Amy Abbott & Kristin Hall | Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

822 De La Guerra, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103

$1,981,000
Property Type: Res Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,382 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 20,473 Status: Closed
Current Price: $1,981,000 List Date: 4/25/2018 Last Modified: 9/16/2026

Description

This classic 1931 D'Alfonso property is a dream home for an aesthete of Spanish Colonial Revival architecture and celebrated Riviera living. Situated on a magical 1/2 acre lot, this 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom home offers approximately 2,382 square feet of living space and an expansive backyard with a Franceschi Park-like feel. Every room in the house includes picturesque perspective, with ocean, island, harbor and city views from every bedroom and the living room. In this home you will find an exquisite combination of romantic Spanish architecture, (arched doorways, hardwood floors and whitewashed walls),coupled with fresh modern amenities and remodeled throughout.

Supplements: Enjoy a modern kitchen with high-end appliances, including a Wolf Range, Sub-Zero fridge, in-counter cutting board, as well as marble countertops. The large kitchen picture window opens outward to the large backyard, overlooking the patios, outdoor fireplace, numerous mature trees, and sandstone terraced landscape. Raised, fully irrigated vegetable beds complete the backyard and offer the option of year-round urban farm-to-table healthy produce. All bathrooms have been tastefully refined to align with the unique character of this one-of-a-kind property. There is no shortage of ambience in this impeccable home. Each of the three primary level bedrooms are flooded with natural light from large picture windows which offer unparalleled city, ocean, harbor and island views. A spacious and bright master bedroom and bathroom offer privacy and charm, as well as spectacular views through an expansive wall of glass. Original laundry room with laundry shoot and a farm sink has been updated but retains its classic architecture and functionality. The Spanish terracotta tiled roof has recently been replaced and the house is fitted with copper gutters and downspouts. Rounding out the home's features is a 2-car garage with automatic doors and ample off street driveway parking space. This incredibly special home built on the Riviera's highly sought after De La Guerra Terrace is truly a unique offering. The seamless blend of classic old world charm and modern luxury is rarely captured with such grace. 822 De La Guerra Terrace is Quintessential Santa Barbara Riviera living defined.

More Information MLS# 18-1441

Location Info

Country: US Compass Map: Santa Barbara Map Grid: P11 Cross Street: De La Guerra Road District: 15 - SB/EAST OF STATE Street #: 822 Street Name: De La Guerra State: CA Postal Code: 93103 County: Santa Barbara Parcel Number: 031-071-016

Contract Info

Buyers Agent $/%: 2.5 Affordable Housing: No Current Price: $1,981,000 Price: 1999999 Begin Date: 2018-04-25 Status: Closed

Status Information

Financing: Cash Sold Date: 2018-05-22 Sold Price: $1,981,000 Under Contract Date: 2018-05-07

Property Information

Year Built: 1931 Apx # Acres: 0.47 Total # Units in Development: 1 Main House SqFt: 2382 Source: Measured Recurring Fees: No Within City Limits Y/N: Yes TYP: Home/Estate Total Bedrooms: 5 Total Bathrooms: 2 Total Full Baths: 2 Total SqFt.: 2382

Neighborhood/Schools

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

Owner Info

Deposit: 3

Remarks

Hot Sheet Comment: new Directions: Take De La Guerra Road up towards APS. Turn Left onto De La Guerra Terrace. House in on upper right side. Geo Lat: 34.434507 Geo Lon: -119.685614

Condition

Excellent: 1

Style

Spanish: 1

Construction

Tri-Level: 1

Roof

Tile: 1

Foundation

Mixed: 1

Exterior

Brick/Stone: 1 Stone: 1 Stucco: 1

Parking/Garage

Gar #2: 1 Unc #4: 1

Grounds/Landscaping

Yard Irrigation PRT: 1 Built-in BBQ: 1 Lawn: 1 Drought Tolerant LND: 1

Location/Topo

Wooded: 1 Hilly: 1 Cul-De-Sac: 1

View

Ocean: 1 City: 1 Setting: 1 Harbor: 1 Wooded: 1 Panoramic: 1

Proximity

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

Dining

Breakfast Bar: 1 Dining Area: 1

Laundry

Laundry Room: 1

Amenities

Pantry: 1

Appliances Included

Dishwasher: 1 Disposal: 1 Gas Range: 1 Refrigerator: 1

Fireplace(s)

Gas Supply: 1 LR: 1 Primary Bedroom: 1

Security

Smoke Detector(s): 1

Water/Sewer

S.B. Wtr: 1

Pets

Yes: 1

Occupancy

Occ All Ages: 1

Zoning

E-1: 1

Reports Available

TDS: 1 Prelim: 1 Zoning: 1 NHD: 1

Sales Excludes

Chandelier: 1 Other: 1

Terms

Cash: 1

Heating

Forced Air: 1

Flr/Wdw Coverings

Hardwood: 1 Tile: 1

Pub Listing Details

None: 1

Contingent Remarks

HOME INSPECTN: 1

NeighborhoodSchools

Neighborhood: 15 - Riviera/Lower

Property Features

Condition: Excellent Style: Spanish Construction: Tri-Level Roof: Tile Foundation: Mixed Exterior: Brick/Stone; Stone; Stucco View: Ocean; Setting; Harbor; Wooded; Panoramic Proximity: Near Bus; Near Hospital; Near Ocean; Near Park(s); Near School(s); Near Shopping Dining: Breakfast Bar; Dining Area Laundry: Laundry Room Amenities: Pantry Appliances Included: Dishwasher; Disposal; Gas Range; Refrigerator Fireplace(s): Gas Supply; LR; Primary Bedroom Security: Smoke Detector(s) Heating: Forced Air Pets: Yes Occupancy: Occ All Ages Zoning: E-1 Reports Available: TDS; Prelim; Zoning; NHD Sales Excludes: Chandelier; Other Terms: Cash Pub Listing Details: None Contingent Remarks: HOME INSPECTN
Listing Office: Compass
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Last Updated: September - 16 - 2026
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