823 Arguello Road, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103 (MLS# 26-2856)

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823 Arguello Road, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103

$2,488,000

Property Type: Res Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,507 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 8,276 Status: Active

Current Price: $2,488,000 List Date: 8/27/2026 Last Modified: 9/03/2026

Overview

Description

First time on the market in over 50 years! Perched on a quiet street above downtown Santa Barbara, 823 Arguello Road is a rare offering with breathtaking panoramic views spanning the city skyline, harbor, Channel Islands and Pacific Ocean. From spectacular sunrises and sunsets to Fourth of July fireworks shimmering over the waterfront, the setting is quintessentially Santa Barbara. This charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath home is filled with warmth, character and natural light. A spacious deck and expansive private backyard offer wonderful spaces for entertaining, gardening and outdoor living, with room to imagine an artist studio or creative retreat. Moments from the Mission, Rose Garden, El Encanto and downtown, this is a special opportunity where views, location and possibility come together.

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Listing Details MLS# 26-2856

Location Info

District: 15 - SB/EAST OF STATE
Street #: 823
Street Name: Arguello
Street Suffix: Road
State: CA
Country: US
Postal Code: 93103
County: Santa Barbara
Parcel Number: 027-151-011
Cross Street: Alameda Padre Serra
Development Name: Riviera

Contract Info

Price: 2488000
Seller Consider Concessions: Yes
Affordable Housing: No
Begin Date: 2026-08-26

Property Information

TYP: Home/Estate
Total Bedrooms: 3
Total Bathrooms: 2
Total Full Baths: 2
Year Built: 1936
Total SqFt.: 1507
Source: Other/See Remarks
Main House SqFt: 1507
Apx # Acres: 0.19
Apx Lot SqFt: 8276
ADU: No
Within City Limits: Santa Barbara
Within Coastal Zone: No
Recurring Fees: No

NeighborhoodSchools

Neighborhood: 15 - Riviera/Lower

Remarks

Directions: Turn off of APS or Moreno. Park on street, driveway or on Brick off street parking in front of house
Hot Sheet Comment: new

Owner Info

Deposit: 3
Deposit Type: %
COE: Negotiable

More Information

Neighborhood/Schools

Elementary School: Roosevelt
Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
High School: S.B. Sr.

Condition

Excellent: Yes
Good: Yes

Style

Cal. Cottage: Yes
Traditional: Yes

Construction

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

Roof

Composition: Yes

Foundation

Raised: Yes
Mixed: Yes
Pier & Post: Yes
Caisson/Piling: Yes

Exterior

Stucco: Yes

Parking/Garage

Storage: Yes
Garage: Yes
Attached: Yes
Outside: Yes
Total # Garage Spaces: 2

Grounds/Landscaping

Yard Irrigation PRT: Yes
Lawn: Yes

Other Buildings

Shed: Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Deck: Yes
Patio Open: Yes
Covered: Yes
Front Porch: Yes
Rear Porch: Yes
Terrace: Yes

Location/Topo

Hilly: Yes
Steep Slope: Yes
Foothills: Yes
Upslope: Yes

Fencing

Fenced: PRT: Yes

View

Ocean: Yes
City: Yes
Harbor: Yes
Panoramic: Yes
Coastline: Yes
Islands: Yes

Proximity

Near Bus: Yes
Near Downtown: Yes
Near Park(s): Yes
Near School(s): Yes

Rooms

Basement: Yes
Den: Yes
Family Room: Yes
Ground Floor Bedroom: Yes
Ground Floor Primary: Yes
Office: Yes
Primary Bedroom: Yes
Sun Room: Yes

Dining

Dining Area: Yes

Laundry

In Kitchen: Yes

Amenities

Remodeled Kitchen: Yes

Appliances Included

Built-In Gas Oven: Yes
Built-In Gas Range: Yes
Water Purifier Owned: Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Disposal: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Gas Range: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Tankless Water Heater: Yes
Washer: Yes
Wtr Softener/Owned: Yes

Security

Carbon Monoxide Detector: Yes
Smoke Detector(s): Yes

Water/Sewer

S.B. Wtr: Yes

Handicapped Access

Ramp: Yes
Hand Rails: Yes

Zoning

E-1: Yes

Reports Available

TDS: Yes
Home Inspection: Yes
Prelim: Yes
Roof: Yes
NHD: Yes
Sewer Lateral: Yes

Sales Excludes

Potted Plants: Yes
Fireplace Equipment: Yes

Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Window Unit(s): Yes

Heating

Forced Air: Yes

Flr/Wdw Coverings

Hardwood: Yes
Tile: Yes

Pub Listing Details

Standard: Yes

Property Features

Condition: Excellent; Good Style: Cal. Cottage; Traditional Construction: Entry Lvl(No Stairs); Single Story; Outside Stairs Roof: Composition Foundation: Raised; Mixed; Pier & Post; Caisson/Piling Exterior: Stucco Fencing: Fenced: PRT Patio and Porch Features: Covered; Front Porch; Rear Porch; Terrace; Deck; Patio Open Other Buildings: Shed View: Ocean; Harbor; Panoramic; Coastline; Islands Proximity: Near Bus; Near Downtown; Near Park(s); Near School(s) Rooms: Basement; Den; Family Room; Ground Floor Bedroom; Ground Floor Primary; Office; Primary Bedroom; Sun Room Dining: Dining Area Laundry: In Kitchen Amenities: Remodeled Kitchen Appliances Included: Built-In Gas Oven; Built-In Gas Range; Water Purifier Owned; Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Gas Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Tankless Water Heater; Washer; Wtr Softener/Owned Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector; Smoke Detector(s) Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s); Window Unit(s) Heating: Forced Air Handicapped Access: Ramp; Hand Rails Zoning: E-1 Reports Available: TDS; Home Inspection; Prelim; NHD; Sewer Lateral Sales Excludes: Potted Plants; Fireplace Equipment Terms: Cash; Conventional Pub Listing Details: Standard

Listing Office: Compass

Last Updated: September - 03 - 2026

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