2 homes on 1 parcel! This quintessential Santa Barbara craftsman was built as a Pacific Ready-Cut Home Kit in 1930 & blends vintage charm w/ modern amenities. 1,971 Sq.Ft. in total: the main residence is 1,080 Sq.Ft. with 2bed/1bath, French doors, recently remodeled kitchen, & authentic period details throughout. Tucked behind the primary residence above a spacious 3-car garage is a separate second 891 Sq.Ft residence offering, 2bed/1bath, big mountain views, & its own private yard. Nestled within a serene, quiet neighborhood with sidewalks & underground utility lines. Conveniently located near local favorites, including coffee shops, restaurants, grocery stores, and parks. A great opportunity for generational/dual living, or an investment property in the beautiful Samarkand neighborhood.
Sold for $2,142,325 on 09/24/24
Listing Provided by:
Marsha Kotlyar DRE #01426886 805-565-4014,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Bought with: OUT OF AREA - NON MEMBER
$2,142,325
2827-2829 Serena Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
4beds
1,971sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1930
7,841 Square Feet Lot
$2,252,100 Zestimate®
$1,087/sqft
$4,725 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,252,100
$2.00M - $2.52M
$4,725/mo
Zestimate® history
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 04, 2024 at 06:22pm
Listing Provided by:
Marsha Kotlyar DRE #01426886 805-565-4014,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Bought with:
OUT OF AREA OUT, DRE #09999915
OUT OF AREA - NON MEMBER
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: 24410832
Originating MLS: CLAW
Originating MLS: CLAWFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Wall Furnace
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Laundry: In Garage, In Kitchen
Features
- Flooring: Laminate, Tile, Wood
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,971
- Total interior livable area: 1,971 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Door-Multi, Driveway, Garage, Guest
- Garage spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 7,841 sqft
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 051211003
- Zoning: E-3/S-D-2
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1930
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Other
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Gated Community
Community
- Community features: Gated
Location
- Region: Santa Barbara
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/5/2026 | Listing removed | $3,600$2/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 12/27/2025 | Listed for rent | $3,600$2/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 9/24/2024 | Sold | $2,142,325-2.6%$1,087/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #24410832 Report a problem | ||
| 8/29/2024 | Pending sale | $2,200,000$1,116/sqft |
Source:  SBMLS #24-2167 Report a problem | ||
| 7/30/2024 | Price change | $2,200,000-4.3%$1,116/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #24-2170 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $22,632 +38% | $2,142,325 +38.4% |
| 2024 | $16,399 +1.8% | $1,547,505 +2% |
| 2023 | $16,102 +1.7% | $1,517,162 +2% |
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Neighborhood: Samarkand
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Adams Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.5 mi
- 5/10La Cumbre Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 8/10San Marcos Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.5 mi