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Last Sold Price
2 beds
3878 Sunset Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.34 acresLot Size
1927Year Built

Description

Fixer Upper on a large flat .34 acre lot with many possibilities – including the possibility of another dwelling unit (ADU) with the new California Law passed AB2299/SB1069. Charming 1927 single level cottage features living room with fireplace & glass cabinet built in, 2 bedrooms, an office with garden vistas, kitchen, laundry room & 1 bath. Upgrades include windows, roof & electrical. Large walk out basement & detached garage. The landscaped and flat .34 acre lot has an outdoor deck, raised bed...Fixer Upper on a large flat .34 acre lot with many possibilities – including the possibility of another dwelling unit (ADU) with the new California Law passed AB2299/SB1069. Charming 1927 single level cottage features living room with fireplace & glass cabinet built in, 2 bedrooms, an office with garden vistas, kitchen, laundry room & 1 bath. Upgrades include windows, roof & electrical. Large walk out basement & detached garage. The landscaped and flat .34 acre lot has an outdoor deck, raised bed vegetable gardens and several fruit trees. Located on a quiet street in the heart of Santa Barbara within close proximity to grocery, banks, shopping & restaurants. Highly desirable Monte Vista School.
  • Listed by: Wendy E Gragg 805.453.3371 WGragg@DistinctiveRealEstateOnline.com DRE #01304471 • Distinctive Real Estate
Listing closed: 06/08/2017 05:00 PM • Source: Santa Barbara AOR, MLS#: 17-1608

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Median sold price

$955,000

Avg days on market

26

Sale-to-list ratio

97.8%

Santa Barbara, CA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Distinctive Real Estate, Wendy E Gragg, DRE #01304471

Sold By Compass, Pamela Regan, DRE #00863811

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Property Information for 3878 Sunset Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Home/Estate / Single Family
  • MLS Neighborhood: 15 - San Roque
  • Property Information:Within City Limits: No
  • Zoning: Other, R-1
  • Zoning:R-1: Yes
  • Zoning:Other: Yes
  • Location Info:Cross Street: La Cumbre
  • Architectural Style: Cal. Cottage
  • Style:Cal. Cottage: Yes
  • Construction:Single Story: Yes
  • Property Information:Recurring Fees: No
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1927
  • Lot Size: 0.34 AC / 14,810 SF
Details
Features
  • District: 15 - SB/EAST OF STATE
  • District: 15 - SB/EAST OF STATE
  • Amenities:Dual Pane Window: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Gas Stove: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Fruit Trees, Yard Irrigation PRT, Fenced: BCK, Deck3, Fruit Trees2, Fenced BCK
  • Exterior:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: LR
  • Fireplace(s):LR: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings:Hardwood: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings:Vinyl/Linoleum: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Laundry:Laundry Room: Yes
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Pets:Yes: Yes
  • Roof: Composition
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • Security:Security System: Yes
  • View:Mountain(s): Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Yard Irrigation PRT: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Deck: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Fruit Trees: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Fenced: BCK: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Security Features: Sys
  • Kitchen Appliances: Refrigerator, Dryer, Gas Stove, Washer
  • View: Mountain
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Levels: Single Story
  • Room Total: 0
  • Heating: Yes
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • Year Built Numeric: 1927
  • Building Area Total: 0.0
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 057-191-004
  • Association Fee: $.00
Parking/Garage
  • Attached: No
  • Parking Features: Gar #1, Detached
  • Garages: Yes
  • Parking Garage:Gar #1: Yes
  • Parking Garage:Detached: Yes
  • Parking Garage: Gar #1, Detached
Room Info
Room Info
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Total Half Baths: 0
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Total Full Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 1.00
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 1.00
Location Info
Location Info
  • Topography: Level
  • Location Info:Compass Map: Santa Barbara
  • Location Info:Map Grid: L10
  • LocationTopo:Level: Yes
  • Proximity:Near Bus: Yes
  • Proximity:Near School(s): Yes
  • Proximity:Near Shopping: Yes
  • Number Of Units Buildings: 1
  • Lot Features: Level, Near Public Transit
  • Location Info:Development Name: George W Lloyd
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
  • Site Improvements:Public: Yes
  • Site Improvements:Paved: Yes
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 14810.4
  • Lot Size Area: 0.34
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.34
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type Label: Residential
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Condition:Fair: Yes
  • Property Information:Realtor.com Type: Residential: Single Family
  • Property Information:Year Built: 1927.0
  • Property Information:Source: Other/See Remarks
Utility Info
  • WaterSewer:S.B. Wtr: Yes
  • WaterSource: SB Wtr

Property History for 3878 Sunset Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 8, 2017

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #17-1608

$960,000
May 31, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #597813747

$960,000
May 23, 2017

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #17-1608

DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/08/2017

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #17-1608

$960,000
05/31/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #597813747

$960,000
05/23/2017

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #17-1608

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

Public Records for 3878 Sunset Road

Taxable ValueLand$828,655Additions$352,404Total$1,181,059
Tax Record2025$12,425 ($1,035 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,098 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,098 SqFtLot Size14,810 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1927Year Renovated1927ZoningE3SD2CountySANTA BARBARAAPN057-191-004

Schools near 3878 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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