Overlooking the ocean and the city since 1910, The Grand Dame is a beautiful Craftsman style home made famous by the popular hit TV show ''This Old House''. This sound house has 3 large bedrooms with their own bathrooms. 2 bedrooms are located on the first floor and the master suite occupies the second floor as it's own private oasis complete with a fireplace, large balcony and sweeping ocean and city views. The master bathroom has been recently remodeled. The large open gardens open directly from the kitchen and dining room and provide a perfect space to enjoy Santa Barbara's alfresco dining. Or, sit on the front porch with a good book and enjoy the blue water view. Don't miss out on the opportunity to own this beautiful house with all of it's amenities for under $3M.
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$2,750,000
1616 Grand Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
3beds
2,278sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1910
8,276 Square Feet Lot
$3,162,600 Zestimate®
$1,207/sqft
$7,784 Estimated rent
Home value
$3,162,600
$2.88M - $3.51M
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Beautiful craftsman style homeLarge balconyFront porchBlue water viewPrivate oasisMaster suiteMaster bathroom
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Listed by:
Rebecca Kracke 01200327 805-701-8015,
Paradise Retreats
Bought with:
Anthony M Bordin, 00974047
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Source: SBMLS,MLS#: 24-43
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Built-In Gas Range, Built-In Gas Oven, Disposal, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: In Kitchen
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,278
- Total interior livable area: 2,278 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Detached
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Levels: Outside Stairs
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio Open, Patio Covered
- Exterior features: Fruit Trees
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Islands, Ocean, City
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Islands,Ocean
Lot
- Size: 8,276 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 027153021
- Zoning: R-1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Other
- Foundation: Mixed
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Good
- Year built: 1910
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: 15 - Riviera/Lower
Location
- Region: Santa Barbara
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,207/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,805,000
- Annual tax amount: $29,642
- Date on market: 3/21/2024
- Cumulative days on market: 7 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Ctnl
- Exclusions: Garden Hoses, Potted Plants
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/21/2024 | Sold | $2,750,000-3.5%$1,207/sqft |
Source:  SBMLS #24-43 Report a problem | ||
| 3/2/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 2/22/2024 | Listed for rent | $8,500-2.9%$4/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 2/21/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: SBMLS #24-501 Report a problem | ||
| 2/16/2024 | Listed for rent | $8,750+41.1%$4/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #24-501 Report a problem | ||
| 2/7/2024 | Price change | $2,850,000-3.4%$1,251/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #24-43 Report a problem | ||
| 2/3/2024 | Listed for sale | $2,950,000$1,295/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #24-43 Report a problem | ||
| 1/13/2024 | Pending sale | $2,950,000$1,295/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #24-43 Report a problem | ||
| 1/8/2024 | Listed for sale | $2,950,000+22.9%$1,295/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #24-43 Report a problem | ||
| 4/29/2021 | Sold | $2,400,000+20.3%$1,054/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #21-1339 Report a problem | ||
| 4/15/2021 | Pending sale | $1,995,000$876/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #21-1339 Report a problem | ||
| 4/14/2021 | Listed for sale | $1,995,000$876/sqft |
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| 6/2/2020 | Listing removed | $6,200$3/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara #20-1664 Report a problem | ||
| 5/27/2020 | Listing removed | $1,995,000$876/sqft |
Source: Village Properties #20-816 Report a problem | ||
| 5/10/2020 | Listed for rent | $6,200-4.6%$3/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara #20-1664 Report a problem | ||
| 3/4/2020 | Listed for sale | $1,995,000$876/sqft |
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| 12/14/2019 | Listing removed | $6,500$3/sqft |
Source: Ron Madden, Broker #RN-15838 Report a problem | ||
| 11/15/2019 | Price change | $6,500-13.3%$3/sqft |
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| 10/23/2019 | Listed for rent | $7,500$3/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $29,642 +1.7% | $2,805,000 +10.1% |
| 2024 | $29,133 +10% | $2,546,898 +2% |
| 2023 | $26,494 +1.8% | $2,496,960 +2% |
| 2022 | $26,036 +2.1% | $2,448,000 +454.1% |
| 2021 | $25,511 +437% | $441,767 +1% |
| 2020 | $4,751 +3.4% | $437,239 +2% |
| 2019 | $4,593 +1.5% | $428,666 +2% |
| 2018 | $4,525 +3.5% | $420,262 +2% |
| 2017 | $4,374 +0.8% | $412,023 +2% |
| 2016 | $4,338 +2.8% | $403,945 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $4,219 | $397,878 +2% |
| 2014 | $4,219 | $390,085 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $380,709 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $373,245 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $370,456 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $371,337 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $364,057 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $356,920 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $349,922 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $343,061 +3.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $330,172 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $323,774 +0.4% |
| 2001 | -- | $322,450 +387.6% |
| 2000 | -- | $66,129 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Lower Riviera
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GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Roosevelt Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.5 mi
- 3/10Santa Barbara Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 6/10Santa Barbara Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Roosevelt
- 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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