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1429 Shoreline Drive, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93109

$3,800,000
Property Type: Res Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,280 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 13,939 Status: Closed
Current Price: $3,800,000 List Date: 11/13/2025 Last Modified: 3/06/2026

Overview

Description

Introducing the iconic ''Thousand Steps Beach House!'' Floating above the sparkling Pacific Ocean with approximately 184 feet of ocean and bluff-top frontage, and adjacent to the famed Thousand Steps Beach access, this architecturally significant 1972 circular home features jaw-dropping panoramic ocean, island, coastline, and sunset views. Available for the first time in 48 years, this turnkey coastal masterpiece is waiting for its new owner. With 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, and 1,280 sq. ft. of living space—plus a permitted 480 sq. ft. detached garage-turned-workshop and storage, a carport, and additional storage—endless possibilities await. Whether revitalizing its iconic design or crafting a new legacy, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to claim an awe-inspiring stretch of ...

Supplements: California's coastline. Additional conceptual remodel plans are provided by architects Donaldson + Partners.

Listing Details MLS# 25-2387

Location Info

District
20 - SB/WEST OF STATE
Street #
1429
Street Name
Shoreline
Street Suffix
Drive
State
CA
Country
US
Postal Code
93109
Compass Map
Santa Barbara
Map Grid
N14
County
Santa Barbara
Parcel Number
045-185-011
Cross Street
Santa Cruz Blvd

Contract Info

Price
4950000
Seller Consider Concessions
Yes
Affordable Housing
No
Begin Date
2025-06-19

Status Information

Financing
CTNL
Sold Date
2026-03-06
Under Contract Date
2026-02-20

Property Information

TYP
Home/Estate
Total Bedrooms
2
Total Bathrooms
2
Total Full Baths
2
Year Built
1972
Total SqFt.
1280
Source
Public Records
Main House SqFt
1280
Apx # Acres
0.32
ADU
No
Within City Limits
No
Total # Units in Development
Yes
Recurring Fees
No

NeighborhoodSchools

Neighborhood
20 - Mesa

Remarks

Directions
Shoreline Dr to Santa Cruz
Hot Sheet Comment
price

More Information

Owner Info

Deposit
3

Neighborhood/Schools

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

Condition

Excellent
Yes

Style

Other
Yes

Construction

Single Story
Yes

Roof

Other
Yes

Foundation

Slab
Yes
Raised
Yes

Exterior

Stucco
Yes

Parking/Garage

Gar #2
Yes
Detached
Yes
Cpt #2
Yes

Other Buildings

Shed
Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Deck
Yes

Location/Topo

Level
Yes
Steep Slope
Yes
Oceanfront
Yes

View

Ocean
Yes
Beach
Yes
Panoramic
Yes
Coastline
Yes
Islands
Yes

Site Improvements

Public
Yes

Proximity

Near Bus
Yes
Near Ocean
Yes
Near Park(s)
Yes
Near School(s)
Yes
Other
Yes

Dining

Dining Area
Yes

Laundry

Not in-unit
Yes

Amenities

Skylight
Yes

Appliances Included

Dishwasher
Yes
Gas Range
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes

Fireplace(s)

LR
Yes

Water/Sewer

S.B. Wtr
Yes

Pets

Yes
Yes

Zoning

R-1
Yes

Reports Available

TDS
Yes
Home Inspection
Yes
Pest Inspection
Yes

Terms

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes

Cooling

None
Yes

Heating

Forced Air
Yes

Flr/Wdw Coverings

Laminate
Yes

Pub Listing Details

None
Yes

Property Features

Condition: Excellent Style: Other Construction: Single Story Roof: Other Foundation: Slab; Raised Exterior: Stucco Patio and Porch Features: Deck Other Buildings: Shed View: Ocean; Beach; Panoramic; Coastline; Islands Site Improvements: Public Proximity: Near Bus; Near Ocean; Near Park(s); Near School(s); Other Dining: Dining Area Laundry: Not in-unit Amenities: Skylight Appliances Included: Dishwasher; Gas Range; Microwave; Refrigerator Fireplace(s): LR Cooling: None Heating: Forced Air Pets: Yes Zoning: R-1 Reports Available: TDS; Home Inspection; Pest Inspection Terms: Cash; Conventional Pub Listing Details: None
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Listing Office: Douglas Elliman of California, Inc.
Last Updated: March - 06 - 2026
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