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Address
505 Dolores Drive, SANTA BARBARA, CA
Price
$ 2,095,000
Property Attributes
- MLS#263034
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountySanta Barbara
- CitySANTA BARBARA
- Area20 - SB-WEST OF STATE
- Neighborhood20 - Mesa
- Zip93109
- StyleCal Cottage
- Year Built1957
- Price$ 2,095,000
- Bedrooms4
- Full Bathrooms3
- Half Bathrooms0
- Lot Size0.28 Acres
Data Source:
Santa Barbara MLS (SBAOR)
Property Description
Enjoyed by the same family for over 50 years, this 4bed/3bath 1,956 sq. ft. Mesa home presents an amazing opportunity to purchase a spacious single-level residence in one of Santa Barbara's most desirable coastal neighborhoods. The property has been thoughtfully maintained and updated over the years while retaining plenty of opportunity for its next owner to personalize and modernize. Some of the highlights include dual-pane windows, updates to the kitchen, newer carpeting in portions of the home, crown moulding, sewer line repairs, and an electric fireplace insert. The home is comfortable and entirely livable as it stands today, while also offering an excellent canvas for future renovation. The standout feature is the oversized primary bedroom addition, which includes a large walk-in closet and an ensuite bathroom with both a shower and tub. Outside, the 0.28-acre lot provides an amount of space that is difficult to find on the Mesa. The very flat and usable front yard space would work great as a play area. The backyard features established landscaping, a mature avocado tree, multiple outdoor areas, and an elevated upper portion of the lot offering potential for a future patio or sitting area to take advantage of the ocean view. Perhaps the greatest luxury here is the location. Leave the car at home and enjoy exceptional walkability to the Mesa's grocery stores, coffee shops, restaurants, shopping, parks, and everyday conveniences, all just minutes from the front door. There is a 2-car garage with laundry area and a paver driveway. Located within the highly regarded Washington Elementary School attendance area and convenient to the beach, harbor, and downtown Santa Barbara. With its single-level design, four-bedroom floor plan, generous lot, long-term pride of ownership, and ideal Mesa location, 505 Dolores Drive offers a wonderful combination of immediate livability and exciting future potential.
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Elementary School | LaCumbre Middle School | S.B. Sr. High School |
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 9/9/2026 | Listed $2,095,000 |
General Features
| Sewer | Sewer Hookup |
|---|---|
| Heating | Forced Air |
| Roof | Composition |
| Garage Spaces | 2 |
| Patio/Porch Features | Patio |
| Architectural Style | Cal Cottage |
| Construction Materials | Stucco |
| Year Built | 1957 |
| Levels | Single Story |
| Property Subtype | Home/Estate |
| Community Features | Sidewalks,Street Lights |
| County | Santa Barbara |
| New Construction | false |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Attached Garage | true |
| Subdivision Name | 20 - Mesa |
| Full Baths | 3 |
| Status | Active |
| Directions | Heading north on the 101 freeway, take Carrillo exit, turn left onto Carrillo, drive approximately 1.5 mile, turn left onto Dolores Drive, home will be on the left. |
| High School | S.B. Sr. |
| City | SANTA BARBARA |
| MLS Area | 20 - SB/WEST OF STATE |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 12197 |
| Elementary School | Washington |
| Middle/Junior High School | LaCumbre |
| Property Condition | Good |
| MLS Area Minor | 20 - SB/WEST OF STATE |
| Virtual Tour | https://www.zillow.com/view-imx/a568f529-e058-45d5-830a-f738d3235051/?utm_source=captureapp |
| Standard Status | Active |
Interior Features
| Interior Amenities | Walk-In Closet(s) |
|---|---|
| Flooring | Carpet,Tile |
| Fireplace Features | Living Room |
| Heating Y/N | true |
| Fireplace Y/N | true |
| Laundry Features | In Garage |
| Total Bedrooms | 4 |
| Total Baths | 3 |
Exterior Features
| Parking Features | Attached |
|---|---|
| Water Source | SB Wtr |
| Lot Size Area | 12197 |
| Foundation Details | Slab |
| Building Area Total | 1956 |
| Lot Size Acres | 0.28 |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
Property vs Single Family Average in 93109
Price
Year Built
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