Santa Barbara (VC81) Homes with One Level Stories

Welcome to Santa Barbara, a coastal gem nestled in the heart of California's Central Coast. Known for its stunning Mediterranean architecture, picturesque beaches, and vibrant cultural scene, Santa Barbara is a place where the sun shines bright, and the lifestyle is as inviting as the ocean breeze. With the majestic Santa Ynez Mountains as a backdrop and the sparkling Pacific Ocean at your doorstep, this charming city offers an unparalleled quality of life.

For those seeking the perfect home in this idyllic region, one-level story residences present an excellent choice. These homes not only provide ease of living but also embody the essence of Santa Barbara's laid-back lifestyle. Imagine waking up in a spacious, single-story home, where every room flows seamlessly into the next, and outdoor spaces beckon you to enjoy the beautiful California weather.

One-level homes in Santa Barbara often feature open floor plans, large windows that flood the interiors with natural light, and outdoor patios perfect for entertaining or simply unwinding with a good book. Many of these properties are situated in family-friendly neighborhoods, close to top-rated schools, parks, and local dining hotspots, making them ideal for families and retirees alike.

With its stunning landscapes, rich history, and welcoming community, Santa Barbara is not just a place to live; it's a lifestyle to embrace. Explore the charm of one-level story homes in this beautiful city and discover the perfect sanctuary for your next chapter. Your dream home awaits in Santa Barbara!

Newest Santa Barbara (VC81) Homes with One Level Stories

$1,999,999

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 226004850 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Tucked away in one of San Roque's most coveted cul-de-sacs, this beautiful ranch home offers a rare chance to plant roots on a tree-lined street where homes seldom change hands. Beyond the privacy of the quiet location, this property is situated within the highly sought-after Hope School District, with the added benefit of being tied to the prestigious Monte Vista Elementary.This three-bedroom, two-bathroom residence sits on nearly a quarter-acre, providing a sense of space and privacy that is hard to find. Step behind the gates and into your own private tropical oasis. The home's exterior and interior have been freshly painted, creating a crisp, bright atmosphere that perfectly complements the architectural details. High-set clerestory windows pull in an abundance of natural light, highlighting an airy, open floor plan designed for effortless transitions. The living and dining areas all open directly to the backyard, blurring the lines between indoors and out.The grounds are a true standout, designed for the quintessential Santa Barbara lifestyle. The sparkling pool serves as the centerpiece for year-round enjoyment, surrounded by tropical foliage that feels like a hidden sanctuary. Whether you're looking to move right in and enjoy the refreshed interiors or reimagine the space to suit your specific style, this property represents a phenomenal opportunity in a prime location. Don't miss the chance to own a piece of this idyllic neighborhood.

3699 Rockcreek Road, Santa Barbara

$2,995,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ V1-39158 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Tucked away on one of Santa Barbara's most beloved streets, 3141 Calle Fresno is a charming Craftsman inspired by the dreamy cottages of San Ysidro. This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home features a flexible office and/or one-car garage, a beautiful stone hearth, and timeless Carrara marble countertops in the kitchen and baths. The private backyard is an entertainer's dream, complete with a saltwater pool, jacuzzi, outdoor kitchen, firepit, and lush landscaping. Located in the coveted Peabody School District, just moments from Stevens Park and Upper State Street, this special home captures the warmth, character, and quintessential indoor-outdoor lifestyle of Santa Barbara.

3141 Calle Fresno, Santa Barbara

$440,000

2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ V1-38972 MLS ⋅ Active Status

This complex is an all-ages single-family manufactured home community designed for comfortable, connected living. Residents enjoy a well-maintained pool perfect for sunny afternoons, a community clubhouse ideal for gatherings and events, and a playground that adds everyday convenience and fun. The neighborhood offers a relaxed, friendly atmosphere where all ages feel at home, whether you're starting out, growing, or downsizing without compromise. Ideally located along the Hollister corridor, the community provides easy access to shopping, dining, beaches, schools, and major commuter routes. Clean, organized, and thoughtfully cared for. Lot is and home must be purchased together.

7465 Hollister Avenue Unit 423, Goleta

$2,749,000

2 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ V1-38963 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Built in 1925, this Spanish-style residence carries the character that defined Santa Barbara's early architecture, with classic white-washed walls, a red tile roof, and arched details that have held up for a century. A second, fully separate house on the property adds room to live, host, and plan for what comes next.Both homes are single-story, so daily living is easy from front door to garden. The main residence offers 2 bedrooms 1.5 baths with key interior features: e.g., original hardwood floors, beamed ceilings, fireplace, updated kitchen]. The second house offers 1 bedroom 1 bath and its own entrance, making it well suited for extended stays with guests, a home office or studio, or potential rental income (buyer to verify use and permits).Outside, [describe grounds: courtyard, patio, mature landscaping, fruit trees, parking]. The setting is central Santa Barbara, minutes from State Street, the Funk Zone, the beach, and the dining, shopping, and culture that make downtown living here so sought after.

2016 State, Santa Barbara

$1,750,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ V1-38919 MLS ⋅ Active Status

2848 Foothill Road offers something increasingly hard to find in Santa Barbara: a home that feels genuinely new, with the flexibility of a separate ADU and space to actually live. Taken down to the studs and thoughtfully rebuilt, the two-bedroom, two-bath main residence pairs clean modern finishes with the peace of mind that comes from extensive improvements throughout, including a new roof, new HVAC with air conditioning, and updated working systems. Inside, natural light fills the open living spaces, where warm flooring, crisp walls, recessed lighting, and an updated kitchen create a fresh, easy backdrop for everyday life. The kitchen features blue-toned cabinetry, butcher-block-style counters, stainless appliances and an adjoining dining area, while both bedrooms and bathrooms continuethe home's clean, modern aesthetic. The primary suite includes a generous walk-in closet and beautifully finished bath.Outside, the property offers multiple areas to enjoy, including a private landscaped yard, patio space, mature surroundings and ample off-street parking--an especially valuable combination in Santa Barbara.Set apart from the main residence is a fully finished one-bedroom, one-bath ADU with its own kitchen, living space, bedroom and bath creating exceptional flexibility for guests, extended living, workspace or rental potential.With three bedrooms and three baths between two separate residences, extensive new systems, usable outdoor space and generous parking, 2848 Foothill Road delivers the ease of a nearly new home while keeping you connected to everything Santa Barbara has to offer.

2848 Foothill Road, Santa Barbara

731 Cathedral Pointe Lane, Santa Barbara

$2,140,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ V1-38714 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Tucked within the highly sought-after Cathedral Pointe community, this beautifully remodeled single-level home offers the perfect blend of timeless craftsmanship, thoughtful design, and effortless Santa Barbara living. Soaring vaulted ceilings and an open, light-filled floor plan create an inviting sense of space, while rich wood floors and natural stone finishes add warmth and sophistication throughout. At the heart of the home, the chef's kitchen is designed to impress, featuring premium Viking appliances, custom walnut cabinetry, a distinctive copper farmhouse sink, and generous workspace for everyday living or entertaining. The spacious primary suite provides a peaceful retreat, complemented by well-appointed guest bedrooms and flexible living spaces that adapt beautifully to both quiet evenings and lively gatherings. Dual-pane windows and sliding doors enhance comfort and energy efficiency while seamlessly connecting the indoors to the home's private outdoor sanctuary. Step outside to a generously sized backyard designed for year-round enjoyment--perfect for al fresco dining, morning coffee, or relaxing beneath the Santa Barbara sunshine. Included in the sale are the following important updates: High efficiency California compliant heat pump (heating and air-conditioning) with top level air filtration and ultraviolet light air purifier to combat COVID, SARS and MRSA; Cat 5 hardwired WiFi boosters throughout the house, providing a seamless signal everywhere; and a ultraviolet light air purifier to combat COVID, SARS and MRSA; Cat 5 hardwired WiFi boosters throughout the house, providing a seamless signal everywhere; and an ultra high efficiency tankless water heater with full back flush system in keeping with a convenient and healthy lifestyle!

731 Cathedral Pointe Lane, Santa Barbara

$2,195,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ V1-38687 MLS ⋅ Active Status

546 Arbol Verde Street, Carpinteria

$3,698,000

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 26987279 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Single Level Mid Century, Walls of Glass Overlooking Santa Barbara with the Entire Pueblo at Your Feet. Stunning Architecture Blends Comfortable Indoor- Outdoor Living from a Private Courtyard Entry to the Conversation Room with Romantic Fireplace. Thoughtfully Created Using Repurposed Beams and Vintage Franklin Stove from Sally Leadbetter's Estate ''Good Vibrations. Floor to Ceiling Glass Doors Open to Spacious Patio with Breathtaking Views of the American Rivera. Chef's Kitchen with Gaggeneau, Miele & Sub-Zero Open to a Glass Pavilion for Fine Dining. Detached Studio with Private Patio is Like a Hotel Suite with Many Possibilities. Resting on a Natural Knoll in an Exceptional Microclimate with Ocean Breezes. Close to the Beach, Shopping, Downtown & all Santa Barbara has to Offer. A Once in a Lifetime Opportunity to Own a Real Architectural Treasure Designed by Don Zeimer

1410 La Cima Road, 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

$15,495,000

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

$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

$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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