3BR/2BA MAIN HOUSE WITH 1BR ADU - On an iconic Upper Westside Santa Barbara street, this light-filled 1926 California cottage blends timeless character with thoughtful updates and a great location. Keeping its original charm, the home features original wood floors, formal dining, paned windows, classic architecture, an updated kitchen, and refreshed baths. The attached income-producing ADU expands the property to four bedrooms, offering a proven income stream and flexibility for guests. Fully fenced grounds dotted with colorful wildflowers, shade trees, a greenhouse/craft studio, and a fenced chicken coop add to the cheerful, garden setting. A detached two-car garage completes the property, all within walking distance of downtown. Picture-perfect in Peabody School District, welcome home!
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$2,500,000
1628 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
4beds
2,162sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1926
7,500 Square Feet Lot
$2,444,300 Zestimate®
$1,156/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 3 days
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Listed by:
John A Sener 00978392 805-331-7402,
Village Properties
Source: SBMLS,MLS#: 26-2854
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Cooktop, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Walk-In Closet(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,162
- Total interior livable area: 2,162 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: Single Story
- Patio & porch: Front Porch
- Fencing: Back Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Setting
Lot
- Size: 7,500 Square Feet
- Features: Level, Near Public Transit
- Topography: Level
Details
- Additional structures: Workshop, ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit)
- Parcel number: 027181018
- Zoning: R-1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Shingles
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Good
- Year built: 1926
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks
- Subdivision: 15 or 20 - Downtown
Location
- Region: Santa Barbara
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,156/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,570,244
- Date on market: 8/26/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 3 days
- Listing terms: Cash
Estimated market value
$2,444,300
$2.32M - $2.57M
$4,327/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,500,000+3.2%$1,156/sqft |
Source:  SBMLS #26-2854 Report a problem | ||
| 10/27/2022 | Sold | $2,422,000-6.7%$1,120/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #22-2888 Report a problem | ||
| 10/13/2022 | Pending sale | $2,595,000$1,200/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #22-2888 Report a problem | ||
| 10/5/2022 | Price change | $2,595,000-3.7%$1,200/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #22-2888 Report a problem | ||
| 9/14/2022 | Price change | $2,695,000-3.6%$1,247/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #22-2888 Report a problem | ||
| 8/24/2022 | Listed for sale | $2,795,000+27%$1,293/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #22-2888 Report a problem | ||
| 6/23/2022 | Sold | $2,200,000+2.3%$1,018/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #22-1591 Report a problem | ||
| 5/27/2022 | Pending sale | $2,150,000$994/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #22-1591 Report a problem | ||
| 5/19/2022 | Listed for sale | $2,150,000$994/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #22-1591 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $2,570,244 +2% |
| 2025 | $26,611 +1.7% | $2,519,848 +2% |
| 2024 | $26,156 +1.8% | $2,470,440 +2% |
| 2023 | $25,682 +2225.6% | $2,422,000 +2328.1% |
| 2022 | $1,104 +2.6% | $99,748 +2% |
| 2021 | $1,077 +1.1% | $97,794 +1% |
| 2020 | $1,065 +1.8% | $96,792 +2% |
| 2019 | $1,047 +1.5% | $94,896 +2% |
| 2018 | $1,032 +3.4% | $93,036 +2% |
| 2017 | $997 -6% | $91,212 +2% |
| 2016 | $1,061 +2.6% | $89,424 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,035 | $88,082 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,035 | $86,358 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $84,284 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $82,632 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $82,016 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $82,212 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $80,600 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $79,020 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $77,472 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $75,954 +3.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $73,102 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $71,670 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $70,266 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $68,890 |
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Neighborhood: Oak Park
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Peabody
- 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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