4488 La Paloma Avenue, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105 (MLS# 26-857)

4488 La Paloma Avenue, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105

$3,406,875

Property Type: Res Bedrooms: 7 Baths: 6 Square Footage: 5,565 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 173,369 Status: Closed

Current Price: $3,406,875 List Date: 3/18/2026 Last Modified: 5/05/2026

Overview

Description

Set in the picturesque foothills near San Marcos Foothills Preserve, this ''contractor's special'' is a rare opportunity to revitalize a truly special property! Spanning nearly four acres of usable land, the compound features two residences: a +/-4,120 sq ft main home -- partially damaged by an interior fire in 2024 -- and a fully separate 3-bedroom, 2-bath guest house. With space, privacy, and remarkable natural surroundings, the property offers the ideal canvas to create an extraordinary foothill estate.

Supplements: Surrounded by mature oaks, rolling green hills, mountain vistas, and even peeks of the ocean, the setting feels worlds away while remaining just minutes from the best of Santa Barbara. The spacious parcel provides inspiring views and usable acreage reminiscent of the nearby Santa Ynez Valley lifestyle -- yet with the convenience of town close at ha ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 26-857

Location Info

District: 35 - SB/GOL NORTH
Street #: 4488
Street Name: La Paloma
Street Suffix: Avenue
State: CA
Country: US
Postal Code: 93105
County: Santa Barbara
Parcel Nbr: 059-090-016
Cross Street: Via Chaparral

Contract Info

Price: 3495000
Seller Consider Concessions: Yes
Affordable Housing: No
Begin Date: 2026-03-18

Status Information

Sold Date: 2026-05-05
Under Contract Date: 2026-04-17

Property Information

TYP: Home/Estate
Total Bedrooms: 7
Total Bathrooms: 6
Total Full Baths: 6
Year Built: 1984
Total SqFt.: 5565
Source: Public Records
Main House SqFt: 4120
Other Structures SqFt: 1445
Apx # Acres: 3.98
ADU: No
Within City Limits Y/N: No
Total # Units in Development: Yes
Recurring Fees: No

Remarks

Directions: From Cathedral Oaks, go north (towards mountains) on Via Chaparral. Turn Left onto La Paloma. Property is at the far end of the street, up a private drive on the righthand side.
Hot Sheet Comment: new

Owner Info

Deposit: 3

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Property Features

Condition: Fixer; Updated/Remodeled Style: Mediterranean Construction: Split Level Roof: Tile Foundation: Slab Exterior: Stucco Fencing: Fenced: PRT Patio and Porch Features: Patio Open Other Buildings: Second Residence View: Ocean; Mountain(s); Setting; Islands Proximity: Near Bus; Near Hospital; Near Park(s); Near School(s); Near Shopping Fireplace(s): 2+; Family Room; LR; Primary Bedroom Heating: Forced Air Zoning: E-1 Terms: Cash; Conventional

Documents

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Listing Office: Sotheby's International Realty

Last Updated: May - 05 - 2026

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