Perched on Santa Barbara's coveted Lower Riviera, this +/-2,179-square-foot Craftsman residence effortlessly blends vintage character with timeless, reliable craftsmanship with vistas of the Pacific Ocean, city lights, and the Channel Islands. The moment you cross the threshold, the home wraps around you with an undeniable sense of warmth and security; it is the kind of sanctuary that truly feels like an embrace. The exterior showcases enduring concrete shake siding, historic sandstone steps, and extensive stonework that anchors the structure gracefully into the grounds. Inside, classic details like wainscoting and custom built-in bookshelves in the living spaces evoke an authentic, lived-in charm, offering the perfect canvas to honor its original spirit while tailoring it to modern living.The home features three bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms. Adding incredible versatility to the property, a separate detached cottage offers an ideal opportunity for a private guest suite, creative studio, or quiet home office. Combining beautiful views, charming architecture, and a deeply comforting feel, this is truly a treasure on The American Riviera!
For sale
$2,979,000
645 E Micheltorena St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
3beds
2,179sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1916
0.26 Acres Lot
$2,871,600 Zestimate®
$1,367/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Historic sandstone stepsBeautiful viewsClassic details like wainscoting
- 26 days
- 2,452
- 173
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Steve Epstein DRE#: 00994429 805-689-9339,
Keller Williams Santa Barbara
Source: North Santa Barbara County MLS,MLS#: 26001856
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Dining room
- Features: Formal/Separate
Heating
- Other
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,179
- Total interior livable area: 2,179 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Ocean, Other, City
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Ocean
Lot
- Size: 0.26 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Other
- Parcel number: 029041004
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1916
Utilities & green energy
Green energy
- Green verification: Unknown
- Energy efficient items: Unknown
- Energy generation: Unknown
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Santa Barbara
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,367/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,244,537
- Date on market: 9/10/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 27 days
- Listing terms: New Loan,Cash
Estimated market value
$2,871,600
$2.73M - $3.02M
$8,830/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,979,000$1,367/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $2,244,537 +2% |
| 2025 | $23,247 +1.8% | $2,200,528 +2% |
| 2024 | $22,847 +1.9% | $2,157,382 +2% |
| 2023 | $22,430 +1.8% | $2,115,081 +2% |
| 2022 | $22,042 +13.2% | $2,073,609 +12.8% |
| 2021 | $19,473 +10.1% | $1,838,000 +10.1% |
| 2020 | $17,694 -0.2% | $1,670,000 |
| 2019 | $17,731 +1.5% | $1,670,000 +2% |
| 2018 | $17,475 +6.5% | $1,637,000 +5% |
| 2017 | $16,414 +5.4% | $1,559,000 +5% |
| 2016 | $15,572 +9.5% | $1,485,000 +10% |
| 2015 | $14,222 +9.6% | $1,350,000 +10% |
| 2014 | $12,976 | $1,227,000 +9.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $1,116,000 -5% |
| 2011 | -- | $1,175,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $1,175,000 -31.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $1,708,810 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $1,675,304 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $1,642,455 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $1,610,250 +333.5% |
| 2005 | -- | $371,445 +3.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $357,490 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $350,481 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $343,610 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $336,873 |
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