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2300 Garden St Santa Barbara, CA 93105
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Key Details
Sold Price $16,700,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 123,764 sqft
Price per Sqft $134
MLS Listing ID 24-385763
Sold Date 07/10/24
Style Spanish Colonial
Full Baths 16
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1899
Lot Size 11.370 Acres
Acres 11.37
Property Description
AUCTION BIDDING OPEN! Bidding ends Wednesday, June 26th, 2024. Previously Listed $50,000,000. Current High Bid $14,000,000. No Reserve. Private Showings by Appointment. This one-of-a-kind, multi-structure estate is one of the most breathtaking trophy properties in all of Southern California. A City of Santa Barbara designated historic landmark, 2300 Garden Street was a part of the original iconic Santa Barbara Mission lands and once served as a theological college and as various private schools dating back to the early 1900's. The entire site features six institutionally sized building structures, multipurpose sports field, tennis/basketball courts, gardens, additional portable's, several parking lots and 360-degree stunning Pacific Ocean and Santa Ynez Mountain views. Zoned RE-15 with approved educational use, the entire 11.37 acre site has numerous potential uses; imagine a Spanish-Colonial boutique hotel, a spiritual or holistic wellness center, assisted living facility, the family compound of your dreams, or continuing its storied history as a top-tier educational facility (*New/different use is subject to all local/State/required approvals.*). Residential and potential commercial opportunities abound. Structures on the property include the Grand Main building, Gymnasium, Chapel and Bell Tower, Arts and Sciences Building, Workshop, and Library/Dining Hallsome ready for immediate use and others primed for reimagination. The Spanish-style architecture and original fixtures like exterior sandstone walls, stained glass, wooden doors, and sculptures add to the original historic character to the buildings. The estate site sits in the heart of Santa Barbara's Upper East residential neighborhood, just next door to the Old Santa Barbara Mission. With its coveted location, amenities, and rich history, this property is the perfect purchase for a savvy investor. Property and opportunity details provided by seller or others; Buyer to verify information and any/all potential or alternative uses and conduct their own due diligence regarding a possible need for any Conditional Use Permits (CUP). (*Subject to all local/State/required approvals*)
Location
State CA
County Santa Barbara
Area Santa Barbara
Zoning E-1
Rooms
Other Rooms Other
Dining Room 0
Interior
Heating Other
Cooling Central
Flooring Other
Fireplaces Type Other
Equipment Other
Laundry Other
Exterior
Parking Features Other
Pool Other
View Y/N Yes
View City, Landmark, Park, Panoramic
Building
Story 7
Architectural Style Spanish Colonial
Level or Stories Multi/Split, Three Or More
Others
Special Listing Condition Auction
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Bought with Christie's AKG