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  • $1,551,000

    2817 Serena Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

    2beds
    943sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1934
    6,534 Square Feet Lot
    $1,596,800 Zestimate®
    $1,645/sqft
    $4,775 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,596,800

    $1.44M - $1.79M

    $4,775/mo

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    What's special

    Located in the highly desirable Samarkand neighborhood, this charming 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom California cottage presents an opportunity to create your ideal Santa Barbara home. Set on a spacious 0.15-acre lot, the 943-square-foot residence has been lovingly maintained by the same family since the 1960s and is ready for its next chapter. Inside, you'll find a cozy living room with a gas fireplace, a large kitchen with a dining area, and an indoor laundry space. Move in and enjoy it as is or take advantage of the lot size and layout to renovate, expand, add an ADU or reimagine the property to suit your needs. A detached 2-car garage and carport provide added parking and storage flexibility. Samarkand is a vibrant neighborhood known for its welcoming community, where neighbors stroll tree-lined streets, gather at MacKenzie Park, enjoy coffee at Handlebar, or explore the shops and restaurants along the De La Vina Corridor. With close proximity to downtown Santa Barbara, local beaches, and within the Adams School attendance area, this location offers the best of coastal living and community charm.

    Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago

    Listing updated: June 19, 2025 at 12:38pm

    Listed by:

    Kendrick K Guehr 01964065 805-448-4185,

    Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara,

    The Epstein Partners 00994429 805-689-9339,

    Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara

    Bought with:

    Ryan W Strehlow, 01044673

    Sotheby's International Realty

    Source: SBMLS,MLS#: 25-1985MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Floor Furnace
    Appliances
    • Included: Refrigerator, Built-In Electric Range, Dishwasher, Double Oven
    • Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup
    Features
    • Flooring: Laminate, Tile
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    • Fireplace features: Living Room, Gas
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 943
    • Total interior livable area: 943 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Detached
    • Has garage: Yes
    • Has carport: Yes
    Features
    • Levels: Single Story
    • Exterior features: Lawn, Yard Irrigation PRT
    • Fencing: Back Yard
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Mountain(s)
    Lot
    • Size: 6,534 sqft
    • Features: Level
    • Topography: Level
    Details
    • Parcel number: 051211006
    • Zoning: R-1

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Cement Siding
    • Foundation: Raised
    • Roof: Composition
    Condition
    • Average
    • Year built: 1934

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: 220 Volts in Laundry
    • Sewer: Sewer Hookup

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Santa Barbara
    • Subdivision: 20 - Samarkand

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing terms: Cash,Ctnl

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    6/6/2025Sold$1,551,000+19.8%$1,645/sqft
    Source: SBMLS #25-1985 Report a problem
    5/30/2025Pending sale$1,295,000$1,373/sqft
    Source: SBMLS #25-1985 Report a problem
    5/20/2025Listed for sale$1,295,000$1,373/sqft
    Source: SBMLS #25-1985 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$1,074 +1.8%$97,363 +2%
    2024$1,055 +1.9%$95,455 +2%
    2023$1,035 +1.8%$93,584 +2%

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Samarkand

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Adams
    • Middle: LaCumbre
    • 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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