696 Cowles Road
Description
you may wish to remodel,expand or enhance this original owner residence.Unobstructed stunning mountain view! Uniquely private location on the path to Cold Spring School. Much of the classic retro style ranch home has been maintained inc. a wall of glass inviting the outdoors inside to be enjoyed while dining or entertaining. While in good condition,
you may wish to remodel,expand or enhance this original owner residence.
- Listed by: Marion H Davenport 805.967.6100 swannrlty@aol.com DRE #00495368 • Swann Realty
Recent comparable sales
Median sold price
$2,100,000
Avg days on market
48
Sale-to-list ratio
94.1%
Santa Barbara, CA
9 comparable properties found
$1,150,000
Sold 09/25/25
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,780
- Square Feet
- 0.12
- Acres
$2,550,000
Sold 11/10/25
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,652
- Square Feet
- 0.35
- Acres
$3,075,000
Sold 04/23/26
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,643
- Square Feet
- 0.38
- Acres
$2,100,000
Sold 12/04/24
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,449
- Square Feet
- 0.48
- Acres
$1,775,000
Sold 03/03/25
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,649
- Square Feet
- 0.34
- Acres
$1,285,000
Sold 08/20/26
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,388
- Square Feet
- 0.12
- Acres
$3,490,000
Sold 05/18/26
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,419
- Square Feet
- 0.23
- Acres
Location
Sold By Village Properties, Mitchell Morehart, DRE #20160322004010207098000000
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1Property Information for 696 Cowles Road
- MLS Type: Residential / Home/Estate / Single Family
- County: Santa Barbara County
- MLS Neighborhood: Other
- Property Information:Within City Limits: No
- Zoning: Other
- Zoning:Other: Yes
- Location Info:Cross Street: Eucalyptus Hill Rd
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Style:Ranch: Yes
- Construction:Entry Lvl(No Stairs): Yes
- Construction:Single Story: Yes
- Year Built: 1955
- Lot Size: 0.79 AC / 34,412 SF
- District: 10 - MONTECITO
- District: 10 - MONTECITO
- Virtual Tour URLUnbranded: http://www.sbphototours.com/Popup/PT_Flex.php?ListingID=5812
- Amenities:Dual Pane Window: Yes
- Amenities:Protection Plan: Yes
- Amenities:Remodeled Bath: Yes
- Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
- Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
- Appliances Included:Gas Range: Yes
- Appliances Included:Oven/Bltin: Yes
- Appliances Included:Refrigerator: Yes
- Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
- Diningroom Features: Dining Area, Formal, In Kitchen
- Dining:Dining Area: Yes
- Dining:Formal: Yes
- Dining:In Kitchen: Yes
- Exterior:Stucco: Yes
- Fireplace Features: Gas, LR
- Fireplace(s):Gas: Yes
- Fireplace(s):LR: Yes
- FlrWdw Coverings:Carpet: Yes
- FlrWdw Coverings:Hardwood: Yes
- FlrWdw Coverings:Tile: Yes
- FlrWdw Coverings:Vinyl/Linoleum: Yes
- Laundry Features: Laundry Room
- Laundry:Laundry Room: Yes
- Roof: Metal
- Roof:Metal: Yes
- Security:Smoke Detector(s): Yes
- View:Mountain(s): Yes
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl
- Heating: Forced Air
- Security Features: Smoke Detc
- Kitchen Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Oven/Bltin, Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer
- View: Mountain
- Other Structures: Work Shop
- Construction Materials: Stucco
- Levels: Entry Lvl(No Stairs), Single Story
- Room Total: 0
- Heating: Yes
- Fireplace: Yes
- Heating:Forced Air: Yes
- Year Built Numeric: 1955
- Other Buildings:Work Shop: Yes
- Building Area Total: 1600.0
- Parcel Number: 013-180-009
- Association Fee: $.00
- Attached: Yes
- Parking Features: Gar #2, Unc #1, Attached
- Garages: Yes
- Uncovered: Yes
- Parking Garage:Gar #2: Yes
- Parking Garage:Attached: Yes
- Parking Garage:Unc #1: Yes
- Parking Garage: Gar #2, Attached, Unc #12
- Total Bathrooms: 2.00
- Total Half Baths: 0
- Bedrooms Total: 3
- Total Full Baths: 2
- Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 2.00
- Bathrooms Total (Notational): 2.00
- Directions: From Sycamore Canyon turn on to Eucalyptus Hill Road (at Fire station) Cowles Road is the first right hand turn. Property is corner of Cowles & Eucalyptus Hill Rd.
- Location Info:Compass Map: Santa Barbara
- Location Info:Map Grid: R11
- Proximity:Near School(s): Yes
- Number Of Units Buildings: 1
- Elementary School: Cold Spring
- Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
- High School: S.B. Sr.
- NeighborhoodSchools:Elementary School: Cold Spring
- NeighborhoodSchools:Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
- NeighborhoodSchools:High School: S.B. Sr.
- Site Improvements:Paved: Yes
- Site Improvements:Cable TV: Yes
- Foundation Details: Raised
- Lot Size Square Feet: 34412.4
- Lot Size Area: 0.79
- Lot Size Acres: 0.79
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Property Type Label: Residential
- New Construction YN: No
- Foundation:Raised: Yes
- Condition:Good: Yes
- Property Information:Realtor.com Type: Residential: Single Family
- Property Information:Year Built: 1955.0
- Property Information:Source: Other/See Remarks
- Assessor's Data:Assessor Year Built: 1955.0
- Assessor's Data:Assessor SqFt: 1600.0
- Assessor's Data:Assessor Lot Acres: 0.79
- WaterSewer:Mont Wtr: Yes
- WaterSewer:Sewer Hookup: Yes
- WaterSource: Mont Wtr
- Sewer: Sewer Hookup
Property History for 696 Cowles Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2011 | Sold Santa Barbara AOR #11-1692 | $944,000 | — |
| Sep 15, 2011 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #316510406 | $944,000 | — |
| Sep 14, 2011 | Pending Santa Barbara AOR #11-1692 | — | |
| May 8, 2011 | Listed (Active) Santa Barbara AOR #11-1692 | $1,189,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/06/2011 | Sold Santa Barbara AOR #11-1692 | $944,000 |
| 09/15/2011 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #316510406 | $944,000 |
| 09/14/2011 | Pending Santa Barbara AOR #11-1692 | — |
| 05/08/2011 | Listed (Active) Santa Barbara AOR #11-1692 | $1,189,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 696 Cowles Road
Schools near 696 Cowles Road
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 6 | |||
| Public - | 7 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Charter - | K to 6 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Cold Spring 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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Nearby home values
| Address | Sold price | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Lot (Sqft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
This home: 696 Cowles Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93108 | $944,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,600 | 34,412 |
– | 4 | 3 | 1,992 | 43,124 | |
$3,200,000 | 4 | 5 | – | 44,866 | |
$1,500,000 | 3 | 3 | 2,889 | 39,639 | |
$1,965,000 | 3 | 3 | – | 47,916 | |
– | 3 | 1.75 | 2,344 | 44,867 | |
$840,000 | 4 | 3 | – | 43,560 | |
– | 2 | 2.75 | 2,056 | 49,658 | |
$3,500,000 | 3 | 2 | 2,445 | 36,590 | |
$600,000 | 3 | 2 | – | 43,560 | |
$4,200,000 | 3 | 3 | – | 32,670 | |
$637,500 | 3 | 3 | – | 39,204 | |
– | 5 | 2.5 | 3,817 | 27,443 | |
$2,550,000 | 4 | 2 | 1,852 | 35,719 | |
$2,300,000 | 4 | 2 | 2,372 | 39,639 | |
$3,600,000 | 5 | 6 | – | – |
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Listing Courtesy of Swann Realty, Marion H Davenport, DRE #00495368
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