Introducing the iconic ''Thousand Steps Beach House!'' Floating above the sparkling Pacific Ocean with approximately 184 feet of ocean and bluff-top frontage, and adjacent to the famed Thousand Steps Beach access, this architecturally significant 1972 circular home features jaw-dropping panoramic ocean, island, coastline, and sunset views. Available for the first time in 48 years, this turnkey coastal masterpiece is waiting for its new owner. With 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, and 1,280 sq. ft. of living space—plus a permitted 480 sq. ft. detached garage-turned-workshop and storage, a carport, and additional storage—endless possibilities await. Whether revitalizing its iconic design or crafting a new legacy, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to claim an awe-inspiring stretch of ... California's coastline. Additional conceptual remodel plans are provided by architects Donaldson + Partners.
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Price cut: $404.5K (8/20)
$5,595,000
1429 Shoreline Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
2beds
1,280sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1972
0.32 Acres Lot
$5,354,900 Zestimate®
$4,371/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Sparkling pacific ocean
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 20, 2025 at 09:03am
Listed by:
Jason Streatfeild 01834496 805-818-7653,
Douglas Elliman of California, Inc.
Source: SBMLS,MLS#: 25-2387

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dishwasher, Microwave
- Laundry: Not in-unit
Features
- Flooring: Laminate
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,280
- Total interior livable area: 1,280 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Detached
- Has garage: Yes
- Has carport: Yes
Features
- Levels: Single Story
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Beach, Islands, Coastline, Ocean, Panoramic
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Beach,Islands,Coastline,Ocean
- Waterfront features: Ocean Front, Waterfront
- Frontage type: Oceanfront
Lot
- Size: 0.32 Acres
- Features: Level, Steep Slope, Near Public Transit
- Topography: Steep, Level
Details
- Parcel number: 045185011
- Zoning: R-1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Slab, Raised
- Roof: Other
Condition
- Excellent
- Year built: 1972
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: 20 - Mesa
Location
- Region: Santa Barbara
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $4,371/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $3,901,500
- Date on market: 6/25/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 67 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Ctnl
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