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3980 Laguna Blanca Dr, Santa Barbara, CA, 93110

5beds
6baths
4,170sqft
$5,899,000
$1,415price/sqft
$36,968/moest. monthly cost
$1,478,720/yrincome needed

About This Home

Set on 1.27 acres in prestigious Hope Ranch, this spacious single-level home offers over 4,100 sq ft of light-filled living with soaring beam ceilings, walls of glass, and golf course views. The 5BD/5BA layout includes a great room, family room, galley kitchen, and separate guest quarters—perfect for entertaining or multi-generational living. Surrounded by lush landscaping, patios, and mature trees, the property is in good condition but ready for updating or transformation. Enjoy Hope Ranch amenities: private beach, equestrian trails, tennis, and 24-hour security—all moments from La Cumbre Country Club and downtown Santa Barbara. Nestled in the heart of prestigious Hope Ranch, this expansive single-level residence captures the essence of relaxed California luxury and timeless potential. Resting on over 1.27 acres of lush, park-like grounds framed by mature landscaping, the home enjoys a prime position overlooking the La Cumbre Country Club and golf course, offering peaceful views of rolling greens and surrounding woodlands. Designed for grand yet comfortable living, the 4,170± sq.ft. residence features soaring vaulted ceilings with exposed beams, walls of glass, and multiple fireplaces that create a warm, inviting atmosphere filled with natural light. The open-concept great room and family room flow seamlessly into spacious dining areasideal for entertaining. The galley kitchen with an adjoining breakfast nook provides ample workspace and could easily be reimagined into a chef's dream kitchen. With five bedrooms, six bathrooms, including a separate guest or maid's quarters, this home offers flexibility for multi-generational living, guest hosting, or future redesign. The primary suite enjoys garden views, generous closets, and a private bathready to be refreshed with your personal touch. The interior is in good condition and fully functional, yet it presents a rare opportunity to modernize or reimagine a substantial home in one of Santa Barbara's most exclusive enclaves. Developers and visionaries will appreciate the solid bones, single-level layout, and generous footprintideal for a luxury renovation or contemporary estate transformation. Outdoors, the residence opens to broad patios, shaded sitting areas, and gently sloping groundsperfect for adding a pool, outdoor kitchen, or additional amenities. The attached two-car garage and generous driveway provide ample parking and convenience. Residents of Hope Ranch enjoy private beach access with lifeguards, lockers, and kayak storage, 22 miles of equestrian and walking trails, tennis courts, and 24-hour neighborhood securityall within minutes of downtown Santa Barbara and the coast. Whether you envision updating this mid-century gem to its original elegance or crafting a world-class modern estate, 3980 Laguna Blanca Drive offers the ideal canvas in a community defined by privacy, prestige, and natural beauty.

Getting Around

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WalkingCar-Dependent
33
TransitSome Transit
32
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

10/10
8/10
7/10

Construction

Condition

  • Property condition: Good
  • Year built: 1968

Materials

  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction materials: Stone,Brick,Wood Siding,Stucco

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Ranch
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Built-In Electric Range,Built-In Electric Oven
  • Laundry features: Laundry Room,In Unit

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathrooms: 6
  • Full bathrooms: 5
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1

Features

  • Cathedral Ceiling(s)
  • Flooring: Carpet,Tile
  • Fireplace features: Living Room,Family Room
  • Fireplace: Yes

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Forced Air
  • Cooling features: Ceiling Fan(s),Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 4,170
  • Total interior livable area: 4,170 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 049270022
  • Zoning: R-1

Features

  • Levels: Single Story
  • Exterior features: Lawn,Fruit Trees
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: Other,Mountain(s)

Lot

  • Lot size: 1.27 Acres

Parking

  • Total spaces: 4
  • Parking features: Garage,Inside Entrance,Attached
  • Attached garage spaces: 4
  • Covered spaces: 4

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Earthquake
    EarthquakeVery High
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingVery High
  • Landslide
    LandslideRelatively High
  • Wildfire
    WildfireModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Earthquake
Inland Flooding
Landslide
Wildfire

FEMA Declared Disasters in Santa Barbara County and California

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Mud Landslide
Severe Ice Storm
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Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $29,828$357,936
Home Insurance *$954$11,448
Property Taxes $5,292$63,504
Electricity $894$10,730
Total$36,968$443,616
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$1,267,474/yr
40% on housing$1,109,040/yr
45% on housing$985,813/yr

California FAIR Plan Programs

California FAIR Plan Association

Covered
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Current Policies
Residential: 417,310Commercial: 13,990
Total Premiums$1.42B
Total Exposure$429.84B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 8.2%
8.2%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 4.3%
4.3%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 1.6%
1.6%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$1,415This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 93110$1,360
Santa Barbara County$1,074

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 93110$1,019
Santa Barbara County$735

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2025-11-18Price change$5,899,000
2025-08-14Price change$5,999,000
2025-07-13Price change$6,999,000
2025-02-27Listed for sale$7,499,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentAnca Horovitz
BrokerageAnca C Horovitz

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