3891 Sunset Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
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3891 Sunset Rd
Santa Barbara, CA 93110

  • 5 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,338 sqft

$1,941,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 12, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $11,550/mo*
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$1,941,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 12, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $11,550/mo*
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5 Beds
3 Baths
2,338 sqft

Local Information

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Description

TWO charming San Roque cottages perfect for guest house or dual living are set privately behind fences and hedges on a quiet lane, spacious lot with delightful gardens in the desirable Hope/La Colina elementary and middle school district. Accessed through a tall hedge with sweet wrought iron gate, the spacious, single story, remodeled front house is 1264 sq. ft. with three bedrooms and two baths. The open living and dining rooms feature beamed cathedral ceilings refinished hardwood floors and lead to a remodeled gourmet kitchen with granite counters, Wolf range and cherry cabinetry. There is an adjacent laundry area. The private garden offers lawn, fruit trees, deck and gazebo with an additional utility shed and access to covered parking. Many upgrades including seismic/drainage, new heating/AC, landscaping and hardscaping. The two-story back guest cottage is 1074 sq. ft, a cozy garden retreat with living room, updated kitchen, and dining room on the first level. The second level includes two bedrooms and one bath with vaulted ceilings and skylights. The primary bedroom opens onto a balcony with gorgeous mountain view, and the second bedroom has woodsy knotty pine paneling and bay window overlooking the garden. There is an attached one car garage to this cottage. The fenced back garden is delightful with open gazebo, fruit trees, potting beds and a riot of color from jasmine, bougainvillea, etc. Now offered vacant, these homes are perfect for own occupancy, dual living and also have a past rental history. So much charm, flexibility, and opportunity for the price!
3891 Sunset Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93110 is a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,338 sqft single-family home built in 1932. It last sold for $1,883,000 on Aug 20, 2025 (1% below the $1,895,000 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in February 2024 with an asking price of $5,800 per month. That rental listing was removed on February 27, 2024. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,941,100, with a rent estimate of $7,274/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
Attached Garage
Outdoor
Deck
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 3891 Sunset Rd

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 3
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2338 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Rev Osmosis, Water Softener OwnedDishwasherDisposalLaundry: In KitchenMicrowaveRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Wall FurnaceHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Ceiling Fan(s),Central Air,Window Unit(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: BlindsFlooring: Laminate, Hardwood, Tile
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Levels: Single StoryFloors: Laminate, Hardwood, Tile
View
Has a ViewView: Mountain(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionPatio / Porch: DeckFencing: Back Yard, PartialOther Structures: Second Residence, GazeboExterior: Lawn, Fruit Trees, Yard Irrigation PRTFoundation: Raised, MixedLawn
Parking & Garage
Has a CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking: Attached,Detached
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Septic In
Surface & Elevation
Topography: Level

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 74

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1932
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Vinyl Siding
Property Information
Condition: ExcellentNot Included in Sale: OtherParcel Number: 057192002

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,895,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Sat Aug 02 2025

Location

Direction & Address
City: SANTA BARBARACommunity: 15 - San Roque
School Information
Elementary School: HopeJr High / Middle School: LaColinaHigh School: S.B. Sr.

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2338 Square Feet

Lot Information

Lot Area: 8276.4 sqft

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Ctnl

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 25-2006
Last check for updates: about 18 hours ago
Listed by Christine A Oliver 00949938
Sotheby's International Realty
Fal Oliver 01068228
Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with: Fal Oliver 01068228, Sotheby's International Realty
Co-Buyer's Agent: Christine A Oliver 00949938
Source: SBMLS, MLS#25-2006

Price History for 3891 Sunset Rd

DatePriceEventSource
08/20/2025$1,883,000Sold
SBMLS #25-2006
08/06/2025$1,895,000ListingRemovedSBMLS #25-2006
06/26/2025$1,895,000PriceChange
SBMLS #25-2006
05/21/2025$1,950,000Listed For SaleSBMLS #25-2006
02/27/2024ListingRemovedSBMLS #23-3728
02/02/2024$5,800Listed For RentSBMLS #23-3728
02/02/2024ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
12/21/2023$5,800Listed For RentZillow Rentals
12/13/2023$1,506,000Sold
SBMLS #23-3356
11/16/2023$1,545,000PendingSBMLS #23-3356
11/07/2023$1,545,000Listed For SaleSBMLS #23-3356
06/01/2018$3,275ListingRemovedAgent Provided
05/30/2018$3,275Listed For RentAgent Provided

Market trends in Santa Barbara

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.8M
$84.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.1%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$1.11K
$16MoM
Available listings
220
5MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$16,542
Assessment$1,536,120
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 3891 Sunset Rd

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
270 Lee Dr, Santa Barbara, CA
0.21
Single-Family Home
$1,725,000
06/23/26
4
3
1,814
3855 Calle Cita, Santa Barbara, CA
0.23
Single-Family Home
$3,368,000
06/05/26
4
3
2,465
3877 Via Las Brisas, Santa Barbara, CA
0.36
Single-Family Home
$2,685,000
07/07/26
4
3
2,377
406 Lincolnwood Pl, Santa Barbara, CA
0.30
Single-Family Home
$3,300,000
12/03/25
4
3
2,821
3706 Lincolnwood Dr, Santa Barbara, CA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$1,885,985
12/31/25
3
2
1,755
3737-3739 San Remo Dr, Santa Barbara, CA
0.41
Single-Family Home
$1,749,000
01/23/26
5
4
2,116
3831 Sunset Rd, Santa Barbara, CA
0.14
Single-Family Home
$2,230,000
11/17/25
3
2
1,604
3706 Avon Ln, Santa Barbara, CA
0.45
Single-Family Home
$2,995,000
03/06/26
3
3
2,330
3732 Coral St, Santa Barbara, CA
0.39
Single-Family Home
$1,663,196
03/25/26
3
2
1,630

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What Locals Say about Santa Barbara

At least 612 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 91 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 75 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 73 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 72 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 70 % Say car is needed

  • 68 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 67 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 66 % Say parking is easy

  • 62 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 60 % Say it's quiet

  • 59 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 56 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 51 % Say kids play outside

  • 48 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 45 % Say there's wildlife

  • 30 % Say there are community events

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  • Sabrina Skelly
    "Lots of green spaces along sidewalks for dogs to go potty. Great walking area. Some neighbors don’t pick up after their dogs. "
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    "Love how close this house is to restaurants, downtown, local parks, close to the freeway and only a 30 mins walk to the beach."
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    "I’ve lived in my neighborhood for 28 years and love the people who are near my home. The weather is incredible so everyone has beautiful foliage outdoors. "
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    "This is an amazing city but very expensive. You need to make a high salary to be able to afford to live here. "
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    "Lots of dog friendly parks and beaches. Can be off leash dogs in any of these spaces though, so it’s not a good neighborhood for reactive dogs."
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    "It’s a rough area but blessed to be so close to the marina and the beaches. Housing costs are sky high, juxtaposed with unhoused living just outside your door. Overall pretty magical but suffering from poor governance."
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    "We don’t really have any community events in the neighborhood. We have had a couple of invitations to join parties in the area."
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    "This is a nice quiet neighborhood with good neighbors and it feels very safe. Schools are close by. Alice Keck park is close by and that's so nice for kids to play. Friendly and safe "
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    "There’s not a lot of kids it’s a senior citizens home and there used to be a problem with the sewer "
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    "Lots of places to walk dogs and parks close as well as great beaches. Seems doggy friendly ..........."
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  • Leonandgray
    "There are parks and tons of exercise opportunities. However some are steep and, not for everyone plus no sidewalks. A careless driver ( or someone using the windy roads as a racetrack) and a dog getting out of the yard in this neighborhood could be a disaster. "
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    "Many trees and hedges. Several lovely parks. Friendly people. Old homes well maintained. We have lived here for more than 40 years. "
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    "lots of people walking and hiking in the area. many nice restaurants and easy to bike to locations. schools in the area are good "
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    "13 min drive on the freeway. Not too busy most days. Occasionally there is some more traffic. I can take a road as well if the freeway is busy. "
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    "For driving a car there is easy freeway access and a few gas stations around. There is a bus stop right on my block and there are regular buses that come through because the hospital is close by as well. "
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    "I lived in this neighbourhood for over 42 years . We moved 3 times but stayed always in the same neighbourhood. We are close to the beach and downtown and the freeway . People are friendly . We feel safe ."
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    "Talavera tiles layered about the scene; the are always restaurants with specials for each day Fiestas"
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    "Homeless people hang out in the parks and they do whatever they like but no one really does anything about it"
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    "That you keep your dogs on a leash and clean up after them. And there is a lot of busy streets so the dogs cannot roam free"
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    "Great public school district, beautiful parks and homes throughout the neighborhood. Neighborhood is conveniently located in Santa Barbara with a 5-10 minute drive to historic downtown, the harbor , beaches and also the airport too! "
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