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
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.
More Information MLS# 25-2387
Location Info
Country: US
Compass Map: Santa Barbara
Map Grid: N14
Cross Street: Santa Cruz Blvd
District: 20 - SB/WEST OF STATE
Street #: 1429
Street Name: Shoreline
Street Suffix: Drive
State: CA
Postal Code: 93109
County: Santa Barbara
Parcel Number: 045-185-011
Contract Info
Seller Consider Concessions: Yes
Affordable Housing: No
Current Price: $3,800,000
Price: 4950000
Begin Date: 2025-06-19
Status: Closed
Status Information
Financing: CTNL
Sold Date: 2026-03-06
Sold Price: $3,800,000
Under Contract Date: 2026-02-20
Property Information
Year Built: 1972
Apx # Acres: 0.32
Total #Units: 1
Main House SqFt: 1280
Source: Public Records
Recurring Fees: No
ADU: No
Within City Limits: No
TYP: Home/Estate
Total Bedrooms: 2
Total Bathrooms: 2
Total Full Baths: 2
Total SqFt.: 1280
Neighborhood/Schools
Elementary School: Washington
Junior High School: LaCumbre
High School: S.B. Sr.
Owner Info
Deposit: 3
Remarks
Hot Sheet Comment: price
Directions: Shoreline Dr to Santa Cruz
Geo Lat: 34.395898
Geo Lon: -119.71329
Condition
Excellent: 1
Style
Other: 1
Construction
Single Story: 1
Roof
Other: 1
Foundation
Slab: 1
Raised: 1
Exterior
Stucco: 1
Parking/Garage
Gar #2: 1
Detached: 1
Cpt #2: 1
Other Buildings
Shed: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Deck: 1
Location/Topo
Level: 1
Steep Slope: 1
Oceanfront: 1
View
Ocean: 1
Beach: 1
Panoramic: 1
Coastline: 1
Islands: 1
Site Improvements
Public: 1
Proximity
Near Bus: 1
Near Ocean: 1
Near Park(s): 1
Near School(s): 1
Other: 1
Dining
Dining Area: 1
Laundry
Not in-unit: 1
Amenities
Skylight: 1
Appliances Included
Dishwasher: 1
Gas Range: 1
Microwave: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Fireplace(s)
LR: 1
Water/Sewer
S.B. Wtr: 1
Pets
Yes: 1
Zoning
R-1: 1
Reports Available
TDS: 1
Home Inspection: 1
Pest Inspection: 1
Terms
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Cooling
None: 1
Heating
Forced Air: 1
Flr/Wdw Coverings
Laminate: 1
Pub Listing Details
None: 1
NeighborhoodSchools
Neighborhood: 20 - Mesa
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
Documents
Donaldson + Partners Remodel Renderings ›
Listing Office:
Douglas Elliman of California, Inc.
Last Updated: March - 06 - 2026
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