4488 La Paloma Avenue, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105
$3,495,000
Property Type:
Res
Bedrooms:
7
Baths:
6
Square Footage:
5,565
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
173,369
Status:
Pending
Current Price:
$3,495,000
List Date:
3/18/2026
Last Modified:
4/18/2026
Description
Set in the picturesque foothills near San Marcos Foothills Preserve, this ''contractor's special'' is a rare opportunity to revitalize a truly special property! Spanning nearly four acres of usable land, the compound features two residences: a +/-4,120 sq ft main home -- partially damaged by an interior fire in 2024 -- and a fully separate 3-bedroom, 2-bath guest house. With space, privacy, and remarkable natural surroundings, the property offers the ideal canvas to create an extraordinary foothill estate.
Supplements: Surrounded by mature oaks, rolling green hills, mountain vistas, and even peeks of the ocean, the setting feels worlds away while remaining just minutes from the best of Santa Barbara. The spacious parcel provides inspiring views and usable acreage reminiscent of the nearby Santa Ynez Valley lifestyle -- yet with the convenience of town close at hand. Located within the award-winning Mountain View Elementary School attendance area, the property also offers zoning that may accommodate horses or other unique possibilities. Recent infrastructure improvements include two water meters and sewer upgrades, providing a strong foundation for the next chapter of this exceptional foothill compound.
More Information MLS# 26-857
Location Info
Country: US
Cross Street: Via Chaparral
District: 35 - SB/GOL NORTH
Street #: 4488
Street Name: La Paloma
Street Suffix: Avenue
State: CA
Postal Code: 93105
County: Santa Barbara
Parcel Number: 059-090-016
Contract Info
Seller Consider Concessions: Yes
Affordable Housing: No
Current Price: $3,495,000
Price: 3495000
Begin Date: 2026-03-18
Status: Pending
Property Information
Year Built: 1984
Apx # Acres: 3.98
Total #Units: 1
Main House SqFt: 4120
Other Structures SqFt: 1445
Source: Public Records
Recurring Fees: No
ADU: No
Within City Limits: No
TYP: Home/Estate
Total Bedrooms: 7
Total Bathrooms: 6
Total Full Baths: 6
Total SqFt.: 5565
Neighborhood/Schools
Elementary School: Mtn View
Junior High School: LaColina
High School: San Marcos
Owner Info
Deposit: 3
Remarks
Hot Sheet Comment: new
Directions: From Cathedral Oaks, go north (towards mountains) on Via Chaparral. Turn Left onto La Paloma. Property is at the far end of the street, up a private drive on the righthand side.
Geo Lat: 34.455309
Geo Lon: -119.774338
Condition
Fixer: 1
Updated/Remodeled: 1
Style
Mediterranean: 1
Construction
Split Level: 1
Roof
Tile: 1
Foundation
Slab: 1
Exterior
Stucco: 1
Parking/Garage
Garage: 1
Inside Entrance: 1
Attached: 1
Grounds/Landscaping
Yard Irrigation PRT: 1
Lawn: 1
Fruit Trees: 1
Other Buildings
Second Residence: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Patio Open: 1
Location/Topo
Level: 1
Combo: 1
Foothills: 1
Fencing
Fenced: PRT: 1
View
Ocean: 1
Mountain(s): 1
Setting: 1
Islands: 1
Proximity
Near Bus: 1
Near Hospital: 1
Near Park(s): 1
Near School(s): 1
Near Shopping: 1
Fireplace(s)
2+: 1
Family Room: 1
LR: 1
Primary Bedroom: 1
Water/Sewer
Goleta Wtr: 1
Sewer Hookup: 1
Zoning
E-1: 1
Terms
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Heating
Forced Air: 1
Flr/Wdw Coverings
Carpet: 1
Hardwood: 1
Tile: 1
Status Information
Under Contract Date: 2026-04-17
Property Features
Condition: Fixer; Updated/Remodeled
Style: Mediterranean
Construction: Split Level
Roof: Tile
Foundation: Slab
Exterior: Stucco
Fencing: Fenced: PRT
Patio and Porch Features: Patio Open
Other Buildings: Second Residence
View: Ocean; Mountain(s); Setting; Islands
Proximity: Near Bus; Near Hospital; Near Park(s); Near School(s); Near Shopping
Fireplace(s): 2+; Family Room; LR; Primary Bedroom
Heating: Forced Air
Zoning: E-1
Terms: Cash; Conventional
Documents
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Listing Office:
Sotheby's International Realty
Last Updated: April - 18 - 2026
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