This charming two-bedroom, one bath cottage-style Samarkand residence has character, offers comfortable living spaces and features a cozy living room w/ fireplace, plantation shutters, warm wood floors in the main living areas and rear french doors off the dining room, kitchen and primary bedroom. The dining area and galley kitchen w/ wainscoting wall accents provide direct access to a private, covered rear deck running the full length of the home and fresh interior paint. Pass through the living garden arch leading to the back side of the property to find room for potential expansion, adding an ADU for the neighborhood's excellent income producing potential, multi-generational living or simply enjoying the quintessential Santa Barbara lifestyle. The property offers a two-car garage and paver driveway for off street parking, tankless water heater and built in work benches. Imagine using the detached, extra room w/ built-in counters, cabinets and a closet as a surf shack, office, studio, gym, creative retreat or escape. Located just minutes from Hendry's Beach, Cottage Hospital, parks, golf, shopping, dining and freeway access, this is a rare opportunity to own an affordable single family home in one of Santa Barbara's most desirable neighborhoods.
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$1,299,999
2616 Las Positas Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
2beds
949sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1948
8,712 Square Feet Lot
$1,262,700 Zestimate®
$1,370/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Two-car garageFresh interior paintDining areaBuilt in work benchesPlantation shutters
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Listed by:
Valerie Castle 01065018 805-749-3777,
Addressley Corporation
Source: SBMLS,MLS#: 26-3386
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Built-In Gas Range, Built-In Gas Oven, Tankless Water Heater, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Washer
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
- Windows: Plantation Shutters
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 949
- Total interior livable area: 949 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Rear Porch, Covered
Lot
- Size: 8,712 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Other, Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 051302017
- Zoning: R-1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Year built: 1948
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: 20 - Samarkand
Location
- Region: Santa Barbara
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,370/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $219,599
- Date on market: 10/7/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 11 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
- Exclusions: Other
Estimated market value
$1,262,700
$1.20M - $1.33M
$3,899/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,299,999$1,370/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $219,599 +2% |
| 2025 | $2,243 +1.8% | $215,294 +2% |
| 2024 | $2,203 +1.9% | $211,074 +2% |
| 2023 | $2,160 +1.8% | $206,936 +2% |
| 2022 | $2,121 +2.5% | $202,879 +2% |
| 2021 | $2,069 +1.1% | $198,901 +1% |
| 2020 | $2,047 +1.8% | $196,862 +2% |
| 2019 | $2,010 +1.5% | $193,003 +2% |
| 2018 | $1,980 +3.5% | $189,220 +2% |
| 2017 | $1,913 -1.8% | $185,511 +2% |
| 2016 | $1,948 +2.8% | $181,875 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,895 | $179,144 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,895 | $175,635 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $171,415 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $168,055 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $166,800 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $167,198 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $163,920 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $160,706 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $157,556 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $154,468 +3.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $148,666 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $145,752 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $142,895 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $140,094 |
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Neighborhood: Samarkand
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Adams
- Middle: LaCumbre
- High: San Marcos
Source: SBMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.




