Amy Abbott & Kristin Hall | Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

556 La Marina, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93109

$3,395,000
Property Type: Res Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,676 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 17,424 Status: Closed
Current Price: $3,395,000 List Date: 7/06/2026 Last Modified: 7/30/2026

Description

Offered for the first time in 40 years, this is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to own a panoramic ocean view property on the Mesa. Every so often, a property comes to market that captures what Santa Barbara living is all about, and this is one of them! Perched at the top of upper La Marina on a quiet cul-de-sac, this south-facing single-level residence enjoys breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean, the Channel Islands, the Santa Ynez Mountains, and the Santa Barbara Harbor. Set on an expansive 0.40-acre parcel, the home offers approximately 1,676 sq. ft. of living space with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, an attached two-car garage, and a paver driveway. With an irreplaceable setting and jaw-dropping ocean views, this rare fixer provides an exceptional canvas to create your dream home!

Supplements: Whether you wish to preserve the home's easy-living, single-level design or create a larger custom residence, the possibilities are endless. Inside, the home features open-beam vaulted ceilings in the main living area, tile flooring, and large picture windows that beautifully frame the spectacular ocean views. Enjoy the beauty of every hour, from stunning eastern sunrises to unforgettable Pacific sunsets that transform the ocean and sky. The backyard features a dipping pool on the west side of the property, while the terraced hillside provides multiple opportunities for gardens, fruit trees, outdoor entertaining spaces, or peaceful viewing areas. At the top of the property, an incredible lookout offers yet another place to soak in the sweeping coastal vistas. Mature trees and natural landscaping create a peaceful sense of privacy, making this property feel like a secluded retreat while remaining just minutes from all that the Mesa has to offer.

More Information MLS# 26-2240

Location Info

Country: US Cross Street: Cliff Drive District: 20 - SB/WEST OF STATE Street #: 556 Street Name: La Marina State: CA Postal Code: 93109 County: Santa Barbara Parcel Number: 035-211-005

Contract Info

Seller Consider Concessions: Yes Affordable Housing: No Current Price: $3,395,000 Price: 3295000 Begin Date: 2026-07-06 Status: Closed

Property Information

Year Built: 1956 Apx Lot SqFt: 17424 Apx # Acres: 0.4 Source: Public Records Recurring Fees: No ADU: No Within City Limits: Santa Barbara Within Coastal Zone: No TYP: Home/Estate Total Bedrooms: 3 Total Bathrooms: 2 Total Full Baths: 2 Total SqFt.: 1676

Neighborhood/Schools

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

Owner Info

Deposit: 3 Deposit Type: % COE: ASAP

Remarks

Hot Sheet Comment: new Directions: Heading north on 101 freeway, take Carrillo exit, turn left onto Carrillo, turn left onto Cliff Drive, turn left onto La Marina, home is on the right side of the cul-de-sac. Geo Lat: 34.404114 Geo Lon: -119.709659

Condition

Fair: 1 Fixer: 1

Style

Ranch: 1

Construction

Single Story: 1

Roof

Composition: 1

Foundation

Slab: 1

Exterior

Wood Siding: 1 Stucco: 1

Parking/Garage

Garage: 1 Total # Garage Spaces: 2 Total # Uncovered Spaces: 3

Pool Features

Pool: 1

Patio and Porch Features

Front Porch: 1

Location/Topo

Cul-De-Sac: 1

View

Ocean: 1 Mountain(s): 1 City: 1 Harbor: 1 Panoramic: 1 Coastline: 1 Islands: 1

Site Improvements

Sidewalks: 1

Proximity

Near Coffee Shop: 1 Near Grocery: 1 Near Ocean: 1 Near Park(s): 1 Near Restaurants: 1 Near School(s): 1

Dining

Dining Area: 1

Laundry

In Garage: 1

Interior Features

Cathedral Ceilings: 1

Fireplace(s)

LR: 1

Water/Sewer

S.B. Wtr: 1 Sewer Hookup: 1

Zoning

E-3: 1

Terms

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1

Heating

Forced Air: 1

Flr/Wdw Coverings

Tile: 1 Other: 1

Status Information

Sold Date: 2026-07-30 Sold Price: $3,395,000 Under Contract Date: 2026-07-14

NeighborhoodSchools

Neighborhood: 20 - Mesa

Property Features

Condition: Fair; Fixer Style: Ranch Construction: Single Story Roof: Composition Foundation: Slab Exterior: Wood Siding; Stucco Patio and Porch Features: Front Porch View: Ocean; Mountain(s); Harbor; Panoramic; Coastline; Islands Site Improvements: Sidewalks Proximity: Near Coffee Shop; Near Grocery; Near Ocean; Near Park(s); Near Restaurants; Near School(s) Dining: Dining Area Laundry: In Garage Interior Features: Cathedral Ceilings Fireplace(s): LR Heating: Forced Air Pool Features: Pool Zoning: E-3 Terms: Cash; Conventional
Listing Office: Richardson Real Estate Services, Inc.
IDX
Last Updated: July - 30 - 2026
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