2824 Ventura Drive, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105 (MLS# 25-3733)

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2824 Ventura Drive, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105

$1,365,000

Property Type: Res Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 1 Square Footage: 1,057 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 4,791 Status: Closed

Current Price: $1,365,000 List Date: 10/08/2025 Last Modified: 1/16/2026

Overview

Description

The essence of real estate is timeless: location, design, and potential—and this 2 bedroom 1 bathroom San Roque gem delivers on all three. Designed by the renowned architectural team of Edwards & Plunkett, this 1930s-era home offers classic charm, solid bones, and an unbeatable address. Built in an era when craftsmanship was the standard, the home features a warm and inviting living room with coved ceilings and a vintage fireplace that anchors the space. The larger of the two bedrooms also enjoys coved ceilings and period detailing, while the updated bathroom offers a blend of modern convenience and vintage character. The backyard is a generous blank canvas— more private than many—just waiting for your vision to take shape. Though in need of restoration,

Supplements: This diamond in the rough is an exceptional opportunity to bring a piece of Santa Barbara's architectural heritage back to life. With its pedigree, charm, and location, this home is ready for its next chapter.

Listing Details MLS# 25-3733

Location Info

District: 15 - SB/EAST OF STATE
Street #: 2824
Street Name: Ventura
Street Suffix: Drive
State: CA
Country: US
Postal Code: 93105
Compass Map: Santa Barbara
Map Grid: N10
County: Santa Barbara
Parcel Number: 053-291-028
Cross Street: Miradero
Walk Score: 64

Contract Info

Price: 1395000
Seller Consider Concessions: Yes
Affordable Housing: No
Begin Date: 2025-10-08

Status Information

Sold Date: 2026-01-15
Under Contract Date: 2025-10-20

Property Information

TYP: Home/Estate
Total Bedrooms: 2
Total Bathrooms: Yes
Total Full Baths: Yes
Year Built: 1930
Total SqFt.: 1057
Source: Data Service
Main House SqFt: 1057
Apx # Acres: 0.11
Apx Lot SqFt: 4791
ADU: No
Within City Limits Y/N: Yes
Total # Units in Development: Yes
Recurring Fees: No

NeighborhoodSchools

Neighborhood: 15 - San Roque

Remarks

Directions: From State take Alamar north towards the mountain. Right on Miradero, left on Valencia. House sits on the right where Ventura and Valencia intersect
Hot Sheet Comment: new

More Information

Owner Info

Deposit: 3

Neighborhood/Schools

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

Condition

Poor: Yes

Style

Cal. Cottage: Yes

Construction

Single Story: Yes

Roof

Composition: Yes

Foundation

Raised: Yes

Exterior

Stucco: Yes

Parking/Garage

Garage: Yes
Detached: Yes

Grounds/Landscaping

Dog Run: Yes

Location/Topo

Level: Yes

Fencing

Fenced: PRT: 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

Dining

Breakfast Bar: Yes
Formal: Yes

Laundry

In Garage: Yes

Fireplace(s)

LR: Yes

Water/Sewer

S.B. Wtr: Yes

Zoning

E-3: Yes

Reports Available

TDS: Yes
Home Inspection: Yes
Pest Inspection: Yes
Prelim: Yes
NHD: Yes

Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Heating

Forced Air: Yes

Property Features

Condition: Poor Style: Cal. Cottage Construction: Single Story Roof: Composition Foundation: Raised Exterior: Stucco Fencing: Fenced: PRT Site Improvements: Public Proximity: Near Bus; Near Hospital; Near Park(s); Near Restaurants; Near School(s); Near Shopping Dining: Breakfast Bar; Formal Laundry: In Garage Fireplace(s): LR Heating: Forced Air Zoning: E-3 Reports Available: TDS; Home Inspection; Pest Inspection; Prelim; NHD Terms: Cash; Conventional

Room Information

Room Name	Level	Length	Width	Remarks	Area
Living Room	Main	20.75	13.33	Beautiful coved ceilings	276.60
Dining Room	Main	11.08	11.42	Currently used as a bedroom	126.53
Primary Bedroom	Main	11.33	13.42	Beautiful coved ceilings	152.05
Bedroom 2	Main	9.75	13.33		129.97

Listing Office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Last Updated: January - 16 - 2026

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