3978 Laguna Blanca, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
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3978 Laguna Blanca,Santa Barbara, CA 93110
$9,995,000
- 12 Beds
- 12 Baths
- 8,735 sq. ft.
- Single family
- Active
Listed by: anca horovitz
Office: anca c horovitz
MLS#:26-374
Source:SBAOR
Price summary
- Price:$9,995,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$1,144.25
About this home
Welcome to 3978 Laguna Blanca Drive, a remarkable Hope Ranch estate set on approximately 1.23 acres of private, landscaped grounds for the first time on the market in 50 years! Offering approximately 8,735 square feet of living space, this expansive residence features twelve bedrooms and twelve bathrooms with a flexible floor plan ideal for grand-scale living, entertaining, or multi-generational use. Built in 1970, the home showcases generous living areas, abundant natural light, multiple fireplaces, and seamless indoor-outdoor flow. A sweeping motor court, pool, and mature landscaping create a true sense of retreat. Located within Hope Ranch, residents enjoy private beach access, equestrian trails, tennis courts, and 24-hour security just minutes from downtown Santa Barbara. 3978 Laguna Blanca Drive presents a rare opportunity to own one of Hope Ranch's most substantial residential estates, privately sited on approximately 1.23 acres in one of Santa Barbara's most prestigious coastal communities. Offering approximately 8,735 square feet of living space, this expansive home combines scale, privacy, and versatilityproviding an exceptional foundation for refined living or future personalization.
Built in 1970, the residence is defined by its generous proportions and thoughtfully arranged floor plan. With nine bedrooms and nine bathrooms, the home is well suited for large households, extended family living, guest accommodations, or a variety of lifestyle needs including offices, studios, or wellness spaces. Multiple fireplaces and spacious common areas create warmth and comfort while allowing for effortless entertaining on both intimate and grand scales.
Natural light fills the interior, enhancing the home's open feel and connection to the surrounding landscape. The layout offers excellent flow between living spaces, with the flexibility to modernize, reconfigure, or enhance the property to suit a wide range of architectural visionsfrom a refreshed classic estate to a fully reimagined contemporary retreat.
Outdoors, the property unfolds as a private sanctuary. Expansive lawns, mature landscaping, and garden areas frame a swimming pool and generous patio spaces ideal for outdoor dining, relaxation, and recreation. The grounds offer ample room for enhanced outdoor living, additional amenities, or further estate-level improvements, all while maintaining a sense of privacy and seclusion.
A broad motor court provides a gracious arrival and ample parking, reinforcing the estate character of the property. The combination of land, scale, and setting makes this home a truly rare offering within Hope Ranch.
Residents of Hope Ranch enjoy a lifestyle unlike any other in Santa Barbara. Community amenities include approximately 22 miles of equestrian and walking trails, a private beach with lifeguards and kayak storage, tennis courts, and 24-hour neighborhood security. All of this is conveniently located just minutes from La Cumbre Country Club, downtown Santa Barbara, shopping, dining, and the coastline.
3978 Laguna Blanca Drive offers a unique opportunity to own a legacy property in one of California's most coveted neighborhoodswhere space, privacy, and coastal elegance come together to create enduring value....
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Home facts
- Year built:1970
- Subdivision & Development:25 - Hope Ranch
- Listing ID #:26-374
- Added:197 day(s) ago
- Updated:August 20, 2026 at 02:42 PM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:12
- Total bathrooms:12
- Full bathrooms:11
- Half bathrooms:1
- Flooring:Carpet, Tile
- Kitchen Description:Gas Stove, Refrigerator
- Living area:8,735 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central Air
- Heating:Forced Air, Heating
- Central air:Yes
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Tile
- Year built:1970
- Building area:8,735 sq. ft.
- Lot area:1.23 Acres
- Lot Features:Level, Sloped Down
- Architectural Style:Spanish
- Exterior Features:Yard Irrigation PRT
- Levels:Two
Schools
- High school:San Marcos
- Middle school:LaColina
- Elementary school:Hope
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$9,995,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$1,144.25
Features and amenities
- Appliances:Dryer, Gas Stove, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry features:Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
- Amenities:Guest Parking, Play Area, Security, Tennis Court(s)
Parking
- Parking description:Attached, Attached Garage
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