FRESH NEW LOOK & INCREDIBLE NEW PRICE! This Samarkand dream property seamlessly blends vintage charm with modern amenities. Built in 1930 as a Pacific Ready-Cut Home Kit, it boasts two homes on one lot. Set behind boxwood hedges and blooming camellias, the main 1,080 Sq.Ft. residence features 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, a sun-soaked living room and formal dining room with numerous French doors and windows, a newly remodeled kitchen, original hardwood floors, and authentic period details throughout. Tucked behind the primary residence above a spacious 3-car garage is a separate 891 Sq.Ft. residence offering 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, mountain views, and its own private yard. Exemplifying its street name, this residence is nestled within a serene, quiet neighborhood with sidewalks and underground utility lines. It is conveniently located near local favorites, including shops, restaurants, and parks. A lifestyle filled with ease and serenity awaits you at 2827-2829 Serena.
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$2,142,325
2827-2829 Serena Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
4beds
1,971sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1930
7,840.8 Square Feet Lot
$2,354,600 Zestimate®
$1,087/sqft
$6,823 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,354,600
$2.10M - $2.66M
$6,823/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: September 24, 2024 at 12:54pm
Listed by:
Marsha Kotlyar Estate Group 01426886 805-565-4014,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Bought with:
Angela Moloney, 01221588
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Source: SBMLS,MLS#: 24-2167
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Wall Furnace
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: In Garage, In Kitchen
Features
- Flooring: Laminate, Hardwood, Tile
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,971
- Total interior livable area: 1,971 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage, Open
- Has garage: Yes
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Single Story
- Patio & porch: Patio Open, Patio Covered
- Exterior features: Dog Run, Lawn, Fruit Trees
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Setting
Lot
- Size: 7,840 sqft
- Features: Level, Near Public Transit
- Topography: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 051211003
- Zoning: S-D, E-3
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding, Stucco
- Foundation: Mixed
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Excellent
- Year built: 1930
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer Hookup
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Santa Barbara
- Subdivision: 20 - Samarkand
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Ctnl
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/5/2026 | Listing removed | $3,600$2/sqft |
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| 12/27/2025 | Listed for rent | $3,600$2/sqft |
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| 9/24/2024 | Sold | $2,142,325-2.6%$1,087/sqft |
Source:  SBMLS #24-2167 Report a problem | ||
| 8/29/2024 | Pending sale | $2,200,000$1,116/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #24-2167 Report a problem | ||
| 7/30/2024 | Price change | $2,200,000-4.3%$1,116/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #24-2170 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $22,632 +38% | $2,142,325 +38.4% |
| 2024 | $16,399 +1.8% | $1,547,505 +2% |
| 2023 | $16,102 +1.7% | $1,517,162 +2% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Samarkand
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Adams Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.5 mi
- 5/10La Cumbre Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 8/10San Marcos Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.5 mi
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.