate Total Bedrooms: 2 Total Bathrooms: 2 Total Full Baths: 2 Total SqFt.: 1248

Neighborhood/Schools

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

Owner Info

Deposit: 3

Remarks

Hot Sheet Comment: price Geo Lat: 34.419435 Geo Lon: -119.694217

Condition

Excellent: 1

Style

Cal. Cottage: 1 Victorian: 1 Other: 1

Construction

Single Story: 1

Roof

Composition: 1

Foundation

Mixed: 1

Exterior

Wood Siding: 1 Stucco: 1

Parking/Garage

Outside: 1 Total # Uncovered Spaces: 2

Other Buildings

Other: 1

Patio and Porch Features

Deck: 1

Location/Topo

Level: 1

Fencing

Fenced: BCK: 1

View

Setting: 1

Site Improvements

Paved: 1 Sidewalks: 1 Street Lights: 1

Proximity

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

Rooms

Ground Floor Bedroom: 1 Ground Floor Primary: 1 Loft: 1 Office: 1 Other: 1

Dining

Dining Area: 1

Laundry

Gas Hookup: 1 In Kitchen: 1

Amenities

Remodeled Bath: 1 Remodeled Kitchen: 1 Skylight: 1

Interior Features

Cathedral Ceilings: 1

Appliances Included

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

Water/Sewer

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

Zoning

Other: 1

Terms

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1

Cooling

Central Air: 1

Heating

Forced Air: 1

Flr/Wdw Coverings

Hardwood: 1 Marble: 1

Status Information

Sold Date: 2025-05-19 Sold Price: $1,900,000 Under Contract Date: 2025-05-14

Property Features

Condition: Excellent Style: Cal. Cottage; Victorian; Other Construction: Single Story Roof: Composition Foundation: Mixed Exterior: Wood Siding; Stucco Fencing: Fenced: BCK Patio and Porch Features: Deck Other Buildings: Other View: Setting Site Improvements: Paved; Sidewalks; Street Lights Proximity: Near Bus; Near Ocean; Near Park(s); Near School(s); Near Shopping; Restaurants Rooms: Ground Floor Bedroom; Ground Floor Primary; Loft; Office; Other Dining: Dining Area Laundry: Gas Hookup; In Kitchen Amenities: Remodeled Bath; Remodeled Kitchen; Skylight Interior Features: Cathedral Ceilings Appliances Included: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Gas Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Cooling: Central Air Heating: Forced Air Zoning: Other Terms: Cash; Conventional
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Last Updated: May - 19 - 2025
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