Westside Homes for Sale

Westside Homes for Sale

Welcome to the enchanting Westside neighborhood of Santa Barbara, California, where the sun-drenched landscapes meet a vibrant community spirit. Nestled just a stone's throw from the bustling downtown, Westside boasts a delightful blend of charming homes, lush parks, and a rich cultural tapestry that makes it one of the most sought-after areas in Santa Barbara.

As you stroll through the tree-lined streets, you’ll be captivated by the eclectic mix of architectural styles, ranging from quaint bungalows to modern craftsman homes. Each property reflects the unique character of the neighborhood, offering prospective buyers an array of options to suit their tastes and lifestyles. With homes for sale in Westside, you’ll find inviting spaces perfect for families, young professionals, or anyone looking to embrace the Santa Barbara lifestyle.

Westside is not just about beautiful homes; it’s also about community. The neighborhood is home to several parks, including the popular Alameda Park, where residents gather for picnics, sports, and community events. Local eateries, coffee shops, and boutique stores add to the charm, ensuring that everything you need is just a short walk or bike ride away.

With its close proximity to the stunning beaches, vibrant arts scene, and top-rated schools, Westside is a neighborhood that truly has it all. Whether you’re looking to invest in a cozy starter home or a spacious family residence, the Westside offers a welcoming environment that invites you to settle in and enjoy the best of Santa Barbara living. Explore the homes for sale today and discover your dream home in this captivating community!

Newest Westside Homes for Sale

2019 Mountain Avenue, Santa Barbara
$1,795,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths
Classic mid-century modern on the Upper Westside, minutes from everything. Vaulted ceilings and abundant natural light open up the living room, anchored by a fireplace, with hardwood floors throughout. Both back bedrooms also feature vaulted ceilings and sliding glass doors to the backyard. Well maintained, this 3-bed, 2-bath home offers an updated kitchen with newer dishwasher and fridge, fresh exterior paint, and a newer furnace, A/C, water heater, and water softener. A landscaped front yard with fruit trees sets the tone, while the backyard pool and BBQ area is made for easy entertaining. A detached 2-car garage adds parking and storage, or potential for an ADU. Close to downtown, Hendry's Beach, parks, schools, and shopping makes it easy to enjoy the best of Santa Barbara!

2019 Mountain Avenue, Santa Barbara

Listing courtesy of Village Properties - 1.

1600 San Pascual Street, Santa Barbara
$1,595,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths
Full of character and thoughtfully updated, this 1917 Craftsman sits on a private corner lot in Santa Barbara's desirable Westside, just moments from local shops and amenities. A comprehensive renovation and primary suite addition by Becker Studios in 2017 brought a fresh, modern feel while honoring the home's original charm. The interior showcases quality materials and refined details, including wood floors, marble countertops, and a Bertazzoni range. The inviting primary suite features a walk-in closet, en-suite bath, and French doors that open to the outdoor living areas, creating a light-filled retreat with an easy indoor-outdoor connection.

1600 San Pascual Street, Santa Barbara

Listing courtesy of Carolwood Partners Inc..

1776 Calle Poniente, Santa Barbara
$1,795,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths
Nestled on a peaceful lane in the sun-dappled Upper Westside, just a stone's throw from Elings Park, this charming 1947 cottage pairs a single-level main home with a legal, detached ADU in a coveted, tranquil setting just minutes from Santa Barbara's favorite amenities. Inside the main house, creamy tones create a warm and inviting atmosphere, complemented by beautifully maintained oak hardwood floors and elegant crown molding. A thoughtfully remodeled kitchen blends modern convenience with timeless cottage charm, while new window coverings, dual-pane windows, recessed LED lighting, updated appliances, and all-new electrical wiring provide comfort and peace of mind. Outside, a vine-wrapped white picket fence frames the sunny front lawn, while young oak trees grace both the front and rear yards, enhancing the property's peaceful, garden-like setting. Offering nearly 1,500 square feet of combined living space, the property includes a 2BD/1BA main residence and a legal, 254-square-foot detached studio ADU, complete with its own full kitchen, bathroom, and two separate entrances. This versatile arrangement offers wonderful flexibility for guests, extended family, a home office, or potential rental income. Enjoy the serenity of this tucked-away neighborhood, with Elings Park's 230 acres of open space and ocean-view trails just steps away via a private neighborhood entrance at the end of the street. Downtown Santa Barbara is just minutes in one direction, with Mesa beaches and surf spots just over the hill in the other.

1776 Calle Poniente, Santa Barbara

Listing courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties.

39 Tinker Way, Santa Barbara
$2,795,000
6 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths
Come experience a luxurious tropical lifestyle without ever having to leave home. Situated on a quiet Cul-de-sac, this expansive 6-bedroom, 4-bath residence offers approximately 3,780 square feet of beautifully appointed living space, where generous proportions, thoughtful finishes and an exceptional sense of privacy come together to create a home that feels both refined and effortlessly comfortable. The tropical setting is immediately apparent. Lush, mature landscaping surrounds the property, while flagstone accents and numerous fountains introduce a calming sense of movement and serenity throughout the grounds. Six-foot stucco privacy walls create a secluded atmosphere rarely found in such a central Santa Barbara setting, allowing the outdoor spaces to feel like a private sanctuary. Multiple areas for gathering and entertaining are woven into the landscape, including a tropical tiki bar that adds a relaxed, playful touch to the resort-inspired environment. Inside, rich hardwood and travertine flooring add warmth, texture and timeless character throughout the home. The chef's kitchen is beautifully appointed with high-end appliances, including a Sub-Zero refrigerator and Wolf range, creating a space that is as functional as it is inviting. Whether preparing an intimate dinner, hosting family and friends or simply gathering around the kitchen at the end of the day, the home is designed to make everyday living feel special. The expansive primary suite offers a true retreat from the rest of the residence. Two walk-in closets provide exceptional storage, while the spa-inspired bath features a Jacuzzi tub and an impressive approximately 9-foot tiled shower, creating a private space designed for relaxation and rejuvenation. Five additional bedrooms and flexible living areas provide remarkable versatility, with ample room for family, guests, home offices, fitness space, recreation or extended stays. The scale of the residence allows everyone to enjoy their own space while still offering generous areas for gathering together. Outside, the property becomes an extension of the living space. The combination of tropical landscaping, flagstone patios, flowing fountains, privacy walls and inviting entertaining areas creates an atmosphere that feels distinctly removed from the ordinary. Mornings can begin surrounded by the sound of water and lush greenery, afternoons can be spent relaxing outdoors, and evenings naturally lend themselves to entertaining beneath the tropical canopy. With its substantial 3,780-square-foot floor plan, six bedrooms, four baths, beautifully appointed kitchen, luxurious primary suite, exceptional privacy and lush resort-inspired surroundings, this is a home designed not simply to be lived in, but to be experienced. It offers a rare opportunity to enjoy space, comfort and a relaxed tropical lifestyle while still embracing everything that makes Santa Barbara living so special.

39 Tinker Way, Santa Barbara

Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara.

1204 San Andres Street, Santa Barbara
$2,075,000
6 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths
A rare Santa Barbara opportunity featuring two fully detached residences on one property, offering approximately 2,429 total SqFt between the two homes. Each residence offers 3BD/2BA, its own fenced yard and patio, laundry, a 2-car garage, and ample off-street parking, creating the feel of two single-family homes. The original single-level Anapamu residence was built in 1910 and extensively remodeled in 2004, when the two-story San Andres residence was built. Delivered vacant and move-in ready with a new roof. Ideal as an investment or an opportunity to occupy one home while generating rental income from the other. Four garage spaces, separate outdoor areas, and a location convenient to downtown, restaurants, shopping, transportation, and nearby schools. Condo conversion in progress and transferable to the buyer, subject to City approval. The sellers have submitted a Tentative Subdivision Map and Condominium Conversion Permit application with the City of Santa Barbara (PLN2026-00236), currently in process, and a new owner can pick up the application where the sellers leave off, authorize the sellers' land use consultant to continue as agent, and pursue the conversion of the two detached homes into two individually owned condominiums through City approval and recordation. Also worth noting, the property is not subject to the City of Santa Barbara's new Rent Stabilization Ordinance, which applies only to units with a certificate of occupancy issued before February 1, 1995. This property's certificate of occupancy is from 2004.

1204 San Andres Street, Santa Barbara

Listing courtesy of Village Properties.

38 Pine Drive, Santa Barbara
$1,295,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths
Tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac, this charming 2-bedroom, 2-bath Santa Barbara home offers a wonderful combination of comfortable living, character and exceptional outdoor space. Light-filled interiors feature beautiful wood floors, vaulted open-beam ceilings, skylights and dual-pane windows, while the remodeled kitchen offers crisp white cabinetry, stone countertops, stainless steel appliances and built-in banquette seating. Both bedrooms enjoy vaulted ceilings, and a separate laundry room adds everyday convenience. Outside is where this property truly comes to life. The lush, tropical-inspired backyard unfolds through multiple levels with mature palms and landscaping, stone patios and pathways, fruit trees, a tranquil pond and waterfall, and several inviting areas for relaxing and entertaining. Follow the garden paths to the upper portion of the property, where a spacious covered view deck provides a peaceful retreat overlooking the surrounding neighborhood and hills toward Campanil Hill and Bel Air Knolls. A detached one-car garage provides additional storage and flexibility. Surprisingly private and peaceful yet centrally located with convenient access to everything Santa Barbara has to offer, this special property captures the indoor-outdoor lifestyle that makes Santa Barbara living so desirable.

38 Pine Drive, Santa Barbara

Listing courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties.

2016 Monterey Street, Santa Barbara
$1,875,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths
Extensively rebuilt from the studs, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath Spanish home combines classic Santa Barbara character with the confidence and convenience of an extensive modern reconstruction. Situated on an approximately 10,000± sq. ft. lot on a quiet Westside street near downtown Santa Barbara, the home has undergone comprehensive improvements, including significant structural engineering and foundation work, new structural framing and seismic reinforcement, a new roof system, entirely new electrical and plumbing systems, new insulation, drywall, energy-efficient windows and exterior doors, and beautifully completed kitchen and bathrooms. Major system upgrades include a new four-zone Mitsubishi mini-split heating and air-conditioning system with individually controlled zones, new electrical service and panels for the residence and garage, new wiring, outlets and switches throughout, and preparation for a future second electrical meter. The garage has its own upgraded electrical panel providing flexibility for future uses such as EV charging or a potential ADU, subject to applicable requirements and approvals. Additional improvements include a new fire sprinkler system, interconnected smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, smart lighting controls, recessed LED lighting, and new exterior and landscape-lighting infrastructure. The home's original fireplace has also been thoughtfully updated with a new brick hearth and hearth extension and a newly framed and vented chimney with copper cap and protective stainless-steel shroud. Inside, the finished home features a spacious primary ensuite, new flooring, cabinetry, countertops, plumbing fixtures, lighting, appliances and finishes throughout. The oversized lot includes a detached garage and offers preliminary potential for an ADU and additional residential development, subject to City approval and buyer verification. Conveniently located just minutes from downtown Santa Barbara, restaurants, shopping, parks and beaches, this is a rare opportunity to own a thoughtfully rebuilt Spanish home on an unusually large Westside lot--with the major work already done.

2016 Monterey Street, Santa Barbara

Listing courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties.

916 W Micheltorena Street, Santa Barbara
$1,650,000
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths
Currently configured as a legal duplex, offering a great opportunity to live in one unit and rent the other, or combine both units into a spacious single-family home! Ideally located in a great Santa Barbara neighborhood, this well-positioned property offers an excellent opportunity for an owner-user, investor, or multi-generational living arrangement. The property features two separate 2-bedroom units, each with its own interior access, private washer and dryer hookups, and separately metered utilities. The larger 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom unit features a spacious living area with vaulted ceilings, creating an open and inviting feel, along with an attached two-car garage. The second 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom unit offers comfortable living space and its own one-car garage. Conveniently located just minutes from downtown, local beaches, Santa Barbara City College, restaurants, grocery stores, and major freeway access. With its desirable location, flexible living options, separate metering, and three-car garage parking, this property presents a unique opportunity in the Santa Barbara market.

916 W Micheltorena Street, Santa Barbara

Listing courtesy of Sun Coast Real Estate.

1720 Villa Avenue, Santa Barbara
$1,399,000
2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ Gillespie Gardens BLDG.
Offered for the first time since 1960, this charming 1926 Spanish Craftsman is located on Santa Barbara's Westside, convenient to schools, parks, shopping, and neighborhood amenities. Lovingly held by the same family for more than 65 years, the property blends vintage character with thoughtful updates and wonderful indoor-outdoor living. A covered front porch framed by graceful arches welcomes you the original French door opening into a warm and inviting living room featuring a gas fireplace, original crown molding, and built-in bookcases and curio cabinets. The kitchen offers newer appliances, new flooring, oak cabinetry, tile countertops and backsplash, a casual dinette area, and direct access to the backyard. The home features two surprisingly spacious bedrooms for a residence of this vintage, with new flooring in the bedrooms and hallway and a convenient hall linen closet. The beautifully remodeled bathroom features a shower over tub, handsome Spanish-style tile, pedestal sink, and additional built-in storage. Out back, a large covered patio and entertainment area with built-in barbecue and sink creates an ideal setting for outdoor dining and gatherings. For generations, this backyard has been the setting for family celebrations and parties accommodating large groups -- a tradition the next owner can easily continue. The property provides parking for up to three vehicles plus a carport. The original garage was converted many years ago and currently includes a laundry area, bathroom with shower, and additional exercise/office/craft space, offering intriguing possibilities for future use. Buyers may wish to investigate the potential for permitting or conversion to an ADU. A separate detached structure provides even more flexibility and could make an excellent workshop, art or craft studio, exercise room, or private home office. Mature producing fruit trees, low-maintenance drought-tolerant landscaping, fresh interior and exterior paint, dual-pane windows, a new wall heater, and updated hardware add comfort and convenience, while carefully preserved original fixtures and architectural details retain the character that makes this home special. After more than six decades in the same family, this beloved Westside property is ready for its next chapter.

1720 Villa Avenue, Santa Barbara

Listing courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties.

1715 Bath Street, Santa Barbara
$1,990,000
5 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths
Two separate homes on one 50x150 parcel, blocks from downtown Santa Barbara -- a true dual-residence compound in a market that rarely produces one. The 1927 front home offers 2 bedrooms and 2 baths with the scale and detail of its era. Behind it, a private 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath residence stands independently, making multi-generational living, rental income, or a genuine guest house all viable from day one. Across the street, the historic Bath Street Inn anchors a neighborhood of mature trees, front porches, and walkable evenings. Restaurants, shops, beaches, and the road to wine country are all within easy reach. Two homes, one deed, one of Santa Barbara's most established streets. 2 oversized separate 2 car garages with street parking. Buyer to verify square footage, permits, and zoning

1715 Bath Street, Santa Barbara

Listing courtesy of Real Brokerage Technologies, Inc.

801 W Sola Street, Santa Barbara
$1,695,000
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths
Welcome to 801 W. Sola Street, a versatile Westside property featuring two separate residences and exceptional flexibility. The updated 2-bedroom, 1-bath main home offers an open floor plan, remodeled kitchen and laundry, updated bath, newer flooring, windows, roof, foundation, electrical, plumbing, heating and more. A spacious 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath ADU provides private living quarters with its own kitchen, living/dining area, utilities, tankless water heater and separate electrical panel. Gated access, a custom wrought-iron fence, carport, paver-lined front garden and exterior improvements complete the property. Conveniently located near downtown, beaches, parks, schools and dining, this is an ideal opportunity for multigenerational living, rental income or a flexible live-and-invest setup.

801 W Sola Street, Santa Barbara

Listing courtesy of Thyne Real Estate Group.

17 W Valerio Street, Santa Barbara
$1,895,000
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths
Endless Potential Awaits. Rich in character and timeless appeal, this enchanting single-story Storybook Craftsman offers four bedrooms and three bathrooms, showcasing the enduring craftsmanship of the 1920s. Original hardwood floors, hand-finished plaster walls, and vintage fixtures create a inviting atmosphere. The property is R- 4 zoned which adds to endless potential. Ideally situated in Santa Barbara's desirable Upper Westside, just moments from the vibrant shops, acclaimed restaurants, and cultural attractions of State Street, this exceptional property presents a rare opportunity to own a true classic. Set on a generous lot, the property offers endless possibilities to expand the existing residence, create an ADU, additional units or reimagine the estate to suit your vision

17 W Valerio Street, Santa Barbara

Listing courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties.

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