4974 Rhoads Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
OFF MARKET

4974 Rhoads Ave
Santa Barbara, CA 93111

  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,352 sqft

$1,297,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 17, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $7,696/mo*
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$1,297,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 17, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $7,696/mo*
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4 Beds
2 Baths
1,352 sqft

Local Information

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Description

Bring your vision to 4974 Rhoads Avenue: an exceptional investment opportunity in the heart of Goleta South. This 4-bedroom, 2-bath home offers an ideal layout for multi-use living, just minutes from Santa Barbara's premier beaches, surf breaks, hiking trails, and within close proximity to UCSB, tech campuses, and commuter routes.
One of the bedrooms features its own private entrance, creating a turnkey opportunity for a guest suite, rental unit, or private workspace. Additionally, the garage includes a separate side entry perfect for conversion potential or added storage and access. With a generous floor plan, sunny outdoor space, and a prime location near shopping, dining, and transportation corridors, this property is perfectly positioned for strong rental demand or a long-term value Bring your vision to 4974 Rhoads Avenue an exceptional investment opportunity in the heart of Goleta South. This 4-bedroom, 2-bath home offers an ideal layout for multi-use living, just minutes from Santa Barbara's premier beaches, surf breaks, hiking trails, and within close proximity to UCSB, tech campuses, and commuter routes.
One of the bedrooms features its own private entrance, creating a turnkey opportunity for a guest suite, rental unit, or private workspace. Additionally, the garage includes a separate side entry perfect for conversion potential or added storage and access. With a generous floor plan, sunny outdoor space, and a prime location near shopping, dining, and transportation corridors, this property is perfectly positioned for strong rental demand or a long-term value-add hold.
Whether you're an investor, developer, or savvy homeowner looking to generate income, this property presents multiple pathways to maximize returns in one of California's most desirable coastal markets.
4974 Rhoads Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93111 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,352 sqft single-family home built in 1963. It last sold for $1,250,000 on Jun 6, 2025 (9% above the $1,150,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,297,200, with a rent estimate of $7,656/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 4974 Rhoads Ave

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1352 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas RangeLaundry: In GarageRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: Family RoomHas a Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Laminate
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Levels: Entry Lvl(No Stairs)Floors: Laminate
View
Has a ViewView: Mountain(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionFencing: Back YardOther Structures: OtherExterior: Lawn, Fruit TreesFoundation: SlabLawn
Parking & Garage
Has a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking: Garage, Open
Surface & Elevation
Topography: Level

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 11

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1963
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch
Building
Construction Materials: Other
Property Information
Condition: FixerParcel Number: 065463010

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,150,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Thu May 22 2025

Location

Direction & Address
City: SANTA BARBARA
School Information
Elementary School: HollisterJr High / Middle School: LaColinaHigh School: San Marcos

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1352 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Sidewalks

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6098.4 sqft

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Ctel

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 25-1857

Additional Information

Sidewalks
Last check for updates: about 5 hours ago
Listed by Rachael Douglas 02024147, (805) 318-0900
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Bought with: Monica Lenches 01081461, (805) 689-1300, Coast and Valley Properties
Co-Buyer's Agent: Nicole Dinkelacker 02024147, (805) 570-8444
Source: SBMLS, MLS#25-1857

Price History for 4974 Rhoads Ave

DatePriceEventSource
06/06/2025$1,250,000Sold
SBMLS #25-1857
05/23/2025$1,150,000PendingSBMLS #25-1857
05/12/2025$1,150,000Listed For SaleSBMLS #25-1857
01/19/2006$889,000Sold
N/A
01/27/1999$325,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Santa Barbara

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.88M
$80KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.6%
0.5%MoM
Price per sq ft
$1.15K
$42MoM
Available listings
220
5MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$13,717
Assessment$1,214,876
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 4974 Rhoads Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
5003 Rhoads Ave, Santa Barbara, CA
0.07
Single-Family Home
$1,450,000
10/09/25
4
2
1,318
612 Mayrum St, Santa Barbara, CA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$1,529,000
09/09/25
4
2
1,352
674 Burtis St, Santa Barbara, CA
0.02
Single-Family Home
$1,674,000
06/23/26
3
2
1,246
654 La Roda Ave, Santa Barbara, CA
0.19
Single-Family Home
$1,785,000
12/10/25
4
2
1,790
949 Via Esparto, Santa Barbara, CA
0.21
Single-Family Home
$1,950,000
10/06/25
4
2
1,540
559 Zink Ave, Santa Barbara, CA
0.35
Single-Family Home
$1,300,000
06/30/26
4
2
1,474
339 Via El Encantador, Santa Barbara, CA
0.35
Single-Family Home
$1,575,000
11/12/25
4
2
1,392
5012 Anita Ln, Santa Barbara, CA
0.23
Single-Family Home
$1,667,000
04/14/26
3
2
1,520
4716 Amarosa St, Santa Barbara, CA
0.51
Single-Family Home
$1,360,000
09/12/25
4
2
1,367

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Assigned Schools

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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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  • Heidi Biggs
    "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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  • Devorahelizalde
    "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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  • Kristenlcollins
    "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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  • Emily Hickingbottom
    "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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  • Joseph Sansone
    "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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  • Daniel Carranza
    "It’s close to the freeway which makes it faster to get to places and it’s in the heart of Santa Barbara everything I need is 5 mins away in car "
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  • ken
    "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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  • Tracy Kahn
    "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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  • Melissa McEacheron
    "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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  • Tracy Kahn
    "Lots of places to walk dogs and parks close as well as great beaches. Seems doggy friendly ..........."
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  • Samjflynn
    "It’s got horse trails and there a lots of kids that play at the beach. There isn’t a lot of traffic and it feels safe. "
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  • Daniel Carranza
    "I’ve lived in this neighborhood for 8 years. It’s in the heart of Santa Barbara. Everything is less than 5 mins away if you travel in car. Stores, shopping centers, parks schools. Grocery stores. Everything. "
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  • Jake.vickers
    "It’s a good place to live, quiet and clean, bus system works well and is clean and cheap. Lots of pretty parks and shopping "
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  • Charles.belden
    "Friendly and convenient Very walkable to business district, and cultural areas. Very friendly neighborhood. Aldo relatively close access to 101 via various routes."
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  • Sdanielsmile
    "Many friendly dogs and owners seen walking often in this neighborhood. Ample sidewalks and areas to walk. "
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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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  • Acastleberg
    "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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  • Caseyas
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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    "It a really nice part of sb and I know I always feel safe there and now that I’m a mom I think about these things everyday "
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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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  • Trulia User
    "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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    "Are you supposed to spend a lot of time over in the Alta Mesa area my friend owns a house over there and we celebrate a lot of holidays and have a lot of festivities and we loved the surroundings the neighborhood was great."
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    "We have a dog. It’s a great neighborhood for dogs. Lots of other friendly dogs. Great for all puppies. "
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    "It’s a very wealthy neighborhood with massive homes, it sits just on the outskirts of Hope Ranch. Beautiful neighborhood with great views, close to the beach and a short drive to town. "
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    "It’s beautiful here with tiny homes and hotels. Lots of flowers. Walking distance to downtown. Super close to the beach. "
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    "Quiet, clean friendly and safe community. Easy to walk to downtown and close to Santa Barbara bowl. "
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    "The atmosphere and the people. Very friendly and welcoming. Everything needed is near by. I recommend everyone I know to look into living there."
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    "Neighbors are friendly. They introduce themselves and welcome new ones. Everyone has a small dog. People spend time outdoors. "
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    "Family friendly. Close to schools, church, and shopping. The neighborhood is welcoming and dogs are everywhere. Parks are plentiful and the views when you walk around the block are amazing. "
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    "10 minute drive on the highway. Easy roads, well maintained although no public transportation that is reliable"
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    "Family friendly - great for kids. Great neighbors all around and very friendly. Fantastic walking and well maintained properties"
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    "No public transportation from this area. Commute to downtown is 6 minutes driving and 20 minutes on foot. "
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    "Quiet and safe, close to target, cvs, gas stations, and Bristol farms. Parking is easy. Access to 101 is quick heading north or south. "
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    "great access to public transport and I walk to work downtown. great neighborhood with walkable shops, coffee and dining. great access to several fantastic parks."
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