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1509 Dover Road, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103

$3,500,000
Property Type: Res Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,168 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 16,988 Status: Closed
Current Price: $3,500,000 List Date: 8/10/2022 Last Modified: 7/10/2025

Description

This charming California cottage is set amongst mature tropical landscaping on arguably one of the best streets on the Riviera. Dover road is a relatively flat road that offers breathtaking views. The home is close to El Encanto, The Riviera Theater--home of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival—The Mission, Franceschi Park, and the world-famous Frog Shrine. Dover Road also offers easy access to downtown Santa Barbara and the Harbor. The main entrance leads to the spacious living room with vaulted ceilings and exposed beams. Sweeping views of the city, harbor, ocean, and islands immediately confront you through the sizable picture window. Doors open to the view deck overlooking the pool and spacious terraced yard beyond.

Supplements: The home follows a traditional cottage layout with the public areas separated from the private living spaces. This three-bedroom home offers views from almost every room. There is additional living space under the house with a large room, and full bath. The kitchen, on the east side of the home, brings in the morning sunshine. The garage, which houses the laundry, is easily accessed through the breezeway just out the kitchen door. There are three bedrooms and two baths on the west side of the home, down a short hallway from the main living space. Two rooms feature ocean and city vistas through large south-facing windows. The lower level, accessed from an outside staircase by the kitchen, offers a bonus room with a full bath on the lower level. A glass wall immerses you in the tropical landscaping and the pool beyond. The pool area itself is reminiscent of 50's Hollywood Style. Imagine sunning yourself on a chaise near the bean-shaped pool, sipping a cool margarita. The stunning palms and giant birds of paradise sway in the afternoon breeze. Or see yourself hosting an intimate party on the deck areas that provide ample opportunity for entertaining in this iconic Santa Barbara setting. Below the pool area, there is additional yard space, perfect for fruit trees, bocce ball, or play area. This home offers many opportunities for those with imagination.

More Information MLS# 22-2716

Location Info

Country: US Compass Map: Santa Barbara Map Grid: P11 Cross Street: Alameda Padre Serra District: 15 - SB/EAST OF STATE Street #: 1509 Street Name: Dover Street Suffix: Road State: CA Postal Code: 93103 County: Santa Barbara Parcel Number: 019-194-003

Contract Info

Buyers Agent $/%: 2.5 Affordable Housing: No Current Price: $3,500,000 Price: 2900000 Begin Date: 2022-08-09 Status: Closed

Property Information

Year Built: 1952 Apx # Acres: 0.39 Total #Units: 0 Main House SqFt: 2168 Other Structures SqFt: 460 Source: Public Records Recurring Fees: No ADU: No Within City Limits: No TYP: Home/Estate Total Bedrooms: 3 Total Bathrooms: 3 Total Full Baths: 2 Total Half Baths: 1 Total SqFt.: 2168

Neighborhood/Schools

Elementary School: Roosevelt Junior High School: S.B. Jr. High School: S.B. Sr.

Owner Info

Deposit: 3

Remarks

COVID Showing Remarks: Follow current covid guidelines. Hot Sheet Comment: new Directions: APS to Dover Road, house is on the lower side of the street. Geo Lat: 34.438302 Geo Lon: -119.696041

Condition

Good: 1

Style

Cal. Cottage: 1 Ranch: 1

Construction

Entry Lvl(No Stairs): 1

Roof

Concrete: 1

Foundation

Slab: 1 Mixed: 1 Pier & Post: 1

Exterior

Wood Siding: 1 Stucco: 1

Parking/Garage

Gar #2: 1 Unc #3: 1

Pool Features

Pool: 1

Grounds/Landscaping

Yard Irrigation PRT: 1 Fruit Trees: 1

Patio and Porch Features

Deck: 1 Patio Open: 1 Covered: 1

Location/Topo

Combo: 1

Fencing

Fenced: PRT: 1

View

Ocean: 1 City: 1 Harbor: 1 Coastline: 1 Islands: 1

Site Improvements

Public: 1 Paved: 1 Cable TV: 1 Underground Utilities: 1

Proximity

Near Park(s): 1 Near Shopping: 1

Rooms

Basement: 1 Great Room: 1 Ground Floor Primary: 1

Dining

In Kitchen: 1 In Living Room: 1

Laundry

Common Area: 1 Gas Hookup: 1 In Garage: 1

Amenities

Guest Quarters: 1 Remodeled Bath: 1

Interior Features

Cathedral Ceilings: 1

Appliances Included

Dishwasher: 1 Dryer: 1 Gas Range: 1 Oven/Bltin: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Tankless Water Heater: 1 Washer: 1 Wtr Softener/Owned: 1

Fireplace(s)

LR: 1

Water/Sewer

S.B. Wtr: 1 Sewer Hookup: 1

Zoning

R-1: 1

Reports Available

TDS: 1 Home Inspection: 1 Pest Inspection: 1 Prelim: 1 Roof: 1 NHD: 1 Defensible Space Cert: 1 Sewer Lateral: 1

Terms

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1

Cooling

Central Air: 1

Heating

Forced Air: 1

Flr/Wdw Coverings

Carpet: 1 Hardwood: 1 Tile: 1

Status Information

Sold Date: 2022-08-22 Sold Price: $3,500,000 Under Contract Date: 2022-08-12

NeighborhoodSchools

Neighborhood: 15 - Riviera/Upper

Property Features

Condition: Good Style: Cal. Cottage; Ranch Construction: Entry Lvl(No Stairs) Roof: Concrete Foundation: Slab; Mixed; Pier & Post Exterior: Wood Siding; Stucco Fencing: Fenced: PRT Patio and Porch Features: Covered; Deck; Patio Open View: Ocean; Harbor; Coastline; Islands Site Improvements: Public; Paved; Cable TV; Underground Utilities Proximity: Near Park(s); Near Shopping Rooms: Basement; Great Room; Ground Floor Primary Dining: In Kitchen; In Living Room Laundry: Common Area; Gas Hookup; In Garage Amenities: Guest Quarters; Remodeled Bath Interior Features: Cathedral Ceilings Appliances Included: Dishwasher; Dryer; Gas Range; Oven/Bltin; Refrigerator; Tankless Water Heater; Washer; Wtr Softener/Owned Fireplace(s): LR Cooling: Central Air Heating: Forced Air Pool Features: Pool Zoning: R-1 Reports Available: TDS; Home Inspection; Pest Inspection; Prelim; Roof; NHD; Defensible Space Cert; Sewer Lateral Terms: Cash; Conventional

Room Information

Living Room Level: First Length: 27.10 Length: 27.10 Width: 18.20 Remarks: Ocean views through wall of glass Width: 18.20 Area: 493.22 Area: 493.22 Kitchen Level: First Length: 19.80 Length: 19.80 Width: 10.20 Remarks: Opens to view terrace. Width: 10.20 Area: 201.96 Area: 201.96 Primary Bedroom Level: First Length: 15.20 Length: 15.20 Width: 12.20 Remarks: Views of ocean and islands Width: 12.20 Area: 185.44 Area: 185.44 Bedroom 2 Level: First Length: 13.20 Length: 13.20 Width: 12.20 Remarks: Light and Bright, views of ocean and islands Width: 12.20 Area: 161.04 Area: 161.04 Bedroom 3 Level: First Length: 13.20 Length: 13.20 Width: 12.20 Remarks: Garden views, at the end of the hall. Width: 12.20 Area: 161.04 Area: 161.04 Bonus Room Level: Lower Length: 26.60 Length: 26.60 Width: 15.40 Remarks: On lower level, full bath, views, close to pool Width: 15.40 Area: 409.64 Area: 409.64
Listing Office: Compass
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Last Updated: July - 10 - 2025
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