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Last Sold Price
5 beds
1281 Ferrelo Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
Single FamilyProperty Type
9,147 sq ftLot Size
1985Year Built
6 carsParking Spaces

Description

Enjoy iconic views of the ocean, islands, sunsets & Santa Barbara's beautiful cityscape from most rooms of this beautifully remodeled, 2-story, Spanish-style home. Gleaming cherrywood floors create warmth throughout the house, as western/southern light pours in through sliding doors opening to view decks off the Living & Dining Rooms, Master Suite and a 2nd BR. The Living Room features vaulted ceilings w/wood beams, & fireplace. An open Kitchen w/ breakfast bar has stainless appliances, soft-close...Enjoy iconic views of the ocean, islands, sunsets & Santa Barbara's beautiful cityscape from most rooms of this beautifully remodeled, 2-story, Spanish-style home. Gleaming cherrywood floors create warmth throughout the house, as western/southern light pours in through sliding doors opening to view decks off the Living & Dining Rooms, Master Suite and a 2nd BR. The Living Room features vaulted ceilings w/wood beams, & fireplace. An open Kitchen w/ breakfast bar has stainless appliances, soft-close drawers, 2 bay windows for enjoying the views, and a recessed ceiling w/opening skylight. Downstairs are 4 of 5 bedrooms, inc. the Master Suite w/2 walk-in closets. BONUS: The 5th bedroom & 3rd bath have a private entrance, and can be a separate lock-off studio (great for guests or live-ins).
  • Listed by: Anderson Hurst Associates 805.680.8216 Both@AndersonHurst.com DRE #01903215 / 00826530 • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
  • Listed by: John F Comin 805.689.3078 jcomin@bhhscal.com DRE #00662357 • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Listing closed: 07/18/2019 05:00 PM • Source: Santa Barbara AOR, MLS#: 19-233

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$2,630,000

Avg days on market

59

Sale-to-list ratio

89.0%

Santa Barbara, CA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Anderson Hurst Associates, DRE #01903215 / 00826530; Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, John F Comin, DRE #00662357

Sold By Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Pascale Bassan, DRE #01095317

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Property Information for 1281 Ferrelo Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Home/Estate / Single Family
  • MLS Neighborhood: 15 - Riviera/Lower
  • Property Information:Within City Limits: Yes
  • Zoning: E-1
  • Zoning:E-1: Yes
  • Location Info:Cross Street: Rubio
  • Architectural Style: Medit, Spanish
  • Style:Medit: Yes
  • Style:Spanish: Yes
  • Construction:Two Story: Yes
  • Property Information:Recurring Fees: No
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1985
  • Lot Size: 0.21 AC / 9,147 SF
Details
Features
  • District: 15 - SB/EAST OF STATE
  • District: 15 - SB/EAST OF STATE
  • Amenities:Cathedral Ceilings: Yes
  • Amenities:Dual Pane Window: Yes
  • Amenities:Guest Quarters: Yes
  • Amenities:Pantry: Yes
  • Amenities:Remodeled Bath: Yes
  • Amenities:Remodeled Kitchen: Yes
  • Amenities:Second Residence: Yes
  • Amenities:Skylight: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Disposal: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Gas Stove: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Diningroom Features: Breakfast Bar, Dining Area, Other
  • Dining:Breakfast Bar: Yes
  • Dining:Dining Area: Yes
  • Dining:Other: Yes
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio Open, Patio Covered, Fruit Trees, Wooded, Drought Tolerant LND, Deck3, Patio Open2, Patio Covered2, Fruit Trees2, Wooded4, Drought Tolerant LND2
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: LR
  • Fireplace(s):LR: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings:Hardwood: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings:Stone: Yes
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Laundry:In Unit: Yes
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Pets:Yes: Yes
  • Roof: Tile
  • Roof:Tile: Yes
  • Rooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, Lbry/Study
  • Rooms:Ground Floor Bedroom: Yes
  • Rooms:Lbry/Study: Yes
  • View:Ocean: Yes
  • View:City: Yes
  • View:Setting: Yes
  • View:Harbor: Yes
  • View:Green Belt: Yes
  • View:Panoramic: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Deck: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Patio Open: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Patio Covered: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Fruit Trees: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Wooded: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Drought Tolerant LND: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Stone
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Kitchen Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Stove, Washer
  • View: Ocean, City, Setting, Harbor, Green Belt, Panoramic
  • Other Structures: Second Residence
  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Levels: Two Story
  • Room Name: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Bonus Room
  • Room Total: 9
  • Heating: Yes
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • Year Built Numeric: 1985
  • Main House SqFt: 2500.0
  • Building Area Total: 2500.0
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 029-271-004
  • Association Fee: $.00
Parking/Garage
  • Attached: Yes
  • Total # Carport Spaces: 2.00
  • Open Parking Spaces: 4.00
  • Parking Features: Gar #2, Interior Access, Attached
  • Garages: Yes
  • Parking Garage:Gar #2: Yes
  • Parking Garage:Interior Access: Yes
  • Parking Garage:Attached: Yes
  • Parking Garage:Total # Uncovered Spaces: 4.00
  • Parking Garage: Gar #2, Interior Access, Attached
Room Info
Room Info
  • Total Bathrooms: 4.00
  • Total Half Baths: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 5
  • Total Full Baths: 3
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 3.50
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 3.10
Room 1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Description: View; Vaulted ceil; Sliders to deck, FP
Room 2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Description: View; Vaulted ceilings; Sliders to deck
Room 3
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Description: View; breakfast bar; skylight
Room 4
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Description: View; 2 closets; sliders to deck
Room 5
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Description: View; sliders to deck.
Room 6
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Description: View
Room 7
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Description: View
Room 8
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Room Description: Lock-off studio w/bath
Room 9
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
  • Room Description: Large additional closet in master.
Location Info
Location Info
  • Directions: From APS or Milpas: Garcia>Ferrelo Road (stay to the right at Rubio)
  • Topography: Downslope, Hilly
  • Location Info:Compass Map: Santa Barbara
  • Location Info:Map Grid: P11
  • LocationTopo:Hilly: Yes
  • LocationTopo:Downslope: Yes
  • Proximity:Near Ocean: Yes
  • Proximity:Near School(s): Yes
  • Proximity:Near Shopping: Yes
  • Number Of Units Buildings: 1
  • Lot Features: Sloped Down
  • RoadFrontageType: Easement
  • Location Info:Development Name: Garcia Heights No.3
Neighborhood/Schools
  • Elementary School: Franklin
  • Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
  • High School: S.B. Sr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools:Elementary School: Franklin
  • NeighborhoodSchools:Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools:High School: S.B. Sr.
Property / Assessor Information
Property / Assessor Info
  • Site Improvements:Public: Yes
  • Site Improvements:Easement: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Mixed
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 9147.6
  • Lot Size Area: 0.21
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.21
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type Label: Residential
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Foundation:Mixed: Yes
  • Condition:Excellent: Yes
  • Property Information:Realtor.com Type: Residential: Single Family
  • Property Information:Year Built: 1985.0
  • Property Information:Source: Measured
Utility Info
  • WaterSewer:S.B. Wtr: Yes
  • WaterSource: SB Wtr

Property History for 1281 Ferrelo Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 18, 2019

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #19-233

$1,875,000
Jun 13, 2019

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #19-233

Jun 12, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #648755358

$1,875,000

+0.9% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/18/2019

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #19-233

$1,875,000
06/13/2019

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #19-233

06/12/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #648755358

$1,875,000

+0.9% / yr

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1281 Ferrelo Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,171,292Additions$920,300Total$2,091,592
Tax Record2025$21,691 ($1,808 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt2,354 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,354 SqFtStories2Lot Size9,148 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1985Year Renovated1985ZoningE1CountySANTA BARBARAAPN029-271-004

Schools near 1281 Ferrelo Road

This home is within Santa Barbara Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - K to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Franklin Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Santa Barbara Junior High School
Public7 to 8

Santa Barbara Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Peabody Charter School
CharterK to 6

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1281 Ferrelo Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
$1,875,000
5
9,147
2
1.5
1,429
12,632
$810,000
3
8,276
$2,295,000
4
12,196
$1,075,000
3
44,866
2
2
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4,792

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Listing Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Anderson Hurst Associates, DRE #01903215 / 00826530; Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, John F Comin, DRE #00662357

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