823 Arguello Road, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103 (MLS# 26-3125)

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823 Arguello Road, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103

New Listing

$2,395,000

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

Current Price: $2,395,000 List Date: 9/17/2026 Last Modified: 9/17/2026

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 & Pacific Ocean. From spectacular sunrises & 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 & natural light. A spacious deck & expansive private backyard offer wonderful spaces for entertaining, gardening & outdoor living, with room to imagine an artist studio or creative retreat. Moments from the Riviera Theater, El Encanto, Rose Gardens, SB Bowl & downtown, this is a special opportunity where views, location & possibility come together

Listing Details MLS# 26-3125

Location Info

District: 15 - SB/EAST OF STATE
Street #: 823
Street Name: Arguello
Street Suffix: Road
State: CA
Country: US
Postal Code: 93103
Compass Map: Santa Barbara
Map Grid: O11
County: Santa Barbara
Parcel Number: 027-151-011
Cross Street: Alameda Padre Serra
Development Name: Riviera

Contract Info

Price: 2395000
Seller Consider Concessions: Yes
Affordable Housing: No
Begin Date: 2026-09-17

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

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
Total # Uncovered Spaces: 4

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
Gas Tankless Water Heater: 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

Fireplace(s)

Gas Supply: Yes

Security

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

Water/Sewer

S.B. Wtr: Yes

Pets

Yes: Yes

Handicapped Access

Wheelchair Access: Yes
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; Gas Tankless Water Heater; Water Purifier Owned; Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Gas Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Tankless Water Heater; Washer; Wtr Softener/Owned Fireplace(s): Gas Supply Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector; Smoke Detector(s) Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s); Window Unit(s) Heating: Forced Air Pets: Yes Handicapped Access: Wheelchair 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 - 17 - 2026

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