1236 Cliff Drive, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93109 (MLS# 26-837)

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1236 Cliff Drive, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93109

$2,765,000

Property Type: Res Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,088 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 8,712 Status: Closed

Current Price: $2,765,000 List Date: 3/17/2026 Last Modified: 5/04/2026

Overview

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. ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 26-837

Location Info

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

Contract Info

Price: 2750000
Seller Consider Concessions: Yes
Affordable Housing: No
Begin Date: 2026-03-17

Status Information

Sold Date: 2026-05-04
Under Contract Date: 2026-04-02

Property Information

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

NeighborhoodSchools

Neighborhood: 20 - Mesa

Remarks

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
Hot Sheet Comment: new

More Information

Owner Info

Deposit: 3

Neighborhood/Schools

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

Condition

Excellent: Yes

Style

Ranch: Yes
Spanish: Yes

Construction

Single Story: Yes

Roof

Composition: Yes

Foundation

Raised: Yes

Exterior

Stucco: Yes

Parking/Garage

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

Grounds/Landscaping

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

Other Buildings

Shed: Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Patio Open: Yes
Front Porch: Yes

Location/Topo

Level: Yes
Combo: Yes
Corner Lot: Yes

Fencing

Fenced: ALL: Yes
Fenced: BCK: Yes

View

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

Site Improvements

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

Proximity

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

Rooms

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

Dining

Breakfast Area: Yes
Breakfast Bar: Yes
Dining Area: Yes
In Kitchen: Yes

Laundry

Laundry Room: Yes

Amenities

Dual Pane Window: Yes
Remodeled Bath: Yes
Remodeled Kitchen: Yes

Interior Features

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

Appliances Included

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

Fireplace(s)

LR: Yes

Security

Smoke Detector(s): Yes

Water/Sewer

S.B. Wtr: Yes
Sewer Hookup: Yes

Pets

Yes: Yes

Zoning

E-3: Yes

Reports Available

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

Sales Excludes

Other: Yes

Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes
VA: Yes
FHA: Yes

Cooling

Central Air: Yes

Heating

Forced Air: Yes

Flr/Wdw Coverings

Carpet: Yes
Tile: Yes
Blinds: Yes

Pub Listing Details

None: Yes

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 Restaurants; Near School(s); Near Shopping 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

Documents

Offer Guidelines - 1236 Cliff Drive ›

Features and Upgrades - 1236 Cliff Drive ›

Cliff Drive Vision Zero project info ›

Listing Office: eXp Realty of California, Inc.

Last Updated: May - 04 - 2026

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