614 E. Alamar - iNSITES Real Estate

The Property

3 Beds

0 Baths

1688 Sq Feet

1936 Year built

Located in East San Roque just around the corner from Foothill Rd. is 614 E. Alamar, a cozy and vibrant adobe style home with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. Walking into the home you can see that many updates have been made including a complete renovation of the kitchen with updated appliances and finishes. The fireplace in the living room is adorned with beautiful tiles and the bathrooms are updated recently. The kitchen, living, and dining areas all flow well together with easy access to a central patio for alfresco dining. Adjacent to the patio is a small office that is separate from the house but connected to the one-car garage and the patio. The master bedroom has double french doors that open up to the grassy and shaded backyard. Mature plants help to contain the backyard by creating privacy and reducing sound from the neighbors. A small path leads from the backyard to the front where you’ll find drought-conscious landscaping and a water fountain for ambiance from the street.

Located on .15 acres, this property is well protected from the street. A large tree and mature hedges help to shade the front of the home from noise and neighbors while providing a serene and lush entry. The hedges, combined with a wood fence, surround the entire property - great for pets! The back and side yards are composed of mostly grass and stone pavers while the front yard is adorned with drought tolerant plants and earthen groundcover. The home is on a rectangular lot with the house forming a "U" shape towards the streetside. A short driveway leads to a small one-car garage that is attached to the office room off the central patio. The home is wood-frame construction with stucco finish and a tile roof.

The inside of the home features several renovations and upgrades since the home's construction in 1936. Fresh paint and wood floors make the architecture pop against dark wood beams and accents. The brick fireplace has lovely tiles added to it for color and the main living spaces face the north and west providing indirect sunlight. The kitchen was recently renovated with new tile, countertops, and appliances. The master bedroom faces east and gets amazing morning sunlight through double french doors facing the backyard.

Saying that you live in San Roque to a Santa Barbaran implies that you’re doing very well, living the good life in this extremely desirable neighborhood of the Upper State Street area. It manages to have fairytale charm, a comfortable family feel, a historic grandness, and a casual coolness all at once. It’s nestled between main artery State Street and the Santa Barbara Foothills, meaning you are close to the Five Points Shopping Center, Loreto Plaza, and San Roque Plaza and the shopping, groceries, dining, and conveniences they offer, but in a quieter section of town popular with families and retirees.

Stevens Park, starting here and stretching up into the hills, offers a huge outdoor recreation space. Along with higher price tags (think the million- and multi-million-dollar range) and uniquely beautiful builds come some of the most coveted schools in the area. English Tudors, ranches, Spanish homes, and more decorate the quaint streets of this neighborhood with an unmatched charm and flair.