5308 University Drive, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111
$1,695,000
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
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.
More Information MLS# 26-301
Location Info
Country: US
Compass Map: Santa Barbara
Map Grid: I10
Cross Street: Patterson
District: 35 - SB/GOL NORTH
Street #: 5308
Street Name: University
Street Suffix: Drive
State: CA
Postal Code: 93111
County: Santa Barbara
Parcel Number: 069-172-049
Contract Info
Seller Consider Concessions: Yes
Affordable Housing: No
Current Price: $1,695,000
Price: 1795000
Begin Date: 2026-01-29
Status: Closed
Property Information
Year Built: 1961
Apx # Acres: 0.27
Total #Units: 1
Main House SqFt: 2118
Source: Public Records
Recurring Fees: No
ADU: No
Within City Limits: No
TYP: Home/Estate
Total Bedrooms: 3
Total Bathrooms: 3
Total Full Baths: 2
Total Half Baths: 1
Neighborhood/Schools
Elementary School: Kellogg
Junior High School: Gol Valley
High School: Dos Pueblos
Owner Info
Deposit: 3
Remarks
Hot Sheet Comment: new
Directions: Northbound on HW-101, get off on Patterson Rd. Take the 3rd left onto University Dr. Property on the mountain side.
Geo Lat: 34.445532
Geo Lon: -119.80806
Condition
Good: 1
Style
Traditional: 1
Construction
Two Story: 1
Roof
Composition: 1
Foundation
Slab: 1
Exterior
Wood Siding: 1
Stucco: 1
Parking/Garage
Garage: 1
Detached: 1
Pool Features
Pool: 1
Grounds/Landscaping
Lawn: 1
Artificial Turf: 1
Other Buildings
Other: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Deck: 1
Patio Open: 1
Covered: 1
Location/Topo
Level: 1
Fencing
Fenced: ALL: 1
Fenced: BCK: 1
View
Mountain(s): 1
Setting: 1
Site Improvements
Public: 1
Proximity
Near Bus: 1
Near Hospital: 1
Near Park(s): 1
Near School(s): 1
Near Shopping: 1
Restaurants: 1
Rooms
Family Room: 1
Dining
Breakfast Area: 1
Breakfast Bar: 1
Dining Area: 1
Formal: 1
In Kitchen: 1
Laundry
Other: 1
Amenities
Pantry: 1
Appliances Included
Built-In Electric Oven: 1
Water Purifier Owned: 1
Disposal: 1
Double Oven: 1
Dryer: 1
Gas Stove: 1
Microwave: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Fireplace(s)
2: 1
Family Room: 1
Gas Supply: 1
LR: 1
Other: 1
Water/Sewer
Goleta Wtr: 1
Zoning
R-1: 1
Terms
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
OTHER/CLA: 1
Heating
Forced Air: 1
Flr/Wdw Coverings
Carpet: 1
Tile: 1
Laminate: 1
Pub Listing Details
Other: 1
Electric
Solar PV Seller Owned: 1
Status Information
Sold Date: 2026-03-18
Sold Price: $1,695,000
Under Contract Date: 2026-02-12
NeighborhoodSchools
Neighborhood: 35 - University Circle
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 School(s); Near Shopping; Restaurants
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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