1600 Santa Barbara Street, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101
$6,750,000
Property Type:
Res
Bedrooms:
4
Baths:
5
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
31,363
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$6,750,000
List Date:
10/29/2025
Last Modified:
2/10/2026
Description
Poised at the crossroads of Santa Barbara's Upper East and downtown and across from Alice Keck Park gardens, and now for sale for the 1st time in its 85-year history, the McCormick House is a unique treasure and legacy estate opportunity. Built in 1940 in a Minimal Traditional design with enduring elegance by architect Chester Carjola for the purpose of a wellness center, the structure was converted to a residence in the 1950's, then used since the 1970's as an art education center. Zoned for residential or multi-family on 0.72 acres, the ~12,500+/-SF structure is ready to be re-imagined as a one-of-a-kind grand estate, moments from parks, theaters and dining. This is a rare opportunity to own a piece of Santa Barbara's architectural and philanthropic heritage - while shaping its future.
More Information MLS# 25-3976
Location Info
Country: US
Compass Map: Santa Barbara
Map Grid: O11
Cross Street: Arrellaga
Walk Score: 89
District: 15 - SB/EAST OF STATE
Street #: 1600
Street Name: Santa Barbara
Street Suffix: Street
State: CA
Postal Code: 93101
County: Santa Barbara
Parcel Number: 027-192-020
Contract Info
Seller Consider Concessions: Yes
Affordable Housing: No
Current Price: $6,750,000
Price: 6750000
Begin Date: 2025-10-29
Status: Active
Property Information
Year Built: 1940
Apx # Acres: 0.72
Total #Units: 1
Source: Other/See Remarks
Recurring Fees: No
ADU: No
Within City Limits: No
TYP: Home/Estate
Total Bedrooms: 4
Total Bathrooms: 5
Total Full Baths: 2
Total Half Baths: 2
Neighborhood/Schools
Elementary School: Roosevelt
Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
High School: S.B. Sr.
Owner Info
Deposit: 3
Remarks
Hot Sheet Comment: price
Directions: From 101: Carrillo exit, left on Santa Barbara Street, the McCormick House is on the corner of Arrellaga and Santa Barbara. Main entrance on the Arrellaga Street side.
Geo Lat: 34.429678
Geo Lon: -119.707396
Condition
Good: 1
Style
Traditional: 1
Construction
Other: 1
Two Story: 1
Roof
Tile: 1
Foundation
Mixed: 1
Exterior
Stucco: 1
Parking/Garage
RV Access/Parking: 1
Other: 1
Grounds/Landscaping
Yard Irrigation T/O: 1
Artificial Turf: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Patio Open: 1
Location/Topo
Level: 1
Fencing
Fenced: ALL: 1
View
Mountain(s): 1
Setting: 1
Site Improvements
Private: 1
Proximity
Near Bus: 1
Near Hospital: 1
Near Park(s): 1
Near School(s): 1
Near Shopping: 1
Restaurants: 1
Rooms
Basement: 1
Family Room: 1
Lbry/Study: 1
Office: 1
Other: 1
Dining
Other: 1
Laundry
Other: 1
Amenities
Guest Quarters: 1
Skylight: 1
Fireplace(s)
2+: 1
Family Room: 1
LR: 1
Other: 1
Primary Bedroom: 1
Security
Fire Sprinkler System: 1
Water/Sewer
S.B. Wtr: 1
Handicapped Access
Wheelchair Access: 1
Hand Rails: 1
Bathroom Fixtures: 1
Zoning
Other: 1
Reports Available
Home Inspection: 1
Prelim: 1
Zoning: 1
Roof: 1
Build Plans: 1
NHD: 1
Sewer Lateral: 1
Terms
Cash: 1
Heating
Forced Air: 1
Flr/Wdw Coverings
Hardwood: 1
Tile: 1
Concrete: 1
Laminate: 1
NeighborhoodSchools
Neighborhood: 15 - Upper Eastside
Property Features
Condition: Good
Style: Traditional
Construction: Two Story; Other
Roof: Tile
Foundation: Mixed
Exterior: Stucco
Fencing: Fenced: ALL
Patio and Porch Features: Patio Open
View: Mountain(s); Setting
Site Improvements: Private
Proximity: Near Bus; Near Hospital; Near Park(s); Near School(s); Near Shopping; Restaurants
Rooms: Basement; Family Room; Lbry/Study; Office; Other
Dining: Other
Laundry: Other
Amenities: Guest Quarters; Skylight
Fireplace(s): 2+; Family Room; LR; Other; Primary Bedroom
Security: Fire Sprinkler System
Heating: Forced Air
Handicapped Access: Wheelchair Access; Hand Rails; Bathroom Fixtures
Zoning: Other
Reports Available: Home Inspection; Prelim; Zoning; Build Plans; NHD; Sewer Lateral
Terms: Cash
Documents
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Listing Office:
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Last Updated: February - 10 - 2026
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