$3,195,000
OPEN THU 11AM - 1PM $300K PRICE DROP

Estimated payment $20,893/month

Total Views 4,556
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,906 Sq Ft
$1,099 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Custom Home
  • Fruit Trees
  • Santa Barbara Senior High School Rated A-
  • 1.64 Acre Lot
  • 4-minute walk to Jesusita Trailhead

About This Home

Welcome to the private enclave of Via Tusa. This modern farmhouse boasts sweeping ocean, island, and sunset views to the south, with serene mountain vistas to the north. Spanning 2,906 sq.ft., the open-concept design floods the home with natural light, featuring 4 bedrooms & 3 baths in 3 distinct bedroom wings. Expertly updated by a professional designer, the home exudes a chic and tranquil vibe with a carefully curated palette of finishes. The living room features high ceilings, a rustic fireplace, mountain views, wood floors and a privacy barn door. The modernized chef's kitchen offers ocean views, a center island w/ breakfast bar, quartz slab counters, stainless steel appliances including a 6-burner Viking stove, custom handcrafted maple cabinetry, 2 sinks and wine rack. Add... Additional upgrades include newer wood flooring throughout, two restored fieldstone fireplaces, newer interior paint, and solar panels. Enjoy the sun-drenched Santa Barbara microclimate, al fresco dining on the view patio, direct access to hiking trails, and endless outdoor possibilitieswhether it's an outdoor gym, pool, or farm-to-table garden. With an oversized 2-car garage and parking for 6 additional cars, entertaining is effortless. Just 1.7 miles from State Street's shops and restaurants, 1.9 miles to Peabody Elementary, and 4.7 miles to Hendry's Beach, this home perfectly blends luxury and convenience.

Listing Agent

Monica Lenches

Coast and Valley Properties License #01081461

Open House Schedule

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $36,737

Year Built

  • Built in 2000

Lot Details

  • 1.64 Acre Lot
  • Irrigation
  • Fruit Trees
  • Property is in excellent condition
  • Property is zoned A-1

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 6 Open Parking Spaces

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Island
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Raised Foundation
  • Tile Roof
  • Concrete Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,906 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Built-In Gas Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Concrete
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • 220 Volts In Laundry
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Location

  • Property is near a park
  • Property is near schools
  • Property is near shops
  • City Lot

Schools

  • Peabody Elementary School
  • S.B. Jr. Middle School
  • S.B. Sr. High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Underground Utilities
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Sewer Stub Out
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • 15 San Roque/Above Foothill Subdivision
  • Foothills

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Mirror
  • Assessor Parcel Number 055-240-001
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$36,737

Year Built

Built in 2000

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Directions: From Foothill turn north onto N. Ontare Rd. Stay to the right (do not turn onto Santa Teresita Dr.). At end of cul-de-sac, continue onto N. Ontare & stay to your right onto Via Tusa.
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 2000
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: 220V Elect, Gas Hookup, Laundry Room
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name: 15 - San Roque/Above Foothill
  • Architectural Style: Other, Custom Built
  • Reso Flooring: Tile, Concrete
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Excellent
  • Property Information Year Built2: 2000
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • Property Information Apx # Acres: 1.64
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Peabody
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: S.B. Sr.
  • View Mountain(s)2: Yes
  • Site Improvements Underground Util: Yes
  • Property Information ADU: No
  • Property Information Within City Limits: Yes
  • Condition Excellent: Yes
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #22: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Interior Access: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Attached: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Open2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fruit Trees2: Yes
  • View Setting2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Park(s)2: Yes
  • Proximity Near School(s)2: Yes
  • Rooms Family Room4: Yes
  • Rooms Ground Floor Bedroom2: Yes
  • Dining Dining Area2: Yes
  • Laundry Laundry Room2: Yes
  • Amenities Dual Pane Window2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Disposal3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Gas Range2: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) LR: Yes
  • Security Smoke Detector(s)2: Yes
  • WaterSewer Sewer Hookup: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Tile3: Yes
  • Property Information Main House SqFt: 2906.0
  • Construction Two Story2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Shopping2: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) Family Room3: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) Gas8: Yes
  • Roof:Tile2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Yard Irrigation PRT: Yes
  • ViewOcean: Yes
  • View Islands: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Total # Uncovered Spaces: 6.0
  • Site Improvements Cable TV3: Yes
  • Style Custom Built: Yes
  • Laundry Gas Hookup2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Wtr SoftenerOwned: Yes
  • Pets Yes: Yes
  • Foundation Raised: Yes
  • LocationTopo Foothills2: Yes
  • ParkingGarage:Total _pound_ Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Special Features: OpenHouse
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Built-In Gas Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Wtr Softener/Owned
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Family Room, Gas
  • Total Bedrooms: 9
  • Appliances Included:Built-In Gas Oven: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Tile
  • View: Mountain(s), Islands, Ocean, Setting
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Acres: 1.64
  • Topography: Foothills
  • Exclusions: Mirror
  • Exterior Features: Patio Open, Fruit Trees, Yard Irrigation PRT
  • Foundation Details: Raised, Caisson/Piling
  • ConstructionSiding:Roof Concrete: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 6.0
  • Parking Features: Gar #2, Interior Access, Attached

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Utilities: Underground Util
  • Water Source: SB Wtr
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Peabody
  • High School: S.B. Sr.
  • Middle Or Junior School: S.B. Jr.

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 055-240-001
  • Zoning: A-1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 71438.4
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2023 $36,737 $3,400,000 $1,700,000 $1,700,000
2022 $11,205 $1,041,829 $438,364 $603,465
2021 $10,945 $1,021,402 $429,769 $591,633
2020 $10,832 $1,010,930 $425,363 $585,567
2019 $10,642 $991,109 $417,023 $574,086
2018 $10,490 $971,677 $408,847 $562,830
2017 $10,144 $952,626 $400,831 $551,795
2016 $9,940 $933,948 $392,972 $540,976
2015 $9,830 $919,921 $387,070 $532,851
2014 -- $901,902 $379,488 $522,414
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/21/2025 04/21/25 Price Changed $3,195,000 -8.6% $1,099 / Sq Ft
04/02/2025 04/02/25 For Sale $3,495,000 0.0% $1,203 / Sq Ft
01/28/2024 01/28/24 Rented $12,500 0.0% --
01/12/2024 01/12/24 Price Changed $12,500 -10.7% $4 / Sq Ft
01/05/2024 01/05/24 Price Changed $14,000 0.0% $5 / Sq Ft
01/05/2024 01/05/24 For Rent $14,000 -3.4% --
12/18/2023 12/18/23 Off Market $14,500 -- --
12/12/2023 12/12/23 For Rent $14,500 0.0% --
08/26/2022 08/26/22 Sold $3,400,000 0.0% $1,170 / Sq Ft
08/26/2022 08/26/22 Off Market $3,400,000 -- --
08/08/2022 08/08/22 Pending -- -- --
08/04/2022 08/04/22 Price Changed $3,495,000 -2.8% $1,203 / Sq Ft
07/22/2022 07/22/22 Price Changed $3,595,000 -2.7% $1,237 / Sq Ft
06/28/2022 06/28/22 For Sale $3,695,000 -- $1,272 / Sq Ft
Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $3,400,000 Chicago Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Amrock Llc
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Amrock Llc
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed -- --
Grant Deed -- --
Grant Deed $262,500 Equity Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,945,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $625,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $388,275 New Conventional
Previous Owner $286,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $100,000 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Previous Owner $277,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $295,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $305,700 Unknown
Previous Owner $320,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $475,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $350,000 Construction
Source: Public Records

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Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 25-1294

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 055-240-001