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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Home/Estate
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,096 sqft
Price per Sqft $1,312
Subdivision 15 - Upper Eastside
MLS Listing ID 26-1570
Style Traditional
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Year Built 1926
Lot Size 8,712 Sqft
Acres 0.2
Lot Dimensions 8712.0
Property Sub-Type Home/Estate
Source Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service
Property Description
Set beneath a canopy of heritage oaks, this Upper East residence, originally built in 1927 by the Tappan family, blends timeless architecture with refined modern living, just one block from Old Mission Santa Barbara. Lovingly cared for by the same owners for 40+ years, the home honors its original character while embracing thoughtful updates throughout.
A winding brick path meanders through lush gardens to a Wedgewood blue Dutch door entry, where arched details and a graceful staircase create an elegant first impression. The exquisite formal living room pairs classic sophistication with comfort, centered around a fireplace and framed by dual French doors that open to the pergola-covered brick terrace. Custom library shelving offers space for even the most substantial collection. Across the foyer, the formal dining room opens to garden patios shaded by a majestic oak and surrounded by manzanita, tea trees, and layered landscaping. The adjacent galley kitchen features a pass-through window, stone countertops, glass-front cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a generous walk-in pantry, with easy access to the adjacent laundry porch and powder bath.
Upstairs, a sunlit primary suite with an en-suite bathroom opens to a private balcony overlooking the gardens below. A spacious second bedroom with front-yard views features a walk-in closet and an enclosed sun porch, ideal for an office, art studio, or wellness room, drenched in daylight. A third bedroom with a walk-in closet, hall bath, and abundant linen storage completes the upper level.
Rich in character and ideally located near downtown Santa Barbara, this cherished Upper East home is ready for its next chapter. Stop and smell the roses, they are just around the corner at the world-renowned Mission Rose Gardens. Welcome home to this cherished Upper East icon.
Location
State CA
County Santa Barbara
Community 15 - Upper Eastside
Direction 101 to Mission St. Drive towards the mountains on Mission St. on your left side of the street in the 300 block.
Interior
Heating Forced Air
Cooling None
Fireplaces Type Living Room
Fireplace Yes
Laundry Gas Hookup, Laundry Room
Exterior
Exterior Feature Yard Irrigation PRT
Parking Features Garage, Detached
Community Features Sidewalks, Street Lights
Garage Yes
Building
Lot Description Sloped Up, Near Public Transit
Foundation Raised
Water SB Wtr
Architectural Style Traditional
Others
Tax ID 025-331-014
Acceptable Financing Conventional, Cash
Listing Terms Conventional, Cash
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John R Thompson
Broker/Owner | License ID: 01200900
Broker/Owner License ID: 01200900