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For Sale

321 E Mission Street

321 E Mission Street, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101

$2,750,000
TIMELESS TRADITION IN SANTA BARBARA'S UPPER EAST. Set beneath heritage oaks a block from the Mission, this 1927 jewel blends classic architecture with modern updates. Lovingly maintained by the same owners for 40+ years, the home is enveloped by colorful gardens. The elegant living room with expansive library is a showpiece featuring dual French doors to a scenic entry terrace. The updated galley kitchen beside a formal dining room has stone counters, walk-in pantry & laundry porch. A graceful staircase leads to the upstairs bedrooms. A sunny primary suite opens to a deck overlooking the backyard. Two additional bedrooms and enclosed sun porch, ideal for office/art studio, complete the accommodations. Grab a basket and favorite vase to create a beautiful bouquet from your stunning garden! Timeless Tradition in Santa Barbara's Upper East

Set beneath a canopy of heritage oaks, this Upper East residence, originally built in 1927 by the Tappan family, blends timeless architecture with refined modern living, just one block from Old Mission Santa Barbara. Lovingly cared for by the same owners for 40+ years, the home honors its original character while embracing thoughtful updates throughout.

A winding brick path meanders through lush gardens to a Wedgewood blue Dutch door entry, where arched details and a graceful staircase create an elegant first impression. The exquisite formal living room pairs classic sophistication with comfort, centered around a fireplace and framed by dual French doors that open to the pergola-covered brick terrace. Custom library shelving offers space for even the most substantial collection. Across the foyer, the formal dining room opens to garden patios shaded by a majestic oak and surrounded by manzanita, tea trees, and layered landscaping. The adjacent galley kitchen features a pass-through window, stone countertops, glass-front cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a generous walk-in pantry, with easy access to the adjacent laundry porch and powder bath.

Upstairs, a sunlit primary suite with an en-suite bathroom opens to a private balcony overlooking the gardens below. A spacious second bedroom with front-yard views features a walk-in closet and an enclosed sun porch, ideal for an office, art studio, or wellness room, drenched in daylight. A third bedroom with a walk-in closet, hall bath, and abundant linen storage completes the upper level.

Rich in character and ideally located near downtown Santa Barbara, this cherished Upper East home is ready for its next chapter. Stop and smell the roses, they are just around the corner at the world-renowned Mission Rose Gardens. Welcome home to this cherished Upper East icon.

3
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2,096 Sq.Ft. LIVING AREA

8,712 Sq.Ft. lot

John Sener

John Sener

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • total bedrooms3
  • Total bathrooms3
  • full bathrooms2
  • half bathroom1
  • Laundry room Gas Hookup, Laundry Room
  • Flooring Hardwood
  • Fireplace Living Room
  • APPLIANCES Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer

Area & Lot

  • Status For Sale
  • Living Area2,096 Sq.Ft.
  • Total Area2,096 Sq.Ft.
  • Lot Area8,712 Sq.Ft.
  • MLS® ID26-1570
  • TypeResidential
  • YEAR BUILT1926
  • NeighborhoodUpper East
  • Architecture StylesTraditional
  • View DescriptionSetting
  • Elementary SchoolRoosevelt
  • Middle SchoolS.B. Jr.
  • High SchoolS.B. Sr.

Exterior

  • STORIES2
  • water SourceSB Wtr
  • roofComposition
  • lot featuresSloped Up, Near Public Transit
  • parkingGarage, Detached
  • HEAT TYPEForced Air
  • AIR CONDITIONINGNone
  • sewerSewer Hookup
  • SubstructureRaised
  • other exterior FeaturesYard Irrigation PRT

Financial

  • Sales Price$2,750,000
  • Zoning R-1

Upper East

The Upper East is an area that gently slopes upwards away from downtown towards The Mission and the base of The Riviera. It’s lower border is defined as that area east of State Street and above Valerio Street. It is generally believed that the Upper East is one of Santa Barbara’s most prestigious neighborhoods. Many homes have great mountain views and some have peaks of the ocean. The Santa Barbara Mission sits center stage amidst the beautiful upscale homes. With a rose garden and a picturesque backdrop of mountains and blue sky, the mission is spectacular. Established in the 1700’s, the mission has been added onto and rebuilt three times. It has an ongoing parish ministry, and public offerings such as educational tours and festivals. The Upper East is a wonderful walking neighborhood with a relatively easy walk to all the amenities in the downtown area or an amble to the nearby Mission Rose Gardens. Residents especially enjoy the convenience of being minutes from the city stores, museums, theaters and most of downtown. Many of the homes in this neighborhood are of historical or architectural significance, and it is worth taking a walking tour of the entire neighborhood.

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