
2817 Serena Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Samarkand NeighborhoodHighlights
- Mountain View
- Lawn
- Double Oven
- San Marcos Senior High School Rated A
- Cottage
- Detached Garage
About This Home
As of June 2025Located 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
Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara License #01964065 Listed on: 05/20/2025

Co-Listed By
The Epstein Partners
Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara License #00994429
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $1,055
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
Ownership History
Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Purchase Details
Purchase Details
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | -- | -- |
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 |
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Seller's Agent in 2025
Kendrick Guehr
Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara
(805) 448-4185
3 in this area
102 Total Sales
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Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025
The Epstein Partners
Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara
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Buyer's Agent in 2025
Ryan Strehlow
Sotheby's International Realty
(805) 705-8877
1 in this area
6 Total Sales
Map
Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service
MLS Number: 25-1985

APN: 051-211-006
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