2986 Kenmore Pl
Description
The primary bedroom provides a tranquil escape, while two rear bedrooms with sleeping lofts offer versatility for play or work. Outdoors, a serene patio area surrounded...Welcome to 2986 Kenmore Place, a charming 1950's mid-century home in the scenic Mission Canyon Heights of Santa Barbara. This 3-bed, 1.5-bath gem spans 1,100 sq. ft. Inside, enjoy stunning city, ocean, & island views from the living & dining room's expansive windows. The galley kitchen features new appliances enhancing the vintage charm.
The primary bedroom provides a tranquil escape, while two rear bedrooms with sleeping lofts offer versatility for play or work. Outdoors, a serene patio area surrounded by fruit trees are perfect for entertaining.
The property includes a detached Office/studio with a full bath & kitchen, ideal as a guest house or rental with ample parking add to its appeal.
A large detached 2-car garage with workshop space completes this Unique Hillside Home.
Listing Agent
![Hutch Axilrod]()
hutch.axilrod@compass.comP: (805)-637-6378
Property Details for 2986 Kenmore Place
Property Details for 2986 Kenmore Place
| Status | Closed |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 25-1085 |
| Days on Market | 35 |
| Taxes | - |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Home/Estate / Single Family |
| Year Built | 1950 |
| Lot Size | - |
| County | Santa Barbara County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 2.5% |
Location
Sold By Compass, Hutch Axilrod, DRE #01939922
Building Information for 2986 Kenmore Place
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$9,316 per month
30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest
$8,700
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Property Information for 2986 Kenmore Place
- District: 15 - SB/EAST OF STATE
- District: 15 - SB/EAST OF STATE
- Amenities:Dual Pane Window: Yes
- Amenities:Guest House: Yes
- Amenities:Guest Quarters: Yes
- Appliances Included:Electric Tankless Water Heater: Yes
- Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
- Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
- Appliances Included:Elect Stove: Yes
- Appliances Included:Electric Range: Yes
- Appliances Included:Microwave: Yes
- Appliances Included:Refrigerator: Yes
- Appliances Included:Tankless Water Heater: Yes
- Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
- Diningroom Features: Dining Area, In Living Room
- Dining:Dining Area: Yes
- Dining:In Living Room: Yes
- Exterior Features: Patio Open, Patio Covered, Fruit Trees, Fenced: BCK, Fenced: PRT, Drought Tolerant LND, Patio Open2, Patio Covered2, Fruit Trees2, Fenced BCK, Fenced PRT, Drought Tolerant LND2
- Exterior:Wood Siding: Yes
- Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Stove
- Fireplace(s):LR: Yes
- Fireplace(s):Wood Burning Stove: Yes
- FlrWdw Coverings:Parquet: Yes
- FlrWdw Coverings:Blinds: Yes
- Laundry Features: 220V Elect, In Kitchen, Laundry Room
- Laundry:Laundry Room: Yes
- Laundry:220V Elect: Yes
- Laundry:In Kitchen: Yes
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pets:Yes: Yes
- Roof: Composition
- Roof:Composition: Yes
- Rooms: Art Studio, Den, Family Room, Ground Floor Bedroom, Loft, Office, Primary Bedroom2
- Rooms:Art Studio: Yes
- Rooms:Den: Yes
- Rooms:Family Room: Yes
- Rooms:Ground Floor Bedroom: Yes
- Rooms:Loft: Yes
- Rooms:Office: Yes
- Rooms:Primary Bedroom: Yes
- Security:Smoke Detector(s): Yes
- View:Ocean: Yes
- View:Mountain(s): Yes
- View:City: Yes
- View:Harbor: Yes
- View:Panoramic: Yes
- View:Coastline: Yes
- View:Islands: Yes
- Grounds Landscaping:Patio Open: Yes
- Grounds Landscaping:Patio Covered: Yes
- Grounds Landscaping:Fruit Trees: Yes
- Grounds Landscaping:Fenced: BCK: Yes
- Grounds Landscaping:Fenced: PRT: Yes
- Grounds Landscaping:Drought Tolerant LND: Yes
- Flooring: Parquet
- Heating: Electric, Forced Air
- Security Features: Smoke Detc
- Kitchen Appliances: Refrigerator, Electric Range, Tankless Water Heater, Dishwasher, Dryer, Elect Stove, Microwave, Washer
- View: Mountain, Islands, Coastline, Ocean, City, Harbor, Panoramic
- Other Structures: Studio, Work Shop, Ranch Office
- Construction Materials: Wood Siding
- Window Features: Blinds
- Cooling: Window Unit(s)
- Levels: Single Story, Outside Stairs
- Room Total: 0
- Cooling: Yes
- Heating: Yes
- Fireplace: Yes
- Heating:Electric: Yes
- Construction Materials:Attic/Crawl Hatchway(s) Insulated: Yes
- Construction Materials:ICAT Recessed Lighting: Yes
- Cooling:Window Unit(s): Yes
- Heating:Forced Air: Yes
- Year Built Numeric: 1950
- Other Buildings:Work Shop: Yes
- Other Buildings:Ranch Office: Yes
- Other Buildings:Studio: Yes
- Building Area Total: 1100.0
- Association: No
- Parcel Number: 023-130-012
- Association Fee: $.00
- Attached: No
- Total # Garage Spaces: 2.00
- Open Parking Spaces: 2.00
- Parking Features: Gar #2, Unc #2, Detached
- Garages: Yes
- Uncovered: Yes
- Parking Garage:Gar #2: Yes
- Parking Garage:Detached: Yes
- Parking Garage:Unc #2: Yes
- Parking Garage:Total # Uncovered Spaces: 2.00
- Parking Garage: Gar #2, Detached, Unc #22
- Total Bathrooms: 3.00
- Total Half Baths: 1
- Bedrooms Total: 3
- Total Full Baths: 2
- Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 2.50
- Bathrooms Total (Notational): 2.10
- Topography: Upslope, Foothills, Steep, Hilly
- Location Info:Compass Map: Santa Barbara
- Location Info:Map Grid: N10
- LocationTopo:Hilly: Yes
- LocationTopo:Steep: Yes
- LocationTopo:Foothills: Yes
- LocationTopo:Cul-De-Sac: Yes
- LocationTopo:Upslope: Yes
- Number Of Units Buildings: 1
- Lot Features: Steep Slope, Cul-De-Sac, Sloped Up
- Elementary School: Peabody
- Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
- High School: S.B. Sr.
- NeighborhoodSchools:Elementary School: Peabody
- NeighborhoodSchools:Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
- NeighborhoodSchools:High School: S.B. Sr.
- Site Improvements:Public: Yes
- Foundation Details: Slab, Raised, Mixed
- Lot Size Square Feet: 0.0
- Lot Size Area: 0.0
- Lot Size Acres: 0.0
- Property Type Label: Residential
- New Construction YN: No
- Foundation:Slab: Yes
- Foundation:Raised: Yes
- Foundation:Mixed: Yes
- Condition:Good: Yes
- Property Information:Realtor.com Type: Residential: Single Family
- Property Information:Year Built: 1950.0
- Property Information:Source: Public Records
- Property Information:ADU: No
- WaterSewer:S.B. Wtr: Yes
- Electric:All Electric: Yes
- WaterSource: SB Wtr
Property History for 2986 Kenmore Place
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2025 | Sold Santa Barbara AOR #25-1085 | $1,785,000 | — |
| May 14, 2025 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1558320028 | $1,765,000 | — |
| Apr 22, 2025 | Pending Santa Barbara AOR #25-1085 | — | |
| Apr 22, 2025 | Pending - Continue to Show Santa Barbara AOR #25-1085 | — | |
| Mar 17, 2025 | Listed (Active) Santa Barbara AOR #25-1085 | $1,999,000 | — |
| May 27, 1996 | Expired Santa Barbara AOR #96-1625 | $375,000 | — |
| May 26, 1996 | Listed (Active) Santa Barbara AOR #96-1625 | $375,000 | — |
| May 19, 1994 | Sold Santa Barbara AOR #94-495 | $322,500 | — |
| Apr 4, 1994 | Pending Santa Barbara AOR #94-495 | — | |
| Feb 8, 1994 | Listed (Active) Santa Barbara AOR #94-495 | $325,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 05/27/2025 | Sold Santa Barbara AOR #25-1085 | $1,785,000 |
| 05/14/2025 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1558320028 | $1,765,000 |
| 04/22/2025 | Pending Santa Barbara AOR #25-1085 | — |
| 04/22/2025 | Pending - Continue to Show Santa Barbara AOR #25-1085 | — |
| 03/17/2025 | Listed (Active) Santa Barbara AOR #25-1085 | $1,999,000 |
| 05/27/1996 | Expired Santa Barbara AOR #96-1625 | $375,000 |
| 05/26/1996 | Listed (Active) Santa Barbara AOR #96-1625 | $375,000 |
| 05/19/1994 | Sold Santa Barbara AOR #94-495 | $322,500 |
| 04/04/1994 | Pending Santa Barbara AOR #94-495 | — |
| 02/08/1994 | Listed (Active) Santa Barbara AOR #94-495 | $325,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 2986 Kenmore Place
Schools near 2986 Kenmore Place
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charter - | K to 6 | |||
| Public - | 7 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | K to 6 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Peabody Charter School CharterK to 6 | ||
Santa Barbara Junior High School Public7 to 8 | ||
Santa Barbara Senior High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Santa Barbara Community Academy PublicK to 6 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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