A true showstopper in the heart of Carpinteria! Nestled on charming Vallecito Drive among custom homes, this beautifully remodeled residence offers the perfect blend of coastal living, style, and convenience. Just a walk or bike ride to downtown shops, restaurants, and beaches, the location is hard to beat. Thoughtfully designed with stunning finishes, the home offers generous space for family and friends, with separate living areas providing comfort and privacy. Expansive doors open to a gorgeous patio and inviting pool, creating seamless indoor-outdoor living perfect for year-round entertaining or simply enjoying the fresh coastal air. Front and rear property access provide additional parking and flexibility. A rare opportunity to enjoy the very best of Carpinteria living!
Single-familyProperty Type
1935Year Built
0.32 acresLot Size
$1,448Price/Sq.Ft.
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Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Canalino Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
4/10
Carpinteria Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
5/10
Carpinteria Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
7/10
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About
Vallecito
Vallecito, located between Carpinteria Avenue and Foothill Road, is a residential and semi-rural Carpinteria neighborhood with citrus groves and mountain-view streets. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Carpinteria Avenue corridor near Linden Avenue, where sidewalk cafes, small galleries, and local storefronts set a relaxed, beach-town pace. Community pillars include Island Brewing Company, the Carpinteria Arts Center, and the historic Alcazar Theatre. Housing reads as a mix of ranch-style homes, garden cottages, and larger lots with mature landscaping. The ocean sits to the south while the Santa Ynez foothills frame the north, shaping a daily rhythm of beach paths and backroad drives. Parks and trailheads nearby keep the outdoors close without feeling curated.
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Market insights
1147 Vallecito Rd · $6,150,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 38 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.4%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$6,150,000
Median sale price in this area is $1,272,369. (79% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
20% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Drapes, plantation shutters, and blinds
Fireplaces in the living room and primary bedroom
Bathrooms
4 full bathrooms
2 half bathrooms
Kitchen
Trash compactor, refrigerator, gas range, dishwasher, disposal, and microwave
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer
Laundry room with gas hookup
Flooring
Hardwood flooring
Heating & cooling
Forced-air heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Fruit trees
Near public transit
Home design
Spanish architectural style
Parking
Attached garage
Construction
Tile roof
Utilities
Seller-owned solar PV
Carpinteria water
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Melt away the urban-life routine with the comforts of indoor/outdoor living and indulge in the simple beauty of this Spanish Style Hacienda with detailed gardens designed by Creative Garden Design. Located in one of the best neighborhoods in Carpinteria, the home was redesigned with adoration and charm in 1993 and offers 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, an office, bonus room, and detailed outdoor spaces providing privacy and ambiance. Light-filled rooms, hardwood floors, beamed ceilings and access to outdoor spaces create an easy flow for day-to-day life. Beautifully detailed grounds include pathways to a charming pergola, fountains, custom deck. Centrally located just minutes from downtown Carpinteria with close proximity to beaches, schools, hiking, dining and entertainment.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$25,711 (+2.0%)
$892,413 + $1,520,969
$2,413,382
2024
$25,200 (+14.2%)
$874,915 + $1,491,147
$2,366,062
2023
$22,058 (+18.3%)
$857,760 + $1,461,909
$2,319,669
2022
$18,647 (+2.3%)
$840,942 + $1,182,245
$2,023,187
2021
$18,232 (+368.5%)
$824,453 + $870,829
$1,695,282
2020
$3,891 (+4.3%)
$808,288 + $853,754
$1,662,042
2019
$3,730 (+2.0%)
$36,123 + $257,260
$293,383
2018
$3,655 (+2.2%)
$35,415 + $252,216
$287,631
2017
$3,577 (+1.8%)
$34,041 + $242,423
$276,464
2016
$3,514 (+0.9%)
$34,041 + $242,423
$276,464
2015
$3,481 (+5.9%)
$33,374 + $237,670
$271,044
2014
$3,286 (+0.9%)
$32,230 + $229,515
$261,745
2013
$3,257 (+2.4%)
$32,230 + $229,515
$261,745
2012
$3,182 (+2.4%)
$32,085 + $228,478
$260,563
2011
$3,107 (+0.5%)
$31,456 + $223,999
$255,455
2009
$3,091 (+1.6%)
$30,610 + $217,966
$248,576
2008
$3,042
$30,082 + $214,200
$244,282
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
5
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.32 Acres
Year renovated
1985
Finished Sq. Ft.
—
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
3,788
Year built
1935
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
003192005
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Nov 4, 2026.
6-R-1
Single-Family Residential District
The purpose of the R-1 district is to reserve areas that are appropriate for single-family living at a range of parcel sizes and population densities consistent with the characteristics of a residential neighborhood and sound standards of public health, welfare, and safety.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Greenhouse / nursery
Livestock production
Community / recreation center
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Golf related
Agriculture-Cropland
Agriculture-Grove / orchard / vineyard
Park & open space
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 84° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
9/10 Air Factor
12 unhealthy days expected this year, 12 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Carpinteria, CA • 93013
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Sun exposure
91/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Carpinteria. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.4 hrs
6.7 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 1147 Vallecito Rd
$6,120,145
$30K under list price of $6.15M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 5 recent nearby sales, priced between $1.9M to $6.2M.