$3,785,000
Beds: 5
Baths: 5 full, 1 half
Sqft: 3,646
Sqft lot: 7,840
Acre lot: 0.18
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Status: Active
Property Type: Home/estate
Year Built: 1926
Neighborhood: 15 - Riviera/lower
Days On Website: 5

Property Details for 1318 Alta Vista Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

Experience the timeless elegance of 1318 Alta Vista, a distinctive sanctuary property situated in Santa Barbara's historic and highly desirable Lower Riviera. This exceptional estate encompasses two private residences on an expansive lot. Once inside the hand-forged iron entry gate, one experiences the magical quality of the courtyard's mature landscape, mural, and the sound of its original Spanish tile fountain. Bespoke ironwork pays homage to the artisanal craftsmanship of the home and garden. The main residence, spanning 2,588 sq.ft., boasts three ensuite bedrooms, including a newly remodeled primary bath with a clawfoot tub, custom lighting, and vintage style floor tiles. A sunlit living room welcomes you inside with a cozy fireplace, floor to ceiling casement windows that open to the courtyard, and a private office space with a view. Alongside, is a stunning sunroom/dining room with Saltillo tiled flooring, grand picture windows, and a Palladian style door/window that opens to the front porch. The vibrant, newly designed chef's kitchen features top-of-the-line appliances, custom cabinetry, and beautiful herringbone tile flooring. There is a seamless blending of indoor/outdoor living with direct access to a private back patio off the adjacent family room; ideal for alfresco entertaining. Tranquil ocean views can be enjoyed from the courtyard, the upstairs bedrooms, as well as their adjoining balcony with its custom pergola shade covers. The secondary residence welcomes you with soaring ceilings, a charming fireplace, two bedrooms with ensuite baths, and a full kitchen. Enjoy gorgeous views of the ocean from the front porch balcony, the living room, and upstairs bedroom. Additionally, a versatile atelier on the property offers flexible creative space, while a 2 car garage and a private entry parking space complete the home- a treasure in one of Santa Barbara's most coveted neighborhoods.

Appliances & Equipment

  • Appliances: "Refrigerator", "Gas Range", "Dishwasher", "Dryer", "Washer"

Bathrooms

  • 5 total bathrooms
  • 1 half bathroom
  • 5 full bathrooms

Bedrooms

  • 5 total bedrooms

Building

  • Built in 1926
  • Living Area: 2,588
  • Building Area Total: 3,646

Cooling

  • Cooling Included
  • Cooling: "Central Air"

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: "Patio Open", "Fruit Trees", "Fenced: PRT"

Fireplaces

  • Features: "Living Room", "Gas"

Heating

  • Heating Included
  • Heating: "Forced Air"

Laundry

  • Features: "In Garage", "In Kitchen", "In Unit"

Listing

  • Standard Status: Active
  • Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • Listing Id: 25-156
  • Listing Contract Date: 2025-01-13
  • 6 days on market
  • 6 cumulative days on market

Location

  • Subdivision Name: 15 - Riviera/Lower
  • MLS Area Major: 15 - SB/EAST OF STATE
  • City: SANTA BARBARA
  • County Or Parish: Santa Barbara
  • State Or Province: CA
  • Postal Code: 93103

Lot

  • Square Feet: 7,841
  • Area: 0.18
  • 0 acres

Parking

  • Features: "Gar #4", "Unc #1"

Property

  • Zoning: R-2
  • View: "Ocean", "Setting", "Partial/Filtered"
  • Parcel Number: 029-100-021
  • Other Structures: "Studio", "Second Residence"

Schools

  • Elementary School: Roosevelt
  • Middle Or Junior School: S.B. Jr.
  • High School: S.B. Sr.

Utilities

  • Water Source: "SB Wtr"

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1318 Alta Vista Road
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
Subdivision Name: 15 - Riviera/Lower