5308 University Drive, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111 (MLS# 26-301)

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5308 University Drive, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111

$1,695,000

Granny flat full Bath (closet not shown)

Property Type: Res Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,118 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 11,761 Status: Closed

Current Price: $1,695,000 List Date: 1/29/2026 Last Modified: 3/20/2026

Overview

Description

One of the most versatile homes the Santa Barbara market has seen. With over 2,100 square feet of living space, this home features 3 spacious bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a large downstairs office with its own private entrance—ideal for remote work, a primary bedroom, multi-generational living, or rental potential. Step outside to your private, lush oasis complete with another living space with a bedroom and closet, adding more potential for an rental or guest living. The backyard has a sparkling pool, surrounded by soaring palms, fruit trees, and majestic greenery. Creating privacy yet large-scale curb appeal, a new wooden fence with 2 gates opens to front-yard turf, complemented by a retaining wall at the side of the property.

Listing Details MLS# 26-301

Location Info

District: 35 - SB/GOL NORTH
Street #: 5308
Street Name: University
Street Suffix: Drive
State: CA
Country: US
Postal Code: 93111
Compass Map: Santa Barbara
Map Grid: I10
County: Santa Barbara
Parcel Number: 069-172-049
Cross Street: Patterson

Contract Info

Price: 1795000
Seller Consider Concessions: Yes
Affordable Housing: No
Begin Date: 2026-01-29

Status Information

Sold Date: 2026-03-18
Under Contract Date: 2026-02-12

Property Information

TYP: Home/Estate
Total Bedrooms: 3
Total Bathrooms: 3
Total Full Baths: 2
Total Half Baths: Yes
Year Built: 1961
Source: Public Records
Main House SqFt: 2118
Apx # Acres: 0.27
ADU: No
Within City Limits Y/N: No
Total # Units in Development: Yes
Recurring Fees: No

NeighborhoodSchools

Neighborhood: 35 - University Circle

Remarks

Directions: Northbound on HW-101, get off on Patterson Rd. Take the 3rd left onto University Dr. Property on the mountain side.
Hot Sheet Comment: new

More Information

Owner Info

Deposit: 3

Neighborhood/Schools

Elementary School: Kellogg
Junior High School: Gol Valley
High School: Dos Pueblos

Condition

Good: Yes

Style

Traditional: Yes

Construction

Two Story: Yes

Roof

Composition: Yes

Foundation

Slab: Yes

Exterior

Wood Siding: Yes
Stucco: Yes

Parking/Garage

Garage: Yes
Detached: Yes

Pool Features

Pool: Yes

Grounds/Landscaping

Lawn: Yes
Artificial Turf: Yes

Other Buildings

Other: Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Deck: Yes
Patio Open: Yes
Covered: Yes

Location/Topo

Level: Yes

Fencing

Fenced: ALL: Yes
Fenced: BCK: Yes

View

Mountain(s): Yes
Setting: Yes

Site Improvements

Public: Yes

Proximity

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

Rooms

Family Room: Yes

Dining

Breakfast Area: Yes
Breakfast Bar: Yes
Dining Area: Yes
Formal: Yes
In Kitchen: Yes

Laundry

Other: Yes

Amenities

Pantry: Yes

Appliances Included

Built-In Electric Oven: Yes
Water Purifier Owned: Yes
Disposal: Yes
Double Oven: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Gas Stove: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Fireplace(s)

2: Yes
Family Room: Yes
Gas Supply: Yes
LR: Yes
Other: Yes

Water/Sewer

Goleta Wtr: Yes

Zoning

R-1: Yes

Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes
OTHER/CLA: Yes

Heating

Forced Air: Yes

Flr/Wdw Coverings

Carpet: Yes
Tile: Yes
Laminate: Yes

Pub Listing Details

Other: Yes

Electric

Solar PV Seller Owned: Yes

Property Features

Condition: Good Style: Traditional Construction: Two Story Roof: Composition Foundation: Slab Exterior: Wood Siding; Stucco Fencing: Fenced: ALL; Fenced: BCK Patio and Porch Features: Covered; Deck; Patio Open Other Buildings: Other View: Mountain(s); Setting Site Improvements: Public Proximity: Near Bus; Near Hospital; Near Park(s); Near Restaurants; Near School(s); Near Shopping Rooms: Family Room Dining: Breakfast Area; Breakfast Bar; Dining Area; Formal; In Kitchen Laundry: Other Amenities: Pantry Appliances Included: Built-In Electric Oven; Water Purifier Owned; Disposal; Double Oven; Dryer; Gas Stove; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Fireplace(s): 2; Family Room; Gas Supply; LR; Other Heating: Forced Air Electric: Solar PV Seller Owned Pool Features: Pool Zoning: R-1 Terms: Cash; Conventional; OTHER/CLA Pub Listing Details: Other

Listing Office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Last Updated: March - 20 - 2026

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