For sale Home/Estate

Listed Nov 2, 2026

$2,700,000 Est. $17,858/mo

5538 Canalino Drive

  • 3

    Beds

  • 2

    Baths

  • 1,500

    Sq ft

The story

Unlock the potential of this unique Carpinteria property and bring your dream coastal retreat to life. A fully approved set of plans allows for an additional 1,115 square feet, complete with 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, and landscape design with a pool, offering an exceptional opportunity to transform this property into something truly special. The approved design envisions a spacious primary en-suite and an expanded dining area, creating a hacienda-inspired layout that embraces indoor-outdoor living. Imagine enjoying the backyard patio with a fire pit, a pool and spa, and thoughtfully designed landscaping tailored to your vision. The existing approximately 1,500-square-foot home features three bedrooms plus a den, one-and-a-half bathrooms, galley kitchen, and a separate mudroom. Outside, enjoy a private backyard ideal for relaxing or entertaining, a variety of fruit and citrus trees, plus a covered breezeway and attached two-car garage with storage, on 0.26 +/- acres. Skip the wait and take advantage of this rare opportunity to bring your California coastal dream to life. Just moments from the sand, renowned surf breaks at Tarpits and Rincon, and the best of coastal Carpinteria, this property offers an exceptional canvas to create your ideal seaside retreat.

Facts & features

Home type

Home/Estate

Year built

1950

Price per sq ft

$1,800

Parking

2-car garage

Included features

  • Fireplace

    Yes

  • Cooling

    Ceiling Fan(s)

  • Flooring

    Laminate, Hardwood, Tile

  • Roof

    Composition

  • Lot Information

    Level, Near Public Transit

  • Exterior

    Fruit Trees, Yard Irrigation T/O

  • Water Source

    Carp Wtr

  • Sewer

    Sewer Hookup

  • View

    Mountain

Mortgage calculator

Estimated monthly payment

$17,858 /mo

7% rate · 30-yr fixed · 20% down

  • Principal & interest $14,371
  • Property tax $2,700
  • Insurance $788

Includes principal, interest, taxes & insurance.

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Listing Broker

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Broker Name

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Agent

Cole Robbins