Active

$2,395,000

823 Arguello Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

3beds

1,507sqft

$15,269/mo

Get pre-qualified

Single Family Residence

Built in 1936

8,276 Square Feet Lot

$2,355,000 Zestimate^®

$1,589/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

First time on the market in over 50 years! Perched on a quiet street above downtown Santa Barbara, 823 Arguello Road is a rare offering with breathtaking panoramic views spanning the city skyline, harbor, Channel Islands & Pacific Ocean. From spectacular sunrises & sunsets to Fourth of July fireworks shimmering over the waterfront, the setting is quintessentially Santa Barbara. This charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath home is filled with warmth, character & natural light. A spacious deck & expansive private backyard offer wonderful spaces for entertaining, gardening & outdoor living, with room to imagine an artist studio or creative retreat. Moments from the Riviera Theater, El Encanto, Rose Gardens, SB Bowl & downtown, this is a special opportunity where views, location & possibility come together

5 days
577
27

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Heating

Forced Air

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)

Appliances

Included: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Built-In Gas Range, Built-In Gas Oven, Tankless Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Washer, Water Softener Owned
Laundry: In Kitchen

Features

Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Has fireplace: Yes
Fireplace features: Gas

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,507
Total interior livable area: 1,507 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 6
Parking features: Outside, Garage, Storage, Attached
Attached garage spaces: 2
Uncovered spaces: 4

Accessibility

Accessibility features: Customized Wheelchair Accessible, Accessible Approach with Ramp, Hand Rails

Features

Levels: Entry Lvl(No Stairs),Single Story,Outside Stairs
Patio & porch: Patio, Deck, Terrace, Rear Porch, Front Porch, Covered
Exterior features: Lawn, Yard Irrigation PRT
Fencing: Partial
Has view: Yes
View description: Islands, Coastline, Ocean, City, Harbor, Panoramic
Has water view: Yes
Water view: Islands,Coastline,Ocean,Harbor

Lot

Size: 8,276 Square Feet
Features: Steep Slope, Sloped Up, Near Public Transit
Topography: Upslope, Foothills, Hilly

Details

Additional structures: Shed(s)
Parcel number: 027151011
Zoning: E-1
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Traditional
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Stucco
Foundation: Raised, Mixed, Pier & Post, Caisson/Piling
Roof: Composition

Condition

Excellent,Good
Year built: 1936

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: 15 - Riviera/Lower

Location

Region: Santa Barbara

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $1,589/sqft
Tax assessed value: $288,605
Date on market: 9/17/2026
Cumulative days on market: 26 days
Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
Exclusions: Fireplace Equipment, Potted Plants

Estimated market value

$2,355,000

$2.24M - $2.47M

$7,310/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/17/2026	Listed for sale	$2,395,000-3.7%$1,589/sqft
Source: SBMLS #26-3125 Report a problem
9/17/2026	Listing removed	$2,488,000$1,651/sqft
Source: SBMLS #26-2856 Report a problem
8/27/2026	Listed for sale	$2,488,000$1,651/sqft
Source: SBMLS #26-2856 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2026	--	$288,605 +2%
2025	$3,059 +1.9%	$282,947 +109.1%
2024	$3,003 +104.2%	$135,332 +2%
2023	$1,470 +2%	$132,680 +2%
2022	$1,441 +2.7%	$130,079 +2%
2021	$1,403 +1.1%	$127,530 +1%
2020	$1,387 +2%	$126,224 +2%
2019	$1,361 +1.7%	$123,750 +2%
2018	$1,338 +3.5%	$121,324 +2%
2017	$1,292 -4.1%	$118,946 +2%
2016	$1,347 +2.8%	$116,615 +1.5%
2015	$1,310	$114,864 +2%
2014	$1,310	$112,615 +2.5%
2012	--	$109,910 +2%
2011	--	$107,756 +0.8%
2010	--	$106,951 -0.2%
2009	--	$107,206 +2%
2008	--	$105,105 +2%
2007	--	$103,045 +2%
2006	--	$101,026 +2%
2005	--	$99,046 +3.9%
2003	--	$95,326 +2%
2002	--	$93,458 +2%
2001	--	$91,626 +2%
2000	--	$89,830