Charming and spacious, well-built contemporary on the Riviera ridgeline in Santa Barbara. Centrally located but tucked away on a quiet street with easy access to walking, downtown and more. Surrounded by impeccably designed gardens and expansive views of the city, harbor and islands from both decks and all windows. Open floor plan on main level with vaulted ceilings. Three bedrooms include ensuite baths; primary bedroom includes sitting area with fireplace and dressing area connected to bathroom and bedroom. Updated in 2000 to add French doors to decks and patios, picture windows, and kitchen designed by Santa Barbara Kitchens. Extensive storage space with built in shelving. The laundry room is large enough to function as a fourth bedroom. Two-car garage is connected to the kitchen, with multiple off-street parking spots. Very private and comfortable for entertaining and indoor-outdoor living.
For sale by owner
$4,700,000
1510 Franceschi Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
3beds
3,250sqft
Est.:
SingleFamily
Built in 1964
6,098 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$1,446/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Well-built contemporaryMultiple off-street parking spotsPicture windowsQuiet streetCharming and spaciousImpeccably designed gardensVaulted ceilings
What the owner loves about this home
Solar panels and battery generate all of the electricity, including EV charging, except on the hottest days.
- 24 days |
- 2,158 |
- 63 |
Listed by:
Property Owner (805) 500-8065
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced air, Gas
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 3,250 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage - Attached, Off-street
Features
- Exterior features: Stucco
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water, City, Mountain
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
Lot
- Size: 6,098 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 019102030
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1964
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Santa Barbara
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,446/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,357,099
- Annual tax amount: $14,382
- Date on market: 4/7/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$7,470/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Est. payment
$27,560/mo
Principal & interest
$23369
Property taxes
$4191
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Riviera
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Roosevelt Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 1 mi
- 3/10Santa Barbara Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1 mi
- 6/10Santa Barbara Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
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- California
- Santa Barbara County
- Santa Barbara
- 93103
- Riviera
- 1510 Franceschi Rd




