Located in the highly desirable Samarkand neighborhood, this charming 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom California cottage presents an opportunity to create your ideal Santa Barbara home. Set on a spacious 0.15-acre lot, the 943-square-foot residence has been lovingly maintained by the same family since the 1960s and is ready for its next chapter.
Inside, you'll find a cozy living room with a gas fireplace, a large kitchen with a dining area, and an indoor laundry space. Move in and enjoy it as is or take advantage of the lot size and layout to renovate, expand, add an ADU or reimagine the property to suit your needs. A detached 2-car garage and carport provide added parking and storage flexibility. Samarkand is a vibrant neighborhood known for its welcoming community, where neighbors stroll tree-lined streets, gather at MacKenzie Park, enjoy coffee at Handlebar, or explore the shops and restaurants along the De La Vina Corridor. With close proximity to downtown Santa Barbara, local beaches, and within the Adams School attendance area, this location offers the best of coastal living and community charm.
Sold for $1,551,000 on 06/06/25
$1,551,000
2817 Serena Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
2beds
943sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1934
6,534 Square Feet Lot
$1,557,000 Zestimate®
$1,645/sqft
$4,798 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 19, 2025 at 12:38pm
Listed by:
Kendrick K Guehr 01964065 805-448-4185,
Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara,
The Epstein Partners 00994429 805-689-9339,
Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara
Bought with:
Ryan W Strehlow, 01044673
Sotheby's International Realty
Source: SBMLS,MLS#: 25-1985

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Floor Furnace
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Built-In Electric Range, Dishwasher, Double Oven
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup
Features
- Flooring: Laminate, Tile
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 943
- Total interior livable area: 943 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Detached
- Has garage: Yes
- Has carport: Yes
Features
- Levels: Single Story
- Exterior features: Lawn, Yard Irrigation PRT
- Fencing: Back Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 6,534 sqft
- Features: Level
- Topography: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 051211006
- Zoning: R-1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement Siding
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Average
- Year built: 1934
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts in Laundry
- Sewer: Sewer Hookup
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Santa Barbara
- Subdivision: 20 - Samarkand
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Ctnl
Services availability

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