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$2,895,000

15 W Padre St Santa Barbara, CA 93105

5 beds
3 full
1,688 sqft
0.2 acres
$1,715 / sqft
House

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

Home typeSingle Family Residence
StatusActive
Size1,688 sqft
Lot size0.16 Acres
Year built1937
ParkingGar #3, Detached
MLS #25-2654

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

DateEventPrice
Dec 22, 2015
Home Sold
$1,495,000
Sep 03, 2004
Home Sold
$1,393,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty 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.

All data from GreatSchools

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.

How much money do the neighbors make?

19%
<35k
57%
35k-100k
23%
100k-200k
1%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

67%
Single, No Kids
7%
Single, with Kids
14%
Married, No Kids
12%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

9%
<11 yrs old
3%
12-17 yrs old
38%
18-34 yrs old
37%
35-64 yrs old
13%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Major League Soccer (MLS)Major League Soccer (MLS)
  • Symphony or OperaSymphony or Opera
  • Yoga/pilatesYoga/pilates

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Banana RepublicBanana Republic
  • Chico'sChico's
  • H&MH&M

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • SonicSonic
  • Boston MarketBoston Market
  • Dominos PizzaDominos Pizza

What do the neighbors drive?

  • InfinitiInfiniti
  • VolvoVolvo
  • AudiAudi

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Urban ContemporaryUrban Contemporary
  • Talk/PersonalityTalk/Personality
  • AlternativeAlternative
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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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.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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