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1526 Marquard Terrace, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

$1.75M3bd · 3ba · 1,862 sqft
Lot 0 sqft•Single Family Residence•
Active
•45d on market•MLS# V1-38285

Property Description

Welcome to this distinctive Santa Barbara hillside home, where mountain and ocean views meet a peaceful, private setting surrounded by nature. Ideally located on Marquard Terrace in Alta Mesa, this quiet street leads toward Elings Park and is just minutes from downtown Santa Barbara. Full of warmth and character, the home features Saltillo tile flooring with beautiful Talavera tile accents throughout. At the heart of the main level, a striking two-way fireplace crafted with boulders from Mission Creek creates a dramatic focal point while connecting the living and dining spaces. The kitchen features granite countertops, LG stainless steel appliances, sandalwood cabinetry, and convenient access to the newly redesigned laundry room, complete with new GE washer and dryer. The home offers three bedrooms, including a primary suite on the upper level with hillside views, a custom walk-in closet, and plantation shutters. The en-suite bath features a double vanity, Silestone countertop, sandalwood cabinetry, and walk-in shower. Two additional bedrooms provide comfortable and versatile living space, with walk in closets Adding even more functionality, the former laundry room has been transformed into a flexible workshop and storage area, offering valuable bonus space for hobbies, projects, tools, or additional household storage. Outside, enjoy the relaxed Santa Barbara lifestyle with a Saltillo tile and stucco outdoor bar and built-in barbecue--an inviting setting for entertaining or simply unwinding while surrounded by the beauty of the hillside. With its unique architectural details, flexible spaces, scenic setting, and convenient Alta Mesa location, this home offers a wonderful opportunity to experience the character and lifestyle that make Santa Barbara so special. Additional highlights include a permitted detached office, HVAC system, whole-property irrigation, roof with transferable warranty, and potential space for an ADU. Pavers and flagstone complement much of the exterior, while the expansive front driveway, artificial turf lawn, and mature landscaping complete this truly unique property. A one-of-a-kind Alta Mesa retreat combining privacy, character, views, and exceptional outdoor living--ready for its next chapter.

Features & Amenities

FeeBuilt 1964

Property Details

Land Type
Fee
Year Built
1964
Property Type
Residential
Property Subtype
Single Family Residence
Garage Spaces
2
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
View
Coastline, Ocean, Panoramic, Peek-A-Boo, Trees/Woods
Flooring
Tile, See Remarks
Roof
Flat
City
Santa Barbara
Zip Code
93101
County
Santa Barbara
Listed byeXp Realty of California Inc, Angela Skeels

Mortgage Calculator

Current Rates

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Monthly Payment
$8,843.90
Principal & Interest
Loan Amount
$1,399,200
Total Interest
$1,784,602
Total Payment Over 30 Years
$3,183,802
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Comparative Market Analysis

Luxury Tier · 5 active · 5 closed

1526 Marquard Terrace, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Santa Barbara · Single Family Residence

$1.75M
Luxury Tier
Beds
3
Baths
3
Sqft
1,862
Lot
11,761 sqft
Year
1964
$/Sqft
$939
Pool: No✓
Spa: No✓
View: city✓
Garage: 2-car✓

Listed 41.6% below the median closed sale of $2,995,000. Price per sqft ($939) is a 39% discount to closed comps ($1,534). Expect a longer timeline — comps averaged 125 days on market. Luxury tier — fewer comparable sales widen the confidence range.

Price Position

Priced below the market — value advantage over the field.

Price advantage
Subject listed at $1.75M· $939/sqft
Total list price
Closed comps
vs closed median $3.00M
−$1.25M (−41.6%)
Active comps
vs active median $3.00M
−$1.25M (−41.6%)
Price per sqft
Closed compsinsufficient comp data
Active comps
vs active avg $/sqft $1,460
−$521 (−35.7%)

Active Properties (5)

Active Comparables

AddressCityYearBDBTHSqFtLotSzLP/SqFtLPDIMScore
395 Loma Media RoadSanta Barbara1963321,9469,583$1,539$3.00M2483
645 Micheltorena StreetSanta Barbara1916342,17911,326$1,367$2.98M3280
1410 La Cima RoadSanta Barbara1971432,2777,405$1,624$3.70M3074
2919 Kenmore PlaceSanta Barbara1977442,0926,534$1,195$2.50M21971
1428 Manitou RoadSanta Barbara1964321,97110,890$1,573$3.10M4371
Total: 5 · Average3.43.02,0939,147.6$1,459.6$3.05M69.6
Median2,092$3.00M

Closed Properties (5)

Closed Comparables

AddressCityYearDateBDBTHSqFtLotSzLPSPSP/SqFtSP/LPDIMScore
624 Las Alturas RoadSanta Barbara197806/09/2026322,40613,939$3.15M$3.21M$1,3321.025484
Santa Barbara197007/10/2026332,20214,810$3.19M$3.00M$1,3600.9413579
102 Milpas StreetSanta Barbara192408/25/2026311,4685,227$1.30M$1.30M$8861.008974
1022 Garcia RoadSanta Barbara200105/08/2026331,96326,572$4.89M$4.79M$2,4400.9812172
1322 Cota StreetSanta Barbara194109/18/2026321,6066,098$2.68M$2.65M$1,6500.9922772
Total: 5 · Average3.02.21,92913,329.2$2.99M$2.99M$1,533.6—125.2
Median1,963$3.00M$3.00M

Market Analysis

List vs Sale $/SqFt

Sale Price Trend

Days on Market

Sale vs List Price

AI-generated CMA

This analysis was generated automatically from MLS data. For an in-depth, human-reviewed valuation, contact Joseph Sardella at josephsardella@gmail.com.