Amy Abbott & Kristin Hall | Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

5256 James Road, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111

$1,900,000
Property Type: Res Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,735 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 14,597 Status: Pending
Current Price: $1,900,000 List Date: 6/09/2026 Last Modified: 6/18/2026

Description

Rare opportunity in coveted More Mesa Shores: a single-level 4BD/3BA home with a converted garage that functions well as a guest suite. Built in 1961 with classic mid-century character, this approximately 2,735 sq ft residence sits on about one-third of an acre and adjacent to More Mesa Open Space. Enjoy private community stair access to the beach, abundant natural light, and original wood built-ins in the family room and kitchen. In original condition, this property is an ideal canvas to renovate or expand, maximizing the premier location.

More Information MLS# 26-1923

Location Info

Country: US Cross Street: Orchid District: 30 - SB/GOL SOUTH Street #: 5256 Street Name: James Street Suffix: Road State: CA Postal Code: 93111 County: Santa Barbara Parcel Number: 065-270-006

Contract Info

Seller Consider Concessions: Yes Affordable Housing: No Current Price: $1,900,000 Price: 1900000 Begin Date: 2026-06-09 Status: Pending

Property Information

Year Built: 1961 Apx Lot SqFt: 14597 Apx # Acres: 0.33 Source: Public Records Recurring Fees: Yes ADU: No Within City Limits Y/N: No TYP: Home/Estate Total Bedrooms: 4 Total Bathrooms: 3 Total Full Baths: 3 Total SqFt.: 2735

Neighborhood/Schools

Elementary School: Hollister Junior High School: LaColina High School: San Marcos

Owner Info

Deposit: 3

Remarks

Hot Sheet Comment: new Geo Lat: 34.423574 Geo Lon: -119.806621

Condo/CO-OP/PUD

Association Fee: 565 Association Fee Frequency: Annually

Condition

Fair: 1

Style

Ranch: 1

Construction

Single Story: 1

Roof

Composition: 1

Foundation

Slab: 1

Exterior

Wood Siding: 1 Stucco: 1

Parking/Garage

Converted Garage: 1

Location/Topo

Level: 1

Fencing

Fenced: BCK: 1

View

Mountain(s): 1 Setting: 1

Site Improvements

Public: 1

Proximity

Near Hospital: 1 Near Ocean: 1 Near Park(s): 1 Near School(s): 1 Near Shopping: 1 Near UCSB: 1

Amenities

Room Addition: 1

Fireplace(s)

LR: 1

Water/Sewer

Goleta Wtr: 1

Assoc/Park Amenities

Other: 1

Assoc/Park Fee Incl

Other: 1

Zoning

Other: 1

Reports Available

Home Inspection: 1 Pest Inspection: 1 Prelim: 1 Roof: 1 Pool: 1 CCR'S Inc: 1 By Laws: 1 NHD: 1

Terms

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1

Heating

Forced Air: 1

Flr/Wdw Coverings

Carpet: 1 Linoleum: 1 Tile: 1 Drapes/Curtains: 1

Status Information

Under Contract Date: 2026-06-18

NeighborhoodSchools

Neighborhood: 30 - More Mesa

Property Features

Condition: Fair Style: Ranch Construction: Single Story Roof: Composition Foundation: Slab Exterior: Wood Siding; Stucco Fencing: Fenced: BCK View: Mountain(s); Setting Site Improvements: Public Proximity: Near Hospital; Near Ocean; Near Park(s); Near School(s); Near Shopping; Near UCSB Amenities: Room Addition Fireplace(s): LR Heating: Forced Air Zoning: Other Reports Available: Home Inspection; Pest Inspection; Prelim; Pool; CCR'S Inc; By Laws; NHD Terms: Cash; Conventional
Listing Office: Realign Real Estate
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Last Updated: June - 18 - 2026
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