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1236 Cliff Drive, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93109

$2,750,000
Property Type: Res Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,088 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 8,712 Status: Active
Current Price: $2,750,000 List Date: 3/17/2026 Last Modified: 4/01/2026

Description

Nestled in the coveted Mesa neighborhood, this beautifully reimagined residence offers a refined blend of coastal elegance, privacy and sweeping ocean and mountain views. Set on an expansive 0.2-acre lot, the 3-bedroom, 2-bath home spans +/-2,088 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, creating an exceptional retreat just moments from the Mesa's beloved beaches, shops and dining. Extensively remodeled with more than 700K in upgrades, the home reflects a meticulous, high-end renovation with top-tier materials and craftsmanship throughout. The light-filled interior features an open floor plan with an additional family room, porcelain tile flooring, smooth ceilings and solid wood interior doors. The chef's kitchen is a true centerpiece, appointed with premium custom cabinetry

Supplements: granite countertops, and newer appliances, while the beautifully renovated bathrooms offer spa-like finishes and sophisticated design. Modern system upgrades--including newly installed air conditioning and furnace, a 200-amp electrical panel, upgraded gas lines, plumbing & electrical and enhanced insulation--provide lasting comfort and efficiency. The sumptuous primary suite serves as a private retreat, highlighted by a newly renovated, spa-inspired bathroom & newly added walk-in closet. Thoughtfully designed with modern finishes, it features a sleek dual-sink vanity with abundant storage & soft-close drawers, and a spacious frameless glass walk-in shower with stylish custom tile. Spacious guest bedrooms offer comfort and functionality, each featuring ample closet space with custom built-ins for effortless organization. The exterior showcases a dramatic and comprehensive hardscape and landscape transformation, thoughtfully designed to create a private outdoor sanctuary. Decomposed granite pathways, saltillo tile and flagstone entertaining patios, a tranquil fountain, mature landscaping, and fruit trees (fig, orange & lemon) surround the home, reflecting a substantial investment in both beauty and functionality. Sound-absorbing windows, solid block wall fencing, upgraded drainage, and an automatic sprinkler system further enhance the property's privacy and quality. Located within the highly sought-after Washington Elementary School attendance area, this exceptional Mesa property offers a rare opportunity to experience elevated coastal living in one of Santa Barbara's most desirable neighborhoods. The new owners will benefit from the city's Cliff Drive Vision Zero Project, an investment in a more pedestrian-friendly, beautifully enhanced corridor, poised to further elevate long-term neighborhood desirability and property value. Welcome home to effortless coastal luxury.

More Information MLS# 26-837

Location Info

Country: US Compass Map: Santa Barbara Map Grid: O14 Cross Street: Cliff Drive District: 20 - SB/WEST OF STATE Street #: 1236 Street Name: Cliff Street Suffix: Drive State: CA Postal Code: 93109 County: Santa Barbara Parcel Number: 035-200-006

Contract Info

Seller Consider Concessions: Yes Affordable Housing: No Current Price: $2,750,000 Price: 2750000 Begin Date: 2026-03-17 Status: Active

Property Information

Year Built: 1955 Apx # Acres: 0.2 Total #Units: 0 Main House SqFt: 2088 Source: Measured Recurring Fees: No ADU: No Within City Limits: Yes TYP: Home/Estate Total Bedrooms: 3 Total Bathrooms: 2 Total Full Baths: 2 Total SqFt.: 2088

Neighborhood/Schools

Elementary School: Washington Junior High School: LaCumbre High School: S.B. Sr.

Owner Info

Deposit: 3

Remarks

Hot Sheet Comment: new Directions: From Cliff Drive, just past Vista de La Playa. You must pull into the driveway or park a block away because of the red curb Geo Lat: 34.40231 Geo Lon: -119.709274

Condition

Excellent: 1

Style

Ranch: 1 Spanish: 1

Construction

Single Story: 1

Roof

Composition: 1

Foundation

Raised: 1

Exterior

Stucco: 1

Parking/Garage

Garage: 1 Inside Entrance: 1 Attached: 1 Total # Garage Spaces: 2 Total # Uncovered Spaces: 5

Grounds/Landscaping

Yard Irrigation PRT: 1 Lawn: 1 Fruit Trees: 1 Drought Tolerant LND: 1

Other Buildings

Shed: 1

Patio and Porch Features

Patio Open: 1 Front Porch: 1

Location/Topo

Level: 1 Combo: 1 Corner Lot: 1

Fencing

Fenced: ALL: 1 Fenced: BCK: 1

View

Ocean: 1 Mountain(s): 1 City: 1 Setting: 1 Panoramic: 1 Coastline: 1 Islands: 1

Site Improvements

Public: 1 Easement: 1 Paved: 1 Sidewalks: 1 Street Lights: 1 Cable TV: 1

Proximity

Near Bus: 1 Near Hospital: 1 Near Ocean: 1 Near Park(s): 1 Near School(s): 1 Near Shopping: 1 Restaurants: 1

Rooms

Family Room: 1 Great Room: 1 Ground Floor Bedroom: 1 Ground Floor Primary: 1 Office: 1 Primary Bedroom: 1

Dining

Breakfast Area: 1 Breakfast Bar: 1 Dining Area: 1 In Kitchen: 1

Laundry

Laundry Room: 1

Amenities

Dual Pane Window: 1 Remodeled Bath: 1 Remodeled Kitchen: 1

Interior Features

Double Vanity: 1 Smart Thermostat: 1 Walk-In Closet(s): 1 Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures: 1

Appliances Included

Built-In Gas Oven: 1 Dishwasher: 1 Disposal: 1 Gas Range: 1 Microwave: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Wtr Softener Leased: 1

Fireplace(s)

LR: 1

Security

Smoke Detector(s): 1

Water/Sewer

S.B. Wtr: 1 Sewer Hookup: 1

Pets

Yes: 1

Zoning

E-3: 1

Reports Available

TDS: 1 Home Inspection: 1 Pest Inspection: 1 Prelim: 1 NHD: 1 Sewer Lateral: 1

Sales Excludes

Other: 1

Terms

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1 VA: 1 FHA: 1

Cooling

Central Air: 1

Heating

Forced Air: 1

Flr/Wdw Coverings

Carpet: 1 Tile: 1 Blinds: 1

Pub Listing Details

None: 1

NeighborhoodSchools

Neighborhood: 20 - Mesa

Property Features

Condition: Excellent Style: Ranch; Spanish Construction: Single Story Roof: Composition Foundation: Raised Exterior: Stucco Fencing: Fenced: ALL; Fenced: BCK Patio and Porch Features: Front Porch; Patio Open Other Buildings: Shed View: Ocean; Mountain(s); Setting; Panoramic; Coastline; Islands Site Improvements: Public; Easement; Paved; Sidewalks; Street Lights; Cable TV Proximity: Near Bus; Near Hospital; Near Ocean; Near Park(s); Near School(s); Near Shopping; Restaurants Rooms: Family Room; Great Room; Ground Floor Bedroom; Ground Floor Primary; Office; Primary Bedroom Dining: Breakfast Area; Breakfast Bar; Dining Area; In Kitchen Laundry: Laundry Room Amenities: Dual Pane Window; Remodeled Bath; Remodeled Kitchen Interior Features: Double Vanity; Smart Thermostat; Walk-In Closet(s); Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures Appliances Included: Built-In Gas Oven; Dishwasher; Disposal; Gas Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Wtr Softener Leased Fireplace(s): LR Security: Smoke Detector(s) Cooling: Central Air Heating: Forced Air Pets: Yes Zoning: E-3 Reports Available: TDS; Home Inspection; Pest Inspection; Prelim; NHD; Sewer Lateral Sales Excludes: Other Terms: Cash; Conventional; VA; FHA Pub Listing Details: None
Listing Office: eXp Realty of California, Inc.
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Last Updated: April - 01 - 2026
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