RENTED JAN 9, 2026

324 Arden Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93105

Samarkand Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,839,000 - $1,946,829

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,141 Sq Ft
$1,665/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 08, 2012

Last sale price $610,000 $535 Per Sq Ft

Est. 213% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,614/month

Highlights

  • Fruit Trees
  • Mountain View
  • Tudor Architecture
  • San Marcos Senior High School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • Formal Dining Room

About This Home

As of January 2026

324 Arden Road in the desirable Samarkand neighborhood, is a super-charming period home with new upgrades to the kitchen and baths for convenient modern living. Notable late 1920's touches include oak hardwood floors, cozy living room fireplace and Tudor architecture. Hidden from view is an amazing private 150-foot deep backyard offering many spaces for play and entertaining. The close-in location is just 2-3 blocks from restaurants, Trader Joe's and all types of retail in the Upper De La Vina / Upper State corridor. Long-time owners have moved to their new home, and are looking for wonderful tenants for a long-term unfurnished rental.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Ken Switzer

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #01245644 Listed on: 11/29/2025

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Last Renter's Agent

Ken Switzer

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #01245644 Listed on: 11/29/2025

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1927

Lot Details

  • Fruit Trees
  • Property is in excellent condition

Parking

  • Garage

Home Design

  • Tudor Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Mountain Views

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Location

  • Property near a hospital
  • Property is near shops and bus stop

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Property Available on 12/1/25
  • Assessor Parcel Number 051-201-020

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1927

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: ResidentialLease
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • NumberUnfurnished: Unfurnished
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Laundry Room
  • Architectural Style: Tudor
  • Reso Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Excellent, Good
  • Condition Excellent: Yes
  • Condition Good2: Yes
  • Property Information:Date Available: 2025-12-01
  • Property Information Total Bathrooms2: 2.0
  • View Mountain(s): Yes
  • View Setting: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fruit Trees: Yes
  • Laundry Laundry Room: Yes
  • Appliances Included Gas Range: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) Living Room: Yes
  • Property Information Year Built3: 1927
  • ParkingGarage Gar #23: Yes
  • Proximity Near Shopping: Yes
  • Construction Two Story: Yes
  • HeatingCooling GFA2: Yes
  • Pets Yes8: Yes
  • Dining Formal: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Bath: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Tile: Yes
  • Proximity Near Bus2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Hardwood: Yes
  • Proximity Near Hospital: Yes
  • Architectural Style Tudor: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1927

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Gas Range, Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes

Exterior Features

  • View: Mountain(s), Setting
  • Exterior Features: Fruit Trees

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Gar #2

Utilities

  • Heating: GFA
  • HeatingYN: Yes

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 051-201-020

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 11, 2011
Closed on
Apr 18, 2012
Sold by
Decarlo Anna
Bought by
Ronchietto Martin H and Ronchietto Erika J
Seller's Agent
Ken Switzer
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Ken Switzer
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
List Price
$875,000
Sold Price
$610,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$265,000
-30.29%
Current Estimated Value
$1,912,250

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,302,250
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.54%
Original Mortgage
$488,000
Outstanding Balance
$336,883
Interest Rate
4.05%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,563,074
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Ronchietto Martin H $610,000 Fidelity National Title Comp
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Ronchietto Martin H $488,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
01/09/2026 01/09/26 Rented $6,200 -8.8% --
11/29/2025 11/29/25 For Rent $6,800 0.0% --
05/08/2012 05/08/12 Sold $610,000 -30.3% $416 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/16/2012 03/16/12 Pending -- -- --
05/11/2011 05/11/11 For Sale $875,000 -- $596 / Sq Ft
Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

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 $7,984 $766,183 $596,621 $169,562
2023 $7,984 $736,433 $573,454 $162,979
2022 $7,704 $721,994 $562,210 $159,784
2021 $7,526 $707,838 $551,187 $156,651
2020 $7,448 $700,581 $545,536 $155,045
2019 $7,319 $686,845 $534,840 $152,005
2018 $7,215 $673,378 $524,353 $149,025
2017 $6,977 $660,175 $514,072 $146,103
2016 $6,865 $647,232 $503,993 $143,239
2014 $6,680 $625,024 $486,699 $138,325
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Ken Switzer

    Landlord's Agent in 2026

    Ken Switzer

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

    (805) 680-4622

    1 in this area

    102 Total Sales

    Ken Switzer
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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 25-4266

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 051-201-020

California Santa Barbara County Santa Barbara 93105 Samarkand

324 Arden Rd, Santa Barbara, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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