A great opportunity to purchase this estate sale property perched above the coastline in the coveted Riviera of Santa Barbara. With panoramic ocean and city views, this 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers approximately 2,569 sq ft of light-filled living spaces designed to capture the scenery from nearly every room. The primary suite is conveniently located on the main level, providing comfort, privacy, and easy single-level living with serene vistas. Expansive windows open to multiple viewing decks, while a spacious patio creates the perfect setting for entertaining or relaxing in the sun. Two additional bedrooms offer flexibility for guests or a home office. Set on a peaceful .23-acre lot with mature landscaping, this property offers privacy and potential.
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$2,785,000
849 Alameda Padre Serra, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
3beds
2,569sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1985
10,018 Square Feet Lot
$2,809,700 Zestimate®
$1,084/sqft
$7,715 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,809,700
$2.53M - $3.12M
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Bartron Real Estate Group 01005021 / 01950975 / 00966870 / 01976075 805-563-4054,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Bought with:
Chris A Palme, 00989478
Sotheby's International Realty
Source: SBMLS,MLS#: 26-722
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air
Features
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,569
- Total interior livable area: 2,569 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Islands, Ocean, City, Harbor
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Islands,Ocean,Harbor
Lot
- Size: 10,018 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 029330029
- Zoning: R-1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Good
- Year built: 1985
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Santa Barbara
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,084/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $617,313
- Annual tax amount: $6,583
- Date on market: 3/7/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 33 days
- Listing terms: Cash
- Exclusions: Chandelier
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/24/2026 | Sold | $2,785,000-0.4%$1,084/sqft |
Source:  SBMLS #26-722 Report a problem | ||
| 4/7/2026 | Contingent | $2,795,000$1,088/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #26-722 Report a problem | ||
| 3/31/2026 | Price change | $2,795,000-6.7%$1,088/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #26-722 Report a problem | ||
| 3/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,995,000$1,166/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #26-722 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,583 +1.8% | $617,313 +2% |
| 2024 | $6,467 +1.9% | $605,210 +2% |
| 2023 | $6,346 +1.8% | $593,344 +2% |
| 2022 | $6,233 +2.4% | $581,711 +2% |
| 2021 | $6,086 +1.1% | $570,306 +1% |
| 2020 | $6,022 +1.8% | $564,459 +2% |
| 2019 | $5,915 +1.5% | $553,392 +2% |
| 2018 | $5,828 +3.4% | $542,542 +2% |
| 2017 | $5,634 +1.3% | $531,905 +2% |
| 2016 | $5,561 +2.8% | $521,476 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $5,409 | $513,644 +2% |
| 2014 | $5,409 | $503,583 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $491,480 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $481,844 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $478,244 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $479,381 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $469,982 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $460,768 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $451,734 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $442,877 +3.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $426,238 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $417,882 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $409,689 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $401,657 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Lower Riviera
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Franklin Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.8 mi
- 3/10Santa Barbara Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 6/10Santa Barbara Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Franklin
- Middle: S.B. Jr.
- High: S.B. Sr.
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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