Santa Barbara Homes with Single Family Residence Subtype

Welcome to Santa Barbara, a stunning coastal gem nestled in the heart of California's Central Coast. Known for its Mediterranean climate, breathtaking beaches, and vibrant cultural scene, Santa Barbara offers a lifestyle that seamlessly blends relaxation and adventure. With majestic mountains as a backdrop and the shimmering Pacific Ocean at your doorstep, this charming city is not just a destination; it's a way of life.

In Santa Barbara, you'll find an array of stunning single-family residences that cater to various tastes and lifestyles. From quaint cottages adorned with lush gardens to sprawling estates with panoramic ocean views, the real estate options are as diverse as the community itself. Each home tells a story, reflecting the city's rich history and architectural beauty, including Spanish-style villas and modern masterpieces that harmonize with the natural surroundings.

Living in Santa Barbara means enjoying year-round sunshine, picturesque landscapes, and a plethora of outdoor activities. Whether you're hiking in the nearby Santa Ynez Mountains, lounging on the sandy shores of East Beach, or savoring local wine at one of the many vineyards, the opportunities for adventure are endless. The city also boasts a vibrant downtown area filled with boutique shops, art galleries, and gourmet restaurants, making it a hub for socializing and entertainment.

With its inviting neighborhoods and strong sense of community, Santa Barbara is the perfect place to call home. Explore our listings of single-family residences today and discover your dream home in this idyllic coastal paradise!

Newest Santa Barbara Homes with Single Family Residence Subtype

$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

$14,750,000

3 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 26875191 MLS ⋅ Active Status

A serene estate set on 10+ acres of pastoral grounds in Toro Canyon. Located just moments from Montecito and down the road from Carpinteria's "Santa Claus Beach." Take the gentle bend in the canyon road to arrive at this eclectic farmhouse and barn that have stood, surrounded by lush gardens and mature trees, for over a century. Both have been thoughtfully updated to include all the modern amenities, while retaining the historic charm. The barn has been converted into a creative studio. Breathe in the fresh ocean air while exploring the grounds to take in the mountain and pacific views. The expansive outdoor space is ideal for horses. Green lawns surround the pool and spa creating the perfect setting for relaxation. This is an incredible opportunity to own a historic estate in this magical canyon of Santa Barbara. Land use and building permits have been issued by the county for a 1200 sqft ADU. Land use permit is approved and building permit is pending for a 900 sqft addition of a primary suite and bedroom.

568 TORO CANYON Road, Santa Barbara

$2,400,000

5 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ V1-38288 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Updated, flexible floorplan and full of possibilities! This 3,300+ sq ft home, located in the desirable Mission Canyon neighborhood of Santa Barbara offers 4 bed/4 bathrooms, PLUS a permitted JADU (studio + bathroom) - ideal for additional income, guests or multi-generational living. Natural light fills the interiors, highlighting the easy indoor/outdoor flow from the kitchen and living spaces. Enjoy ocean & island views from a Trex viewing deck that spans the length of the house. A recently renovated kitchen features designer cabinetry, quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances, while bright refreshed bathrooms & polished concrete floors downstairs add a clean, modern feel. An expansive flex room downstairs creates options for a media room, gym, home office, playroom or future ADU potential. Thoughtful upgrades include dual pane windows & sliders, solid core interior doors, upgraded electrical panel, central AC, and tankless water heater. Outside you'll find a private fenced yard with drought-tolerant landscaping, concrete paver driveway, 2-car garage, and ample parking. This meticulously maintained home offers something rare: flexibility, income potential, and space that truly grows with you!

2937 Glen Albyn Drive, Santa Barbara

$1,899,999

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ V1-38285 MLS ⋅ Coming Soon Status

Welcome to this distinctive Santa Barbara hillside home, where mountain and ocean views meet a peaceful, private setting surrounded by nature. Ideally located on Marquard Terrace in Alta Mesa, this quiet street leads toward Elings Park and is just minutes from downtown Santa Barbara.Full of warmth and character, the home features Saltillo tile flooring with beautiful Talavera tile accents throughout. At the heart of the main level, a striking two-way fireplace crafted with boulders from Mission Creek creates a dramatic focal point while connecting the living and dining spaces.The kitchen features granite countertops, LG stainless steel appliances, sandalwood cabinetry, and convenient access to the newly redesigned laundry room, complete with new GE washer and dryer.The home offers three bedrooms, including a primary suite on the upper level with hillside views, a custom walk-in closet, and plantation shutters. The en-suite bath features a double vanity, Silestone countertop, sandalwood cabinetry, and walk-in shower. Two additional bedrooms provide comfortable and versatile living space, with walk in closets Adding even more functionality, the former laundry room has been transformed into a flexible workshop and storage area, offering valuable bonus space for hobbies, projects, tools, or additional household storage.Outside, enjoy the relaxed Santa Barbara lifestyle with a Saltillo tile and stucco outdoor bar and built-in barbecue--an inviting setting for entertaining or simply unwinding while surrounded by the beauty of the hillside.With its unique architectural details, flexible spaces, scenic setting, and convenient Alta Mesa location, this home offers a wonderful opportunity to experience the character and lifestyle that make Santa Barbara so special.Additional highlights include a permitted detached office, HVAC system, whole-property irrigation, roof with transferable warranty, and potential space for an ADU. Pavers and flagstone complement much of the exterior, while the expansive front driveway, artificial turf lawn, and mature landscaping complete this truly unique property.A one-of-a-kind Alta Mesa retreat combining privacy, character, views, and exceptional outdoor living--ready for its next chapter.

1526 Marquard Terrace, 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

$3,800,000

4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ V1-38171 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Located on one of the Mesa's most desirable streets, this inviting coastal home offers an exceptional opportunity to enjoy the relaxed Santa Barbara lifestyle. Just moments from Leadbetter Beach, Shoreline Park, the harbor, and the Mesa's vibrant collection of restaurants, cafes, and neighborhood amenities, the property combines a prime location with generous indoor and outdoor living spaces.Recently cleaned up and ready for its next chapter, the home presents an ideal canvas for creating your dream Mesa residence. The flexible floor plan features 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms across approximately 2,262 square feet, offering versatility for everyday living, guests, a home office, or multigenerational use.The expansive 0.14-acre lot provides a private and inviting outdoor setting, complete with a lawn, garden area, pond, and fire pit. Whether hosting friends, enjoying an evening around the fire, or relaxing in the coastal air, the backyard offers a wonderful backdrop for entertaining and memorable gatherings.From the front-yard patio, take in ocean views, while sweeping mountain vistas add to the property's sense of space and natural beauty. With its premier location, flexible layout, and abundant potential, this charming Mesa home is ready to be transformed into a personalized coastal retreat.

110 Santa Rosa Place, 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

$21,950,000

6 Beds ⋅ 11 Baths ⋅ 26859299 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Nestled within a serene stretch of Hope Ranch, 4225 Mariposa Drive features meticulous craftsmanship and offers nearly three acres of flat, usable land. A level lawn rolls uninterrupted from the historic, remodeled residence to a tennis court, a pool, rose gardens and a citrus alle, grounds meant to be enjoyed as much as admired. As for the residence, designed in 1934 by celebrated Santa Barbara firm Edwards & Plunkett--architects of the famed Arlington Theatre--the property was commissioned by the family of a prominent Chicago banking scion, who gave the home its timeless moniker, ''Four Oaks,'' inspired by the prominent trees that still grace the property today.Since then, Four Oaks has continued to draw a cadre of legendary Santa Barbara figures, some of whom called it home, others simply captivated by it. Most notably, perhaps, culinary icon Julia Child chose Four Oaks as the location to film her 1980s television series, "Dinner at Julia's." Homeowners have included Fess Parker, the well-known vintner, who played the title character in the "Davy Crockett" and "Daniel Boone" series.Today, the residence is genuinely turnkey: a recent remodel thoughtfully updated the home for modern living without sacrificing the storied character. The six-bedroom, six-bath main residence centers on a large, sun-drenched living room with a covered patio and view of the sprawling grounds. Adjacent to the living room, a wood paneled library offers a space to work from home overlooking the sprawling, green grounds. Through a dining room and butler's pantry, a bright, open chef's kitchen-with double islands and a professional range-opens to a family room on one side and a trellised patio ready for outdoor dining on another. A separate wing includes four bedrooms, four full bathrooms and an exercise room, while upstairs, the primary suite earns its name with a sitting room, two large closets, a spacious bathroom and a covered deck looking out over the gardens, offering a private retreat. A detached guest house rounds out the accommodations at seven bedrooms and nearly 10,000 square feet.Residences where every acre is flat, sunlit, and usable almost never appear in Hope Ranch, and estates Julia Child chose to film a television series? That's exceptionally rare.

4225 Mariposa Drive, Santa Barbara

$1,950,000

4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ OC26171417 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Tucked away in a quiet cul-de-sac on an expansive 0.24-acre lot, this 2,227 SF, 4BD/2BA home offers the ultimate Santa Barbara & Goleta lifestyle. Enjoy a private resort-style yard with a sparkling pool (2022 safety fence), 2025 luxury turf (15-yr warranty), new front pavers, and rare RV/boat parking with dual clean-outs - plus plenty of flat space with ADU potential. Interior & Capital Upgrades ($200K+ in Value): • Kitchen & Utility: High-quality Thomasville cabinetry, white quartz countertops, and matching cabinetry in the adjacent pantry/laundry room • Finishes: Solid wood doors/framing, 2022 engineered hardwood with 4" baseboards, and 2022 tiled primary bath • Infrastructure: 2022 Sewer lateral liner (50-yr warranty), Pella wood dual-pane windows, copper gutters, 2019 A/C, and water softener • Versatile Layout: 2 bedrooms on each level - ideal for multi-generational living, guests, or a home office. Unmatched Lifestyle & Location: • Recreation & Dining: Direct access to Obern Trail, Hope Ranch bike paths, The PAD Climbing, Shalhoob’s, and Lane Farms. • Top Schools & Healthcare: Steps to El Camino Elementary (coveted Dual Language Immersion program), La Colina Jr High, San Marcos High, UCSB, and Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital. Move-in ready with unmatched quality, space, and neighborhood convenience!

104 San Federico, Santa Barbara

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