21 Betty Drive, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105 (MLS# 26-515)

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21 Betty Drive, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105

$1,350,000

Owned by the same family for nearly nine decades, this legacy cottage showcases timeless craftsmanship and enduring character.

Built in 1937 and elevated above the street with classic gabled roofline, prominent chimney, and expansive front lawn.

Generous .19-acre lot with ADU or expansion potential (subject to approval).

Light filled living room with hardwood floors, coved ceiling and original windows with antique glass.

Traditional fireplace with classic mantel serves as a warm focal point, highlighting the home’s timeless architectural character.

Bright, airy interior with graceful proportions and natural light flowing through abundant windows.

The kitchen is filled with charming period details and built-in cabinets.

The spacious area awaits your personal touch.

Hardwood floors and ample natural light flood the room.

Light-filled space located adjacent to the living room and bedroom.

Hardwood floors and ample natural light.

Rear entrance into the kitchen for maximum convenience.

Detached two car garage with long driveway, generous parking and flexible yard space.

Ideal for recreation, gardening, or expansion.

Spacious .19-acre lot ready for your personal vision.

The legacy cottage was built to last and has been preserved for generations.

Easy access to downtown Santa Barbara, offering seamless connection to shops, restaurants, theaters, and everyday conveniences.

Moments from Adams Elementary and the Santa Barbara Municipal Golf Course.

Property Type: Res Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 1 Square Footage: 1,251 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 8,276 Status: Closed

Current Price: $1,350,000 List Date: 2/17/2026 Last Modified: 4/09/2026

Overview

Description

Built in 1937 and cherished by the same family for nearly 90 years, this timeless California cottage blends old world craftsmanship and architectural character with exceptional lot potential. A steep gabled roofline and classic chimney create a distinctive presence, while inside, hardwood floors, a graceful coved ceiling, abundant original windows, and a traditional fireplace define the light-filled living room. Elevated above the street with a welcoming front lawn, long driveway, and detached two car garage, the expansive, usable yard with mature trees offers privacy, flexibility, and compelling opportunities for future expansion or ADU potential. A rare opportunity to steward a truly special property.

Listing Details MLS# 26-515

Location Info

District: 20 - SB/WEST OF STATE
Street #: 21
Street Name: Betty
Street Suffix: Drive
State: CA
Country: US
Postal Code: 93105
County: Santa Barbara
Parcel Number: 051-351-006
Cross Street: Romaine Drive
Walk Score: 62

Contract Info

Price: 1395000
Seller Consider Concessions: Yes
Affordable Housing: No
Begin Date: 2026-02-17

Status Information

Sold Date: 2026-04-07
Under Contract Date: 2026-03-06

Property Information

TYP: Home/Estate
Total Bedrooms: 2
Total Bathrooms: Yes
Total Full Baths: Yes
Year Built: 1937
Total SqFt.: 1251
Source: Measured
Apx # Acres: 0.19
ADU: No
Within City Limits Y/N: Yes
Total # Units in Development: Yes
Recurring Fees: No

NeighborhoodSchools

Neighborhood: 20 - Samarkand

Remarks

Directions: From Las Positas on to Baldwin Rd. Make a right at Romaine Drive and take your first right on Betty Drive. The property is on right hand side.
Hot Sheet Comment: new

More Information

Owner Info

Deposit: 3

Neighborhood/Schools

Elementary School: Adams
Junior High School: LaCumbre
High School: San Marcos

Condition

Excellent: Yes

Style

Cal. Cottage: Yes

Construction

Single Story: Yes

Roof

Composition: Yes

Foundation

Raised: Yes

Exterior

Stucco: Yes

Parking/Garage

Detached: Yes

Grounds/Landscaping

Lawn: Yes
Fruit Trees: Yes

Other Buildings

Shed: Yes

Location/Topo

Level: Yes

Fencing

Fenced: BCK: Yes

View

Setting: Yes

Site Improvements

Public: Yes

Proximity

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

Rooms

Ground Floor Bedroom: Yes
Sun Room: Yes

Dining

Formal: Yes

Laundry

In Kitchen: Yes

Appliances Included

Dishwasher: Yes
Gas Stove: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Fireplace(s)

LR: Yes

Security

Smoke Detector(s): Yes

Water/Sewer

S.B. Wtr: Yes
Sewer Hookup: Yes

Zoning

E-3: Yes

Reports Available

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

Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Heating

Gravity: Yes

Flr/Wdw Coverings

Hardwood: Yes

Pub Listing Details

Estate Sale: Yes

Property Features

Condition: Excellent Style: Cal. Cottage Construction: Single Story Roof: Composition Foundation: Raised Exterior: Stucco Fencing: Fenced: BCK Other Buildings: Shed View: Setting Site Improvements: Public Proximity: Near Bus; Near Hospital; Near Park(s); Near Restaurants; Near School(s); Near Shopping Rooms: Ground Floor Bedroom; Sun Room Dining: Formal Laundry: In Kitchen Appliances Included: Dishwasher; Gas Stove; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Fireplace(s): LR Security: Smoke Detector(s) Heating: Gravity Zoning: E-3 Reports Available: Home Inspection; Prelim; NHD; Sewer Lateral Terms: Cash; Conventional Pub Listing Details: Estate Sale

Documents

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Listing Office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Last Updated: April - 09 - 2026

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