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1 bed936 sqft$1,255/sqft
3818 Sunset Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
Single FamilyProperty Type
9,583 sq ftLot Size
1928Year Built
$1,255/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Movies, mochas & monte vista school! All this in your new San Roque 'hood, plus restaurants, shopping, parks & hiking trails. Be charmed by this 1928 cottage amidst a tree'd setting, with lots of possibilities to expand on the .22 acre lot - that's a generous +/-9,583 sq ft of level land! Don't let the exterior that begs for a new paint job fool you, as the interior has been tricked out with beautiful woods & windows by the previous occupant. Legally a 2bd which was opened up to be a dining room...Movies, mochas & monte vista school! All this in your new San Roque 'hood, plus restaurants, shopping, parks & hiking trails. Be charmed by this 1928 cottage amidst a tree'd setting, with lots of possibilities to expand on the .22 acre lot - that's a generous +/-9,583 sq ft of level land! Don't let the exterior that begs for a new paint job fool you, as the interior has been tricked out with beautiful woods & windows by the previous occupant. Legally a 2bd which was opened up to be a dining room now.
  • Listed by: Jean P Sedar 805.637.7848 jean@jeansedar.com DRE #00954229 • Sotheby's International Realty
Listing closed: 11/14/2024 04:00 PM • Source: Santa Barbara AOR, MLS#: 24-3531

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,397,000

Avg days on market

41

Sale-to-list ratio

96.6%

Santa Barbara, CA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty, Jean P Sedar, DRE #00954229

Sold By Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Kathy Spieler, DRE #00851281; Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Katie Spieler, DRE #02172820

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Property Information for 3818 Sunset Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Home/Estate / Single Family
  • MLS Neighborhood: 15 - San Roque
  • Property Information:Within City Limits: No
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Zoning:R-1: Yes
  • Location Info:Cross Street: Hope Ave.
  • Architectural Style: Cal. Cottage
  • Style:Cal. Cottage: Yes
  • Construction:Single Story: Yes
  • Construction:Outside Stairs: Yes
  • Property Information:Recurring Fees: No
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1928
  • Lot Size: 0.22 AC / 9,583 SF
Details
Features
  • District: 15 - SB/EAST OF STATE
  • District: 15 - SB/EAST OF STATE
  • Amenities:Pantry: Yes
  • Amenities:Remodeled Bath: Yes
  • Amenities:Remodeled Kitchen: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Gas Tankless Water Heater: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Diningroom Features: Breakfast Bar
  • Dining:Breakfast Bar: Yes
  • Exterior Features: Fruit Trees, Fenced: BCK, Fenced: PRT, Fruit Trees2, Fenced BCK, Fenced PRT
  • Exterior:Wood Siding: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings:Hardwood: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings:Tile: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Laundry:Laundry Room: Yes
  • Roof: Composition
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • Rooms: Great Room
  • Rooms:Great Room: Yes
  • View:Mountain(s): Yes
  • View:Setting: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Fruit Trees: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Fenced: BCK: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Fenced: PRT: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Kitchen Appliances: Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave
  • View: Mountain, Setting
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Levels: Single Story, Outside Stairs
  • Room Total: 0
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • Year Built Numeric: 1928
  • Main House SqFt: 936.0
  • Building Area Total: 936.0
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 057-191-018
  • Association Fee: $.00
Parking/Garage
  • Attached: No
  • Total # Carport Spaces: 1.00
  • Open Parking Spaces: 1.00
  • Parking Features: Cpt #1, Unc #1
  • Carport: Yes
  • Uncovered: Yes
  • Parking Garage:Cpt #1: Yes
  • Parking Garage:Unc #1: Yes
  • Parking Garage:Total # Uncovered Spaces: 1.00
  • Parking Garage: Cpt #12, Unc #12
Room Info
Room Info
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Total Half Baths: 0
  • Bedrooms Total: 1
  • Total Full Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 1.00
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 1.00
Location Info
Location Info
  • Directions: Property is between N. Hope & N. La Cumbre. Park on Sunset, enter through hedge arch at front yard. Also 1 off-street space up driveway beside carport. Owner's car in carport. 3816 has easement.
  • Topography: Level
  • Location Info:Compass Map: Santa Barbara
  • Location Info:Map Grid: L10
  • Location Info:Bike Score: 60.00
  • LocationTopo:Level: Yes
  • Proximity:Near Bus: Yes
  • Proximity:Near Park(s): Yes
  • Proximity:Near School(s): Yes
  • Proximity:Near Shopping: Yes
  • Proximity:Restaurants: Yes
  • Number Of Units Buildings: 1
  • Lot Features: Level, Near Public Transit
Neighborhood/Schools
  • Elementary School: Monte Vista
  • Junior High School: LaColina
  • High School: S.B. Sr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools:Elementary School: Monte Vista
  • NeighborhoodSchools:Junior High School: LaColina
  • NeighborhoodSchools:High School: S.B. Sr.
Property / Assessor Information
Property / Assessor Info
  • Foundation Details: Raised
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 9583.0
  • Lot Size Area: 9583.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.22
  • Property Type Label: Residential
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Foundation:Raised: Yes
  • Condition:Average: Yes
  • Property Information:Realtor.com Type: Residential: Single Family
  • Property Information:Year Built: 1928.0
  • Property Information:Source: Data Service
  • Property Information:ADU: No
Utility Info
  • WaterSewer:Septic In: Yes
  • WaterSewer:Septic Req: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Req, Septic In

Property History for 3818 Sunset Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 14, 2024

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #24-3531

$1,175,000
Nov 11, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1544774181

$1,175,000
Oct 29, 2024

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #24-3531

DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/14/2024

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #24-3531

$1,175,000
11/11/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1544774181

$1,175,000
10/29/2024

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #24-3531

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

Public Records for 3818 Sunset Road

Taxable ValueLand$790,500Additions$408,000Total$1,198,500
Tax Record2025$12,608 ($1,051 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt936 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt936 SqFtLot Size9,583 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1928Year Renovated1928Zoning8R1CountySANTA BARBARAAPN057-191-018

Schools near 3818 Sunset 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
Monte Vista Elementary School
PublicK to 6

La Colina 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: 3818 Sunset Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
$1,175,000
1
936
9,583
$1,605,000
3
2,912
13,939
$865,000
2
1
1,165
15,682
$2,845,000
5
2,927
9,583
4
3.5
2,347
14,810
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2,721
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