Carpinteria Homes for Sale

Welcome to Carpinteria, California—a hidden gem nestled along the picturesque coastline of Santa Barbara County. With its stunning beaches, vibrant community, and charming small-town atmosphere, Carpinteria offers a unique blend of coastal living and suburban comfort. Known for its laid-back vibe, this idyllic city boasts beautiful palm-lined streets, delightful local shops, and an array of outdoor activities that make it a perfect place to call home.

Carpinteria is famous for its pristine beaches, where residents and visitors alike can enjoy sunbathing, surfing, and beachcombing. The Carpinteria State Beach is a highlight, featuring soft sands and gentle waves, making it an ideal spot for families. The city is also home to the Carpinteria Salt Marsh Reserve, a unique ecological treasure where you can explore diverse wildlife and enjoy scenic walking trails.

For those looking to make Carpinteria their home, there are a variety of beautiful homes for sale to suit every lifestyle. Whether you're in search of a cozy beach cottage, a modern family home, or a luxurious oceanfront property, Carpinteria's real estate market has something for everyone. Many homes feature stunning ocean views, spacious yards, and easy access to local amenities, ensuring a perfect blend of comfort and convenience.

With its welcoming community, excellent schools, and proximity to Santa Barbara, Carpinteria offers a lifestyle that is both relaxing and enriching. Discover the charm of Carpinteria and explore the homes for sale today—your coastal paradise awaits!

Newest Carpinteria Homes for Sale

$7,950,000

4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 26852963 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Luxury redefined with unparalleled excellence along the prestigious Padaro Lane corridor and private Beach Club community. Originally designed by renowned architect Andy Neumann, this 4 bedroom residence has just embarked on the ultimate journey into masterclass in coastal living and design. The style of the home has transformed seamlessly into a blend of modern magnificence with a contemporary flare that is felt immediately upon arrival. With no expense spared, 3211 Padaro Lane will allow you to successfully invest in a win/win situation by providing a finished product that's rarely matched while also delivering a location that places you in one of the most exclusive and desirable neighborhoods in the world. Indulge in the breathtaking Pacific Ocean & Channel Island views from the primary suite on the second floor or take a short stroll through Beach Club's private gates to the highly coveted Serena Cove and soak in this once in a lifetime opportunity. The reimagined exterior aligns perfectly with the overall theme of simplicity by providing hand selected 30+ year-old olive trees and lush landscaping at every glance. This is more than a home, it is an opportunity for a lifestyle of exclusivity and grandeur to be enjoyed for generations.

3211 Padaro Lane, Carpinteria

$39,995,000

9 Beds ⋅ 10 Baths ⋅ 26851717 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Set behind the security gate of Sandyland Cove in Carpinteria, one of Southern California's most exclusive and tightly held oceanfront enclaves, Pelican Point presents a rare opportunity to own a true legacy property. Secure and guard patrolled, the community offers an exceptional sense of privacy and peace of mind. Spanning more than an acre along a coveted stretch of coastline, the compound unfolds across three separate residences totaling 7,954 square feet, creating an exceptional private retreat of remarkable scale. Positioned between the Pacific Ocean and a protected ecological preserve, the estate enjoys a setting defined by natural beauty, unobstructed ocean and mountain views, and an extraordinary sense of privacy. The 4,595-square-foot main residence is oriented to capture sweeping ocean vistas and features a private viewing deck and fireplace. Occupying the entire second level, the primary suite serves as a secluded retreat overlooking the coastline. Complementing the main home are a 2,130-square-foot guest house and a 1,229-square-foot cottage, bringing the estate to a total of nine bedrooms and nine full bathrooms across the property. The grounds include a pool and spa, private beachfront deck, sand volleyball court, direct beach access, a three-car garage, and an additional carport, offering ample parking and an effortless connection to the sand and sea. Just moments from the boutiques, cafes, and restaurants of Linden Avenue, and within convenient reach of both Santa Barbara and Los Angeles, Pelican Point offers a lifestyle defined by understated luxury, natural beauty, security, and enduring coastal appeal.

4217 Avenue Del Mar, Carpinteria

$9,995,000

7 Beds ⋅ 7 Baths ⋅ 26838665 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Primoya Estates - Where Luxury Meets the Coast & the Joy of Life Begins. Above the Carpinteria coastline, this romantic ocean view estate unfolds across 14.7 acres of rolling hillsides, vineyards & flourishing orchards. A long winding driveway rises to the Italian-inspired Palladian villa first imagined by Dame Judith Anderson. Restored & expanded, the compound includes a 4bd/3ba main residence, 2bd/1ba guest house, caretaker's apartment, wine grotto, vineyard & income-producing agricultural grounds. Days drift between Padaro Beach, the resort-style pool & spa, orchard walks scented w citrus & cherimoya, & evenings gathered around the firepit as the sun slips behind the hills. Romantic, restorative, & endlessly inviting-when exceptional matters, only Primoya Estates will do.

7200 Casitas Pass Road, Carpinteria

$4,750,000

5 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 26837443 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Come for the view. Stay forever. On the front row of Shepard Mesa's southern rim, this 5BD/4BA mid-century farmhouse is defined by sweeping ocean-to-mountain views - where the landscape is part of daily life, & strong short-term rental potential adds a compelling layer of versatility. A 1940s adobe, expanded in the 1960's by architect Richard Bliss Nelson, the home unfolds across 3 levels, oriented to the horizon. The main level unites kitchen, dining & living spaces, w picture windows & sunlit patios framing views, while the primary suite & 2 guest bds are positioned for privacy offering the ease of single-level living. A 2nd primary spans the upper level, while a media room below opens to orchards, al fresco dining, fire pit & spa. Slow down & settle into the soul of California.

7401 Shepard Mesa Road, Carpinteria

$29,995,000

6 Beds ⋅ 7 Baths ⋅ 26837351 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Floating above the Pacific & grounded in stunning design, the next level of Padaro Beach living has arrived. A statement of architectural artistry, this groundbreaking beachfront estate commands approx. 100 feet of rare ocean frontage. An expansive great room anchors the residence, where the kitchen, dining & living spaces all unfold naturally to an oceanfront terrace. The primary suite is private & luxurious w a large closet & spa bath. The resort living continues w 4 add'l ocean view bedroom suites, a gym, theatre & wine cellar. Sunlit patios, a fire pit, spa & private guest house are surrounded by lush gardens, creating a private oasis just steps from the sand. Welcome to the next wave of coastal living, where style & sea converge in a singular expression of California luxury

3595 Padaro Lane, Carpinteria

$16,950,000

5 Beds ⋅ 12 Baths ⋅ 26823075 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Within the gates of the historic, 3,000-acre Rancho Monte Alegre, JTR Ranch is a rare 10-acre legacy property offering privacy, scale, and extraordinary access to wilderness -- just minutes from Montecito and the beach. Spanning approximately 8010 square feet, the residence captures sweeping ocean and mountain views from nearly every room. Designed with a reverence for European craftsmanship by renowned Santa Barbara architect Don Nulty, the home features 200-year-old hand-hewn coffered ceilings, Belgian wide-plank French oak floors, and multiple French limestone fireplaces. A dramatic two-story stone fireplace anchors the grand living room, where walls of glass frame the coastline beyond. The formal dining room seats fourteen with ease, while the chef's kitchen -- appointed with a six-burner range, four ovens, dual dishwashers, butler's pantry, and seated wet bar -- was designed for both elevated entertaining and everyday living. The floor plan balances grandeur with comfort: a warm family room with fireplace, expansive media center, breakfast/game nook, walk-out lower level with wine cellar and billiards space, mudroom with drip-dry station, and multiple powder rooms. A Romeo and Juliet balcony overlooks the grounds, and upstairs a gallery library and two generous offices create refined work-from-home spaces. With all furnishings included, this home comes ready for you to make it your own. Four private suites -- three king and one queen--along with a custom bunk room designed to sleep ten, provide exceptional accommodations. The primary suite is a retreat unto itself, complete with soaking tub, oversized wardrobe, and a discreet secondary staircase offering both privacy and peace of mind. Outdoors, the estate lives like a private resort. Pool and spa, bocce court, horseshoe pit, firepit, olive grove, fully-enclosed vegetable gardens, and meandering gravel paths create an atmosphere of relaxed sophistication. Entertain beneath the reclaimed barnwood loggia with heat lamps and limestone fireplace, or host al fresco dinners and smoker BBQs across multiple terraces. A detached guest retreat of approximately 1152 square feet sleeps four and includes a loft, sitting area, powder bath, and outdoor shower. Footings have also been poured for an 800-sf cabana west of the pool. What further distinguishes this offering is its private access to the Santa Monica creek wilderness with year-round water flow on Rancho Monte Alegre -- complete with swimming holes, waterfalls, and pristine riparian landscape, all backed by Los Padres National Forest, encompassing nearly two million acres of protected wilderness. For equestrian buyers, JTR Ranch is ideally suited for horses and trail riding, with usable acreage and direct access to miles of natural terrain. Few properties on the South Coast offer such seamless connection to both refined living and vast, untamed landscape. Despite its remarkable privacy, JTR Ranch is exceptionally convenient. Located just moments from the US 101 with easy on-and-off access, the estate is only minutes to Montecito, Coast Village Road, and the beach -- while remaining only a 90-minute drive from Los Angeles. This rare combination of seclusion and accessibility makes it ideally positioned for both full-time residence and weekend retreat. Built in 2010, JTR Ranch represents a singular opportunity within one of Santa Barbara's most storied enclaves -- where European elegance, equestrian lifestyle, and protected wilderness converge along the American Riviera.

1915 Monte Alegre Drive, Carpinteria

$12,490,000

4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 219145264DA MLS ⋅ Active Status

Perched in the foothills of Carpinteria with sweeping ocean views and direct access to the Santa Barbara Polo & Racket Club, this Hacienda-style ranch offers a rare blend of coastal living and premier equestrian amenities.The home features 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, one of which is a large private bonus suite with its own living area, four double beds, full bath, and separate outdoor space with ocean views--ideal for guests or extended stays. Two bedrooms are en-suite, including a private upstairs suite with dual balconies, and a second suite on the opposite wing with a large balcony overlooking the ranch, ocean, and polo fields.Vaulted ceilings, expansive windows, and sliding doors showcase panoramic ocean, mountain, and field views throughout. Bright interiors and spacious living areas open to shaded patios, perfect for indoor-outdoor living. The home maintains a unique retro ranch style, thoughtfully updated to preserve its original character.Equestrian facilities include a 32-stall covered pipe corral, 7 wood-fenced paddocks, tack room, and direct private access to polo fields. The property also features mature avocado and cherimoya orchards.Set on scenic acreage with terraces, courtyards, and multiple view points--just minutes from beaches, hiking, and downtown Carpinteria. A truly one-of-a-kind coastal ranch opportunity.

3330 Foothill Road, Carpinteria

$34,499,990

4 Beds ⋅ 7 Baths ⋅ 26646901 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Chic and serene coastal living on a private 2 acre oceanfront parcel featuring a light-filled 3-bed main house and separate guest studio. Interiors embrace sweeping views and effortless indoor-outdoor living with terraces, lawns, and mature specimen trees capturing the sea breeze. A rare opportunity to enjoy a relaxed bluff-top lifestyle now, or personalize the home to suit your vision. Offered as a single legal parcel. Seller will consider a combined sale with the adjacent vacant parcel to create a 4.3-acre oceanfront compound.

3055 A Padaro Lane, Carpinteria

$44,999,000

4 Beds ⋅ 7 Baths ⋅ 26646903 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Discover an unparalleled oceanfront oasis on the California coast. Spanning over 4.3 flat, park-like acres on two parcels, this estate boasts a staggering 350-feet of dramatic bluff front overlooking the Pacific. In a world where privacy is scarce, find iconic anonymity here. Bright, beachy interiors grace the 3-bd main house and separate guest studio. Well-proportioned rooms offer sea views and invigorating ocean breezes with wonderful indoor-outdoor living throughout. The lush, organic paradise features sprawling lawns and many historic specimen trees, all nurtured by a private water source. Plans to reimagine the existing home and create a guest house and pool on the second parcel have been thoughtfully crafted and are in final review. Experience chic seaside living like never before!

3055 Padaro Lane, Carpinteria

$4,600,000

5 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 26637459 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Where the mountains meet the sea, this 6+ acre ocean-view ranch offers a rare blend of land, design & lifestyle in the Carpinteria foothills. A private road leads to a place where the pace slows & nature becomes part of everyday life. The single-level 4BD/3BA main residence reflects coastal minimalism w open living, panoramic views & seamless indoor-outdoor flow. Tucked privately within the landscape, a sleek New Zealand-designed 1BD/1BA guest retreat* provides a peaceful, flexible space for guests or rental use. Root2Rise Farm anchors the property, where 465+ avocado trees, 50+ coffee trees, & fruit orchards are supported by organic, regenerative practices, while an open-air pavilion invites endless ocean-view entertaining. Welcome to the good life, where life grows from the ground up!

4488 Foothill Road, Carpinteria

$920,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ V1-33969 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Lowered by $260,000! Rare opportunity to own a beach home in a resident-owned park. This exquisitely updated home is about 2 blocks to the beach and 4 blocks to the shops and restaurants of downtown. The park is bordered by the Salt Marsh Preserve, renowned for hiking trails, abundant wildlife, and amazing sunsets. Enjoy 1/80th ownership in the non-profit corporation that owns the community. Very low monthly rent of 485 covers water, sewer, trash, and property management. Amenities include a large clubhouse, pool, BBQ, laundry, car wash, beautiful landscaping, and seasonal decorations. The top sales of recent-model homes in the park appear to be 1.55M and 1.30M (buyer to verify). Beautiful unbranded slideshow tour available online.Circa 2015 Upgrades:Vast majority of interior replaced or upgraded. New flooring, ceilings, drywall, and lighting. Most light fixtures replaced with recessed lighting. Electrical and plumbing largely upgraded. 2 skylights and 3 solar tubes installed. New forced-air heater, stove/cooking range, microwave, refrigerator, dish-washer, garbage disposal, lazy Susan, (turn-table storage), sinks, toilets, bath tub, shower, and other appliances/utility items installed. Insulated interior walls and solid-core doors ensure superior noise-reduction and insulation. High-speed Cat-6 data cable connected to all main rooms. 5 high-definition security cameras installed. Wall-safe in guest bedroom. 3 motion-activated exterior lights installed. Double pane windows with plantation shutters installed. New exterior doors. Eastern deck, Eastern awning, and exterior utility area significantly expanded and improved, including new storage area under deck. Large finished-shed constructed. New exterior walkway created. 2 zone automatic irrigation system installed. Water softener installed. Front yard partially excavated and manicured. Gutters and downspouts largely replaced and improved. New weatherproofing on roof. Various screening and decorative foliage planted.Circa 2025 upgrades:Interior shelving and metal exterior added to shed. Further excavation and manicuring of front yard. New main electrical panel. Electrical pedestal and main service upgraded to 100 Amps. Large solar power system installed (currently provides about 3x daily usage of electricity). 4x speed electric vehicle (EV) charger powered by solar array installed. New washing machine and clothes dryer. Gas lines under house upgraded. Oversized tankless water heater; much more

349 Ash Avenue Unit 17, Carpinteria

$48,975,000

3 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 25614201 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Set along the coveted shores of Padaro Lane, Rancho Carioso is a truly one-of-a-kind, approximately 4.2-acre oceanfront sanctuary offering the rare privilege of nearly an acre of private beach and direct access to the legendary Loon Point surf break. Zoned for nine horses, with a private equestrian trail leading directly to the sand, this is one of the only coastal properties in California where you can ride freely along the shoreline at any hour of the day. The property's exceptional coastal lifestyle unfolds effortlesslydock your yacht just offshore and tender in, launch jet skis and kayaks from your backyard, or take an ATV down to your private beach cabana. The single-level 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath residence blends contemporary elegance with coastal serenity, featuring sun-drenched interiors and sweeping ocean views. A 1,000-square-foot detached garage provides flexible utility, while multiple build-ready sites invite possibilities for a pool, sport court, or guest house.Surrounded by avocado and citrus trees, a private hiking trail, and a fully irrigated landscape, the estate enjoys endless vistas of the Channel Islands and the Pacific beyond. Located minutes from the Rosewood Miramar Beach Resort, the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club, and a private airport, Rancho Carioso is the last true beachfront ranch estate in Southern Californiaan irreplaceable legacy property that embodies freedom, privacy, and the timeless spirit of the California coast.

2937 Padaro Lane, Carpinteria

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