Amy Abbott & Kristin Hall | Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

959 Palermo Drive, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105

$2,299,000
Property Type: Res Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,725 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 7,841 Status: Active
Current Price: $2,299,000 List Date: 7/23/2026 Last Modified: 8/10/2026

Description

Welcome to 959 Palermo Drive, a beautifully updated 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home ideally situated on a desirable corner lot in Santa Barbara's highly sought-after Hidden Valley neighborhood. Offering over 1,700 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, this home blends timeless character with modern comforts in one of the area's most convenient locations--perfectly positioned between Santa Barbara and Goleta with ease of access to the beach or downtown. Step inside to discover beautiful original hardwood floors, fresh interior paint, granite countertops, and a refreshed kitchen featuring new stainless steel appliances, including a cooktop, oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, and sink. Smart home lighting throughout allows you to customize your home's ambiance with the touc

Supplements: ambiance with the touch of a button, while the premium LifeSource whole-house water system with granulated charcoal filtration and de-scaler delivers clean, conditioned water to every faucet without the need for bottled water or salt. The spacious backyard is a private retreat with newly refreshed landscaping, mature avocado and orange trees, and plenty of room to entertain, garden, or simply unwind in Santa Barbara's incredible year-round climate. A detached garage, generous driveway, and abundant on- and off-street parking provide exceptional convenience for family and guests alike. Located just a short stroll--approximately 700 feet--from the neighborhood park, this home also enjoys convenient access to Santa Barbara's expanding bike path network, making it easy to explore the city on two wheels. Ride west to Hendry's (Arroyo Burro) Beach for a morning surf or sunset picnic, cruise downtown for coffee or dinner, or enjoy miles of scenic pathways connecting Santa Barbara and Goleta. With beaches, hiking trails, shopping, dining, and everyday conveniences just minutes away, this exceptional location offers the perfect balance of accessibility, outdoor recreation, privacy, and tranquility. Whether you're enjoying a quiet evening under the trees, entertaining friends in the backyard, or taking advantage of everything the Santa Barbara lifestyle has to offer, 959 Palermo Drive is a rare opportunity to own a move-in-ready home in one of the city's most beloved neighborhoods.

More Information MLS# 26-2438

Location Info

Country: US Cross Street: Barcelona Dr District: 20 - SB/WEST OF STATE Street #: 959 Street Name: Palermo Street Suffix: Drive State: CA Postal Code: 93105 County: Santa Barbara Parcel Number: 049-132-006

Contract Info

Seller Consider Concessions: Yes Affordable Housing: No Current Price: $2,299,000 Price: 2299000 Begin Date: 2026-07-22 Status: Active

Property Information

Year Built: 1959 Apx # Acres: 0.18 Source: Other/See Remarks Recurring Fees: No ADU: No TYP: Home/Estate Total Bedrooms: 4 Total Bathrooms: 2 Total Full Baths: 2 Total SqFt.: 1725

Neighborhood/Schools

Elementary School: Adams Junior High School: LaCumbre High School: San Marcos

Owner Info

Deposit: 3 Deposit Type: %

Remarks

Hot Sheet Comment: new Geo Lat: 34.423036 Geo Lon: -119.747865

Condition

Excellent: 1

Style

Ranch: 1

Construction

Single Story: 1

Roof

Composition: 1

Foundation

Raised: 1

Parking/Garage

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

Grounds/Landscaping

Yard Irrigation PRT: 1 Lawn: 1 Fruit Trees: 1

Location/Topo

Corner Lot: 1

Fencing

Fenced: BCK: 1

View

Setting: 1

Site Improvements

Public: 1 Sidewalks: 1 Street Lights: 1

Proximity

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

Laundry

Laundry Room: 1

Amenities

Dual Pane Window: 1 Remodeled Kitchen: 1

Appliances Included

Built-In Gas Oven: 1 Built-In Gas Range: 1 Dishwasher: 1 Microwave: 1 Refrigerator: 1

Fireplace(s)

LR: 1

Security

Smoke Detector(s): 1

Pets

Yes: 1

Zoning

R-1: 1

Terms

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s): 1

Heating

Forced Air: 1

Flr/Wdw Coverings

Hardwood: 1

Pub Listing Details

None: 1

NeighborhoodSchools

Neighborhood: 20 - Hidden Valley

Property Features

Condition: Excellent Style: Ranch Construction: Single Story Roof: Composition Foundation: Raised Fencing: Fenced: BCK View: Setting Site Improvements: Public; Sidewalks; Street Lights Proximity: Near Bus; Near Downtown; Near Ocean; Near Park(s); Near Restaurants; Near School(s); Near Shopping Laundry: Laundry Room Amenities: Dual Pane Window; Remodeled Kitchen Appliances Included: Built-In Gas Oven; Built-In Gas Range; Dishwasher; Microwave; Refrigerator Fireplace(s): LR Security: Smoke Detector(s) Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s) Heating: Forced Air Pets: Yes Zoning: R-1 Terms: Cash; Conventional Pub Listing Details: None
Listing Office: eXp Realty of California
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Last Updated: August - 10 - 2026
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