3892 Fairfax Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
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.
- 30 days |
- 3,420 |
- 198 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Living Room
Kitchen
Primary Bedroom
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Listing updated:
Vanessa Shotwell 02071607 805-448-5307,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties,
Team Shotwell 02071607 / 02227938 805-448-5307,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
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
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/2/2026 | Pending sale | $1,495,000 |
Source: | ||
| 8/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,495,000+92.4% |
Source: | ||
| 7/30/2010 | Sold | $777,000+0.3% |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/28/2010 | Listed for sale | $775,000+72.2% |
Source: Prudential California Realty #10-2256 Report a problem | ||
| 4/1/2010 | Sold | $450,000 |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax 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
Estimated market value
$1,528,600
$1.45M - $1.61M
$4,972/mo
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