Amy Abbott & Kristin Hall | Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

876 Elm Avenue, CARPINTERIA, CA 93013

$1,725,000
Property Type: Res Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,560 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 4,792 Status: Closed
Current Price: $1,725,000 List Date: 2/19/2026 Last Modified: 3/20/2026

Description

Charming 1940s single-level home in the heart of Carpinteria. Located 1-2 blocks from its relaxed yet vibrant downtown featuring stylish new restaurants, wine bars, cafés, and local boutiques stores. Enjoy a very easy stroll straight down the main avenue to the sand at Carpinteria City Beach, known for its wide shoreline and gentle surf. Offering approximately 1,560 square feet, this home features classic character, mountain views, and a welcoming wraparound front porch. The single-level floor plan provides comfortable living with natural light and a warm, inviting feel. The generous yard offers space to garden, entertain, or explore future expansion possibilities, while ample off-street parking adds everyday convenience. Homes in this desirable neighborhood rarely come to market

Supplements: so close to the center of town. A wonderful opportunity to enjoy as-is or thoughtfully update over time in an exceptional coastal location.

More Information MLS# 26-552

Location Info

Country: US Cross Street: Linden District: 05 - CARPINTERIA-SUMMERLAND Street #: 876 Street Name: Elm Street Suffix: Avenue State: CA Postal Code: 93013 County: Santa Barbara Parcel Number: 003-262-017

Contract Info

Seller Consider Concessions: Yes Affordable Housing: No Current Price: $1,725,000 Price: 1700000 Begin Date: 2026-02-19 Status: Closed

Property Information

Year Built: 1940 Apx # Acres: 0.11 Total #Units: 1 Source: Public Records Recurring Fees: No ADU: No Within City Limits: No TYP: Home/Estate Total Bedrooms: 4 Total Bathrooms: 2 Total Full Baths: 2 Total SqFt.: 1560

Neighborhood/Schools

Elementary School: Canalino Junior High School: Carp. Jr. High School: Carp. Sr.

Owner Info

Deposit: 3

Remarks

Hot Sheet Comment: new Geo Lat: 34.398745 Geo Lon: -119.520373

Condition

Good: 1

Style

Cal. Cottage: 1

Construction

Single Story: 1

Roof

Other: 1

Foundation

Raised: 1

Exterior

Wood Siding: 1

Parking/Garage

Garage: 1 Total # Garage Spaces: 1 Total # Uncovered Spaces: 4

Grounds/Landscaping

Dog Run: 1 Fruit Trees: 1

Patio and Porch Features

Covered: 1 Front Porch: 1 Wrap Around: 1

Location/Topo

Level: 1 Corner Lot: 1

Fencing

Fenced: PRT: 1

View

Mountain(s): 1 Setting: 1

Site Improvements

Public: 1 Paved: 1 Sidewalks: 1

Proximity

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

Rooms

Family Room: 1

Dining

Breakfast Area: 1 In Kitchen: 1 Nook: 1

Laundry

In Unit: 1

Amenities

Remodeled Bath: 1

Appliances Included

Gas Stove: 1 Refrigerator: 1

Fireplace(s)

Family Room: 1

Security

Other: 1

Water/Sewer

Carp Wtr: 1 Sewer Available: 1

Pets

Yes: 1

Zoning

Other: 1

Reports Available

TDS: 1 Pest Inspection: 1 Prelim: 1 NHD: 1 Sewer Lateral: 1

Terms

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1

Heating

Wall Furnace: 1 Other: 1

Flr/Wdw Coverings

Carpet: 1 Other: 1

Status Information

Sold Date: 2026-03-20 Sold Price: $1,725,000 Under Contract Date: 2026-02-27

Property Features

Condition: Good Style: Cal. Cottage Construction: Single Story Roof: Other Foundation: Raised Exterior: Wood Siding Fencing: Fenced: PRT Patio and Porch Features: Covered; Front Porch; Wrap Around View: Mountain(s); Setting Site Improvements: Public; Paved; Sidewalks Proximity: Near Bus; Near Ocean; Near Park(s); Near School(s); Near Shopping; Restaurants Rooms: Family Room Dining: Breakfast Area; In Kitchen; Nook Laundry: In Unit Amenities: Remodeled Bath Appliances Included: Gas Stove; Refrigerator Fireplace(s): Family Room Security: Other Heating: Wall Furnace; Other Pets: Yes Zoning: Other Reports Available: TDS; Pest Inspection; Prelim; NHD; Sewer Lateral Terms: Cash; Conventional
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Last Updated: March - 20 - 2026
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