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3978 Laguna Blanca, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93110

$9,995,000
Property Type: Res Bedrooms: 12 Baths: 12 Square Footage: 8,735 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 53,579 Status: Active
Current Price: $9,995,000 List Date: 2/04/2026 Last Modified: 4/12/2026

Description

Welcome to 3978 Laguna Blanca Drive, a remarkable Hope Ranch estate set on approximately 1.23 acres of private, landscaped grounds for the first time on the market in 50 years! Offering approximately 8,735 square feet of living space, this expansive residence features twelve bedrooms and twelve bathrooms with a flexible floor plan ideal for grand-scale living, entertaining, or multi-generational use. Built in 1970, the home showcases generous living areas, abundant natural light, multiple fireplaces, and seamless indoor-outdoor flow. A sweeping motor court, pool, and mature landscaping create a true sense of retreat. Located within Hope Ranch, residents enjoy private beach access, equestrian trails, tennis courts, and 24-hour security just minutes from downtown Santa Barbara.

Supplements: 3978 Laguna Blanca Drive presents a rare opportunity to own one of Hope Ranch's most substantial residential estates, privately sited on approximately 1.23 acres in one of Santa Barbara's most prestigious coastal communities. Offering approximately 8,735 square feet of living space, this expansive home combines scale, privacy, and versatilityproviding an exceptional foundation for refined living or future personalization. Built in 1970, the residence is defined by its generous proportions and thoughtfully arranged floor plan. With nine bedrooms and nine bathrooms, the home is well suited for large households, extended family living, guest accommodations, or a variety of lifestyle needs including offices, studios, or wellness spaces. Multiple fireplaces and spacious common areas create warmth and comfort while allowing for effortless entertaining on both intimate and grand scales. Natural light fills the interior, enhancing the home's open feel and connection to the surrounding landscape. The layout offers excellent flow between living spaces, with the flexibility to modernize, reconfigure, or enhance the property to suit a wide range of architectural visionsfrom a refreshed classic estate to a fully reimagined contemporary retreat. Outdoors, the property unfolds as a private sanctuary. Expansive lawns, mature landscaping, and garden areas frame a swimming pool and generous patio spaces ideal for outdoor dining, relaxation, and recreation. The grounds offer ample room for enhanced outdoor living, additional amenities, or further estate-level improvements, all while maintaining a sense of privacy and seclusion. A broad motor court provides a gracious arrival and ample parking, reinforcing the estate character of the property. The combination of land, scale, and setting makes this home a truly rare offering within Hope Ranch. Residents of Hope Ranch enjoy a lifestyle unlike any other in Santa Barbara. Community amenities include approximately 22 miles of equestrian and walking trails, a private beach with lifeguards and kayak storage, tennis courts, and 24-hour neighborhood security. All of this is conveniently located just minutes from La Cumbre Country Club, downtown Santa Barbara, shopping, dining, and the coastline. 3978 Laguna Blanca Drive offers a unique opportunity to own a legacy property in one of California's most coveted neighborhoodswhere space, privacy, and coastal elegance come together to create enduring value.

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More Information MLS# 26-374

Location Info

Country: US Cross Street: Lago District: 25 - HOPE RANCH Street #: 3978 Street Name: Laguna Blanca State: CA Postal Code: 93110 County: Santa Barbara Parcel Number: 049-270-023

Contract Info

Affordable Housing: No Current Price: $9,995,000 Price: 9995000 Begin Date: 2026-02-03 Status: Active

Property Information

Year Built: 1970 Apx # Acres: 1.23 Total #Units: 1 Source: Public Records Recurring Fees: Yes ADU: No Within City Limits: No TYP: Home/Estate Total Bedrooms: 12 Total Bathrooms: 12 Total Full Baths: 11 Total Half Baths: 1 Total SqFt.: 8735

Neighborhood/Schools

Elementary School: Hope Junior High School: LaColina High School: San Marcos

Owner Info

Deposit: 3

Remarks

Hot Sheet Comment: new Directions: Las Palmas to Lago to Laguna Blanca Geo Lat: 34.429387 Geo Lon: -119.753864

Condo/CO-OP/PUD

Association Fee: 3719.38 Association Fee Frequency: Annually

Condition

Average: 1

Style

Spanish: 1

Construction

Two Story: 1

Roof

Tile: 1

Parking/Garage

Garage: 1 Gar #2: 1 Gar #3: 1 Attached: 1 Gar #4: 1

Pool Features

Pool: 1

Grounds/Landscaping

Yard Irrigation PRT: 1 SPA-Outside: 1

Patio and Porch Features

Patio Open: 1

Location/Topo

Level: 1 Downslope: 1

Fencing

Fenced: BCK: 1

View

Mountain(s): 1 Other: 1

Site Improvements

Public: 1

Proximity

Near Ocean: 1 Near Shopping: 1 Other: 1 Lake: 1 Restaurants: 1

Rooms

Exercise Room: 1 Family Room: 1 Game Room: 1 Great Room: 1 Ground Floor Bedroom: 1 Ground Floor Primary: 1 Office: 1 Primary Bedroom: 1 Sun Room: 1

Dining

Breakfast Area: 1 Formal: 1

Laundry

Laundry Room: 1 Other: 1

Amenities

Pantry: 1

Interior Features

Cathedral Ceilings: 1

Appliances Included

Dryer: 1 Gas Stove: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Washer: 1

Fireplace(s)

LR: 1 Primary Bedroom: 1

Water/Sewer

S.B. Wtr: 1 Septic Tank: 1

Assoc/Park Amenities

Tennis Court(s): 1 Play Area: 1 Security: 1 Other: 1 Guest Parking: 1

Assoc/Park Fee Incl

Security: 1

Zoning

R-1: 1

Reports Available

Prelim: 1

Terms

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1 Owner may Carry 1st: 1

Cooling

Central Air: 1

Heating

Forced Air: 1

Flr/Wdw Coverings

Carpet: 1 Tile: 1

NeighborhoodSchools

Neighborhood: 25 - Hope Ranch

Property Features

Condition: Average Style: Spanish Construction: Two Story Roof: Tile Fencing: Fenced: BCK Patio and Porch Features: Patio Open View: Mountain(s); Other Site Improvements: Public Proximity: Near Ocean; Near Shopping; Other; Lake; Restaurants Rooms: Exercise Room; Family Room; Game Room; Great Room; Ground Floor Bedroom; Ground Floor Primary; Office; Primary Bedroom; Sun Room Dining: Breakfast Area; Formal Laundry: Laundry Room; Other Amenities: Pantry Interior Features: Cathedral Ceilings Appliances Included: Dryer; Gas Stove; Refrigerator; Washer Fireplace(s): LR; Primary Bedroom Cooling: Central Air Heating: Forced Air Pool Features: Pool Zoning: R-1 Reports Available: Prelim Terms: Cash; Conventional; Owner may Carry 1st
Listing Office: Anca C Horovitz
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Last Updated: April - 12 - 2026
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