Located in the heart of Santa Barbara's Upper Eastside on a .22 acre R3 lot are an authentic early 1910's Redwood single level home and a 1927 Art Deco duplex which are walking distance to Downtown and The Mission. Treasured by the same family for over 55 years, live in one of the residences and rent out the others. Or, move the whole family in, room for all..... Or just rent them all for income. Duplex features upper 1bd 1ba and lower 2bd 1ba. Wonderful light for both units and privacy. Single level redwood house has updated foundation and electrical. There is also an approved ''rec room'' on the property along with a 3 car carport and large area for gardening. One truly unique offering. Duplex to be delivered vacant. Current renter in Redwood house open to considering moving.
Property Details
Property Features
Property Information:
Architectural Style: Cal Cottage, Contemporary
Year Built: 1927
Listing Office:
Office Name: Santa Barbara Brokers, Inc.
Office Phone: (805) 722-2531
Listing Agent: Troy G Hoidal
Interior Features
Interior Information:
Fireplace: Living Room
Bedroom and Bathroom Information:
Full Bathrooms: 4
Total Bedroom Count: 5
Exterior Features
Parking Information:
Attached Garage: No
Parking: Cpt #3
Lot Features
Lot Information:
Lot: Level, Rolling/Hilly, Near Public Transit
Lot Size: 0.22 Acres
Price Information
Listing Price Info
Price Summary:
List Price: $2,585,000
Tax Information:
Annual Amount: $1,524
Tax Year: 2021
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This property is $484.6K more than the Median Sold Price in Santa Barbara, CA.
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MLS Details
MLS Information:
MLS Name: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service
MLS Number: #24-3983
Listing Office:
Office Name: Santa Barbara Brokers, Inc.
Office Phone: (805) 722-2531
Listing Agent: Troy G Hoidal
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Property Sales & Tax
Tax History
YEAR
PROP. TAX
ASSESSMENT
2021
$1,524
$148,687
2020
$1,523
$147,163
2019
$1,472
$144,279
2018
$1,473
$141,451
2017
$1,423
$138,678
History based on county public records data.
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Nearby Schools
7
/10
Roosevelt Elementary School
1990 Laguna St
Distance between this listing and this school0.41 miles
Public District Grades KG-6
5
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Santa Barbara Community Academy
850 Portesuello Ave
Distance between this listing and this school1.45 miles
Public District Grades KG-6
6
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Harding University Partnership School
1625 Robbins St
Distance between this listing and this school1.46 miles
Public District Grades PK-6
Nearby Schools
3
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Santa Barbara Junior High School
721 E Cota St
Distance between this listing and this school1.01 miles
Public District Grades 7-8
4
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La Cumbre Junior High School
2255 Modoc Rd
Distance between this listing and this school1.45 miles
Public District Grades 7-8
7
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La Colina Junior High School
4025 Foothill Rd
Distance between this listing and this school3.15 miles
Public District Grades 7-8
Nearby Schools
6
/10
Santa Barbara High School
700 E Anapamu St
Distance between this listing and this school0.64 miles
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La Cuesta Continuation High School
710 Santa Barbara St
Distance between this listing and this school0.93 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
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Alta Vista Alternative High School
215 E Ortega St
Distance between this listing and this school0.94 miles
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $81,675. The majority of Santa Barbara, CA residents have income between $35k-100k annually. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 1617 Olive St
What is the listing price of this property?
The listing price of 1617 Olive St property is $2,585,000.
What type of property is this?
The property 1617 Olive St is a house located in Santa Barbara, California, 93101.
Is this property for sale now?
Active Listing: 1617 Olive St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
What is the annual property tax for this property?
According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $1,524 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?
The property at 1617 Olive St has 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.
What is the square footage of this property?
The sq. ft. of 1617 Olive St is not available (source: MLS/tax record).
Which year was this property built?
The year of construction for 1617 Olive St is 1927.
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This home is located at 1617 Olive St in Santa Barbara, CA and zip code 93101 in the Downtown neighborhood. This home, which was built in 1927, sits on a 0.22 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since December 23, 2024 and is currently priced at $2,585,000.
Santa Barbara, CA housing market in December 2024 saw over 19 listings sold above listed price, more than 10 sold at listed price and over 38 sold below. The number of homes for sale in Santa Barbara, CA decreased by 14.5% between November 2024 and December 2024. The median list price of listings available in December 2024 was $2,100,318, while the average time on the real estate market was 44 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.
The data relating to real estate for sale on this web site comes from the Internet Data Exchange Program of the Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service. Real estate listings held by other are marked with the “MLS” logo and detailed information about them includes the name of the listing brokers. Based on information from the Santa Barbara MLS. Display of MLS data is usually deemed reliable but is NOT guaranteed accurate by the MLS. Buyers are responsible for verifying the accuracy of all information and should investigate the data themselves or retain appropriate professionals. Information from sources other than the Listing Agent may have been included in the MLS data. Unless otherwise specified in writing, Broker/Agent has not and will not verify any information obtained from other sources. The Broker/Agent providing the information contained herein may or may not have been the Listing and/or Selling Agent. Displays of minimal information (e.g., “thumbnails”, text messages, “tweets”, etc., of two hundred [200] characters or less) are exempt from this requirement but only when linked directly to a display that includes all required disclosures. Audio delivery of listing content is exempt from this disclosure requirement only when all required disclosures are subsequently delivered electronically to the registered consumer performing the property search or linked to through the device’s application. Copyright 2025 Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service. All rights reserved.
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