Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds2,740 sqft
511 Alston Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.36 acresLot Size
1960Year Built
$978/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Warm and bright, this charming single level ranch style home assures utmost comfort and tranquility. Fostering an ideal and convenient floor plan, the 3 bed/3 bath home is comprised of spacious living spaces and formal dining, a gourmet kitchen replete with newer appliances, granite countertops and bar seating, and dual bedroom wings offering guests and owners alike optimal privacy. Details throughout the home include hardwood and marble floors, a wealth of natural light due to a myriad of windows...Warm and bright, this charming single level ranch style home assures utmost comfort and tranquility. Fostering an ideal and convenient floor plan, the 3 bed/3 bath home is comprised of spacious living spaces and formal dining, a gourmet kitchen replete with newer appliances, granite countertops and bar seating, and dual bedroom wings offering guests and owners alike optimal privacy. Details throughout the home include hardwood and marble floors, a wealth of natural light due to a myriad of windows and skylights, and multiple fireplaces. A relaxing retreat, the spacious primary suite features a luxurious en-suite bath, large walk-in closet, romantic fireplace, and French doors to the enchanting back patio providing stunning views of the lush grounds...
Listing closed: 05/18/2021 12:00 AM • Source: Santa Barbara AOR, MLS#: 21-1525

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$2,925,000

Avg days on market

101

Sale-to-list ratio

92.7%

Santa Barbara, CA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Cristal Clarke, DRE #00968247

Sold By Santa Barbara Brokers, Inc., Ryan Malmsten, DRE #01867047

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Property Information for 511 Alston Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Property Information:Within City Limits: Yes
  • Zoning: A-2
  • Zoning:R-1: Yes
  • Location Info:Cross Street: Cima Linda Lane
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Construction:Single Story: Yes
  • Property Information:Recurring Fees: No
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Lot Size: 0.36 AC / 15,681 SF
Details
Features
  • District: 10 - MONTECITO
  • District: 10 - MONTECITO
  • Diningroom Features: Breakfast Bar, Formal
  • Dining:Breakfast Bar: Yes
  • Dining:Formal: Yes
  • Exterior Features: Patio Open, Lawn, Fruit Trees, Yard Irrigation PRT, Fenced: BCK, Patio Open2, BBQ, Lawn2, Fruit Trees2, Fenced BCK
  • Fireplace Features: 2.0
  • Fireplace(s):2: Yes
  • Fireplace(s):Gas: Yes
  • Fireplace(s):LR: Yes
  • Fireplace(s):Primary Bedroom: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings:Hardwood: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings:Marble: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Laundry:Laundry Room: Yes
  • Roof: Tile
  • Roof:Tile: Yes
  • Rooms: Family Room, Ground Floor Bedroom, Ground Floor Master
  • Rooms:Den: No
  • Rooms:Family Room: Yes
  • Rooms:Ground Floor Bedroom: Yes
  • Rooms:Ground Floor Primary: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Yard Irrigation PRT: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Patio Open: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Built-in BBQ: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Lawn: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Fruit Trees: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Fenced: BCK: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Marble
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • View: None
  • Yard And Grounds Features: Built-in BBQ
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
  • Levels: Single Story
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Room Total: 0
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Pool: No
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • Year Built Numeric: 1960
  • Building Area Total: 2740.0
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 015-110-013
  • Association Fee: $.00
Parking/Garage
  • Attached: Yes
  • Parking Features: Gar #2, Attached
  • Garages: Yes
  • Parking Garage:Gar #2: Yes
  • Parking Garage:Attached: Yes
  • Parking Garage: Gar #2, Attached
Room Info
Room Info
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Total Half Baths: 0
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Total Full Baths: 3
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 3.00
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 3.00
Location Info
Location Info
  • Directions: Please contact listing agent for directions.
  • Location Info:Compass Map: Santa Barbara
  • Location Info:Map Grid: R11
  • Number Of Units Buildings: 0
Neighborhood/Schools
  • Elementary School: Cleveland
  • Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
  • High School: S.B. Sr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools:Elementary School: Cleveland
  • NeighborhoodSchools:Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools:High School: S.B. Sr.
Property / Assessor Information
Property / Assessor Info
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 15681.6
  • Lot Size Area: 0.36
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.36
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type Label: Residential
  • Foundation:Slab: Yes
  • Property Information:Realtor.com Type: Residential: Single Family
  • Property Information:Year Built: 1960.0
  • Property Information:Source: Other/See Remarks
  • Property Information:ADU: No
Utility Info
  • Utility Info:Water: Public
  • WaterSewer:S.B. Wtr: Yes
  • WaterSource: SB Wtr

Property History for 511 Alston Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 18, 2021

Sold

CRMLS #21725480

$2,679,560
May 18, 2021

Sold

CLAW #21-725480

$2,679,560
May 17, 2021

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #21-1525

$2,679,560
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/18/2021

Sold

CRMLS #21725480

$2,679,560
05/18/2021

Sold

CLAW #21-725480

$2,679,560
05/17/2021

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #21-1525

$2,679,560

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

Public Records for 511 Alston Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,104,080Additions$1,854,369Total$2,958,449
Tax Record2025$30,649 ($2,554 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt2,740 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,740 SqFtLot Size15,682 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1960Year Renovated1960ZoningA2CountySANTA BARBARAAPN015-110-013

Schools near 511 Alston 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
Cleveland Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Santa Barbara Junior High School
Public7 to 8

Santa Barbara Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Adelante 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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AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 511 Alston Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
$2,679,560
3
2,740
15,681
$2,285,000
4
15,681
$1,995,000
4
2,300
15,400
$1,640,000
3
2
1,645
16,553
$360,000
3
17,424
$2,175,000
3
2,486
15,681

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