4488 La Paloma Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 - Photo 1

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$3,406,875

Sold
Closed
Single Family
7 Beds
6 Full Baths
5,565 Sq. Ft.
Updated 18 hours ago

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Property Description

Set in the picturesque foothills near San Marcos Foothills Preserve, this ''contractor's special'' is a rare opportunity to revitalize a truly special property! Spanning nearly four acres of usable land, the compound features two residences: a +/-4,120 sq ft main home -- partially damaged by an interior fire in 2024 -- and a fully separate 3-bedroom, 2-bath guest house. With space, privacy, and remarkable natural surroundings, the property offers the ideal canvas to create an extraordinary foothill estate. Surrounded by mature oaks, rolling green hills, mountain vistas, and even peeks of the ocean, the setting feels worlds away while remaining just minutes from the best of Santa Barbara. The spacious parcel provides inspiring views and usable acreage reminiscent of the nearby Santa Ynez Valley lifestyle -- yet with the convenience of town close at hand. Located within the award-winning Mountain View Elementary School attendance area, the property also offers zoning that may accommodate horses or other unique possibilities. Recent infrastructure improvements include two water meters and sewer upgrades, providing a strong foundation for the next chapter of this exceptional foothill compound.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 4488 La Paloma Ave

General

Sold For: $3,406,875
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: SBAOR
MLS ID: 26-857
Added to Site: 49 day(s) ago

Interior

Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace(s): Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Family Room
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 6
Full Bathrooms: 6

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 7

Exterior

Exterior Features: Lawn, Fruit Trees, Yard Irrigation PRT

Parking

Attached garage: Yes
Parking Features: Garage, Inside Entrance, Attached
Garage Description: Attached

Location

Area: 35 - SB/GOL NORTH
County: Santa Barbara
Cross Streets: Via Chaparral
Driving Directions: From Cathedral Oaks, go north (towards mountains) on Via Chaparral. Turn Left onto La Paloma. Property is at the far end of the street, up a private drive on the righthand side.

School Information

Elementary School: Mtn View
Middle School: LaColina
High School: San Marcos

Utilities

Sewer: Sewer Hookup
Water: Goleta Wtr

Structural Information

# Buildings: 1
Architectural Style: Split Level, Mediterranean
Construction: Stucco
Exterior Const.: Stucco
Foundation: Slab
Roof: Tile
Square Feet: 5,565
Living Area: 4,120 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1984
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled, Fixer

Lot Features

Property View: Mountain(s), Islands, Ocean, Setting
Lot Size (Acres): 3.98
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 173,368.8
Lot Size: 3.98
Lot Features: Level, Near Public Transit
Zoning: E-1

Financial Considerations

Terms: Cash, Conventional

Disclosures and Reports

Property ID: 059-090-016

Listed by Sotheby's International Realty
Sold by Non Member Office

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Schools

Schools serving 4488 La Paloma Ave

School District:Goleta Union Elementary School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Mountain View Elementary School, Santa Barbara, CA 5465 Queen Ann Lane, Santa Barbara, CA 93111	K-6	2.4 mi
La Colina Junior High School 4025 Foothill Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93110	7-8	1.1 mi
San Marcos Senior High School 4750 Hollister Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 93110	9-12	1.4 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 4488 La Paloma Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

5/05/2026

Sold

$3,406,875

-2.52%

MLS

3/18/2026

Listed

$3,495,000

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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