5003 Rhoads Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
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SOLD
OCT 9, 2025

5003 Rhoads Ave
Santa Barbara, CA 93111

  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,318 sqft

$1,450,000

Last Sold: Oct 9, 2025
3% below list $1.5M
$1,100/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $8,723/mo*
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$1,450,000

Last Sold: Oct 9, 2025
3% below list $1.5M
$1,100/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $8,723/mo*
Refinance Your Home
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,318 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1963
Living Area
1,318 sqft
Price/Sqft
$1,100/sqft
Parking
Garage

About this House

Live the ideal Santa Barbara lifestyle in this updated 4-bedroom, 2-bath ranch-style home, where coastal charm meets modern convenience. Situated on a corner lot along the scenic Coast Route bike path, the home has easy access to More Mesa Open Space and the perfect blend of location and comfort.

Step inside to a bright, open-concept living space with hardwood floors and abundant natural light. The remodeled kitchen is a standout, featuring granite countertops, custom cabinetry, a premium Viking range, and a garden window - perfect for home chefs.

Sliding doors open from the dining area and two of the bedrooms, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor flow to a sun-drenched patio and private backyard oasis, complete with mature fruit trees and turf lawn One of the property's most versatile highlights is the finished detached garage - an ideal space for a home office, art studio, gym, or potential ADU. With its own separate entrance, it offers endless possibilities for work, creativity, or additional living space.

Whether you're biking to the beach, strolling to Rhoads Park or Lane Farms, or simply enjoying your peaceful backyard retreat, this home delivers a rare combination of style, flexibility, and prime Santa Barbara living.
5003 Rhoads Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93111 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,318 sqft single-family home built in 1963. It last sold for $1,450,000 on Oct 9, 2025 (3% below the $1,495,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,478,600, with a rent estimate of $6,608/month.

Home Details for 5003 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: 1318 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dishwasher, DisposalDishwasherDisposalLaundry: Laundry RoomRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Laminate, Hardwood, Stone, Tile
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Laminate, Hardwood, Stone, Tile
View
Has a ViewView: Mountain(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionPatio / Porch: Patio OpenFencing: FencedExterior: Fruit TreesFoundation: Slab
Parking & Garage
Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking: Detached
Surface & Elevation
Topography: Level

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 83

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1963
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch
Building
Construction Materials: Stucco
Property Information
Condition: GoodParcel Number: 065464010

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,495,000Price Per Sqft: $1,100/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Mon Sep 08 2025

Location

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

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1318 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Sidewalks

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5662.8 sqft

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Ctnl

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 25-2312

Additional Information

Sidewalks
Last check for updates: about 11 hours ago
Listed by David Mires 01330636, (805) 705-8986
Realign Real Estate
Bought with: Randy Freed & Kellie Clenet, (805) 895-1799, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Source: SBMLS, MLS#25-2312

Price History for 5003 Rhoads Ave

DatePriceEventSource
10/09/2025$1,450,000Sold
SBMLS #25-2312
09/09/2025$1,495,000PendingSBMLS #25-2312
08/20/2025$1,495,000PriceChange
SBMLS #25-2312
08/07/2025$1,525,000PriceChange
SBMLS #25-2312
07/31/2025$1,545,000PendingSBMLS #25-2312
07/01/2025$1,545,000PriceChange
SBMLS #25-2312
06/13/2025$1,595,000Listed For SaleSBMLS #25-2312
03/28/2017$832,000Sold
SBMLS #17-500

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$10,777
Assessment$969,082
Home facts updated by county records

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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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  • Trulia User
    "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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