Property Description
MARINE TERRACE OCEANFRONT COTTAGE Offered for the first time since 1971, this classic Santa Barbara cottage sits along the coveted Shoreline Drive bluff-top, showcasing sweeping ocean and island views and delightful coastal breezes. Opposite Shoreline Park, this serene retreat is just moments away from one of Santa Barbara's most cherished oceanfront green spaces, perfect for scenic picnics & sunset views. Thoughtfully updated yet brimming with potential, the home provides approximately 1,544 square feet of living space on a 6,098 square foot lot. Featuring 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, wood floors, a cozy fireplace, and ample natural light. The spacious front and rear gardens, framed by mature trees, offer plenty of private outdoor space to enjoy the soothing seaside lifestyle. Located in the Washington School District, additional highlights include a garage, leased solar panels, a new roof installed in 2023, and a French drain system. With inspections available and the possible potential for upward expansion or further enhancements, this home represents a rare opportunity to enjoy or develop one of the last untouched oceanfront parcels - a place to reimagine, relax, and savor the best of Santa Barbara Coastal Living.
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TurboHome Fair Market Estimate
TurboHome Savings
$27,006
TurboHome Estimated Value
$2,650,200
$1,716 sqft
High Valuation
$2,782,710
$1802/sqft
Normal Valuation
$2,650,200
$1716/sqft
Low Valuation
$2,517,690
$1631/sqft
3rd Party Estimates
Source | $/sqft | Valuation |
---|---|---|
HouseCanary | $1716/sqft | $2,650,200 |
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Neighborhood: Mesa
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Comparative Value
$2.79M
$3.00M
$3.50M
307 Santa Monica Way, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
Sale Price: $2,795,000
Selected Comparable
1204 Shoreline Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
Sale Price: $3,000,055
Selected Comparable
1212 Shoreline Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
List Price: $3,500,000
Subject Property
Neighborhood Comps
Subject Property
SUBJECT1212 Shoreline Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
List: $3,500,000
Listed: 6/11/2025
Area:1,544 sqft
Price/sqft:$2,267
Beds:3
Baths:1
Year Built:—
Lot Size:6,098
Comparable Properties
COMPARABLEChoose comps
1204 Shoreline Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
Sale: $3,000,055
3/15/2025 • 0.04 mi
Area:1,327 sqft
Price/sqft:$2,261
Beds:3
Baths:2
Year Built:—
Weight:55.3%
307 Santa Monica Way, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
Sale: $2,795,000
2/7/2025 • 1.28 mi
Area:1,248 sqft
Price/sqft:$2,240
Beds:3
Baths:2
Year Built:—
Weight:44.7%
Subject Property
SUBJECTImage | Address | List Price | sqft | Price/sqft | Lot Size | Distance | List Date | Beds | Baths | Year Built | Weight |
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1212 Shoreline Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93109 | $3,500,000 | 1,544 | $2,267 | 6,098 | — | 6/11/2025 | 3 | 1 | — | — |
Comparable Properties
COMPARABLEChoose comps
Image | Address | Sale Price | sqft | Price/sqft | Lot Size | Distance | Sale Date | Beds | Baths | Year Built | Weight |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1204 Shoreline Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93109 | $3,000,055 | 1,327 | $2,261 | 5,227.2 | 0.04 mi | 3/15/2025 | 3 | 2 | — | 55.3% | |
307 Santa Monica Way, Santa Barbara, CA 93109 | $2,795,000 | 1,248 | $2,240 | 6,099.1 | 1.28 mi | 2/7/2025 | 3 | 2 | — | 44.7% |
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