Enjoy life on the American Riviera in this exceptionally private retreat offering seductive south facing views fulfilling your days with inspiring Pacific Ocean scenery, soothing sunsets & romantic city lights in the evening. The light-filled home is centered around an inviting great room featuring vaulted ceilings, a cozy fireplace, hard wood floors, a chef's kitchen and seamless access to irresistible view terraces. The entry level also features an oversized 2-car garage & a private suite with romantic ocean & city views. The lower level offers 2 additional bedroom suites including a luxurious primary retreat with a fireplace and access to magical gardens. The fully enclosed nearly 1/2 acre of grounds is a private oasis of mature foliage, exquisite landscaping & serene walking paths.
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$3,595,000
1510 Franceschi Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
3beds
3,250sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1964
0.41 Acres Lot
$3,519,000 Zestimate®
$1,106/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
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Listed by:
Chris A Palme 00989478 805-448-3066,
Sotheby's International Realty
Source: SBMLS,MLS#: 26-3018
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Built-In Gas Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Walk-In Closet(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,250
- Total interior livable area: 3,250 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Deck, Terrace
- Exterior features: Yard Irrigation PRT, Drought Tolerant LND
- Fencing: Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Ocean, City, Harbor, Panoramic
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Ocean,Harbor
Lot
- Size: 0.41 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 019102030
- Zoning: Other
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding, Stucco
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Other
Condition
- Excellent
- Year built: 1964
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: 15 - Riviera/Upper
Location
- Region: Santa Barbara
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,106/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,384,240
- Date on market: 9/9/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 90 days
- Listing terms: Cash
Estimated market value
$3,519,000
$3.34M - $3.69M
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $3,595,000-9.9%$1,106/sqft |
Source:  SBMLS #26-3018 Report a problem | ||
| 9/1/2026 | Listing removed | $3,990,000$1,228/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #26-1624 Report a problem | ||
| 7/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $3,990,000$1,228/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #26-1624 Report a problem | ||
| 6/30/2026 | Pending sale | $3,990,000$1,228/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #26-1624 Report a problem | ||
| 6/24/2026 | Price change | $3,990,000-11.3%$1,228/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #26-1624 Report a problem | ||
| 5/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $4,500,000-4.3%$1,385/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #26-1624 Report a problem | ||
| 5/3/2026 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 4/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $4,700,000+652%$1,446/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 1/7/1997 | Sold | $625,000$192/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $1,384,240 +2% |
| 2025 | $14,382 +1.8% | $1,357,099 +2% |
| 2024 | $14,133 +1.9% | $1,330,490 +2% |
| 2023 | $13,873 +1.8% | $1,304,403 +2% |
| 2022 | $13,631 +2.4% | $1,278,827 +2% |
| 2021 | $13,315 +1% | $1,253,752 +1% |
| 2020 | $13,177 +1.8% | $1,240,897 +2% |
| 2019 | $12,945 +1.5% | $1,216,567 +2% |
| 2018 | $12,759 +3.4% | $1,192,714 +2% |
| 2017 | $12,336 +2.2% | $1,169,329 +2% |
| 2016 | $12,066 +2.8% | $1,146,402 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $11,736 | $1,129,183 +2% |
| 2014 | $11,736 | $1,107,065 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $1,080,455 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $1,059,270 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $1,051,354 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $1,053,853 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $1,033,190 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $1,012,932 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $993,071 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $973,600 +3.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $937,018 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $918,646 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $900,635 +20.8% |
| 2000 | -- | $745,700 |
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Neighborhood: Riviera
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Roosevelt
- Middle: S.B. Jr.
- High: S.B. Sr.
Source: SBMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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