Brimming with charm, this Lower Riviera retreat offers quintessential Spanish architecture, expansive gardens & panoramic ocean views, all presiding over SB's most magnificent Riviera neighborhood! Designed & built by Alex D'Alfonso, a major contributor to SB's Spanish Colonial Revival movement, this classic home is sited for maximum privacy on a quiet & charming street. Updated over the years to retain the original character of both the home & gardens, this quiet oasis celebrates stunning ocean views from both levels, opening up to large patios, terraces, lawns & multiple garden areas w raised vegetable beds & fruit trees. Exceptionally versatile floorplan presents dual living opportunities with each level offering its own living/dining rooms, outdoor entertaining areas, and bedrooms.
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$2,965,750
1212 E De La Guerra St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
5beds
3,018sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
10,018 Square Feet Lot
$3,294,400 Zestimate®
$983/sqft
$7,724 Estimated rent
Home value
$3,294,400
$3.00M - $3.66M
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Nancy L Kogevinas 01209514 805-331-7577,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Bought with:
Arielle Gulje, 01935620
Compass
Source: SBMLS,MLS#: 24-411
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,018
- Total interior livable area: 3,018 sqft
Property
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Patio, Deck
- Exterior features: Lawn, Fruit Trees
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Islands, Ocean, City
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Islands,Ocean
Lot
- Size: 10,018 Square Feet
- Topography: Hilly
Details
- Parcel number: 031132002
- Zoning: Other
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Spanish
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- Good
- Year built: 1950
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: 15 - Riviera/Lower
Location
- Region: Santa Barbara
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $983/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $3,025,065
- Annual tax amount: $31,859
- Date on market: 2/8/2024
- Cumulative days on market: 114 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/15/2025 | Listing removed | $2,895,000$959/sqft |
Source:  SBMLS #25-2062 Report a problem | ||
| 5/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,895,000-3.3%$959/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #25-2062 Report a problem | ||
| 5/24/2025 | Listing removed | $2,995,000$992/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #25-1403 Report a problem | ||
| 4/9/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,995,000+1%$992/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #25-1403 Report a problem | ||
| 5/31/2024 | Sold | $2,965,750-1%$983/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #24-411 Report a problem | ||
| 5/31/2024 | Pending sale | $2,995,000$992/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #24-411 Report a problem | ||
| 4/29/2024 | Price change | $2,995,000-6.3%$992/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #24-411 Report a problem | ||
| 4/3/2024 | Price change | $3,195,000-3%$1,059/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #24-411 Report a problem | ||
| 2/8/2024 | Listed for sale | $3,295,000-5.7%$1,092/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #24-411 Report a problem | ||
| 10/11/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: SBMLS #23-1840 Report a problem | ||
| 9/6/2023 | Price change | $3,495,000-10.3%$1,158/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #23-1840 Report a problem | ||
| 6/23/2023 | Listed for sale | $3,895,000+396.4%$1,291/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #23-1840 Report a problem | ||
| 5/24/2012 | Sold | $784,625-7.6%$260/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #12-1396 Report a problem | ||
| 5/2/2012 | Listed for sale | $849,000+135.8%$281/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Montecito #12-1396 Report a problem | ||
| 3/9/1994 | Sold | $360,000$119/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $31,859 +213.1% | $3,025,065 +213.3% |
| 2024 | $10,174 +1.9% | $965,429 +2% |
| 2023 | $9,988 +1.8% | $946,500 +2% |
| 2022 | $9,815 +2.4% | $927,942 +2% |
| 2021 | $9,587 +1% | $909,748 +1% |
| 2020 | $9,488 +1.8% | $900,421 +2% |
| 2019 | $9,321 +1.5% | $882,767 +2% |
| 2018 | $9,188 +3.4% | $865,459 +2% |
| 2017 | $8,883 +1.9% | $848,490 +2% |
| 2016 | $8,714 +2.8% | $831,854 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $8,475 | $819,359 +2% |
| 2014 | $8,475 | $803,310 +56.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $512,174 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $502,133 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $498,381 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $499,566 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $489,772 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $480,170 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $470,756 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $461,527 +3.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $444,187 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $435,479 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $426,941 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $418,571 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Lower Riviera
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Franklin Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.6 mi
- 3/10Santa Barbara Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 6/10Santa Barbara Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Franklin
- Middle: S.B. Jr.
- High: S.B. Sr.
Source: SBMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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