Last Sold Price
4 beds1,837 sqft$599/sqft
542 Ribera Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93111

Description

Beautifully updated & lovingly maintained, this single-level home is ideally located in the coveted Foothill School area. The versatile floor plan offers 1,837 +/- SF, 4 BD plus an office or potential 5th BD & 2 baths. The open living room boasts dramatic cathedral ceilings, a skylight & cozy double-sided fireplace. Tastefully remodeled, the bright kitchen enjoys classic quartz counters, white cabinets & newer appliances. The spacious master benefits from an additional office/nursery space & new...Beautifully updated & lovingly maintained, this single-level home is ideally located in the coveted Foothill School area. The versatile floor plan offers 1,837 +/- SF, 4 BD plus an office or potential 5th BD & 2 baths. The open living room boasts dramatic cathedral ceilings, a skylight & cozy double-sided fireplace. Tastefully remodeled, the bright kitchen enjoys classic quartz counters, white cabinets & newer appliances. The spacious master benefits from an additional office/nursery space & new carpet. Wonderful features include gorgeous tumbled travertine floors, A/C, dual-pane windows, new roof (2020) & a 2-car garage. A sunny yard w/lush lawn completes this turn-key home. Situated across from natural open space you will love the convenience of this location to nearby parks & bike path.
LISTING CLOSED: 04/20/2020 05:00 PM

  1. Listed by Louis & Susan Manzo • DRE #00756919 / 00932254 • Village Properties - 1
    P: (805) 895-6918 C: (805) 895-6918 manzo@villagesite.com

Property Details for 542 Ribera Drive

Status
MLS #
20-990
Days on Market
5
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Home/Estate / Single Family
Year Built
1963
Lot Size
0.17 AC / 7,405 SF
MLS Neighborhood
35 - University Circle
Property Information:Within City Limits
No
Zoning
R-1
Zoning:R-1
Yes
Location Info:Cross Street
La Ramada Drive
Architectural Style
Ranch
Style:Ranch
Yes
Construction:Single Story
Yes
Property Information:Recurring Fees
No

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,300,000

Avg days on market

32

Sale-to-list ratio

98.8%

Santa Barbara, CA

9 comparable properties found

1

$1,400,000

Sold 06/06/25

4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,603
Square Feet
0.23
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard
1/35
2

$1,400,000

Sold 04/30/25

4
Bedrooms
1,936
Square Feet
0.16
Acres
a house view with a garden space
1/23
3

$1,190,000

Sold 12/22/25

4
Bedrooms
1,837
Square Feet
Unavailable
Acres
4

$1,100,000

Sold 12/31/25

4
Bedrooms
2.5
Bathrooms
1,632
Square Feet
0.18
Acres
$1,300,000 | 559 Zink Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
1/26
5

$1,300,000

Sold 06/30/26

4
Bedrooms
1,477
Square Feet
0.17
Acres
a front view of a house with a garden and yard
1/14
6

$1,338,000

Sold 12/23/24

4
Bedrooms
1,474
Square Feet
0.16
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard
1/67
7

$1,350,000

Sold 11/26/25

4
Bedrooms
1,996
Square Feet
Unavailable
Acres
front view of a house with a yard
1/18
8

$1,220,000

Sold 08/21/25

4
Bedrooms
1,402
Square Feet
0.17
Acres
$1,250,000 | 161 La Venta Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
1/37
9

$1,250,000

Sold 11/06/25

4
Bedrooms
1,402
Square Feet
Unavailable
Acres

Location

Listing Courtesy of Village Properties - 1, Louis & Susan Manzo, DRE #00756919 / 00932254

Sold By Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Bunny M DeLorie, DRE #20200901192020476252000000

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Building Information for 542 Ribera Drive

Stories-Year Built1963Building Size-Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,405 SF

Payment Calculator

$6,691 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$5,594

Property Taxes

$1,097

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 542 Ribera Drive

Details
Features
  • District: 35 - SB/GOL NORTH
  • District: 35 - SB/GOL NORTH
  • Amenities:Cathedral Ceilings: Yes
  • Amenities:Dual Pane Window: Yes
  • Amenities:Remodeled Bath: Yes
  • Amenities:Remodeled Kitchen: Yes
  • Amenities:Skylight: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Disposal: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Elect Stove: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Oven/Bltin: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Rev Osmosis: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Wtr Softener/Owned: Yes
  • Diningroom Features: Dining Area, In Living Room
  • Dining:Dining Area: Yes
  • Dining:In Living Room: Yes
  • Exterior Features: Patio Open, Lawn, Fruit Trees, Yard Irrigation PRT, Fenced: ALL, Patio Open2, Lawn2, Fruit Trees2, Fenced ALL2
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: FR, Gas, LR
  • Fireplace(s):Family Room: Yes
  • Fireplace(s):Gas: Yes
  • Fireplace(s):LR: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings:Carpet: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings:Stone: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings:Wood: Yes
  • Laundry Features: 220V Elect, Gas Hookup, In Garage
  • Laundry:220V Elect: Yes
  • Laundry:Gas Hookup: Yes
  • Laundry:In Garage: Yes
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Pets:Yes: Yes
  • Roof: Composition
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • Rooms: Family Room
  • Rooms:Family Room: Yes
  • Security:Smoke Detector(s): Yes
  • View:Setting: Yes
  • View:Green Belt: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Yard Irrigation PRT: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Patio Open: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Lawn: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Fruit Trees: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Fenced: ALL: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Stone
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Security Features: Smoke Detc
  • Kitchen Appliances: Refrigerator, Oven/Bltin, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Elect Stove, Microwave, Rev Osmosis, Washer, Wtr Softener/Owned
  • View: Setting, Green Belt
  • Other Structures: Shed
  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Levels: Single Story
  • Community Features: Sidewalks
  • Room Name: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4
  • Room Total: 8
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • Year Built Numeric: 1963
  • Other Buildings:Shed: Yes
  • Building Area Total: 1837.0
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 067-252-009
  • Association Fee: $.00
Parking/Garage
  • Attached: Yes
  • Total # Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking Features: Gar #2, Unc #2, Interior Access, Attached
  • Garages: Yes
  • Uncovered: Yes
  • Parking Garage:Gar #2: Yes
  • Parking Garage:Interior Access: Yes
  • Parking Garage:Attached: Yes
  • Parking Garage:Unc #2: Yes
  • Parking Garage: Gar #2, Interior Access, Attached, Unc #22
Room Info
Room Info
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Total Half Baths: 0
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Total Full Baths: 2
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 2.00
Room 1
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 17.50
  • Room Width: 13.50
  • Room Area: 236.25
Room 2
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 8.00
  • Room Width: 10.00
  • Room Area: 80.00
Room 3
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 8.00
  • Room Width: 9.40
  • Room Area: 75.20
Room 4
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Length: 17.10
  • Room Width: 14.10
  • Room Area: 241.11
Room 5
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 11.20
  • Room Width: 23.30
  • Room Area: 260.96
Room 6
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 11.10
  • Room Width: 9.20
  • Room Area: 102.12
Room 7
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 10.00
  • Room Width: 11.00
  • Room Area: 110.00
Room 8
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Length: 13.50
  • Room Width: 10.00
  • Room Area: 135.00
Location Info
Location Info
  • Topography: Level
  • Location Info:Compass Map: Santa Barbara
  • Location Info:Map Grid: I10
  • LocationTopo:Level: Yes
  • Proximity:Near Bus: Yes
  • Proximity:Near Park(s): Yes
  • Proximity:Near School(s): Yes
  • Number Of Units Buildings: 1
  • Lot Features: Level, Near Public Transit
Neighborhood/Schools
  • Elementary School: Foothill
  • Junior High School: LaColina
  • High School: San Marcos
  • NeighborhoodSchools:Elementary School: Foothill
  • NeighborhoodSchools:Junior High School: LaColina
  • NeighborhoodSchools:High School: San Marcos
Property / Assessor Information
Property / Assessor Info
  • Site Improvements:Public: Yes
  • Site Improvements:Paved: Yes
  • Site Improvements:Sidewalks: Yes
  • Site Improvements:Cable TV: Yes
  • Occupancy:Occ All Ages: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 7405.2
  • Lot Size Area: 0.17
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.17
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type Label: Residential
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Foundation:Slab: Yes
  • Condition:Excellent: Yes
  • Property Information:Realtor.com Type: Residential: Single Family
  • Property Information:Year Built: 1963.0
  • Property Information:Source: Public Records
  • Property Information:ADU: No
Utility Info
  • WaterSewer:Goleta Wtr: Yes
  • WaterSewer:Sewer Hookup: Yes
  • WaterSource: Goleta Wtr
  • Sewer: Sewer Hookup

Property History for 542 Ribera Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 20, 2020

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #20-990

$1,100,542
Mar 30, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #666797060

$1,101,000
Mar 21, 2020

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #20-990

DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/20/2020

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #20-990

$1,100,542
03/30/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #666797060

$1,101,000
03/21/2020

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #20-990

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

Public Records for 542 Ribera Drive

Taxable ValueLand$613,533Additions$614,136Total$1,227,669
Tax Record2025$13,158 ($1,097 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,837 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,837 SqFtStories1Lot Size7,405 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1963Year Renovated1963Zoning10R1CountySANTA BARBARAAPN067-252-009

Schools near 542 Ribera Drive

This home is within Goleta Union Elementary School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Foothill Elementary School
PublicK to 6

La Colina Junior High School
Public7 to 8

San Marcos Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Santa Barbara Charter School
CharterK to 8

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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