3196 Serena Ave, Carpinteria, CA 93013
OFF MARKET

3196 Serena Ave
Carpinteria, CA 93013

  • 3 Beds
  • 3.5 Baths
  • 1,620 sqft (on 0.52 acres)

$2,424,600

Trulia Estimate
as of May 28, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $14,357/mo*
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$2,424,600

Trulia Estimate
as of May 28, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $14,357/mo*
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3 Beds
3.5 Baths
1,620 sqft
(on 0.52 acres)

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Description

Escape to the magical forest setting of this idyllic Carpinteria compound. Situated down a private lane on a serene, oak and sycamore tree-studded .52 acre lot, this unique property features 3 structures: a 3 bed/3.5 bath main house (1553 sq. ft.), a 1 bed/1 bath guest house (600 sq. ft.), and an accessory building with bathroom (526 sq. ft.). The light-filled cedar wood and glass main house features an abundance of windows, skylights, and soaring vaulted ceilings. Two of the bedrooms are en suite, and two bedrooms showcase their own private balconies and wood decks. This is a rare find and an incredible opportunity for a primary residence, vacation home, or multi-generational compound. Located in the coveted Serena Park neighborhood off of Toro Canyon, this property is nestled betw
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

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Home Details for 3196 Serena Ave

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 3
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionDeckExterior: Wood

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1986Year Updated: 1948
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Contemporary

Community

Units in Building: 3

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.52 acres

Price History for 3196 Serena Ave

DatePriceEventSource
02/12/2021$1,450,000Sold
SBMLS #20-4147
12/24/2020$1,695,000PendingAgent Provided
11/23/2020$1,695,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
10/21/2020$1,795,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$18,152
Assessment$1,569,525
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 3196 Serena Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
138 Serafin Way, Carpinteria, CA
0.15
Single-Family Home
$2,550,000
02/25/26
4
2
2,295
3250 Polo Way, Carpinteria, CA
0.22
Single-Family Home
$3,306,323
03/23/26
3
3.5
2,292
480 Toro Canyon Rd, Santa Barbara, CA
0.73
Single-Family Home
$4,350,000
04/08/26
3
2.5
2,077
135 Polo Way, Carpinteria, CA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$4,675,000
11/12/25
4
4.5
3,181
100 Polo Way, Carpinteria, CA
0.29
Single-Family Home
$4,925,000
04/07/26
4
4.5
3,457
East Valley, Santa barbara, CA
1.03
Single-Family Home
$3,800,000
05/01/26
3
3
2,112
110 Polo Way, Carpinteria, CA
0.28
Single-Family Home
$5,425,000
11/17/25
4
4.5
3,707
2795 E Valley Rd, Santa Barbara, CA
1.26
Single-Family Home
$3,725,000
03/20/26
3
3.5
2,258
2631 Freesia Dr, Carpinteria, CA
1.08
Single-Family Home
$3,900,000
05/27/26
3
2.5
2,595
120 Polo Way, Carpinteria, CA
0.21
Single-Family Home
$6,340,000
09/25/25
4
4.5
3,723

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What Locals Say about Carpinteria

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  • 92 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 84 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 79 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 72 % Say kids play outside

  • 67 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 67 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 66 % Say parking is easy

  • 66 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 66 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 65 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 59 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 55 % Say car is needed

  • 55 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 49 % Say there are community events

  • 44 % Say it's quiet

  • 40 % Say there's wildlife

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  • Thetitan2
    "Quiet beach town. Cool little restaurants and bars. Nice beach and walkable area. Great for biking. "
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  • Thetitan2
    "Love this neighborhood. Small town feel, friendly people and great restaurants and beach. Great hiking and walking paths."
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  • Michael.avery805
    "AvoFest, Rod’s and Roses, Independence Day Parade, Holiday Parade, Alcazar Theatre, Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Art Center"
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  • Animalglagow
    "It is next to a school and a park. Our kids can ride bikes to school on most days. There are orchards to look at nearby. "
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    "carminteria is a contry very good a like da people tha food is delicious have very nice looking very good tha beach and tha street is very clean I love carpinteria I respect ever people living her in carpinteria "
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  • Melissa
    "The commute isn’t great. Lots of traffic heading in both directions. I wish there was a better train schedule. "
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  • Jandie
    "Avocado festival Carp state beach Farmers market My beautiful girlfriend! 👭🏻 Cute shops Brewery Bars "
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  • Shelise777
    "Great friendly neighbors and helpful people around the block — walkable distances to stores and restaurants "
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  • Fabiana P.
    "Movie nights at the park, 4th of July parade, Halloween trick or treat, yoga at the beach, bbq with neighbors "
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  • Shelise777
    "They would love it because of the parks and the beaches in the area although there are also campgrounds with a lot of room for dogs to play"
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  • Shelise777
    "Beautiful scenery and easy to follow directions throughout the city - wonderful variety of restaurants and of course there’s our beautiful beaches"
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  • Jhovanatrujillo
    "Everyone loves dogs around here. It’s a great small beach town where everyone is friendly with each other."
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  • Bodhi Jo
    "No place is truly “safe”. A lot of street drugs happening at the beach but kids are all over town playing (very young) without supervision. I don’t have kids but if I did I would be more cautious & aware of where your kids are all the time!! "
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  • Evette A.
    "Small town feel, you can ride your bike safely everywhere. Small local businesses. Lots of kids, families, dogs. Beautiful parks. Very safe beach, safe beach water, waves don’t get too big. "
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  • Jhovanatrujillo
    "Everything is walking distance so you could always take your dog anywhere and everywhere. There’s lots of parks and it’s a small great beach town."
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  • Leland W.
    "Cars drive too fast on through streets. The amount of litter is sad. Typically, there are too many people living in each single family house. "
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  • Jhovanatrujillo
    "Really great small beach town, everyone knows each other, you can get anywhere walking. Beautiful town and beach. "
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  • Nicole B.
    "Schools are great and very welcoming. Lots of families in different stages. Parks are well kept. Very walkable. "
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  • Zenemijgraphics
    "Carpinteria is a great place to raise kids. Very peaceful and very little crime. Small community that looks out for each other."
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  • Heidibiggs
    "I’ve never seen a town like this, it is the cutest beach town in the world. It boasts clean, safe beaches, hiking, biking, amazing restaurants and beautiful landscape. "
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  • Ray
    "I’ve lived in Carpinteria for more than 20 years and I love this little beach town. It has its own laidback feel to it and isn’t as stuffy or trendy as Montecito or Santa Barbara. There isn’t much in the way of nightlife and things get pretty quiet after about 8:30pm. But the charm of this place is hard to beat. "
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  • Wwalyseeya3
    "The cost of living is really high in Carpinteria. In general, landlords don’t maintain their properties. "
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    "I live here part time and work here. Been here for 24 years. I fell in love with the town in 1991 and have loved it ever since.I am an artist and it is beautiful! People are so so nice. You have the gorgeous beach, ocean, sunsets, and mountains while everything in the town is a flat walk , biking hiking, sipping coffee in the sun. Just a wonderful heavenly quiet joyful place to be!"
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3196 Serena Ave, Carpinteria, CA 93013 is a 3 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 1,620 sqft single-family home built in 1986. This property is not currently available for sale. 3196 Serena Ave was last sold on Feb 12, 2021 for $1,450,000. The current Trulia Estimate for 3196 Serena Ave is $2,424,600.