3030 Samarkand Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

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3030 Samarkand Drive,Santa Barbara, CA 93105
$6,475,000
  • 7 Beds
  • 5 Baths
  • 4,070 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Upcoming open houses
  • Sun, Jul 26
    01:00 pm - 04:00 pm
Listed by: omid khaki
Office: carolwood estates310-623-3600
MLS#:26863667
Source:CRMLS

Price summary

  • Price:$6,475,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$1,590.91

About this home

Built in 1924 by aviation pioneer Earle Ovington, Casa Loma is one of the earliest residences in the Samarkand Hills and an enduring expression of the neighborhood's origins. The estate brings together historical provenance, remarkable privacy, and a singular relationship to the landscape around it. Properties of this history and scale are seldom preserved with such integrity, making its arrival to market an exceptional offering. The house unfolds through a series of memorable moments: the arched entry beneath a mature tree, the original barrel-ceiling hallway, and rooms framed by black steel windows. The Santa Ynez Mountains appear throughout the home, their views still unobstructed because Ovington originally buried the neighborhood utilities for his private airstrip. A comprehensive renovation completed between 2020 and 2025 preserved the estate's soul while strengthening it for the future. Original hand-hewn beams, restored steel windows, 1920s stamped concrete floors, and...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1924
  • Listing ID #:26863667
  • Added:1 day(s) ago
  • Updated:July 25, 2026 at 03:36 AM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:7
  • Total bathrooms:5
  • Full bathrooms:5
  • Kitchen Description:Microwave
  • Living area:4,070 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Central Air
  • Heating:Central
  • Central air:Yes

Structure and exterior

  • Year built:1924
  • Building area:4,070 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.61 Acres
  • Architectural Style:Spanish

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$6,475,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$1,590.91

Features and amenities

  • Laundry features:Inside
  • Pool features:In Ground

Parking

  • Total parking spaces:2
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