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    321 E Mission St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

    3beds
    2,096sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1926
    8,712 Square Feet Lot
    $2,681,900 Zestimate®
    $1,279/sqft
    $7,944 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $2,681,900

    $2.44M - $2.95M

    $7,944/mo

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    What's special

    TIMELESS TRADITION IN SANTA BARBARA'S UPPER EAST. Set beneath heritage oaks a block from the Mission, this 1927 jewel blends classic architecture with modern updates. Lovingly maintained by the same owners for 40+ years, the home is enveloped by colorful gardens. The elegant living room with expansive library is a showpiece featuring dual French doors to a scenic entry terrace. The updated galley kitchen beside a formal dining room has stone counters, walk-in pantry & laundry porch. A graceful staircase leads to the upstairs bedrooms. A sunny primary suite opens to a deck overlooking the backyard. Two additional bedrooms and enclosed sun porch, ideal for office/art studio, complete the accommodations. Grab a basket and favorite vase to create a beautiful bouquet from your stunning garden! Timeless Tradition in Santa Barbara's Upper East Set beneath a canopy of heritage oaks, this Upper East residence, originally built in 1927 by the Tappan family, blends timeless architecture with refined modern living, just one block from Old Mission Santa Barbara. Lovingly cared for by the same owners for 40+ years, the home honors its original character while embracing thoughtful updates throughout. A winding brick path meanders through lush gardens to a Wedgewood blue Dutch door entry, where arched details and a graceful staircase create an elegant first impression. The exquisite formal living room pairs classic sophistication with comfort, centered around a fireplace and framed by dual French doors that open to the pergola-covered brick terrace. Custom library shelving offers space for even the most substantial collection. Across the foyer, the formal dining room opens to garden patios shaded by a majestic oak and surrounded by manzanita, tea trees, and layered landscaping. The adjacent galley kitchen features a pass-through window, stone countertops, glass-front cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a generous walk-in pantry, with easy access to the adjacent laundry porch and powder bath. Upstairs, a sunlit primary suite with an en-suite bathroom opens to a private balcony overlooking the gardens below. A spacious second bedroom with front-yard views features a walk-in closet and an enclosed sun porch, ideal for an office, art studio, or wellness room, drenched in daylight. A third bedroom with a walk-in closet, hall bath, and abundant linen storage completes the upper level. Rich in character and ideally located near downtown Santa Barbara, this cherished Upper East home is ready for its next chapter. Stop and smell the roses, they are just around the corner at the world-renowned Mission Rose Gardens. Welcome home to this cherished Upper East icon.

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    John A Sener 00978392 805-331-7402,

    Village Properties

    Bought with:

    Karen Spechler and Erin Beck Real Estate Group, 00552664 | 01488548

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

    Source: SBMLS,MLS#: 26-1570MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced Air
    Cooling
    • None
    Appliances
    • Included: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer
    • Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    • Fireplace features: Living Room
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 2,096
    • Total interior livable area: 2,096 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Garage, Detached
    • Has garage: Yes
    Features
    • Levels: Two
    • Patio & porch: Deck, Rear Porch, Front Porch
    • Exterior features: Yard Irrigation PRT
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Setting
    Lot
    • Size: 8,712 sqft
    • Features: Sloped Up, Near Public Transit
    • Topography: Upslope
    Details
    • Additional structures: Stable(s)
    • Parcel number: 025331014
    • Zoning: R-1

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Traditional
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Wood Siding
    • Foundation: Raised
    • Roof: Composition
    Condition
    • Year built: 1926

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Sewer Hookup

    Community & neighborhood

    Community
    • Community features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
    Location
    • Region: Santa Barbara
    • Subdivision: 15 - Upper Eastside

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing terms: Conventional,Cash

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    6/10/2026Sold$2,680,000-2.5%$1,279/sqft
    Source: SBMLS #26-1570 Report a problem
    5/26/2026Pending sale$2,750,000$1,312/sqft
    Source: SBMLS #26-1570 Report a problem
    5/20/2026Listed for sale$2,750,000$1,312/sqft
    Source: SBMLS #26-1570 Report a problem
    5/18/2026Pending sale$2,750,000$1,312/sqft
    Source: SBMLS #26-1570 Report a problem
    5/12/2026Listed for sale$2,750,000$1,312/sqft
    Source: SBMLS #26-1570 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$3,077 +1.8%$294,411 +2%
    2024$3,022 +1.9%$288,639 +2%
    2023$2,965 +1.8%$282,980 +2%
    2022$2,912 +2.5%$277,432 +2%
    2021$2,842 +1.1%$271,993 +1%
    2020$2,812 +1.8%$269,205 +2%
    2019$2,762 +1.5%$263,928 +2%
    2018$2,721 +3.5%$258,754 +2%
    2017$2,629 -0.5%$253,682 +2%
    2016$2,644 +2.8%$248,709 +1.5%
    2015$2,572 $244,974 +2%
    2014$2,572 $240,176 +2.5%
    2012-- $234,405 +2%
    2011-- $229,809 +0.8%
    2010-- $228,092 -0.2%
    2009-- $228,635 +2%
    2008-- $224,153 +2%
    2007-- $219,759 +2%
    2006-- $215,451 +2%
    2005-- $211,228 +3.9%
    2003-- $203,293 +2%
    2002-- $199,308 +2%
    2001-- $195,401 +2%
    2000-- $191,571

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Upper East

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    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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