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$2,100,000

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 1,255 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 11 days ago
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Celebrate Santa Barbara! If vacation vibes are your thing, this beautifully updated 1930 cottage plus guest residence will whisk you away. Overflowing with timeless Santa Barbara charm, from patterned tile and arched details to warm, inviting living spaces. The current owners have made numerous thoughtful improvements and updates with beautiful details and rustic decorative finishes throughout the property. Nestled in the popular San Roque area near the award-winning Monte Vista School, this little idyllic neighborhood is quintessentially Santa Barbara. The yard has winding stone pathways, raised garden beds, and the most fun elevated party cabana overlooking the yard and the home with stunning sunset views! Relax and enjoy a Santa Barbara vacation without ever leaving home!

Full Property Details for 3842 Center Ave

General

  • Price: $2,100,000
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: SBAOR
  • MLS ID: 26-2602
  • Updated: 8/5/2026
  • Added to Site: 11 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Rain Shower
  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Water Softener (Owned)
  • Flooring: Tile

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Other Rooms

  • Laundry: Gas Hookup, Laundry Room, In Unit

Additional Information

  • Improvements: Public, Cable

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Fruit Trees, Yard Irrigation PRT

Location

  • Area: 15 - SB/EAST OF STATE
  • County: Santa Barbara
  • Subdivision: 15 - San Roque
  • Cross Streets: Hope/Clark
  • Driving Directions: From State Street - head North on Hope Avenue near the top. Turn left on Center Avenue. Home is down the lane on the right.

School Information

  • Elementary School: Monte Vista
  • Middle School: LaColina
  • High School: S.B. Sr.

Community

  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Pet Restrictions: Yes

Heating & Cooling

  • Central air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central Air, Other

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer Hookup
  • Water: Goleta Wtr

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Spanish
  • Construction: Stucco
  • Exterior Const.: Stucco
  • Foundation: Mixed
  • Square Feet: 1,255
  • Living Area: 1,255 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled, Excellent

Lot Features

  • Property View: Setting
  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.18
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 7,840.8
  • Lot Size: .18
  • Lot Features: Sloped Up
  • Zoning: R-1

Financial Considerations

  • Terms: Cash, Conventional

Disclosures and Reports

  • Property ID: 057-042-014

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Schools serving 3842 Center Ave

School District:Hope Elementary School District, Santa Barbara, CA
NameGradesDistance
Monte Vista Elementary School, Santa Barbara, CA
730 North Hope Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
K-60.3 mi
La Colina Junior High School
4025 Foothill Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
7-80.5 mi
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Price & Sales History for 3842 Center Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
Source
8/05/2026
Listed
$2,100,000
138.91%
MLS
8/09/2016
Sold
$879,000
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Tax History for 3842 Center Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$11,989
—
$1,040,552
2%
2025
$11,989
2%
$1,020,150
2%
2024
$11,773
2%
$1,000,148
2%
2023
$11,574
2%
$980,538
2%
2022
$11,394
3%
$961,312
2%
2021
$11,019
1%
$942,463
1%
2020
$10,913
3%
$932,800
2%
2019
$10,619
2%
$914,511
2%
2018
$10,396
3%
$896,580
2%
2017
$10,134
15%
$879,000
13%
2016
$8,830
1%
$774,973
2%
2015
$8,744
1%
$763,333
2%
2014
$8,663
242%
$748,381
355%
2013
$2,535
—
$164,578
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3842 Center Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 93110 (MLS# 26-2602) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 3842 Center Avenue is currently listed for $2,100,000 and was received on August 05, 2026. Want to learn more about 3842 Center Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in East Of State? You can browse all East Of State real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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