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218 E Padre Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

6 Beds
5 Baths
5,102 Sq Ft

Situated in a prime & private location in Santa Barbara's prestigious & beautiful Upper East neighborhood, this grand turn-of-the-century home has so much to offer sitting on 0.3 tranquil acres, it is only 2-3 blocks away from the Mission, Rose Garden, the Roosevelt School, & State St. Comprising over 5100 square feet, this home offers 6 BDS & 5 BTHS (3 full/2 half) plus several office spaces & ''bonus'' rooms. Designed circa 1904 in a Colonial style with Craftsman touches, this home has retained both its majesty & quaintness & offers great potential once restored.This historical home originally belonged to Mabel Lazear, widow of Dr. Jesse Lazear, whose studies in disease transmission greatly reduced the spread of yellow fever, ultimately making it possible to build the Panama C Enter through the white gate framed by hedges, & past the covered front porch into the foyer with chandelier & beamed ceilings, flanked by the formal dining to the left & the elegant living room to the right, both with fireplaces and stately woodwork on the walls. Beyond the foyer lies an additional bright & spacious living/entertaining area that flows from the kitchen to the breakfast area, media room, & separate family room. Seamlessly blending indoor/outdoor lifestyle, this living space overlooks & opens up to the large backyard, deck, & swimming pool, shaded by mature trees. Upstairs are 5 more BDS, including the primary suite, plus two sunny offices/flex rooms & a quaint library with built-in shelves.Character abounds in this lovely homeready for its new buyers to bring their loving care & updates to return it to its former glory in this ideal & central location.

  • MLS# 23-1515
  • Date Listed05/30/2023
  • Bedrooms 6
  • Bathrooms 3 Full baths, 2 Half baths
  • Lot Size 0.3 acres (13,068 sq. ft)
  • Subdivision 15 - Upper Eastside
  • County Santa Barbara
  • Year Built 1904
  • Square Feet 5,102 sq. ft
  • Price Per Sq. Ft $685.03

Interior Features

  • Appliances Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Built- In Gas Oven
  • Flooring Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Other
  • Heating Forced Air

Exterior / Lot Features

  • Exterior Shed(s), Workshop, Other
  • Roof Wood, Composition
  • Lot Size Acres 0.30
  • Lot Size SQFT 13,068.00
  • Lot Features Level

Financial Considerations


Nearby Schools

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Sales & Tax History

Source: Public Records

Population & Environment

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Walkability in CA / 93105

Source: Walkscore

89/100

Very Walkable

Walk Score ®

48/100

Some Transit

Transit Score ®

82/100

Very Bikeable

Bike Score ®

Overview

Most errands can be accomplished on foot. A few nearby public transportation options. Biking is convenient for most trips.

Transit Summary

24 nearby routes: 24 bus, 0 rail, 0 other


Walkability averages in the surrounding area

The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 29/100, Transit Score: 17/100, Bike Score: 40/100.

Property Change History

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Other, Shed(s), WorkshopShed(s), Workshop, Other
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Living Room, Master Bedroom, Dining RoomMaster Bedroom, Living Room, Dining Room
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Deck, Patio, Other, Shed(s), Workshop,Other, Shed(s), Workshop

Frequently Asked Questions for 218 E Padre Street

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218 E Padre Street, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105 is a Single Family 5,102 sq. ft. home listed for sale. Realty.com has 51 photos available of this 6 bed, 5 bath house, listed at $3,495,000. View sales and tax history, use our mortgage calculator and more on Realty.com

Realty.com has 51 photos of 218 E Padre Street.

Our records indicate that 218 E Padre Street was built in 1904.

The full address for this home is 218 E Padre Street, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105.

218 E Padre Street has been listed on Realty.com since Tue May 30, 2023

Most errands can be accomplished on foot. A few nearby public transportation options. Biking is convenient for most trips.

The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 29/100, Transit Score: 17/100, Bike Score: 40/100.

There are 3 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 218 E Padre Street. Roosevelt Elementary School (Grades: PK - 6), Santa Barbara Junior High School (Grades: 7 - 8), Santa Barbara Senior High School (Grades: 9 - 12)

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Listing agent: Randy Freed & Kellie Clenet (tel: 805-895-1799) (#rfkr)

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