Santa Barbara Homes for Sale

Santa Barbara Homes for Sale

Welcome to Santa Barbara, a coastal gem nestled in the heart of California's beautiful Central Coast. Renowned for its stunning Mediterranean-style architecture, vibrant arts scene, and breathtaking ocean views, Santa Barbara offers a lifestyle that harmoniously blends relaxation and sophistication. With its picturesque beaches, lush gardens, and majestic mountains, this city is often referred to as the "American Riviera," and it’s easy to see why.

Santa Barbara boasts a rich cultural heritage, with attractions like the historic Mission Santa Barbara, the Santa Barbara County Courthouse, and the bustling State Street, lined with boutique shops, gourmet restaurants, and lively cafes. The city is also home to a thriving wine country, where you can explore exquisite vineyards and indulge in world-class tastings just a short drive away.

For those looking to make Santa Barbara their home, the real estate market is as diverse as the city itself. From charming bungalows and modern condos to luxurious oceanfront estates, there’s a home for every taste and lifestyle. Properties for sale here often feature stunning views, spacious layouts, and beautifully landscaped yards, perfect for enjoying the California sunshine.

Whether you’re seeking a peaceful retreat or a vibrant community, Santa Barbara’s real estate offerings are sure to impress. With homes for sale that cater to a variety of budgets and preferences, now is the perfect time to explore the possibilities of calling this enchanting city your home. Discover the allure of Santa Barbara and let its beauty inspire your next chapter.

Newest Santa Barbara Homes for Sale

$3,798,000
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 26987279 MLS
Single Level Mid Century, Walls of Glass Overlooking Santa Barbara with the Entire Pueblo at Your Feet. Stunning Architecture Blends Comfortable Indoor- Outdoor Living from a Private Courtyard Entry to the Conversation Room with Romantic Fireplace. Thoughtfully Created Using Repurposed Beams and Vintage Franklin Stove from Sally Leadbetter's Estate ''Good Vibrations. Floor to Ceiling Glass Doors Open to Spacious Patio with Breathtaking Views of the American Rivera. Chef's Kitchen with Gaggeneau, Miele & Sub-Zero Open to a Glass Pavilion for Fine Dining. Detached Studio with Private Patio is Like a Hotel Suite with Many Possibilities. Resting on a Natural Knoll in an Exceptional Microclimate with Ocean Breezes. Close to the Beach, Shopping, Downtown & all Santa Barbara has to Offer. A Once in a Lifetime Opportunity to Own a Real Architectural Treasure Designed by Don Zeimer

1410 La Cima Road, Santa Barbara

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Craig McCosker (scott@scottmccosker.com) from Listing Office: Sotheby's International Realty.
$2,979,000
3 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 26985955 MLS
Perched on Santa Barbara's coveted Lower Riviera, this +/-2,179-square-foot Craftsman residence effortlessly blends vintage character with timeless, reliable craftsmanship with vistas of the Pacific Ocean, city lights, and the Channel Islands. The moment you cross the threshold, the home wraps around you with an undeniable sense of warmth and security; it is the kind of sanctuary that truly feels like an embrace. The exterior showcases enduring concrete shake siding, historic sandstone steps, and extensive stonework that anchors the structure gracefully into the grounds. Inside, classic details like wainscoting and custom built-in bookshelves in the living spaces evoke an authentic, lived-in charm, offering the perfect canvas to honor its original spirit while tailoring it to modern living.The home features three bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms. Adding incredible versatility to the property, a separate detached cottage offers an ideal opportunity for a private guest suite, creative studio, or quiet home office. Combining beautiful views, charming architecture, and a deeply comforting feel, this is truly a treasure on The American Riviera!

645 E Micheltorena Street, Santa Barbara

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Stephen Epstein (steve@theepsteinpartners.com) from Listing Office: Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara.
$7,595,000
2 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 26985879 MLS
Set directly on the sand at coveted Miramar Beach, this residence presents a rare opportunity to own one of Montecito's most prized forms of coastal real estate. Currently configured as a duplex, the property offers two private homes, each with one bedroom and two bathrooms, while also allowing the potential to be converted back into a single-family dwelling. Both homes capture sweeping ocean views and feature private entrances, upper and lower decks, bright interiors, updated modern kitchens, and fireplaces in the living rooms. A private gated entry, designated parking, and an outdoor shower add to the ease and privacy of this exceptional setting. Just moments from the iconic Rosewood Miramar Beach Hotel, with its celebrated dining, spa, and resort amenities, this offering provides an unparalleled combination of privacy, proximity, and effortless access to the best of Montecito's lifestyle. Whether envisioned as a sophisticated single-family retreat, a flexible dual-residence property, or an investment opportunity, its versatility is as compelling as the location itself. Secure a unique piece of the coast and spend mornings on the sand, evenings watching the sun set over the Pacific from your backyard, and enjoy beachfront living at its finest.

1508 Miramar, Santa Barbara

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Lucas Cintra (lucas@aaronkirman.com) from Listing Office: Christie's International Real Estate SoCal.
$1,200,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ PI26194236 MLS
Just moments from the scenic trails of More Mesa and the popular Obern Bike Path connecting Santa Barbara and Goleta, this spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers an exciting opportunity to create something truly your own. Ready for fresh vision, this home provides a great opportunity for buyers looking to update, personalize, and add value. Located within the sought-after Hollister School District, and convenient location near outdoor recreation, schools, shopping, dining, and all that the Santa Barbara and Goleta areas have to offer, this property is ready for its next chapter. Please do not disturb current tenant/occupants

707 La Roda, Santa Barbara

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Breana Stachura (breanastachura@gmail.com) from Listing Office: BHGRE Haven Properties.
$5,575,000
3 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 26956675 MLS
Tucked down a private country lane in the coveted Hope Ranch community, this peaceful retreat is set on approximately 2.3 acres of natural beauty, surrounded by avocado orchards and picturesque canyon views. A long private drive creates a gracious sense of arrival, setting the tone for privacy and tranquility. Designed to embrace Santa Barbara's quintessential indoor-outdoor lifestyle, the four-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath residence opens to a terrace overlooking the pool and grass lawn, creating an inviting setting for both everyday living and entertaining. At the heart of the home, the living room features coffered ceilings, a brick fireplace, and French doors that fill the space with natural light and provide a seamless connection to the outdoor living areas.The generously sized kitchen includes a center island, sunny breakfast nook, and walk-in pantry with abundant storage.The ground-level primary suite features two walk-in closets, ensuite bathroom, and setting views. Comfortable and inviting, the residence is ready to be enjoyed while offering an opportunity for its next owner to thoughtfully update and make it their own over time.Located in the exclusive Hope Ranch community, residents enjoy access to a private beach, tennis courts, 24-hour security patrol, and over 22 miles of bridle trails just moments from the conveniences of Santa Barbara. This special property presents a rare combination of privacy, acreage, natural beauty, and the relaxed indoor-outdoor lifestyle that defines the California lifestyle.

4450 Via Esperanza, Santa Barbara

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Jessica McLernon (jessica.mclernon@camoves.com) from Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Realty.
$3,385,000
3 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 26954457 MLS
Set amidst a peaceful and private setting, 2745 Torito Road offers breathtaking views of the ocean, mountains, and canyon. The red tile roof, exposed wood beams, and Saltillo tile lend warmth and character to this quintessential Mediterranean home. The main residence features three bedrooms, each with an ensuite bathroom. The spacious primary suite includes a generous sitting room or office and a private deck overlooking the ocean and canyon, an ideal spot for morning coffee or evening sunsets. A detached guest house adds flexibility for visitors, extended family, home office, or a creative studio. Quiet and secluded, yet full of potential, the property offers a serene retreat while leaving room to update and tailor every detail to your personal vision.With captivating views, a comfortable floor plan, and versatile guest accommodations, 2745 Torito Road is a rare opportunity to create a truly distinctive Montecito sanctuary.

2745 Torito Road, Santa Barbara

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Jessica McLernon (jessica.mclernon@camoves.com) from Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Realty.
$4,995,000
4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 26859315 MLS
Captivating Spanish Colonial-style residence where timeless Santa Barbara character meets sweeping views of the Santa Ynez Mountains. Thoughtfully oriented to its setting, 4585 Vieja Drive offers 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and is set on 1.5 mature landscaped acres. Distinctly connected to the natural beauty of Hope Ranch, a picturesque approach introduces the home through mature oaks, palms, citrus, sculpted hedges, and established gardens, while an entry tower with stucco walls and a Spanish tile roof set the architectural tone. Inside, the 3,594-square-foot residence unfolds with an inviting collection of spaces with an easy relationship between indoors and out.The primary suite is especially inviting, with a vaulted wood-beamed ceiling, fireplace, French doors opening to the backyard, and a spacious bath with dual vanities, soaking tub, separate shower, and abundant natural light. Three spacious guest bedrooms round out the sleeping arrangements. With rich wood detailing and floor-to-ceiling windows that frame the landscape and views beyond, the North-facing guest bedroom is a standout in its own right. At the heart of the home, the living spaces are designed for both gathering and quiet enjoyment. A substantial living room is complemented by a relaxed family room, while the kitchen opens ideally to the surrounding entertaining areas.Remarkable as the inside is, it is outdoors where 4585 Vieja Drive becomes particularly memorable. French doors and broad openings create a seamless transition from the interiors to the gardens, while an outdoor barbecue, fire pit, lawn, and multiple patios invite everything from intimate mornings to large-scale entertaining. Beyond the terraces, panoramic mountain views stretch across the horizon, creating a remarkable backdrop throughout the day. Mature oaks, olive-like plantings, palms, citrus, and towering cypress trees lend the grounds a sense of permanence and privacy, while the gently layered landscaping creates a series of intimate garden moments around the residence.Hope Ranch association amenities include private gated beach access & picnic areas, private security, and 22 miles of equestrian trails. Established architecture, mature grounds, expansive views, and a relaxed indoor-outdoor lifestyle - 4585 Vieja Drive is a real tribute to Santa Barbara living.

4585 Vieja Drive, Santa Barbara

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Dusty Baker (dusty@dustybakergroup.com) from Listing Office: Sotheby's International Realty.
$22,900,000
9 Beds ⋅ 9 Baths ⋅ PV26172278 MLS
Perched at the end of one of Santa Barbara’s most coveted private drives in prestigious Campanil Hill, this exceptional coastal estate offers a rare convergence of scale, serenity and natural beauty. Set on approx. 3.75 acres, it enjoys sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean and Channel Islands with remarkable privacy and seclusion. From the moment of arrival, the estate reveals a quiet, understated elegance. The entrance is framed by glass, allowing ocean views to remain beautifully present on approach. Inside, a grand staircase creates a striking focal point while the living room opens to an extraordinary Pacific panorama.Expansive disappearing glass walls dissolve the boundary between indoors and out.The same graceful connection continues in the kitchen, where walls of glass open to the grounds and coastal setting. Encompassing approx. 10,600 sq. ft. across the main residence and a collection of complementary guest and lifestyle accommodations, including a guest house, pool house and tennis pavilion, the estate has been thoughtfully enhanced to embrace its setting. The main residence offers six bedrooms and beautifully appointed interiors designed for both grand entertaining and intimate living, including a formal dining room, grand billiard room and media room. A one bedroom guest house and one bedroom pool house with stunning Pacific views, fireplace and private office offer welcoming retreats, while the tennis pavilion features a dedicated gym and additional private bedroom.Expansive terraces and elevated gathering areas invite leisurely afternoons, open air dining and fireside evenings, while the pool terrace creates a private resort like setting overlooking the Pacific. Beautifully appointed retreats for lounging, dining and entertaining offer endless opportunities to enjoy the coastline. A private walking path winds through the grounds and past a tranquil koi pond. A swimming pool, tennis court and pickleball court complete this exceptional retreat. Mornings begin with endless blue horizons and evenings culminate in divine sunsets. Yet perhaps the estate’s greatest luxury is its extraordinary privacy, feeling worlds away while remaining minutes from Santa Barbara’s beaches, dining, culture and amenities.This is more than an exceptional residence.It is a private coastal world, an estate of remarkable scale, extraordinary views and enduring beauty, where architecture, landscape and the Pacific come together to create an experience truly beyond compare.

3201 Campanil Drive, Santa Barbara

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Marie Morgenstern (MarieMorgensternrealtor@gmail.com) from Listing Office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeService.
$12,500,000
4 Beds ⋅ 6 Baths ⋅ 26902117 MLS
A rare offering on Santa Barbara's coveted Mesa, Casa Del Mar is an exceptional Spanish-Mediterranean estate completed in 2022, offering 6,100 sq. ft. on approximately 1.44 acres encompassing two legal APNs. Sweeping ocean, island & mountain views, abundant natural light and exceptional craftsmanship define the home. Features include a spectacular ocean-view primary suite, spacious ensuite bedrooms, elegant entertaining spaces, designer-style elevator and 3-car garage with direct interior access. Beautifully landscaped grounds feature a pool, spa and expansive terraces for effortless indoor-outdoor living. Moments from Shoreline Park, Leadbetter Beach, the Harbor & downtown Santa Barbara.

1213 Harbor Hills Drive, Santa Barbara

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Jennifer Berger (jennifer.berger@compass.com) from Listing Office: Compass.
$3,100,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ V1-38467 MLS
Ready to make every day feel like a getaway? At 1428 Manitou Road, mornings begin with coffee and sunrise ocean peeks from the balcony, afternoons are spent floating in the private saltwater pool or gathering around the outdoor kitchen, and evenings end beside the fireplace--all from the comfort of home. Perched above Santa Barbara in the coveted Bel Air Knolls neighborhood, this thoughtfully updated mid-century modern residence captures the effortless indoor-outdoor lifestyle the area is known for. A flexible floor plan flows naturally to multiple outdoor living spaces, creating a home that's equally suited to quiet mornings, lively entertaining, and everything in between. Recent upgrades include white oak flooring, central air conditioning, and a beautifully reimagined primary bathroom. The kitchen blends timeless style with everyday function, offering shaker cabinetry, honed quartz countertops, and newer appliances. The spacious primary suite features a walk-in closet and a spa-like bath with direct access to a private outdoor stone shower.Designed for year-round enjoyment, the backyard feels like a private resort. A saltwater pool with Baja shelf and cascading waterfall spa is framed by mature landscaping, while the fully equipped outdoor kitchen--with a built-in barbecue, sink, refrigerator, generous prep space, and bar seating--makes hosting as effortless as the setting itself.Ideally located just minutes from downtown Santa Barbara, the Mesa, Hendry's Beach, and Elings Park, you'll have easy access to many of the area's favorite destinations--though you may find yourself wanting to stay right where you are.With timeless architecture, carefully considered updates, and outdoor spaces that invite you to slow down and enjoy every season, 1428 Manitou Road offers a home that feels as exceptional as the lifestyle it creates.

1428 Manitou Road, Santa Barbara

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Kristin Hall (kristinjoy.realtor805@gmail.com) from Listing Office: BHHS California Properties.
$4,495,000
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 26859313 MLS
Set at the end of a private lane in the center of Montecito, this south-facing property offers two separate homes on a full, usable acre. A single-level 3 Bed/2 Bath California ranch style main house anchors the property, accompanied by a detached, permitted 1 Bed/1 Bath ADU that lends itself equally well to extended family, visiting friends or a private office. All south-facing rooms in the main house, including the primary suite, open to a generously sized deck - the perfect setting for entertaining. Measured at just over an acre, the land is surrounded by mature fruit trees and open lawns with views of the mountains rising to the north. Located in Cold Spring School District, 625 Parra Grande Lane is a wonderful opportunity to own a multi-structured compound on a private acre in between Montecito's coveted Upper and Lower Villages. Beaches, hiking trails, and the whole of Santa Barbara are just minutes away.

625 Parra Grande Lane, Santa Barbara

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Dusty Baker (dusty@dustybakergroup.com) from Listing Office: Sotheby's International Realty.
$2,400,000
5 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ V1-38288 MLS
Updated, flexible floorplan and full of possibilities! This 3,300+ sq ft home, located in the desirable Mission Canyon neighborhood of Santa Barbara offers 4 bed/4 bathrooms, PLUS a permitted JADU (studio + bathroom) - ideal for additional income, guests or multi-generational living. Natural light fills the interiors, highlighting the easy indoor/outdoor flow from the kitchen and living spaces. Enjoy ocean & island views from a Trex viewing deck that spans the length of the house. A recently renovated kitchen features designer cabinetry, quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances, while bright refreshed bathrooms & polished concrete floors downstairs add a clean, modern feel. An expansive flex room downstairs creates options for a media room, gym, home office, playroom or future ADU potential. Thoughtful upgrades include dual pane windows & sliders, solid core interior doors, upgraded electrical panel, central AC, and tankless water heater. Outside you'll find a private fenced yard with drought-tolerant landscaping, concrete paver driveway, 2-car garage, and ample parking. This meticulously maintained home offers something rare: flexibility, income potential, and space that truly grows with you!

2937 Glen Albyn Drive, Santa Barbara

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Kim Crawford (kim.crawford@villagesite.com) from Listing Office: Village Properties.
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