#25-2582, Lenny Gerthoffer, Listing office: Blue Star Real Estate
15 W Padre St Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Property details
About 15 W Padre St
Rare offering of this timeless Colonial-style duplex in a prime location—just one property off State Street. With nearly 3,000 square feet of living space, the property presents a wealth of possibilities: live in one unit and rent the other, create an ideal setup for multigenerational living, or rent both units for strong income potential. The expansive 3-car garage offers additional upside—consider converting it into an ADU, or reimagine the entire property as a spacious single-family home. The lower unit features 3BD/2BA; the upper offers 2BD/1BA plus a sunroom. Both boast large living rooms, fireplaces, bay windows, formal dining rooms, breakfast nooks, built-ins, and other period details. Architectural charm and unbeatable proximity to shops make this a unique investment opportunity.
Highlights
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Total Bedroom Count: 5
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Gar #3, Detached
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- List Price: $2,895,000
- Price/SqFt: $1,715
- Annual Tax Amount: $18,384
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Near Public Transit
- Year Built: 1937
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 1,688 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.16 Acres
- MLS Number: 25-2654
- MLS Name: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service
- Office Name: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
- Office Phone: (805) 319-7070
- Office Email: dstalter@bhhscal.com
- Listing Agent: Marie Sue Parsons & Stephanie Young
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Price information
Property sales
Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|
Dec 22, 2015 | Home Sold | $1,495,000 |
Sep 03, 2004 | Home Sold | $1,393,000 |
Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2024 | $1,735,070 | $18,384 |
2023 | $1,701,050 | $18,051 |
2022 | $1,667,697 | $17,741 |
2021 | $1,634,998 | $17,334 |
2020 | $1,618,234 | $17,156 |
2019 | $1,586,505 | $16,619 |
2018 | $1,555,398 | $16,619 |
2017 | $1,524,900 | $16,070 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
7
Roosevelt Elementary School
Public District KG-6
0.5 mi
•1990 Laguna St
5
Santa Barbara Community Academy
Public District KG-6
0.8 mi
•850 Portesuello Ave
7
Peabody Charter School
Public Charter KG-6
1.0 mi
•3018 Calle Noguera
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $69,097. Typical income of Santa Barbara, CA residents is between $35k-100k annually. The majority of families are single, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
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Frequently asked questions
About 15 W Padre St
The listing price of 15 W Padre St property is $2,895,000.
The property 15 W Padre St is a house located in Santa Barbara, California, 93105.
Active Listing: 15 W Padre St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 15 W Padre St are: Roosevelt Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Santa Barbara Community Academy (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Peabody Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), La Cumbre Junior High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Santa Barbara Junior High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), La Colina Junior High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Santa Barbara High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), La Cuesta Continuation High School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Alta Vista Alternative High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $18,384 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on December 22, 2015 for $1,495,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 15 W Padre St has 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
The property 15 W Padre St is 1,688 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 15 W Padre St is 1937.
This home is located at 15 W Padre St in Santa Barbara, CA and zip code 93101 in the Downtown neighborhood. This 1,688 square foot home, which was built in 1937, sits on a 0.16 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 10, 2025 and is currently priced at $2,895,000.
Over 26 listings were sold over their listed price in June 2025 in Santa Barbara, CA. In the same period over 46 listings were sold below the listed price and 10 listings were sold for the listed price. The inventory of homes for sale in Santa Barbara, CA between May and June 2025 increased by 5.9%. In June 2025 median list price was $2,127,620 and the average listing age was 35 days.