1600 Santa Barbara St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
About This Home
Poised at the crossroads of Santa Barbara's Upper East and downtown and across from Alice Keck Park gardens, and now for sale for the 1st time in its 85-year history, the McCormick House is a unique treasure and legacy estate opportunity. Built in 1940 in a Minimal Traditional design with enduring elegance by architect Chester Carjola for the purpose of a wellness center, the structure was converted to a residence in the 1950's, then used since the 1970's as an art education center. Zoned for residential or multi-family on 0.72 acres, the ~12,500+/-SF structure is ready to be re-imagined as a one-of-a-kind grand estate, moments from parks, theaters and dining. This is a rare opportunity to own a piece of Santa Barbara's architectural and philanthropic heritage - while shaping its future.
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Good Transit
Very BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Property condition: Good
- Year built: 1940
Materials
- Foundation: Mixed
- Roof: Tile
- Construction materials: Other,Stucco
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Laundry features: Other
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Features
- Flooring: Laminate,Concrete,Hardwood,Tile
- Fireplace features: Living Room,Primary Bedroom,Family Room,Other
- Fireplace: Yes
Heating
- Heating features: Forced Air
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Customized Wheelchair Accessible,Hand Rails,Bathroom Fixtures
Details
- Parcel number: 027192020
- Zoning: Other
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Yard Irrigation T/O
- Fencing: Full
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s),Setting
- Topography of land: Level
Lot
- Lot size: 0.72 Acres
- Features: Level,Near Public Transit
Parking
- Parking features: RV Access/Parking,Other
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
- Inland Flooding
- Earthquake
- Landslide
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Santa Barbara County and California
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
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $34,131 | $409,572 |
| Home Insurance * | $692 | $8,304 |
| Property Taxes | $3,318 | $39,816 |
| Electricity | $398 | $4,786 |
| Total | $38,539 | $462,468 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
California FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-04 | Price change | $6,750,000 |
| 2025-10-29 | Listed for sale | $7,500,000 |
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