3978 Laguna Blanca, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93110
Overview
Description
Supplements: ... (Read more) 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.
Listing Details MLS# 26-374
Location Info
- District
- 25 - HOPE RANCH
- Street #
- 3978
- Street Name
- Laguna Blanca
- State
- CA
- Country
- US
- Postal Code
- 93110
- County
- Santa Barbara
- Parcel Number
- 049-270-023
- Cross Street
- Lago
Contract Info
- Price
- 9995000
- Affordable Housing
- No
- Begin Date
- 2026-02-03
Property Information
- TYP
- Home/Estate
- Total Bedrooms
- 12
- Total Bathrooms
- 12
- Total Full Baths
- 11
- Total Half Baths
- Yes
- Year Built
- 1970
- Total SqFt.
- 8735
- Source
- Public Records
- Apx # Acres
- 1.23
- ADU
- No
- Within City Limits
- No
- Total # Units
- Yes
- Recurring Fees
- Yes
NeighborhoodSchools
- Neighborhood
- 25 - Hope Ranch
Remarks
- Directions
- Las Palmas to Lago to Laguna Blanca
- Hot Sheet Comment
- new
Owner Info
- Deposit
- 3
More Information
Neighborhood/Schools
- Elementary School
- Hope
- Junior High School
- LaColina
- High School
- San Marcos
Condo/CO-OP/PUD
- Association Fee
- 3719.38
- Association Fee Frequency
- Annually
Condition
- Average
- Yes
Style
- Spanish
- Yes
Construction
- Two Story
- Yes
Roof
- Tile
- Yes
Parking/Garage
- Garage
- Yes
- Gar #2
- Yes
- Gar #3
- Yes
- Attached
- Yes
- Gar #4
- Yes
Pool Features
- Pool
- Yes
Grounds/Landscaping
- Yard Irrigation PRT
- Yes
- SPA-Outside
- Yes
Patio and Porch Features
- Patio Open
- Yes
Location/Topo
- Level
- Yes
- Downslope
- Yes
Fencing
- Fenced: BCK
- Yes
View
- Mountain(s)
- Yes
- Other
- Yes
Site Improvements
- Public
- Yes
Proximity
- Near Ocean
- Yes
- Near Shopping
- Yes
- Other
- Yes
- Lake
- Yes
- Restaurants
- Yes
Rooms
- Exercise Room
- Yes
- Family Room
- Yes
- Game Room
- Yes
- Great Room
- Yes
- Ground Floor Bedroom
- Yes
- Ground Floor Primary
- Yes
- Office
- Yes
- Primary Bedroom
- Yes
- Sun Room
- Yes
Dining
- Breakfast Area
- Yes
- Formal
- Yes
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Yes
- Other
- Yes
Amenities
- Pantry
- Yes
Interior Features
- Cathedral Ceilings
- Yes
Appliances Included
- Dryer
- Yes
- Gas Stove
- Yes
- Refrigerator
- Yes
- Washer
- Yes
Fireplace(s)
- LR
- Yes
- Primary Bedroom
- Yes
Water/Sewer
- S.B. Wtr
- Yes
- Septic Tank
- Yes
Assoc/Park Amenities
- Guest Parking
- Yes
- Play Area
- Yes
- Security
- Yes
- Tennis Court(s)
- Yes
- Other
- Yes
Assoc/Park Fee Incl
- Security
- Yes
Zoning
- R-1
- Yes
Reports Available
- Prelim
- Yes
Terms
- Cash
- Yes
- Conventional
- Yes
- Owner may Carry 1st
- Yes
Cooling
- Central Air
- Yes
Heating
- Forced Air
- Yes
Flr/Wdw Coverings
- Carpet
- Yes
- Tile
- Yes
Property Features
