530 Plaza Rubio, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103 (MLS# 25-2406)

530 Plaza Rubio, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103

$7,200,000

Property Type: Res Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 3,472 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 16,117 Status: Closed

Current Price: $7,200,000 List Date: 6/20/2025 Last Modified: 8/01/2025

Overview

Description

A century ago, architect George Washington Smith designed a private residence at the top of Plaza Rubio for Margaret Andrews, who developed the street and its original seven Spanish homes. This magnificent Spanish classic, the Andrews House, still presides over her vision, preserving today's Mission Historical Park and Rose Garden, the epitome of Santa Barbara's beauty and grace for generations to come. 530 Plaza Rubio is a feast for the senses and the soul. Step through a gated archway into a magical courtyard. In the timeless Andalusian tradition, the home is entered from the courtyard and not from the street. There are bright colors and sweet aromas of all manner of exotic plantings, tile and ironwork, sandstone walls, a delightful swimming pool. Indoors, fine detail everywhere

Supplements: ...rich woods, hand-painted tile, wrought iron, deeply recessed windows, beamed ceilings. A contemporary kitchen with breakfast nook and butler's pantry was designed by the current owners of 25 years, and their passion for cooking and entertaining. There are four generous bedrooms, each with walk-in closet, three full and one half baths. There ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 25-2406

Location Info

District: 15 - SB/EAST OF STATE
Street #: 530
Street Name: Plaza Rubio
State: CA
Country: US
Postal Code: 93103
Compass Map: Santa Barbara
Map Grid: O11
County: Santa Barbara
Parcel Nbr: 025-281-006
Cross Street: Emerson

Contract Info

Price: 7500000
Seller Consider Concessions: Yes
Affordable Housing: No
Begin Date: 2025-06-20

Status Information

Sold Date: 2025-08-01
Under Contract Date: 2025-07-12

Property Information

TYP: Home/Estate
Total Bedrooms: 4
Total Bathrooms: 4
Total Full Baths: 3
Total Half Baths: Yes
Year Built: 1931
Total SqFt.: 3472
Source: Public Records
Main House SqFt: 3472
Apx # Acres: 0.37
Apx Lot SqFt: 16117
ADU: No
Within City Limits Y/N: Yes
Total # Units in Development: Yes
Recurring Fees: No

NeighborhoodSchools

Neighborhood: 15 - Upper Eastside

Remarks

Directions: Plaza Rubio runs off of Laguna St between Padre & Los Olivos. Andrews House is at the end of the cul de sac, past Emerson.
Hot Sheet Comment: new

More Information

Owner Info

Deposit: 3

Property Features

Condition: Excellent; Good Style: Spanish Construction: Two Story Roof: Tile Foundation: Raised Exterior: Stucco Fencing: Fenced: PRT Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Patio Open View: Ocean; Other Site Improvements: Public Rooms: Ground Floor Bedroom; Primary Bedroom Dining: Breakfast Area; Formal Laundry: Other Amenities: Pantry; Remodeled Kitchen; Skylight Appliances Included: Vented Exhaust Fan; Dishwasher; Disposal; Gas Range; Microwave; Refrigerator Fireplace(s): LR Cooling: Central Air Pool Features: Pool Zoning: E-1; S-D Terms: Cash; Conventional Pub Listing Details: None

Room Information

Room Name	Level	Length	Width	Remarks	Area
Living Room	First	25.00	18.00	FP, Beam ceiling, Views!	450.00
Dining Room	First	17.90	15.00	Formal	268.50
Kitchen	First	21.00	12.50	Vaulted ceiling. + breakfast nook	262.50
Pantry Room	First	20.00	8.00	Butler's pantry	160.00
Primary Bedroom	Second	20.00	14.00	Views!	280.00
Bedroom 2	Second	19.50	12.50	ensuite bath	243.75
Bedroom 3	Second	18.50	15.00	Built in cabinetry	277.50
Bedroom 4	First	16.50	12.90	Entry from courtyard	212.85

Listing Office: Maizlish Realtors Inc.

Last Updated: August - 01 - 2025

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