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

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.

More Information MLS# 26-515

Location Info

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

Contract Info

Seller Consider Concessions: Yes Affordable Housing: No Current Price: $1,350,000 Price: 1395000 Begin Date: 2026-02-17 Status: Closed

Property Information

Year Built: 1937 Apx # Acres: 0.19 Total #Units: 1 Source: Measured Recurring Fees: No ADU: No Within City Limits: Yes TYP: Home/Estate Total Bedrooms: 2 Total Bathrooms: 1 Total Full Baths: 1 Total SqFt.: 1251

Neighborhood/Schools

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

Owner Info

Deposit: 3

Remarks

Hot Sheet Comment: new 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. Geo Lat: 34.42871 Geo Lon: -119.732697

Condition

Excellent: 1

Style

Cal. Cottage: 1

Construction

Single Story: 1

Roof

Composition: 1

Foundation

Raised: 1

Exterior

Stucco: 1

Parking/Garage

Detached: 1

Grounds/Landscaping

Lawn: 1 Fruit Trees: 1

Other Buildings

Shed: 1

Location/Topo

Level: 1

Fencing

Fenced: BCK: 1

View

Setting: 1

Site Improvements

Public: 1

Proximity

Near Bus: 1 Near Hospital: 1 Near Park(s): 1 Near School(s): 1 Near Shopping: 1 Restaurants: 1

Rooms

Ground Floor Bedroom: 1 Sun Room: 1

Dining

Formal: 1

Laundry

In Kitchen: 1

Appliances Included

Dishwasher: 1 Gas Stove: 1 Microwave: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Washer: 1

Fireplace(s)

LR: 1

Security

Smoke Detector(s): 1

Water/Sewer

S.B. Wtr: 1 Sewer Hookup: 1

Zoning

E-3: 1

Reports Available

Home Inspection: 1 Prelim: 1 NHD: 1 Sewer Lateral: 1

Terms

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1

Heating

Gravity: 1

Flr/Wdw Coverings

Hardwood: 1

Pub Listing Details

Estate Sale: 1

Status Information

Sold Date: 2026-04-07 Sold Price: $1,350,000 Under Contract Date: 2026-03-06

NeighborhoodSchools

Neighborhood: 20 - Samarkand

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 School(s); Near Shopping; Restaurants 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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