5153 Rhoads Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
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OFF MARKET

$1,491,700

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  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Baths

5153 Rhoads Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93111

Est. Refi. Payment $9,304/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold May 30, 2025 for $1,434,627

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.49M
Since last month
Increased$14K (+0.9%)
Since last year
Increased$55K (+3.8%)
Since last sale
Increased$65K (+4.5%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +100% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$1.5M
August 2026$1.49M
July 2026$1.49M
June 2026$1.49M
May 2026$1.49M
April 2026$1.51M
March 2026$1.47M
February 2026$1.45M
January 2026$1.48M
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
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Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
875 Walnut Ln, Santa Barbara, CA
0.10
Single-Family Home
$1,525,000
02/09/26
4
3
1,730
673 San Felipe Dr, Santa Barbara, CA
0.12
Single-Family Home
$1,477,739
09/08/26
3
2
1,200
5184 Rhoads Ave, Santa Barbara, CA
0.06
Single-Family Home
$1,290,000
09/09/26
4
2
1,200
628 San Felipe Dr, Santa Barbara, CA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$1,260,000
10/17/25
3
2
1,202
730 Gwyne Ave, Santa Barbara, CA
0.19
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$1,300,000
04/09/26
3
2
1,322
740 Walnut Ln, Santa Barbara, CA
0.14
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$1,490,000
04/21/26
5
3
2,299
631 San Ricardo Dr, Santa Barbara, CA
0.20
Single-Family Home
$1,550,000
01/20/26
5
3
2,302
5107 Dawn Ln, Santa Barbara, CA
0.30
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$1,040,000
03/03/26
3
3
1,636
676 San Ramon Dr, Santa Barbara, CA
0.28
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$1,350,000
07/27/26
3
2
1,230
5260 Kaiser Ave, Santa Barbara, CA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$2,075,000
09/01/26
5
3
2,668

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
5160 Rhoads Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
0.03
$1,350,000
4
3
1,200
For Sale
5184 Rhoads Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
0.06
$1,290,000
4
2
1,200
Recently Sold
880 Winthrop Ct, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
0.09
$1,707,400
3
2
1,200
Off Market
875 Walnut Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
0.10
$1,525,000
4
3
1,730
Recently Sold
886 Raddue Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
0.12
$1,786,300
5
3
2,017
Off Market
5092 Rhoads Ave #B, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
0.11
$1,144,700
3
2.5
1,605
Off Market
5084 Rhoads Ave #E, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
0.13
$1,076,800
3
2.5
1,388
Off Market
673 San Felipe Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
0.12
$1,477,739
3
2
1,200
Recently Sold
5088 Rhoads Ave #D, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
0.13
$1,050,000
3
2.5
1,388
Recently Sold
5148 San Lazaro Way, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
0.13
$1,475,600
3
2
1,167
Off Market
5087 Rhoads Ave #C, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
0.15
$1,199,000
3
2.5
1,388
For Sale

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1965
Attached Garage

About this House

Enjoy this wonderful home located between Patterson Ave. & Walnut Ln. that has easy access to the bike path going over to Goleta Beach & UCSB. This home is polished & upgraded to move right in & unpack. There are nice hardwood floors in the living room & recessed lighting added. The kitchen has been beautifully remodelled with upgraded cabinets, granite counters, recessed lights, & large skylight. This home has nice natural light and pretty mountain views from the living room & kitchen. The master bedroom and second bedroom have been extended to give nice bedroom sizes. Newer neutral color carpet has been installed in the bedrooms. A third bathroom has been added to the second back bedroom. The master & hallway bathrooms have been remodelled also. The backyard has a nice covered patio & a large deck that wraps around the side & back of the house. Laundry is in the 2 car garage that also has nice built in cabinetry. This home has great curb appeal with the paver driveway & front walk & a nice front porch deck. There is additional storage in a good sized shed at the side yard. Appreciate this super convenient neighborhood that is close to shopping & restaurants.
5153 Rhoads Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93111 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom single-family home built in 1965. It last sold for $1,434,627 on May 30, 2025 (3% above the $1,395,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,491,700, with a rent estimate of $6,221/month.
Last check for updates: about 13 hours ago
Listed by Lynette M Naour 01035763, (805) 681-8800
Village Properties - 1
Janine O Michaud 00972087, (805) 245-8763
Spectrum Realty
Bought with: Tyler Patterson 02241924, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Source: SBMLS, MLS#25-1570

Home Details for 5153 Rhoads Ave

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 3
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Refrigerator, Built-In Gas Range, Dishwasher, DisposalDishwasherDisposalLaundry: Gas Dryer Hookup,In GarageRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Levels: Single StoryFloors: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
View
Has a ViewView: Mountain(s), Setting

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionPatio / Porch: Deck, Patio CoveredFencing: Back YardExterior: Lawn, Fruit Trees, Yard Irrigation PRTFoundation: RaisedLawn
Parking & Garage
Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking: Attached
Surface & Elevation
Topography: Level

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 11

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1965
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch
Building
Construction Materials: Stucco
Property Information
Condition: ExcellentParcel Number: 065503006

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,395,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Thu May 01 2025

Location

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

Community

Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6970 sqft

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Ctnl

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 25-1570

Additional Information

SidewalksStreet Lights

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
May 30, 2025
Source: SBMLS #25-1570
Sold
$1,434,627
May 2, 2025
Source: SBMLS #25-1570
Pending
$1,395,000
Apr 22, 2025
Source: SBMLS #25-1570
Listed For Sale
$1,395,000
Feb 26, 1999
Source: N/A
Sold
$299,000

Market trends in Santa Barbara

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.78M
$8.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.4%
0.3%MoM
Price per sq ft
$1.16K
$14MoM
Available listings
223
8MoM

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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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  • Astaedesugn
    "Samarkand is a very quiet and lovely neighborhood "
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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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "Talavera tiles layered about the scene; the are always restaurants with specials for each day Fiestas"
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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "We have a dog. It’s a great neighborhood for dogs. Lots of other friendly dogs. Great for all puppies. "
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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "Quiet, clean friendly and safe community. Easy to walk to downtown and close to Santa Barbara bowl. "
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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "Neighbors are friendly. They introduce themselves and welcome new ones. Everyone has a small dog. People spend time outdoors. "
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  • Trulia User
    "10 minute drive on the highway. Easy roads, well maintained although no public transportation that is reliable"
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  • Trulia User
    "Family friendly - great for kids. Great neighbors all around and very friendly. Fantastic walking and well maintained properties"
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  • Trulia User
    "No public transportation from this area. Commute to downtown is 6 minutes driving and 20 minutes on foot. "
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  • Katie M.
    "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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  • Ericamaree
    "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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Frequently asked questions about 5153 Rhoads Ave

  • What is 5153 Rhoads Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 5153 Rhoads Ave in Santa Barbara, CA is $1,491,700.
  • What is the price history for 5153 Rhoads Ave?
    5153 Rhoads Ave in Santa Barbara, CA last sold for $1,434,627 in May 2025.
  • Is Santa Barbara a buyer's or seller's market?
    Santa Barbara is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Santa Barbara?
    The median sale price in Santa Barbara is $1.78M. That is up $8.33K from the prior month.
  • Does 5153 Rhoads Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 5153 Rhoads Ave in Santa Barbara, CA has laundry facilities.
  • Does 5153 Rhoads Ave have a yard?
    Yes, 5153 Rhoads Ave in Santa Barbara, CA has a yard.

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