$2,195,000
OPEN SAT 12PM - 3PM $155K PRICE DROP

512 E Arrellaga St Santa Barbara, CA 93103

Lower Riviera Neighborhood

Estimated payment $12,264/month

Total Views 11,268
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,974 Sq Ft
$738 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Property is near park, public transit, and bus stop
  • Santa Barbara Senior High School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

Discover this hidden-in-plain-sight Santa Barbara treasure - a historic piece of architecture owned by the same family for over 80 years, for sale for the 1st time since 1944! The home appears seemingly lost in time at the edge of the Upper East as it rises to the Lower Riviera, now available for the next owner to revive the home to a new splendor. Built around 1912 in a Vernacular Craftsman style, the rustic board-and-batten wood exterior is immediately distinctive on the 1st story, with a Greene & Greene-style shingling and design motif on the 2nd story. A church-like window graces the front of the home and upon entering you are greeted by a wood-paneled 2-story cathedral style grand living room. A large traditional dining room and upstairs bedrooms continue the rich paneled interior décor, which can be preserved and incorporated, or re-imagined differently in a buyer's renovation. The nearly 3,000 square-foot home has been approved to be eligible for Mills Act status, to potentially significantly reduce the property taxes and help offset some of the upgrade expenses. A pleasant surprise is the ocean views from the expansive 2nd story terrace, as well as a generous-sized backyard with mature trees. The premier location is only 6-7 blocks to downtown's Theater/Arts District with its acclaimed performing arts venues and numerous fine dining restaurants, and within 2-3 blocks to notable City parks. For the buyer who yearns for an historic home with its own special identity, 512 East Arrellaga offers an intriguing opportunity to bring the magic back to life!

Listing Agent

Ken Switzer

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #01245644 Listed on: 05/09/2026

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1912

Lot Details

  • 7,405 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Property is in average condition
  • Property is zoned R-3

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • City
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Raised Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Shingle Exterior
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,974 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Great Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Front Porch

Schools

  • Roosevelt Elementary School
  • S.B. Jr. Middle School
  • S.B. Sr. High School

Additional Features

  • Property is near park, public transit, and bus stop
  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

  • 15 Upper Eastside Subdivision
  • Restaurant

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 027-260-003

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1912

Lot Details

7,405 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Directions: Take East Arrellaga Street to just past Olive Street, 512 is on the right a couple of properties up from the corner with Olive.
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1912
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Laundry Room
  • ResoLotFeatures: Level, Near Public Transit
  • Subdivision Name: 15 - Upper Eastside
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Reso Flooring: Hardwood
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Average, Fair
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1912
  • Property Information Apx # Acres: 0.17
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Roosevelt
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: S.B. Sr.
  • View Mountain(s)2: Yes
  • LocationTopo Level: Yes
  • Property Information ADU: No
  • Property Information Within City Limits: No
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • Exterior Wood Siding: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Attached: Yes
  • Proximity Near Park(s)2: Yes
  • Laundry Laundry Room2: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) LR: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Hardwood2: Yes
  • Construction Two Story2: Yes
  • Proximity Restaurants: Yes
  • Rooms Office3: Yes
  • Dining Formal2: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) Dining Room2: Yes
  • Property Information Apx Lot SqFt: 7405.0
  • Proximity Near Bus: Yes
  • ViewOcean: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #12: Yes
  • Condition Fair2: Yes
  • Foundation Raised: Yes
  • View City4: Yes
  • Condition Average2: Yes
  • Style Craftsman2: Yes
  • Exterior Wood Shingles: Yes
  • ParkingGarage:Total _pound_ Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Fireplace(s) 23: Yes
  • Special Features: OpenHouse
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Dining Room
  • Other Rooms:Great Room: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Sun Room2: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Mountain(s), Ocean, City
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding, Wood Shingles
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Acres: 0.17
  • Topography: Level
  • Foundation Details: Raised
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Rear Porch, Front Porch

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: Garage, Attached

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: SB Wtr
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: Roosevelt
  • High School: S.B. Sr.
  • Middle Or Junior School: S.B. Jr.

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 027-260-003
  • Zoning: R-3
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7405.0

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Home Values in the Area

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Tax History

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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
2026 $4,890 $468,579 $353,656 $114,923
2025 $4,890 $459,392 $346,722 $112,670
2023 $4,805 $441,555 $333,259 $108,296
2022 $4,636 $432,898 $326,725 $106,173
2021 $4,528 $424,411 $320,319 $104,092
2020 $4,481 $420,060 $317,035 $103,025
2019 $4,403 $411,824 $310,819 $101,005
2018 $4,341 $403,750 $304,725 $99,025
2017 $4,198 $395,834 $298,750 $97,084
2016 $4,167 $388,074 $292,893 $95,181
2014 $4,056 $374,759 $282,843 $91,916
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/11/2026 07/11/26 Price Changed $2,195,000 -6.6% $738 / Sq Ft
05/09/2026 05/09/26 For Sale $2,350,000 -- $790 / Sq Ft
Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 26-1528

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 027-260-003

California Santa Barbara County Santa Barbara 93101 Lower Riviera

512 E Arrellaga St, Santa Barbara, CA

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