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$1,795,000

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 2,479 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 17 hours ago
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Located in Cathedral Oaks Estates, at the end of a lovely cul-de-sac, is this move-in ready single family home. Beautiful light-filled, open floor plan with high volume ceilings, lends to a contemporary style with clean lines and a focus on functionality. A one-owner home, it has been tastefully updated throughout the years, including a permitted addition. Featuring 3 bedrooms, on of which is a primary suite with a large bathroom, walk-in closet and office addition. The living room features a handsome slate and wood fireplace and double doors that extend out to a covered patio. And there's an attached 2-car garage with laundry area. This home is located in a HOA with only 13 homes on 14 acres. The HOA dues includes homeowners ins., pool, tennis courts, club house, spa, open common spaces

Full Property Details for 5190 Kara Dr

General

  • Price: $1,795,000
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: SBAOR
  • MLS ID: 25-3407
  • Updated: 2/15/2026
  • Added to Site: 158 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s)
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace(s): Living Room, Gas
  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Built-In Electric Oven, Tankless Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Stove, Microwave, Water Softener (Owned)
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Other Rooms

  • Laundry: 220V Elect, Gas Hookup, In Garage

Additional Information

  • Shared Amenities: Tennis Court(s), Spa/Hot Tub, Clubhouse, Pool, Greenbelt
  • Improvements: PAved, Public, Street Lights, Cable
  • Security/Safety: Smoke Detector

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Drought Tolerant LND

Parking

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

Location

  • Area: 35 - SB/GOL NORTH
  • County: Santa Barbara
  • Development Name: Cathedral Oaks Estat
  • Cross Streets: Poinsettia Way
  • Driving Directions: Patterson Ave to Cathedral Oaks. Right on Cathedral Oaks. Right on Poinsettia Way into Cathedral Oaks Estates. Right on Kara to end of cul-de-sac.

School Information

  • Elementary School: Foothill
  • Middle School: LaColina
  • High School: San Marcos

Community

  • Association: Yes
  • Assoc. Fees Include: Insurance, Comm Area Maint
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Pet Restrictions: Yes

Heating & Cooling

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

Utilities

  • Water: SB Wtr
  • Utility Description: Underground Utilities

Structural Information

  • # Buildings: 13
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Ranch
  • Construction: Other, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Const.: Wood Siding
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Roof: Tile
  • Square Feet: 2,479
  • Year Built: 1985
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled, Excellent

Lot Features

  • Property View: Setting
  • Lot Features: Level, Cul-De-Sac
  • Zoning: Other

Financial Considerations

  • Terms: Cash, Conventional

Disclosures and Reports

  • Reports: Prelim
  • Property ID: 067-490-004

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Schools serving 5190 Kara Dr

School Districts:Goleta Union Elementary School District, Santa Barbara Unified School District
NameGradesDistance
Foothill Elementary School, Santa Barbara, CA
711 Ribera Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
K-60.2 mi
La Colina Junior High School
4025 Foothill Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
7-82.8 mi
San Marcos Senior High School
4750 Hollister Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
9-121.2 mi
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Price & Sales History for 5190 Kara Dr Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
1/13/2026
Price Reduced
$1,795,000
-5.03%
MLS
10/07/2025
Price Reduced
$1,890,000
-5.5%
MLS
9/10/2025
Listed
$2,000,000
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Tax History for 5190 Kara Dr

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$7,329
2%
$646,586
2%
2024
$7,203
2%
$633,908
2%
2023
$7,092
2%
$621,479
2%
2022
$6,977
2%
$609,294
2%
2021
$6,865
3%
$597,348
1%
2020
$6,693
2%
$591,224
2%
2019
$6,576
2%
$579,633
2%
2018
$6,439
2%
$568,268
2%
2017
$6,324
3%
$557,126
2%
2016
$6,132
1%
$546,203
2%
2015
$6,067
1%
$538,000
2%
2014
$6,003
—
$527,462
—
2013
$5,981
—
$525,079
—
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5190 Kara Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93111 (MLS# 25-3407) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 5190 Kara Drive is currently listed for $1,795,000 and was received on September 10, 2025. Want to learn more about 5190 Kara Drive? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Santa Barbara? You can browse all Santa Barbara real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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