Spanish

1109 Las Olas Avenue

Santa Barbara , CA 93109

MLS#: 25621777

$3,650,000

Status: Active
Listing number: 25621777
Listing provided by: Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara
Listing agent phone: None
Last update: 6 days ago
On site: 14 days ago
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Property

Beds

4

Full Baths

3

1/2 Baths

None

Year Built

1926

Sq.Footage

1,818

Located in one of the Mesa's most coveted neighborhoods, this home blends classic 1920s Spanish charm with thoughtful modern upgrades and a luxurious coastal feel. The single-level main residence offers approximately 1,464 sq ft with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, while the fully permitted 354 sq ft ADU includes vaulted ceilings, a full kitchen and bath, and AC - ideal for guests, extended family, or rental income. A spacious basement spanning the full footprint of the home provides excellent storage and convenient access to utilities. Inside, the home is warm and welcoming, highlighted by vintage-yet-modern touches, vaulted ceilings, and abundant natural light. The updated kitchen, inviting living spaces, and comfortable bedrooms create a relaxed and functional layout.Embracing a true coastal-tropical aesthetic, both the front and back yards are filled with lush, mature plantings that create a private, resort-like feel. The front yard features a custom-tiled patio, built-in firepit, and spacious lounge area, while the backyard offers a south-facing deck that captures ocean views and overlooks the vibrant .18-acre lot - complete with privacy hedges, fruit trees, and a pond water feature - an ideal setting for everything from quiet mornings to sunset entertaining.Just minutes from Leadbetter Beach, Shoreline Park, the Harbor, Lazy Acres, and the restaurants and shops of Mesa Village, this property puts the best of Santa Barbara living right at your doorstep.Classic Spanish style, ocean views, Washington Elementary attendance area, and flexible living options make this a standout opportunity on the Mesa.

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • Total Bedrooms

    4

  • Bathrooms

    3

  • Cooling YN

    YES

  • Cooling

    Heat Pump

  • Fireplace YN

    YES

  • Heating YN

    YES

  • Heating

    Forced Air, Heat Pump

  • Pet friendly

    N/A

Exterior

  • Garage

    No

  • Parking

    Driveway

  • Pool

    Yes

  • Pool Features

    None

  • View

    Ocean

Area & Lot

  • Lot Size(acres)

    0.18

  • Property Type

    Residential

  • Property Sub Type

    Single Family Residence

  • Architectural Style

    Spanish

Price

  • Sales Price

    $3,650,000

  • Sq. Footage

    1, 818

  • Price/SqFt

    $2,007

HOA

  • Association

    No

School District

  • Elementary School

    N/A

  • Middle School

    N/A

  • High School

    N/A

Property Features

  • Stories

    1

  • Senior Community YN

    NO

  • Sewer

    Other

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Located in one of the Mesa's most coveted neighborhoods, this home blends classic 1920s Spanish charm with thoughtful modern upgrades and a luxurious coastal feel. The single-level main residence offers approximately 1,464 sq ft with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, while the fully permitted 354 sq ft ADU includes vaulted ceilings, a full kitchen and bath, and AC - ideal for guests, extended family, or rental income. A spacious basement spanning the full footprint of the home provides excellent storage and convenient access to utilities. Inside, the home is warm and welcoming, highlighted by vintage-yet-modern touches, vaulted ceilings, and abundant natural light. The updated kitchen, inviting living spaces, and comfortable bedrooms create a relaxed and functional layout.Embracing a true coastal-tropical aesthetic, both the front and back yards are filled with lush, mature plantings that create a private, resort-like feel. The front yard features a custom-tiled patio, built-in firepit, and spacious lounge area, while the backyard offers a south-facing deck that captures ocean views and overlooks the vibrant .18-acre lot - complete with privacy hedges, fruit trees, and a pond water feature - an ideal setting for everything from quiet mornings to sunset entertaining.Just minutes from Leadbetter Beach, Shoreline Park, the Harbor, Lazy Acres, and the restaurants and shops of Mesa Village, this property puts the best of Santa Barbara living right at your doorstep.Classic Spanish style, ocean views, Washington Elementary attendance area, and flexible living options make this a standout opportunity on the Mesa.

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