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    1520 Bath St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

    5beds
    1,975sqft

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    Single family residence
    Available Sat Sep 5 2026
    Cats, small dogs OK
    In unit laundry
    Off street parking
    Wood
    Contact manager for more details about this home.

    What's special

    New plumbingNew roofWelcoming front porchCommunicating doorsExpansive front porchStunning west elm chandelierAquabrass faucets
    Ideally located just three blocks from State Street in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara, this gorgeous 4 bedroom + office/2.5 bath 1925 Craftsman has just undergone an extensive renovation that thoughtfully blends its original architectural character with modern comfort and functionality. Sun-filled and spacious, the home is rich in old-world charm, featuring a welcoming front porch, leaded-glass windows, original wood floors, 9-foot ceilings downstairs and Dutch ceilings up, original copper door hardware, communicating doors, and two original clawfoot tubs. Updates/upgrades include a Rohl fireclay kitchen sink, Aquabrass faucets, a Frigidaire Gallery refrigerator, and a stunning West Elm chandelier. The flexible floor plan offers two bedrooms, an office, and 1.5 bathrooms on the main level, with two additional bedrooms and a full bathroom upstairs. The private front garden is fully fenced and lushly landscaped, with a mature Hass avocado tree and an expansive front porch. The enclosed backyard features a sun-drenched flagstone patio, perfect for outdoor dining or relaxing. A large, fully fenced private side area provides abundant space for outdoor storage. The home is the main residence on a large, peaceful compound that also includes two smaller cottage buildings (currently occupied). Rent includes water, trash, sewer, gardening service, and two uncovered off-street parking spaces. Additional onsite amenities include an organic community garden and dedicated bike parking. An exceptional opportunity for quiet, responsible, non-smoking/non-vaping tenants with excellent credit and strong references. $9,650/month. One-year lease. Please email for an appointment to view. APPLICATION TERMS: All applicants must complete a rental application and are subject to credit and background screening - Clear source of monthly income - References - No smoking - Credit score of 700+ - Gross income 2.5x the rent preferred RENTAL TERMS: Lease Term: 12-month lease Rent: $9,650.00 per month Security Deposit: $9,650.00 Due Date: Rent due on the 1st of each month Late Fee: $75.00 if rent is not received by the 3rd of the month Utilities: Tenant pays gas and electric; Landlord pays water, trash, sewer, gardener Tenants will be required to purchase renter's insurance naming the Owner as additional insured. Pets: Cat OK; small dog considered Parking: 2 uncovered off-street spaces Smoking: No smoking/vaping permitted on the property - Premium location three blocks from State Street, Public Market, Arlington Theatre, parks, &c. - Peabody Elementary School attendance area - Original wood flooring - New tile in kitchen and bathrooms - New quartz kitchen countertops - All double-hung windows newly restored (re-roped and re-weighted) - New paint throughout - New carpet in one bedroom (all others have wood floors) - New plumbing - New roof PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: -The home is on a larger multi-unit property that also includes a small cottage and duplex -There is no garage - Some photos taken mid-renovation; more photos will be added as we complete the final touches 12-month lease. First month and deposit due at lease signing. Water, trash, sewer, gardener included in rent. Tenants will be required to purchase renter's insurance naming the Owner as additional insured. No smoking/vaping permitted on the property. Two uncovered off-street parking spaces. Cat OK; small dog considered. $25/month per pet for the duration of the lease.
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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Wood
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Laundry: In Unit
    Features
    • Storage
    • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Wood
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,975 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Off Street
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Front Porch, Patio, Porch
    • Exterior features: Garden, New quartz kitchen countertops, Peabody Elementary School attendance area, Premium location three blocks from State Street, Public Market, Arlington Theatre, parks, &c., Storage, abundant natural light, high-quality fixtures and finishes, new tile, newly restored 1925 Craftsman, original clawfoot bathtubs
    Lot
    • Features: Garden, Private
    Details
    • Additional structures: Storage
    • Parcel number: 027221021

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence

    Utilities & green energy

    • Utilities for property: Garbage, Sewage, Water

    Community & HOA

    HOA
    • Amenities included: Laundry, Parking, Storage
    Location
    • Region: Santa Barbara

    Financial & listing details

    • Lease term: 1 Year

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    8/18/2026Listed for rent$9,650+34%$5/sqft
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    7/28/2026Listing removed$7,200$4/sqft
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    7/10/2026Price change$7,200-2.7%$4/sqft
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    7/9/2026Price change$7,400-1.3%$4/sqft
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    7/7/2026Price change$7,500-1.3%$4/sqft
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    7/3/2026Price change$7,600-2.6%$4/sqft
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    6/23/2026Listed for rent$7,800$4/sqft
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    9/17/2004Sold$1,490,000$754/sqft
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    Neighborhood: Oak Park

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