$2,299,000
OPEN SAT 2:30PM - 5:30PM

Estimated payment $13,552/month

Total Views 3,976
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,725 Sq Ft
$1,333 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Property is near an ocean
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Property is near park, public transit, schools, shops, and bus stop
  • San Marcos Senior High School Rated A-
  • Fruit Trees
  • Ranch Style House

About This Home

Welcome to 959 Palermo Drive, a beautifully updated 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home ideally situated on a desirable corner lot in Santa Barbara's highly sought-after Hidden Valley neighborhood. Offering over 1,700 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, this home blends timeless character with modern comforts in one of the area's most convenient locations--perfectly positioned between Santa Barbara and Goleta with ease of access to the beach or downtown.

Step inside to discover beautiful original hardwood floors, fresh interior paint, granite countertops, and a refreshed kitchen featuring new stainless steel appliances, including a cooktop, oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, and sink. Smart home lighting throughout allows you to customize your home's ambiance with the touc ambiance with the touch of a button, while the premium LifeSource whole-house water system with granulated charcoal filtration and de-scaler delivers clean, conditioned water to every faucet without the need for bottled water or salt.

The spacious backyard is a private retreat with newly refreshed landscaping, mature avocado and orange trees, and plenty of room to entertain, garden, or simply unwind in Santa Barbara's incredible year-round climate. A detached garage, generous driveway, and abundant on- and off-street parking provide exceptional convenience for family and guests alike.

Located just a short stroll--approximately 700 feet--from the neighborhood park, this home also enjoys convenient access to Santa Barbara's expanding bike path network, making it easy to explore the city on two wheels. Ride west to Hendry's (Arroyo Burro) Beach for a morning surf or sunset picnic, cruise downtown for coffee or dinner, or enjoy miles of scenic pathways connecting Santa Barbara and Goleta. With beaches, hiking trails, shopping, dining, and everyday conveniences just minutes away, this exceptional location offers the perfect balance of accessibility, outdoor recreation, privacy, and tranquility.

Whether you're enjoying a quiet evening under the trees, entertaining friends in the backyard, or taking advantage of everything the Santa Barbara lifestyle has to offer, 959 Palermo Drive is a rare opportunity to own a move-in-ready home in one of the city's most beloved neighborhoods.

Listing Agent

Justin Etherton

eXp Realty of California License #01906052 Listed on: 07/23/2026

Open House Schedule

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1959

Lot Details

  • 7,841 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Corner Lot
  • Irrigation
  • Fruit Trees
  • Lawn
  • Property is in excellent condition

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 2 Open Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Raised Foundation
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,725 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Laundry Room
  • Property Views

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Built-In Gas Oven
  • Built-In Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System

Additional Features

  • Property is near an ocean
  • Property is near park, public transit, schools, shops, and bus stop

Community Details

  • 20 Hidden Valley Subdivision
  • Restaurant

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 049-132-006
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1959

Lot Details

7,841 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1959
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Laundry Room
  • ResoLotFeatures: Corner Lot, Near Public Transit
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name: 20 - Hidden Valley
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Reso Flooring: Hardwood
  • Unit Levels: Single Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Excellent
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1959
  • Property Information Apx # Acres: 0.18
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Adams
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: LaCumbre
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: San Marcos
  • Property Information ADU: No
  • Condition Excellent: Yes
  • Construction Single Story2: Yes
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Attached: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Lawn2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fruit Trees2: Yes
  • View Setting2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Ocean2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Park(s)2: Yes
  • Proximity Near School(s)2: Yes
  • Laundry Laundry Room2: Yes
  • Amenities Dual Pane Window2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Kitchen2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Microwave3: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) LR: Yes
  • Security Smoke Detector(s)2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Hardwood2: Yes
  • LocationTopo Corner Lot2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Shopping2: Yes
  • Proximity Restaurants: Yes
  • Appliances Included Built-In Gas Range: Yes
  • Proximity Near Bus: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Yard Irrigation PRT: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Total # Uncovered Spaces: 2.0
  • ParkingGarage Gar #12: Yes
  • Pets Yes: Yes
  • Foundation Raised: Yes
  • Cooling Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • ParkingGarage:Total _pound_ Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Special Features: OpenHouse
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Built-In Gas Range, Built-In Gas Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Appliances Included:Built-In Gas Oven: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Setting
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Acres: 0.18
  • Exterior Features: Lawn, Fruit Trees, Yard Irrigation PRT
  • Foundation Details: Raised

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Garage, Attached

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 049-132-006
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7840.8
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

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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 $11,275 $1,086,477 $565,220 $521,257
2025 $11,082 $1,065,175 $554,138 $511,037
2023 $11,082 $1,023,815 $532,621 $491,194
2022 $10,693 $1,003,741 $522,178 $481,563
2021 $10,447 $984,061 $511,940 $472,121
2020 $10,340 $973,971 $506,691 $467,280
2019 $10,160 $954,874 $496,756 $458,118
2018 $10,016 $936,152 $487,016 $449,136
2017 $9,685 $917,797 $477,467 $440,330
2016 $9,494 $899,802 $468,105 $431,697
2014 $9,237 $868,927 $452,043 $416,884
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/23/2026 07/23/26 For Sale $2,299,000 +165.8% $1,333 / Sq Ft
05/31/2013 05/31/13 Sold $865,000 -1.1% $501 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/01/2013 05/01/13 Pending -- -- --
04/28/2013 04/28/13 For Sale $875,000 -- $507 / Sq Ft
Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Grant Deed $865,000 First American Title
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Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $692,000 New Conventional
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Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 26-2438

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 049-132-006

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