$1,799,000
PENDING $200K PRICE DROP

Estimated payment $10,647/month

Total Views 5,641
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,100 Sq Ft
$1,635 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Guest House
  • Fruit Trees
  • Santa Barbara Senior High School Rated A-
  • Art Studio
  • Maid or Guest Quarters

About This Home

Welcome to 2986 Kenmore Place, a charming 1950's mid-century home in the scenic Mission Canyon Heights of Santa Barbara. This 3-bed, 1.5-bath gem spans 1,100 sq. ft. Inside, enjoy stunning city, ocean, & island views from the living & dining room's expansive windows. The galley kitchen features new appliances enhancing the vintage charm.
The primary bedroom provides a tranquil escape, while two rear bedrooms with sleeping lofts offer versatility for play or work. Outdoors, a serene patio area surrounded by fruit trees are perfect for entertaining.
The property includes a detached Office/studio with a full bath & kitchen, ideal as a guest house or rental with ample parking add to its appeal.
A large detached 2-car garage with workshop space completes this Unique Hillside Home.

Listing Agent

Hutch Axilrod

Compass License #01939922

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,268

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Steep Slope
  • Hilly Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Drought Tolerant Landscaping
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • 2 Open Parking Spaces

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Island
  • Coastline
  • Harbor
  • Panoramic
  • City
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Raised Foundation
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • ICAT Recessed Lighting

Interior Spaces

  • 1,100 Sq Ft Home
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Blinds
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Home Office
  • Loft
  • Art Studio
  • Parquet Flooring
  • Attic or Crawl Hatchway Insulated
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Maid or Guest Quarters

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Outdoor Features

  • Covered patio or porch
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop

Schools

  • Peabody Elementary School
  • S.B. Jr. Middle School
  • S.B. Sr. High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Tankless Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Guest House
  • Barn Office

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Foothills

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 023-130-012
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,268

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1950
  • ResoWindowFeatures: Blinds
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: 220V Elect, In Kitchen, Laundry Room
  • ResoLotFeatures: Steep Slope, Cul-De-Sac, Sloped Up
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Reso Flooring: Parquet
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Single Story, Outside Stairs
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Good
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1950
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Peabody
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: S.B. Sr.
  • View Mountain(s)2: Yes
  • View Panoramic2: Yes
  • LocationTopo Hilly2: Yes
  • Property Information ADU: No
  • Property Information Within City Limits: No
  • Construction Single Story2: Yes
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • Foundation:Slab: Yes
  • Exterior Wood Siding: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #22: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Open2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fruit Trees2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Drought Tolerant LND2: Yes
  • Rooms Family Room4: Yes
  • Rooms Ground Floor Bedroom2: Yes
  • Dining Dining Area2: Yes
  • Laundry Laundry Room2: Yes
  • Amenities Dual Pane Window2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dryer3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Microwave3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Washer3: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) LR: Yes
  • Security Smoke Detector(s)2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Blinds: Yes
  • Other Buildings Studio: Yes
  • Rooms Art Studio2: Yes
  • Rooms Office3: Yes
  • Amenities Guest House2: Yes
  • Amenities Guest Quarters2: Yes
  • Condition Good2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced PRT: Yes
  • Other Buildings Work Shop2: Yes
  • Other Buildings Ranch Office2: Yes
  • ViewOcean: Yes
  • View Coastline: Yes
  • View Islands: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) Wood Burning Stove2: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Detached: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced BCK: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Total # Uncovered Spaces: 2.0
  • Appliances Included Electric Range2: Yes
  • Electric All Electric: Yes
  • LocationTopo Cul-De-Sac2: Yes
  • Construction Materials AtticCrawl Hatchway(s) Insulated: Yes
  • Pets Yes: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Covered2: Yes
  • Foundation Raised: Yes
  • Rooms:Den: Yes
  • View Harbor2: Yes
  • View City4: Yes
  • LocationTopo Steep2: Yes
  • LocationTopo Foothills2: Yes
  • Dining In Living Room2: Yes
  • Laundry In Kitchen3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Elect Stove2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Parquet2: Yes
  • LocationTopo Upslope2: Yes
  • Rooms Loft2: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Unc #22: Yes
  • Construction Materials ICAT Recessed Lighting: Yes
  • Appliances Included Electric Tankless Water Heater: Yes
  • Cooling Window Unit(s): Yes
  • ParkingGarage:Total _pound_ Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Electric Range, Tankless Water Heater, Dishwasher, Dryer, Elect Stove, Microwave, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning Stove
  • Appliances Included:Tankless Water Heater: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Mountain(s), Islands, Coastline, Ocean, City, Harbor, Panoramic
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Topography: Upslope, Foothills, Steep, Hilly
  • Exterior Features: Patio Open, Patio Covered, Fruit Trees, Fenced: BCK, Fenced: PRT, Drought Tolerant LND
  • Foundation Details: Slab, Raised, Mixed

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Gar #2, Unc #2, Detached

Utilities

  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Electric, Forced Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: SB Wtr
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • Heating:Electric: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Peabody
  • High School: S.B. Sr.
  • Middle Or Junior School: S.B. Jr.

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 023-130-012
  • Zoning: R-1

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2023 $7,268 $647,389 $367,568 $279,821
2022 $7,021 $634,696 $360,361 $274,335
2021 $6,865 $622,252 $353,296 $268,956
2020 $6,796 $615,873 $349,674 $266,199
2019 $6,677 $603,798 $342,818 $260,980
2018 $6,580 $591,960 $336,097 $255,863
2017 $6,354 $580,354 $329,507 $250,847
2016 $6,243 $568,976 $323,047 $245,929
2014 $6,625 $549,452 $311,962 $237,490
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/21/2025 04/21/25 Pending -- -- --
04/09/2025 04/09/25 Price Changed $1,799,000 -10.0% $1,635 / Sq Ft
03/19/2025 03/19/25 For Sale $1,999,000 0.0% $1,817 / Sq Ft
11/01/2023 11/01/23 Rented -- -- --
09/21/2023 09/21/23 For Rent $5,495 -- --
Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $322,500 Continental Lawyers Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $25,000 Stand Alone Second
Open $200,000 Stand Alone Second
Open $417,000 New Conventional
Closed $417,000 New Conventional
Closed $377,848 New Conventional
Closed $381,888 Unknown
Closed $65,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $410,000 Unknown
Closed $59,600 Unknown
Closed $35,000 Stand Alone Second
Closed $356,000 Unknown
Closed $42,000 Stand Alone Second
Closed $300,000 Unknown
Closed $258,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 25-1085

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 023-130-012