About This Home

This 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom single family at 3842 Center Avenue in Santa Barbara, CA is listed for $1,995,000 ($1,590 per sqft). Built in 1930, the home offers 1,255 sqft of living space on a 0.18 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1930
  • 0.18 acre lot
  • 2 stories

Property Details

2 stories
3 full
1930

Amenities

A/C
Listing Description

Two residences on one lot, and your own little slice of Santa Barbara paradise! This charming 1930s cottage features an upstairs 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom main residence, plus a separate studio guest residence below. Lovingly updated by its contractor-owner, the home blends timeless character with thoughtful improvements, from patterned Spanish tile and arched details to warm, inviting spaces and beautiful rustic finishes.

Tucked into beloved San Roque, the setting is quintessentially Santa Barbara. Outside, winding stone pathways, raised garden beds, and a fun elevated party cabana with stunning sunset views create a magical backyard escape. Who needs a vacation when you can live like this every day?

Monthly Cost Estimate

$10,670/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$1,443
Interest$8,645
Insurance$582

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

3842 Center Avenue

Santa Barbara, CA 93110

15 - San Roque

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Walk-In Closet(s)Dual Shower HeadRain Shower

Exterior Features

Fruit TreesYard Irrigation PRT

Property Details

Flooring

Tile

Construction

Stucco

Outdoor Features

PatioPorchDeck

Heating

Forced AirNatural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

RefrigeratorGas RangeDishwasherDisposalDryerWasherWtr Softener/Owned

Questions & Answers

This 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom single family at 3842 Center Avenue is listed at $1,995,000 ($1,590/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $10,670 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1930, 0.18 acre lot, 2 stories. Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Dual Shower Head, Rain Shower. Exterior Features: Fruit Trees, Yard Irrigation PRT.

This property is listed by Dianne and Brianna Johnson.

DJ

Dianne and Brianna Johnson

Agent at Village Properties, Inc.

Listed by Village Properties, Inc. · Broker phone: (805) 565-8868 · View on Broker Site · Broker website

MLS# 26-2602· Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service· 83 days on PropertySimple

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3842 Center Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 93110

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