Santa Barbara Homes with One Level Stories

Santa Barbara Homes with One Level Stories

Welcome to Santa Barbara, California, a coastal gem renowned for its stunning Mediterranean architecture, vibrant culture, and breathtaking natural beauty. Nestled between the majestic Santa Ynez Mountains and the sparkling Pacific Ocean, this enchanting city boasts year-round sunshine, making it a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts and those seeking a laid-back lifestyle.

Santa Barbara is not just a picturesque destination; it’s a community rich in history and charm. Stroll along State Street, where you’ll find an array of boutique shops, art galleries, and delightful eateries. Enjoy a leisurely afternoon at the Santa Barbara Mission or take in the stunning views from the iconic Stearns Wharf. From wine tasting in the nearby Santa Ynez Valley to hiking in the lush foothills, there’s no shortage of activities to indulge in.

For those seeking the perfect home in this idyllic setting, one-level story homes in Santa Barbara offer both convenience and comfort. With their spacious layouts and easy accessibility, these properties are ideal for families, retirees, or anyone looking to enjoy a single-level living experience. Imagine waking up to ocean breezes and enjoying your morning coffee on a sun-drenched patio, surrounded by lush gardens and the vibrant colors of California flora.

Whether you’re looking for a charming bungalow or a modern retreat, Santa Barbara’s one-level homes provide a unique opportunity to embrace the coastal lifestyle. Discover your dream home in this enchanting city, where every day feels like a vacation!

Newest Santa Barbara Homes with One Level Stories

$2,595,000
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 26871169 MLS ⋅ Active Status
A Rare Santa Barbara Home with Room to Live, Grow & Dream. A beautiful home, an exceptional lot, and a wonderful family setting - this is a rare opportunity in the Hope Ranch-adjacent area. Tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac, this 4-bedroom, 3-bath residence sits on an unusually spacious 1/3-acre, flat and sunny lot, offering a sense of privacy and space that is increasingly difficult to find in Santa Barbara. The home offers comfortable living today, with an en-suite primary bedroom, two additional bedrooms, full bath, great room with fireplace, kitchen with breakfast bar, and abundant closet space. An attached yet private additional living suite includes its own entrance, bedroom, bath, open living area, wet bar, and laundry hookups. Its flexibility makes it ideal as a private primary suite, extended-family accommodations, guest retreat, or additional living space. The grounds are truly special private and sunny, with mountain views, mature avocado and fruit trees, a patio for entertaining, and ample room for children and pets to play. The generous lot also offers exciting possibilities for the future, from a pool or expanded gardens to a larger home or potential ADU, subject to applicable approvals. Equally special is the setting. The home is located in an exceptionally quiet, safe, walkable, and family-friendly neighborhood, where nearby schools are easily accessible by foot or bike. The property is within the Vieja Valley and San Marcos High School districts, and a protected bike path provides approximately 10-15-minute access to the beach.For those looking for more than just a house, this property offers something increasingly rare: a beautiful home, generous land, flexible living space, and the freedom to create the Santa Barbara lifestyle you've envisioned.

436 Via Roma, Santa Barbara
$4,495,000
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 26859313 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Set at the end of a private lane in the center of Montecito, this south-facing property offers two separate homes on a full, usable acre. A single-level 3 Bed/2 Bath California ranch style main house anchors the property, accompanied by a detached, permitted 1 Bed/1 Bath ADU that lends itself equally well to extended family, visiting friends or a private office. All south-facing rooms in the main house, including the primary suite, open to a generously sized deck - the perfect setting for entertaining. Measured at just over an acre, the land is surrounded by mature fruit trees and open lawns with views of the mountains rising to the north. Located in Cold Spring School District, 625 Parra Grande Lane is a wonderful opportunity to own a multi-structured compound on a private acre in between Montecito's coveted Upper and Lower Villages. Beaches, hiking trails, and the whole of Santa Barbara are just minutes away.

625 Parra Grande Lane, Santa Barbara
$149,900
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ V1-38261 MLS ⋅ Active Status

1210 Cacique Street Unit 9, Santa Barbara
$6,060,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 26873501 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Tucked along a peaceful lane in Montecito's coveted Hedgerow neighborhood, this beautifully updated single-level home pairs timeless design with a posh yet effortless California sensibility. The turnkey 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath residence features wide-plank French oak floors, new windows and doors, an open kitchen with quartzite counters and Sub-Zero, Wolf and Bosch appliances, and an inviting living room with a custom fireplace and built-in bar. The serene primary suite opens to a lush patio and spa-like bath. Mature gardens surround a fire pit, koi pond and magnificent specimen trees. Moments from Rosewood Miramar Beach, Coast Village Road dining and shopping, and within the Montecito Union School District, this is a home designed to be lived in beautifully.

135 Pomar Lane, Santa Barbara
$3,495,000
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 26873653 MLS ⋅ Active Status

940 Camino Viejo, Santa Barbara
$10,875,000
5 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 26872737 MLS ⋅ Active Status
A wonderful sense of discovery defines this enchanting Montecito property, where the residence is surrounded by magnificent gardens, mature trees, tranquil water features, and inviting outdoor living areas. Situated on approximately .82 acres, the setting recalls the charm and romance of San Ysidro Ranch while feeling distinctly its own. The three-bedroom, three-bath main residence is warm and inviting, with vaulted ceilings, rich wood floors, detailed millwork, and French doors opening directly to terraces and greenery. The beautifully designed kitchen opens to the adjoining living and dining areas, creating an easy flow throughout the home.Stone terraces and pathways meander through lush plantings to a reflective pond, sweeping lawn, pool and spa, and intimate areas for dining and entertaining. Majestic oaks provide a beautiful natural backdrop, while two outdoor kitchens and numerous gathering areas create a lifestyle centered around the beauty of the grounds. Tucked within the landscape, the separate two-bedroom, one-bath guest house has a character all its own, enhanced by herringbone floors, marble finishes, and a generous living area. A detached studio provides additional versatility for an office, creative pursuits, or private retreat. Moments from Birnam Wood Golf Club, the Upper Village, and Butterfly Beach, this captivating property celebrates one of the most appealing aspects of Montecito living - a home where architecture, gardens, and outdoor living come together in a wonderfully natural way.

610 Olive Road, Santa Barbara
$16,995,000
4 Beds ⋅ 8 Baths ⋅ 26859295 MLS ⋅ Active Status
A Modern Masterpiece. Along a tranquil ridgeline in Hope Ranch, the land opens in three directions - the Santa Ynez Mountains to the north, the Pacific Ocean to the south, and natural Hope Ranch setting below. One roofline runs the length of the site. Below it, glass - the landscape held on every side. Designed by DesignARC and completed in 2023, the residence reinterprets midcentury modern principles in glass, stone, and steel - clean geometry, measured proportion, every line held to the same discipline. A U-shaped plan wraps a central courtyard and lap pool. Broad overhangs and clerestory glazing carry light deep into the interior.Corners disappear where the glass meets. In the great room, thirty feet of pocketing doors slide fully away, and the distinction between inside and out stops holding.Inside, the material palette is simple and consistent. Travertine runs from the courtyard walls to a full-height fireplace in the great room and again in the primary suite, laid in long horizontal courses that echo the roofline. White oak floors throughout. Venetian plaster and inset reveals set the rhythm. Clerestory windows carry a band of light above the room and hold the palm canopy in view.A gallery corridor runs the length of the plan, glass to the courtyard on one side, stone on the other, art along its length, ending in a wall of warm wood. It links the public rooms to the private wing and does the work of a gallery on the way. The kitchen opens to the great room beneath the same clerestory band. Elsewhere the house turns quieter and darker -- a den, a powder room -- proof that restraint isn't the only register available to it.Outside, a timber pergola on steel posts extends the roofline into a covered terrace, where a travertine fire table faces the tree line.The landscape, by Nicole Greer of CJM::LA, answers the architecture rather than decorating it -- sculptural olives, sandstone boulders, native grasses, structure without ornament. In the courtyard, a mature Canary Island date palm stands free in the gravel. The lap pool and spa sit level with the terrace, side by side.Built by Leonard Unander Associates and styled by KB Kim of Langoworks - 1045 Via Tranquila is a Santa Barbara house in the older sense of the term: sited first, built second, and quiet throughout.Design Awards & HonorsFeatured on the cover of Luxe Interiors + Design (July 2025 edition)Honored for architectural design excellence by the American Institute of Architects (2024)Recognized for visionary landscaping design by the American Society of Landscape Architects (2025)

1045 Via Tranquila, Santa Barbara
$889,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 226003812 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Welcome to this charming 2-bedroom, 2-bath end-unit home offering 1,396 square feet of comfortable living space in a highly desirable neighborhood & community of Village Green Gardens. Featuring newer appliances, water heater, windows, attractive wood-like flooring, and a charming kitchen with additional area that can be used as a sunroom, pantry, office, or extra storage and a separate indoor laundry space, this home offers both functionality and convenience. The private patio provides a peek a boo mountain view & is a wonderful setting for relaxing, gardening, or entertaining guests.Filled with POTENTIAL, this property is the perfect opportunity for a buyer with vision to add their own personal touches and TLC while building instant equity. Residents enjoy access to two community pools and clubhouse with an exceptional location close to some of the area's most sought-after grade schools & located just minutes from Santa Barbara City College, University of California, Santa Barbara, and Westmont College. HOA includes: Insurance, Water, Sewer, Trash service, Exterior building maintenance, Common area maintenance, Pools and clubhouse maintenance.Ideally situated just minutes from the Upper State Street shopping and dining corridor as well as from vibrant Downtown Santa Barbara and its iconic State Street, offering convenient access to world-class restaurants, boutiques, entertainment, and the beach. Whether you're looking for a primary residence, an investment opportunity, or a vacation home, this property offers the best of Santa Barbara living.

865 Cieneguitas Road, Santa Barbara
$8,975,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 26868959 MLS ⋅ Active Status
At the edge of the Pacific on one of California's most remarkable stretches of shoreline, this private 5-acre ranch property offers a rare opportunity to experience the Central Coast w/in the surrounding acreage of Rancho Dos Pueblos, one of California's most significant coastal properties. Known as the Ranch House, the 3bd, 3ba residence + flex room enjoys sweeping ocean views, open pasture, & the timeless character of California ranch architecture. A media room, private office, and flexible living spaces offer exceptional versatility, while the pool overlooks the surrounding landscape w the Pacific always on the horizon. An established income-producing property, it offers exceptional flexibility as a full-time residence, weekend escape, or investment, just moments from Santa Barbara.

275 La Casa Grande Circle, Santa Barbara
$2,000,000
4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ PI26156337 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Set behind a manicured front lawn and welcoming covered porch, this picturesque four-bedroom, two-bathroom residence blends timeless architectural character with thoughtful modern updates. The light-filled interior offers an easy, functional floor plan with comfortable living and dining spaces, updated bathrooms, new flooring, new drywall, enhanced insulation, recessed lighting, and a clean, refined aesthetic throughout. The home’s inviting layout flows naturally to a series of peaceful outdoor spaces surrounded by mature trees, established hedging, and lush landscaping. A private stone patio creates an intimate setting for outdoor dining and entertaining, while the expansive grounds offer abundant space for gardening, recreation, and the addition of an ADU. Situated on an impressive 9,147-square-foot lot, the property offers a rare sense of openness and possibility in the heart of Santa Barbara. Its R-MH zoning provides meaningful long-term flexibility, accommodating single- and multi-unit residential uses, ADUs, and residential care uses. The largely undeveloped portion of the lot creates an exceptional opportunity for additional housing, multigenerational living, rental income, or future expansion while preserving the home’s existing garden setting. Conveniently located near downtown Santa Barbara, State Street, Cottage Hospital, shopping, dining, and neighborhood amenities, 319 W Mission Street offers the charm of a classic Santa Barbara residence, the comfort of a thoughtfully renovated interior, and the lasting value of a generous and versatile property. --

319 W Mission Street, Santa Barbara
$1,350,000
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ FR26159324 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Welcome to this beautifully maintained Santa Barbara home, where comfort, flexibility, and coastal charm come together. Offering 4 bedrooms plus a versatile flex room that can serve as a fifth bedroom, home office, media room, or playroom. Energy-efficient with Owned Solar. Step inside to discover updated flooring throughout much of the home, multiple living areas, and a light-filled floor plan designed for both comfortable everyday living and effortless entertaining. The kitchen opens to the dining area and main living room. Outside, you’ll find a welcoming front courtyard complete with a pergola. The backyard has ample storage room for additional space. Perfectly situated near shopping, restaurants, parks, top-rated schools, UC Santa Barbara, Goleta, and Santa Barbara’s stunning beaches, this home offers the ideal combination of space, convenience, and location. Whether you’re looking for room to grow, work from home, or simply enjoy the best of the Santa Barbara lifestyle, this exceptional property is ready to welcome you home. Square footage may differ from tax records.

5160 Rhoads, Santa Barbara
$9,800,000
PI26156378 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Rare opportunity to acquire an established 15-bed RCFE, operating business, and two adjacent properties near downtown Santa Barbara. Operating for more than 36 years, the business benefits from historically strong occupancy, limited vacancy downtime, experienced staff, and established referral relationships. Current annualized revenue is approximately $1.78 million, with approximately $640,000 in seller-reported normalized NOI, representing an indicated in-place yield of approximately 6.5% before expansion. The offering includes 321 W Mission Street, the operating care facility, and 319 W Mission Street, an adjacent four-bedroom, two-bathroom residence on a 9,147-square-foot R-MH-zoned lot. The second property provides residential and care-related flexibility, potential additional licensed capacity, ADU or multi-unit opportunities, and meaningful long-term development upside. Offered together at $9,800,000, this is a compelling opportunity for an owner-operator or investor seeking immediate cash flow, valuable Santa Barbara real estate, and clear pathways for growth in a highly desirable coastal market with significant barriers to entry. Separate sale structures may also be considered. Financial documentation is available to qualified buyers following execution of a confidentiality agreement.

321 & 319 W Mission, Santa Barbara
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