5190 Kara Drive, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111 (MLS# 25-3407)

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5190 Kara Drive, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111

$1,581,000

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The HOA includes 14 acres of common area

The home is surrounded by common area providing a lot of natural space

Property Type: Res Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,479 Status: Closed

Current Price: $1,581,000 List Date: 9/10/2025 Last Modified: 4/12/2026

Overview

Description

Located in Cathedral Oaks Estates, at the end of a lovely cul-de-sac, is this move-in ready single family home. Beautiful light-filled, open floor plan with high volume ceilings, lends to a contemporary style with clean lines and a focus on functionality. A one-owner home, it has been tastefully updated throughout the years, including a permitted addition. Featuring 3 bedrooms, on of which is a primary suite with a large bathroom, walk-in closet and office addition. The living room features a handsome slate and wood fireplace and double doors that extend out to a covered patio. And there's an attached 2-car garage with laundry area. This home is located in a HOA with only 13 homes on 14 acres. The HOA dues includes homeowners ins., pool, tennis courts, club house, spa, open common spaces

Listing Details MLS# 25-3407

Location Info

District: 35 - SB/GOL NORTH
Street #: 5190
Street Name: Kara
Street Suffix: Drive
State: CA
Country: US
Postal Code: 93111
Compass Map: Santa Barbara
Thos. Bros. Map: 110
Map Grid: I10
County: Santa Barbara
Parcel Number: 067-490-004
Cross Street: Poinsettia Way
Development Name: Cathedral Oaks Estat
Bike Score: 36

Contract Info

Price: 1650000
Seller Consider Concessions: Yes
Affordable Housing: No
Begin Date: 2025-09-10

Status Information

Financing: Cash
Sold Date: 2026-04-10
Under Contract Date: 2026-03-02

Property Information

TYP: Home/Estate
Total Bedrooms: 3
Total Bathrooms: 2
Total Full Baths: 2
Year Built: 1985
Total SqFt.: 2479
Source: Appraiser
ADU: No
Within City Limits: No
Total # Units in Development: 13
Recurring Fees: Yes

Remarks

Directions: Patterson Ave to Cathedral Oaks. Right on Cathedral Oaks. Right on Poinsettia Way into Cathedral Oaks Estates. Right on Kara to end of cul-de-sac.
Hot Sheet Comment: price

Owner Info

Deposit: 3

More Information

Neighborhood/Schools

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

Condo/CO-OP/PUD

Association Fee: 1850
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Transfer Fee: 200

Condition

Excellent: Yes
Updated/Remodeled: Yes

Style

Contemporary: Yes
Ranch: Yes

Construction

Entry Lvl(No Stairs): Yes
Other: Yes
Single Story: Yes

Roof

Tile: Yes

Foundation

Slab: Yes

Exterior

Wood Siding: Yes

Parking/Garage

Gar #2: Yes
Inside Entrance: Yes
Attached: Yes
Total # Garage Spaces: 2
Total # Uncovered Spaces: 2

Grounds/Landscaping

Drought Tolerant LND: Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Patio Open: Yes
Covered: Yes

Location/Topo

Level: Yes
Cul-De-Sac: Yes

View

Setting: Yes

Site Improvements

Public: Yes
Paved: Yes
Street Lights: Yes
Cable TV: Yes
Underground Utilities: Yes

Proximity

Near Park(s): Yes
Near School(s): Yes
Near Shopping: Yes
Near Restaurants: Yes

Rooms

Office: Yes

Dining

Breakfast Area: Yes
Formal: Yes

Laundry

220V Elect: Yes
Gas Hookup: Yes
In Garage: Yes

Amenities

Dual Pane Window: Yes
Remodeled Bath: Yes
Remodeled Kitchen: Yes
Room Addition: Yes
Skylight: Yes

Interior Features

Cathedral Ceilings: Yes

Appliances Included

Built-In Electric Oven: Yes
Water Purifier Owned: Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Disposal: Yes
Gas Stove: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Tankless Water Heater: Yes
Wtr Softener/Owned: Yes

Fireplace(s)

Gas Supply: Yes
LR: Yes

Security

Smoke Detector(s): Yes

Water/Sewer

S.B. Wtr: Yes

Pets

Yes: Yes

Assoc/Park Amenities

Clubhouse: Yes
Pool: Yes
Spa/Hot Tub: Yes
Tennis Court(s): Yes
Greenbelt: Yes

Occupancy

Occ All Ages: Yes

Assoc/Park Fee Incl

Insurance: Yes
Comm Area Maint: Yes

Zoning

Other: Yes

Reports Available

Pest Inspection: Yes
Prelim: Yes
NHD: Yes

Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Cooling

Central Air: Yes

Heating

Forced Air: Yes

Flr/Wdw Coverings

Carpet: Yes
Hardwood: Yes
Tile: Yes

Pub Listing Details

None: Yes

Contingent Remarks

HOME INSPECTN: Yes

Property Features

Condition: Excellent; Updated/Remodeled Style: Contemporary; Ranch Construction: Entry Lvl(No Stairs); Single Story; Other Roof: Tile Foundation: Slab Exterior: Wood Siding Patio and Porch Features: Covered; Patio Open View: Setting Site Improvements: Public; Paved; Street Lights; Cable TV; Underground Utilities Proximity: Near Park(s); Near Restaurants; Near School(s); Near Shopping Rooms: Office Dining: Breakfast Area; Formal Laundry: 220V Elect; Gas Hookup; In Garage Amenities: Dual Pane Window; Remodeled Bath; Remodeled Kitchen; Room Addition; Skylight Interior Features: Cathedral Ceilings Appliances Included: Built-In Electric Oven; Water Purifier Owned; Dishwasher; Disposal; Gas Stove; Microwave; Refrigerator; Tankless Water Heater; Wtr Softener/Owned Fireplace(s): Gas Supply; LR Security: Smoke Detector(s) Cooling: Central Air Heating: Forced Air Pets: Yes Occupancy: Occ All Ages Zoning: Other Reports Available: Pest Inspection; Prelim; NHD Terms: Cash; Conventional Pub Listing Details: None Contingent Remarks: HOME INSPECTN

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Listing Office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Last Updated: April - 12 - 2026

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