Located in Cathedral Oaks Estates, at the end of a lovely cul-de-sac, is this move-in ready single family home. Beautiful light-filled, open floor plan with high volume ceilings, lends to a contemporary style with clean lines and a focus on functionality. A one-owner home, it has been tastefully updated throughout the years, including a permitted addition. Featuring 3 bedrooms, on of which is a primary suite with a large bathroom, walk-in closet and office addition. The living room features a handsome slate and wood fireplace and double doors that extend out to a covered patio. And there's an attached 2-car garage with laundry area. This home is located in a HOA with only 13 homes on 14 acres. The HOA dues includes homeowners ins., pool, tennis courts, club house, spa, open common spaces
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$1,581,000
5190 Kara Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
3beds
2,479sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1985
-- sqft lot
$1,592,800 Zestimate®
$638/sqft
$6,462 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,592,800
$1.43M - $1.77M
$6,462/mo
Zestimate® history
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Contemporary styleSlate and wood fireplaceClean linesPrimary suiteHigh volume ceilingsLight-filled open floor planOffice addition
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Listed by:
Bunny M DeLorie 01397098 805-570-9181,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Bought with:
Non Member Agent
Non Member Office
Source: SBMLS,MLS#: 25-3407
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Built-In Electric Oven, Tankless Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Water Softener Owned
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,479
- Total interior livable area: 2,479 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Inside Entrance, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Entry Lvl(No Stairs),Single Story
- Patio & porch: Patio, Covered
- Exterior features: Drought Tolerant LND
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Setting
Lot
- Features: Level, Cul-De-Sac
- Topography: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 067490004
- Zoning: Other
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary,Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Other, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled,Excellent
- Year built: 1985
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts in Laundry
- Utilities for property: Underground Utilities
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Street Lights
Location
- Region: Santa Barbara
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $1,850 monthly
- Amenities included: Tennis Court(s), Spa/Hot Tub, Clubhouse, Pool, Greenbelt
- Services included: Insurance, Comm Area Maint
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/10/2026 | Sold | $1,581,000-4.2%$638/sqft |
Source:  SBMLS #25-3407 Report a problem | ||
| 3/4/2026 | Pending sale | $1,650,000$666/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #25-3407 Report a problem | ||
| 2/20/2026 | Price change | $1,650,000-8.1%$666/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #25-3407 Report a problem | ||
| 1/13/2026 | Price change | $1,795,000-5%$724/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #25-3407 Report a problem | ||
| 10/8/2025 | Price change | $1,890,000-5.5%$762/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #25-3407 Report a problem | ||
| 9/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,000,000$807/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #25-3407 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,329 +1.7% | $646,586 +2% |
| 2024 | $7,203 +1.6% | $633,908 +2% |
| 2023 | $7,092 +1.6% | $621,479 +2% |
| 2022 | $6,977 +1.6% | $609,294 +2% |
| 2021 | $6,865 +2.6% | $597,348 +1% |
| 2020 | $6,693 +1.8% | $591,224 +2% |
| 2019 | $6,576 +2.1% | $579,633 +2% |
| 2018 | $6,439 +1.8% | $568,268 +2% |
| 2017 | $6,324 +3.1% | $557,126 +2% |
| 2016 | $6,132 +2.1% | $546,203 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $6,003 | $538,000 +2% |
| 2014 | $6,003 | $527,462 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $514,784 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $504,692 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $500,921 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $502,112 +5.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $477,562 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $468,199 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $459,020 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $450,021 +3.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $433,112 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $424,620 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $416,295 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $408,133 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 93111
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Foothill Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.2 mi
- NALearning Tree PreschoolGrades: Distance: 1.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Foothill
- Middle: LaColina
- High: San Marcos
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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