2835 Exeter Place Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Mission Canyon NeighborhoodHighlights
- Popular Property
- Wolf Appliances
- Cottage
- Santa Barbara Senior High School Rated A-
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Electric Vehicle Home Charger
About This Home
Starter home? Downsizing? Pied-à-terre? This 1+ bedroom, 1 bath Mission Canyon cottage offers breathtaking panoramic ocean, island, and city views. With a south-facing orientation, the home is bathed in natural light, showcasing beautiful sunrises and unforgettable sunsets. Hedges and fences ensure complete privacy. Enter through an automatic gate and private driveway, complemented by the soothing sound of a rock waterfall. Inside, refinished oak hardwood floors and vaulted ceilings create a warm ambiance. The kitchen features a Wolf dual-fuel range, a Bosch dishwasher, and a Miele refrigerator. The bedroom opens onto the deck through French doors, perfect for indoor-outdoor living. PRELIMINARY ADU PLANS AND TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY AVAILABLE ON REQUEST. Recent upgrades include roof replacement, insulation, and copper gutters.
The laundry room has a washer, dryer. A detached studio and an outdoor shower sit behind the home. A stone patio provides the ideal spot for al fresco dining under Santa Barbara's sunny skies. Additional features include a tankless water heater, a custom stone viewing deck, an EV charger, and a large storage shed that could be converted back into a garage. The 2023 redesign includes preliminary plans for a house extension and ADU, with utility hookups already in place. Located just blocks from the Santa Barbara Mission, Rose Garden, Rocky Nook Park, and Natural History Museum, and within the sought-after Roosevelt Elementary School District.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1954
Lot Details
- 10,454 Sq Ft Lot
- Property is in excellent condition
Parking
- Electric Vehicle Home Charger
Home Design
- Cottage
Interior Spaces
- 596 Sq Ft Home
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Laundry Room
Kitchen
- Bosch Dishwasher
- Wolf Appliances
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 1 Bedroom
- 1 Full Bathroom
Schools
- Roosevelt Elementary School
- S.B. Jr. Middle School
- S.B. Sr. High School
Community Details
- 3 Units
- 15 Mission Canyon Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 023-171-002
- Seller Considering Concessions
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $11,863 | $1,109,936 | $858,947 | $250,989 |
| 2023 | $11,863 | $1,066,838 | $825,594 | $241,244 |
| 2022 | $11,459 | $1,045,920 | $809,406 | $236,514 |
| 2021 | $11,203 | $1,025,413 | $793,536 | $231,877 |
| 2020 | $11,090 | $1,014,900 | $785,400 | $229,500 |
| 2019 | $10,740 | $987,115 | $765,000 | $222,115 |
| 2018 | $10,586 | $967,760 | $750,000 | $217,760 |
| 2017 | $10,062 | $926,000 | $743,000 | $183,000 |
| 2016 | $9,574 | $882,000 | $708,000 | $174,000 |
| 2015 | $9,433 | $865,000 | $694,000 | $171,000 |
| 2014 | -- | $786,000 | $631,000 | $155,000 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/05/2026 03/05/26 | For Sale | $1,490,000 | +49.7% | $2,500 / Sq Ft | |
| 03/08/2019 03/08/19 | Sold | $995,000 | 0.0% | $1,669 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 02/21/2019 02/21/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 02/11/2019 02/11/19 | For Sale | $995,000 | +2.8% | $1,669 / Sq Ft | |
| 10/24/2017 10/24/17 | Sold | $967,760 | -28.3% | $1,624 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 09/26/2017 09/26/17 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 06/06/2017 06/06/17 | For Sale | $1,350,000 | -- | $2,265 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Wfg National Title | |
| Grant Deed | $995,000 | First American Title Co | |
| Grant Deed | $968,000 | Chicago Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | -- | First American Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Chicago Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Chicago Title Co | |
| Grant Deed | $238,000 | Chicago Title Co |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $625,000 | Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM | |
| Previous Owner | $774,208 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $853,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $166,600 | No Value Available | |
| Closed | $23,800 | No Value Available |
Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service
MLS Number: 26-687
APN: 023-171-002
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