$1,551,000
SOLD JUN 6, 2025

2817 Serena Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93105

Samarkand Neighborhood
2 Beds
1 Bath
943 Sq Ft
6,534 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,645 Per Sq Ft

20% Above List Price

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Mountain View
  • Lawn
  • Double Oven
  • San Marcos Senior High School Rated A-
  • Cottage
  • Detached Garage

About This Home

As of June 2025

Located in the highly desirable Samarkand neighborhood, this charming 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom California cottage presents an opportunity to create your ideal Santa Barbara home. Set on a spacious 0.15-acre lot, the 943-square-foot residence has been lovingly maintained by the same family since the 1960s and is ready for its next chapter.

Inside, you'll find a cozy living room with a gas fireplace, a large kitchen with a dining area, and an indoor laundry space. Move in and enjoy it as is or take advantage of the lot size and layout to renovate, expand, add an ADU or reimagine the property to suit your needs. A detached 2-car garage and carport provide added parking and storage flexibility. Samarkand is a vibrant neighborhood known for its welcoming community, where neighbors stroll tree-lined streets, gather at MacKenzie Park, enjoy coffee at Handlebar, or explore the shops and restaurants along the De La Vina Corridor. With close proximity to downtown Santa Barbara, local beaches, and within the Adams School attendance area, this location offers the best of coastal living and community charm.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kendrick Guehr

Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara License #01964065 Listed on: 05/20/2025

Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara

Co-Listed By

The Epstein Partners

Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara License #00994429

Last Buyer's Agent

Ryan Strehlow

Sotheby's International Realty License #01044673

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1934

Lot Details

  • 6,534 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Irrigation
  • Lawn
  • Property is in average condition

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Raised Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Cement Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 943 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Mountain Views
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Built-In Electric Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • 220 Volts In Laundry
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Carport

Location

  • City Lot

Schools

  • Adams Elementary School
  • Lacumbre Middle School
  • San Marcos High School

Utilities

  • Floor Furnace
  • Sewer Stub Out

Community Details

  • 20 Samarkand Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 051-211-006
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1934

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Directions: De La Vina to Vernon to Serena
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1934
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: 220V Elect, Gas Hookup
  • ResoLotFeatures: Level
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Co List Office Mls Id: kwrc3
  • Co List Office Phone: 805-456-3600
  • Subdivision Name: 20 - Samarkand
  • Architectural Style: Cal Cottage
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Reso Flooring: Laminate, Tile
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Single Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Average
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1934
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • Property Information Apx # Acres: 0.15
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Adams
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: LaCumbre
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: San Marcos
  • View Mountain(s)2: Yes
  • LocationTopo Level: Yes
  • Property Information ADU: No
  • Property Information Within City Limits: Yes
  • Style Cal Cottage: Yes
  • Construction Single Story2: Yes
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #22: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Lawn2: Yes
  • Dining Dining Area2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher3: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) LR: Yes
  • Security Smoke Detector(s)2: Yes
  • WaterSewer Sewer Hookup: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Tile3: Yes
  • Dining In Kitchen4: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) Gas8: Yes
  • Property Information Apx Lot SqFt: 6534.0
  • GroundsLandscaping Yard Irrigation PRT: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Detached: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced BCK: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Laminate2: Yes
  • Exterior Cement Siding: Yes
  • Laundry Gas Hookup2: Yes
  • Foundation Raised: Yes
  • Condition Average2: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Cpt #22: Yes
  • Appliances Included Built-In Electric Range: Yes
  • Laundry 220V Elect2: Yes
  • Status Information Seller Concessions3: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Built-In Electric Range, Dishwasher, Double Oven
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Gas
  • Appliances Included:Double Oven2: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Construction Type: Cement Siding
  • Acres: 0.15
  • Topography: Level
  • Exterior Features: Lawn, Yard Irrigation PRT, Fenced: BCK
  • Foundation Details: Raised

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Gar #2, Cpt #2, Detached

Utilities

  • Heating: Floor Furnace
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: SB Wtr
  • Heating:Floor Furnace: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: Adams
  • High School: San Marcos
  • Middle Or Junior School: LaCumbre

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 051-211-006
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6534.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 20, 2025
Closed on
Jun 2, 2025
Sold by
Labrado Edmund J and Labrado Linda
Bought by
Mccague Brian
Seller's Agent
Kendrick Guehr
Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara
Buyer's Agent
Ryan Strehlow
Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$1,295,000
Sold Price
$1,551,000
Premium/Discount to List
$256,000
19.77%
Views
35
Current Estimated Value
$1,506,596

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$44,404
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.97%

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 20, 2025
Closed on
May 30, 2025
Sold by
Mccague Dena
Bought by
Mccague Brian
Seller's Agent
Kendrick Guehr
Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara
Buyer's Agent
Ryan Strehlow
Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$1,295,000
Sold Price
$1,551,000
Premium/Discount to List
$256,000
19.77%
Views
35

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 24, 2004
Sold by
Labrado Edmund J
Bought by
The Edmund J Labrado Jr & Linda A La Bra

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 9, 1996
Sold by
Labrado Edmund J
Bought by
Labrado Edmund J
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,551,000 First American Title
Grant Deed -- First American Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/06/2025 06/06/25 Sold $1,551,000 +19.8% $1,645 / Sq Ft
05/30/2025 05/30/25 Pending -- -- --
05/20/2025 05/20/25 For Sale $1,295,000 -- $1,373 / Sq Ft
Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $1,055 $97,363 $40,450 $56,913
2023 $1,055 $93,584 $38,880 $54,704
2022 $1,016 $91,750 $38,118 $53,632
2021 $991 $89,952 $37,371 $52,581
2020 $980 $89,030 $36,988 $52,042
2019 $963 $87,285 $36,263 $51,022
2018 $949 $85,574 $35,552 $50,022
2017 $918 $83,897 $34,855 $49,042
2016 $984 $82,253 $34,172 $48,081
2014 $960 $79,432 $33,000 $46,432
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Kendrick Guehr

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Kendrick Guehr

    Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara

    (805) 448-4185

    3 in this area

    107 Total Sales

    Kendrick Guehr
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    The Epstein Partners

    Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara

  • R

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Ryan Strehlow

    Sotheby's International Realty

    (805) 705-8877

    1 in this area

    7 Total Sales

    Ryan Strehlow
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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 25-1985

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 051-211-006

California Santa Barbara County Santa Barbara 93105 Samarkand

2817 Serena Rd, Santa Barbara, CA

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