575 Lorraine Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93110

Looking for affordable rural living in Santa Barbara? This sweet 1950s cottage is on a quiet lane tucked between Santa Barbara and Goleta in a peaceful country setting. The 1564-sf home features a welcoming front porch and living room with a big picture window overlooking the front yard. There's plenty of room here, with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths plus laundry room and a single car garage. A family room measuring nearly 22'x13' - used as the primary bedroom - includes a cozy fireplace and sliding glass doors to the back yard. The lot is nearly 1/3 acre with a huge back yard and plenty of space to expand the home or add a second unit. Located in Foothill School District, this home is ready for new owners to upgrade and make it shine; has original kitchen and baths and needs some repairs. A block-long country lane, Lorraine Avenue boasts a number of beautiful custom-built homes. It's a great location for families, retirees, urban farmers, bird watchers, builders or anyone interested in more space and quiet than most tract or city homes have to offer.