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Last Sold Price
3 beds1,672 sqft$751/sqft
936 Garcia Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.26 acresLot Size
1954Year Built
$751/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

This 1954 California cottage is in a prime Riviera location offering romantic ocean views along with easy access to town on a ¼ acre lot. The pristine single level home has a classic mid-century vibe with hardwood floors, sandstone fireplace and an easy flowing floor plan showcasing ocean views from all the major rooms.This 1954 California cottage is in a prime Riviera location offering romantic ocean views along with easy access to town on a ¼ acre lot. The pristine single level home has a classic mid-century vibe with hardwood floors, sandstone fireplace and an easy flowing floor plan showcasing ocean views from all the major rooms.
  • Listed by: Chris A Palme 805.969.4755 DRE #20240130212034348482000000 • Coldwell Banker Realty
Listing closed: 10/14/2015 05:00 PM • Source: Santa Barbara AOR, MLS#: 15-2985

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,330,000

Avg days on market

59

Sale-to-list ratio

94.1%

Santa Barbara, CA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty, Chris A Palme, DRE #20240130212034348482000000

Sold By Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Sue Irwin, DRE #01413354

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Property Information for 936 Garcia Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Home/Estate / Single Family
  • Property Information:Within City Limits: Yes
  • Zoning: E-2
  • Zoning:E-2: Yes
  • Location Info:Cross Street: Medio Rd
  • Architectural Style: Cal. Cottage
  • Style:Cal. Cottage: Yes
  • Construction:Single Story: Yes
  • Property Information:Recurring Fees: No
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Lot Size: 0.26 AC / 11,326 SF
Details
Features
  • District: 15 - SB/EAST OF STATE
  • District: 15 - SB/EAST OF STATE
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Disposal: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Double Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Electric Range: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Diningroom Features: Dining Area
  • Dining:Dining Area: Yes
  • Exterior Features: Patio Open, Patio Open2
  • Exterior:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: LR
  • Fireplace(s):LR: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings:Carpet: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings:Hardwood: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings:Vinyl/Linoleum: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Laundry:Laundry Room: Yes
  • Roof: Tile
  • Roof:Tile: Yes
  • Rooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, Patio Enclosed
  • Rooms:Ground Floor Bedroom: Yes
  • Rooms:Patio Enclosed: Yes
  • View:Ocean: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Patio Open: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Kitchen Appliances: Refrigerator, Electric Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven
  • View: Ocean
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Levels: Single Story
  • Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed
  • Room Total: 0
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • Year Built Numeric: 1954
  • Building Area Total: 1672.0
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 029-252-006
  • Association Fee: $.00
Parking/Garage
  • Attached: No
  • Parking Features: Gar #2
  • Garages: Yes
  • Parking Garage:Gar #2: Yes
  • Parking Garage: Gar #2
Room Info
Room Info
  • 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
Location Info
Location Info
  • Location Info:Compass Map: Santa Barbara
  • Location Info:Map Grid: P11
  • LocationTopo:Combo: Yes
  • Proximity:Near Bus: Yes
  • Proximity:Near Park(s): Yes
  • Proximity:Near School(s): Yes
  • Proximity:Near Shopping: Yes
  • Number Of Units Buildings: 1
  • Lot Features: Near Public Transit
Neighborhood/Schools
  • Elementary School: Franklin
  • Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
  • High School: S.B. Sr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools:Elementary School: Franklin
  • NeighborhoodSchools:Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools:High School: S.B. Sr.
Property / Assessor Information
Property / Assessor Info
  • Site Improvements:Public: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Raised
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 11326.0
  • Lot Size Area: 11326.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.26
  • 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: 1954.0
  • Property Information:Source: Data Service
Utility Info
  • WaterSewer:S.B. Wtr: Yes
  • WaterSewer:Sewer Hookup: Yes
  • WaterSource: SB Wtr
  • Sewer: Sewer Hookup

Property History for 936 Garcia Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 14, 2015

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #15-2985

$1,255,000
Oct 5, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #557793028

$1,255,000
Sep 14, 2015

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #15-2985

DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/14/2015

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #15-2985

$1,255,000
10/05/2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #557793028

$1,255,000
09/14/2015

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #15-2985

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

Public Records for 936 Garcia Road

Taxable ValueLand$911,640Additions$603,733Total$1,515,373
Tax Record2025$15,736 ($1,311 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,677 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,677 SqFtStories1Lot Size11,326 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1954Year Renovated1954ZoningE1CountySANTA BARBARAAPN029-252-006

Schools near 936 Garcia 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
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Franklin Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Santa Barbara Junior High School
Public7 to 8

Santa Barbara Senior High School
Public9 to 12

La Cuesta Continuation High School
Public9 to 12

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: 936 Garcia Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
$1,255,000
3
1,672
11,326
$1,470,000
3
2,151
9,583
3
1
1,756
10,890
$326,000
3
10,800
$465,000
3
8,450
2
1.75
1,679
13,504

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