5048 Via Lara Lane, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111 (MLS# 26-2197)

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5048 Via Lara Lane, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111

New Listing

$3,500,000

Property Type: Res Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,723 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 26,572 Status: Coming Soon

Current Price: $3,500,000 List Date: 7/01/2026 Last Modified: 7/02/2026

Overview

Description

Come to where time stood still. Offered for the first time in its history, this remarkable turn-of-the-century ranch house rests on approximately .61 acres and represents a rare slice of Santa Barbara's agricultural heritage. Once part of an original ranch that stretched from Hollister Avenue to More Mesa, this cherished property remains a living testament to a simpler era. The historic water tower is a striking landmark that reflects the property's enduring character.The original ranch house retains its historic floor plan, offering a glimpse into how families lived more than a century ago. Original wood floors, a handsome stone fireplace once used to cook, and timeless architectural details create an atmosphere rich with authenticity.

Supplements: The three-bedroom, two-bath primary residence is surrounded by telltale signs having witnessed past generations. A charming chicken coop and expansive grounds further evoke the property's rural roots. The historic barn, once home to horses and farming equipment, has been thoughtfully transformed into a unique barndominium. Above is a separate livi ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 26-2197

Location Info

District: 30 - SB/GOL SOUTH
Street #: 5048
Street Name: Via Lara
Street Suffix: Lane
State: CA
Country: US
Postal Code: 93111
Compass Map: Santa Barbara
Map Grid: I11
County: Santa Barbara
Parcel Number: 065-110-051
Cross Street: Via El Cuadro

Contract Info

Price: 3500000
Seller Consider Concessions: Yes
Affordable Housing: No
Begin Date: 2026-07-01

Property Information

TYP: Home/Estate
Total Bedrooms: 5
Total Bathrooms: 3
Total Full Baths: 3
Total Half Baths: Yes
Year Built: 1924
Total SqFt.: 2723
Source: Other/See Remarks
Apx # Acres: 0.61
ADU: No
Recurring Fees: No

Remarks

Hot Sheet Comment: new

Owner Info

Deposit: 3
Deposit Type: %

Neighborhood/Schools

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

More Information

Condition

Good: Yes

Style

Ranch: Yes

Construction

Single Story: Yes
Two Story: Yes

Roof

Other: Yes

Foundation

Raised: Yes
Other: Yes

Exterior

Wood Siding: Yes
Stucco: Yes

Parking/Garage

Garage: Yes
Detached: Yes

Grounds/Landscaping

Fruit Trees: Yes
Mature Hedges: Yes

Other Buildings

Barn: Yes
Other: Yes
Second Residence: Yes

Location/Topo

Level: Yes
Cul-De-Sac: Yes

Fencing

Fenced: PRT: Yes

View

Mountain(s): Yes
Setting: Yes

Proximity

Near Bus: Yes
Near Coffee Shop: Yes
Near Grocery: Yes
Near Hospital: Yes
Near Park(s): Yes
Near Restaurants: Yes
Near School(s): Yes
Near Shopping: Yes

Dining

Dining Area: Yes
Formal: Yes

Laundry

220V Elect: Yes

Amenities

Guest House: Yes

Appliances Included

Built-In Gas Range: Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Other: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Fireplace(s)

2: Yes
2+: Yes
LR: Yes
Other: Yes

Zoning

Other: Yes

Reports Available

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

Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Heating

Forced Air: Yes

Flr/Wdw Coverings

Hardwood: Yes
Tile: Yes

Property Features

Condition: Good Style: Ranch Construction: Single Story; Two Story Roof: Other Foundation: Raised; Other Exterior: Wood Siding; Stucco Fencing: Fenced: PRT Other Buildings: Barn; Other; Second Residence View: Mountain(s); Setting Proximity: Near Bus; Near Coffee Shop; Near Grocery; Near Hospital; Near Park(s); Near Restaurants; Near School(s); Near Shopping Dining: Dining Area; Formal Laundry: 220V Elect Amenities: Guest House Appliances Included: Built-In Gas Range; Dishwasher; Dryer; Other; Refrigerator; Washer Fireplace(s): 2; 2+; LR; Other Heating: Forced Air Zoning: Other Reports Available: Home Inspection; Pest Inspection; Prelim; NHD Terms: Cash; Conventional

Listing Office: Douglas Elliman of California, Inc.

Last Updated: July - 02 - 2026

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