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$1,495,000
3beds
--sqft

3892 Fairfax Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93110

3beds
--sqft
Single family residence
Built in 1938
9,583 sqft
4 Open parking spaces

What's special

Rose Brook Cottage | A Storybook Country Retreat Privately situated behind mature hedges and romantic English gardens, Rose Brook Cottage is an exceptional Connecticut-inspired farmhouse offering a rare expression of refined country living in the heart of Santa Barbara. Set on an unusually expansive parcel, the property unfolds across broad lawns, meandering stone pathways, established gardens, and intimate outdoor terraces--creating a secluded setting that feels worlds away while remaining moments from fine dining, shopping, and beaches. With its timeless architectural character, the 2-bedroom, 1-bath main residence is both sophisticated and effortlessly inviting. Sun-drenched interiors are crowned by dramatic tongue-and-groove cathedral ceilings, burnished wood floors, a graceful bay window, and carefully curated finishes which provide warmth and understated elegance throughout. The generous eat-in kitchen opens through French doors to picturesque stone terraces and the gardens beyond, creating an idyllic setting for gracious indoor-outdoor entertaining. A separate 1-bedroom, 1-bath guest cottage offers an equally charming private retreat, ideal for guests, a home office, or creative studio. With its storybook architecture, exceptional grounds, private guest accommodations, and coveted in-town setting, Rose Brook Cottage presents a rare opportunity to experience the romance and privacy of a country retreat with the sophistication and convenience of life in the heart of Santa Barbara.

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Likely to sell faster than

Source: SBMLS,MLS#: 26-2836MLS Logo
Travel times

Living Room

Kitchen

Primary Bedroom

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Listing updated:

Listed by:

Vanessa Shotwell 02071607 805-448-5307,

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties,

Team Shotwell 02071607 / 02227938 805-448-5307,

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Source: SBMLS,MLS#: 26-2836MLS Logo

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
  • Forced Air
Appliances
  • Included: Refrigerator, Built-In Gas Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Washer
  • Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
  • Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Has fireplace: No

Property

Parking
  • Total spaces: 4
  • Parking features: Storage
  • Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
  • Levels: Single Story
  • Patio & porch: Patio, Terrace, Rear Porch
  • Exterior features: Lawn, Yard Irrigation T/O
  • Fencing: Full
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: Mountain(s), Setting
Lot
  • Size: 9,583 Square Feet
  • Features: Level, Near Public Transit
  • Topography: Level
Details
  • Additional structures: Studio
  • Parcel number: 057192024
  • Zoning: R-1

Construction

Type & style
  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Farmhouse,Traditional,Cape Cod
  • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
  • Wood Siding
  • Foundation: Raised
  • Roof: Composition
Condition
  • Good
  • Year built: 1938

Utilities & green energy

  • Sewer: Septic Tank

Community & HOA

Community
  • Subdivision: 15 - San Roque
Location
  • Region: Santa Barbara

Financial & listing details

  • Tax assessed value: $1,015,369
  • Date on market: 8/25/2026
  • Cumulative days on market: 31 days
  • Listing terms: Conventional,Cash

Price history

DateEventPrice
9/2/2026Pending sale$1,495,000
Source: SBMLS #26-2836 Report a problem
8/25/2026Listed for sale$1,495,000+92.4%
Source: SBMLS #26-2836 Report a problem
7/30/2010Sold$777,000+0.3%
Source: Public Record Report a problem
6/28/2010Listed for sale$775,000+72.2%
Source: Prudential California Realty #10-2256 Report a problem
4/1/2010Sold$450,000
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

YearProperty taxesTax assessment
2026-- $1,015,369 +2%
2025$10,689 +2%$995,461 +2%
2024$10,479 +1.9%$975,943 +2%
2023$10,285 +1.7%$956,808 +2%
2022$10,109 +3.7%$938,048 +2%
2021$9,744 +1.1%$919,656 +1%
2020$9,640 +3.1%$910,227 +2%
2019$9,354 +2%$892,380 +2%
2018$9,171 +6.8%$874,884 +6.2%
2017$8,585 +5.2%$824,000 +5%
2016$8,158 +6.1%$785,000 +4.9%
2015$7,690 $748,000 +1.9%
2014$7,690 $734,000 +5%
2012-- $699,000 -10%
2011-- $777,000 +1380.7%
2010-- $52,475 -0.2%
2009-- $52,601 +2%
2008-- $51,571 +2%
2007-- $50,561 +2%
2006-- $49,571 +2%
2005-- $48,600 +3.9%
2003-- $46,775 +2%
2002-- $45,858 +2%
2001-- $44,960 +2%
2000-- $44,080

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Monthly payment

Est. payment
$9,465/mo
Principal & interest
$8132
Property taxes
$1333
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Estimated market value

$1,528,600

$1.45M - $1.61M

$4,972/mo

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Neighborhood: 93110

Nearby schools

Monte Vista Elementary School
Grades K-6 • 0.5 miles
10/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
9/10
Student Progress Rating
10/10
La Colina Junior High School
Grades 7-8 • 0.5 miles
8/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
9/10
Student Progress Rating
7/10
Santa Barbara County Rop-South School
Grades 9-12 • 1.2 miles
N/A
GreatSchools® Rating