Historic Plaza at the Old Mission Rose Gardens. Spanish Colonial Revival Circa 1954 Overflowing with Charm and Character. Ideally Set up for Indoor Outdoor Living and Entertaining with Large Picture Windows Overlooking Post Card Timeless Views. This Special Home Offers Rich Hardwood Flooring, Stunning Open Beam Ceiling & Vintage Natural Stone Fireplace. The Expansive Front Patio is the Perfect Place Al'Fresco Dining Conversations & Connection. Spacious Inviting Kitchen has a Comfortable Breakfast Room Overlooking the French Flower Garden and Flows Seamlessly to Formal Dining and Private Rear Patio. Sunny Den is Ideal as a Relaxing and Creative Home Office. Truly a One of a Kind Property to Experience the Ultimate Santa Barbara Lifestyle.
Sold for $4,150,000
$4,150,000
512 Plaza Rubio, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
3beds
2,058sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1954
10,018 Square Feet Lot
$4,221,400 Zestimate®
$2,017/sqft
$7,900 Estimated rent
Home value
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Craig McCosker DRE # 00494253 805-451-1721,
Sotheby's International Realty 805-969-9993
Bought with:
Outside Agent, DRE # 0
Outside Office
Source: CLAW,MLS#: 25568969
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Den, Family Room
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Washer, Water Conditioner
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Stone Tile
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,058
- Total interior livable area: 2,058 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Assigned
- Has attached garage: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
Lot
- Size: 10,018 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 025281031
- Zoning: E-1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mediterranean
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Condition
- Year built: 1954
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Santa Barbara
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $2,017/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $3,578,160
- Annual tax amount: $37,866
- Date on market: 7/24/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/22/2025 | Sold | $4,150,000+7.8%$2,017/sqft |
Source:  CLAW #25568969 Report a problem | ||
| 8/1/2025 | Pending sale | $3,850,000$1,871/sqft |
Source:  SBMLS #25-2813 Report a problem | ||
| 7/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $3,850,000+9.7%$1,871/sqft |
Source: CLAW #25568969 Report a problem | ||
| 10/30/2023 | Sold | $3,508,000+27.6%$1,705/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/20/2023 | Pending sale | $2,750,000$1,336/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #23-3104 Report a problem | ||
| 10/13/2023 | Listed for sale | $2,750,000$1,336/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #23-3104 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $37,866 +1.7% | $3,578,160 +2% |
| 2024 | $37,217 +1175.4% | $3,508,000 +1201.9% |
| 2023 | $2,918 +1.9% | $269,458 +2% |
| 2022 | $2,864 +2.5% | $264,176 +2% |
| 2021 | $2,794 +1.1% | $258,997 +1% |
| 2020 | $2,763 +1.9% | $256,342 +2% |
| 2019 | $2,713 +1.6% | $251,317 +2% |
| 2018 | $2,671 +3.5% | $246,391 +2% |
| 2017 | $2,581 -0.6% | $241,560 +2% |
| 2016 | $2,598 +2.8% | $236,825 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $2,527 | $233,269 +2% |
| 2014 | $2,527 | $228,701 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $223,206 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $218,830 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $217,196 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $217,713 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $213,445 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $209,261 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $205,159 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $201,138 +3.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $193,582 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $189,787 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $186,067 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $182,419 |
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Neighborhood: Lower Riviera
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- 7/10Roosevelt Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.2 mi
- 3/10Santa Barbara Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 6/10Santa Barbara Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
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