$3,000,000
SOLD APR 22, 2025
4 Beds
4.5 Baths
2,508 Sq Ft
9,583 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,196 Per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • Santa Barbara Senior High School Rated A-
  • Fruit Trees
  • Property is near a park

About This Home

As of April 2025

Enjoy life on the American Riviera in this exquisite California cottage style retreat offering seductive south facing views fulfilling your days with inspiring Pacific Ocean scenery, soothing sunsets & romantic city lights in the evening. The light-filled home is centered around an inviting great room featuring vaulted ceilings, a cozy fireplace, hardwood floors and a chef's kitchen with access to an irresistible view terrace. The entry level also features an oversized 2-car garage & a private master suite with romantic ocean & city views. The lower level offers 3 additional bedrooms & two nicely appointed full bathrooms along with a spacious family/media room. Additionally, there is a separate studio/guest quarters with a full bathroom & kitchenette. The fully enclosed nearly ¼ acre of grounds is a private oasis featuring mature trees, drought tolerant landscaping, walking paths & a soothing water feature.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Chris Palme

Sotheby's International Realty License #00989478

Last Buyer's Agent

Ferenc Hodosy

Sotheby's International Realty License #01012341

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $19,921

Year Built

  • Built in 1968

Lot Details

  • 9,583 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Irrigation
  • Fruit Trees
  • Drought Tolerant Landscaping
  • Property is in excellent condition
  • Property is zoned E-1

Parking

  • Garage

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Harbor
  • Panoramic
  • City

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Raised Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,508 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Great Room
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Maid or Guest Quarters

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Covered patio or porch

Location

  • Property is near a park
  • City Lot

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Sewer Stub Out

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • 15 Riviera/Upper Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 029-282-004
  • Seller Concessions Offered
  • Seller Will Consider Concessions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$19,921

Year Built

Built in 1968

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Directions: Plenty of off-street guest parking
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1968
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Other
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Security System
  • Subdivision Name: 15 - Riviera/Upper
  • Architectural Style: Cal Cottage
  • Reso Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Excellent
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1968
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • Property Information Apx # Acres: 0.22
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Franklin
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: S.B. Sr.
  • View Panoramic2: Yes
  • Property Information ADU: No
  • Property Information Within City Limits: Yes
  • Condition Excellent: Yes
  • Style Cal Cottage: Yes
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #22: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Open2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fruit Trees2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Drought Tolerant LND2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Park(s)2: Yes
  • Rooms Family Room4: Yes
  • Dining Dining Area2: Yes
  • Amenities Dual Pane Window2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Bath2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Kitchen2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Disposal3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dryer3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Washer3: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) LR: Yes
  • Security Security System: Yes
  • WaterSewer Sewer Hookup: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Hardwood2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Tile3: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Construction Two Story2: Yes
  • Amenities Guest Quarters2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Built-In Gas Range: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Yard Irrigation PRT: Yes
  • ViewOcean: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced BCK: Yes
  • Appliances Included Gas Tankless Water Heater: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Covered2: Yes
  • Foundation Raised: Yes
  • View Harbor2: Yes
  • View City4: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Built-In Gas Range, Built-In Gas Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Other Rooms:Great Room: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Built-In Gas Oven: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Ocean, City, Harbor, Panoramic
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Acres: 0.22
  • Exterior Features: Patio Open, Patio Covered, Fruit Trees, Yard Irrigation PRT, Fenced: BCK, Drought Tolerant LND
  • Foundation Details: Raised

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Gar #2

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: SB Wtr
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • Unit 1 Amenities:Cathedral Ceiling(s)2: Yes

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 029-282-004
  • Zoning: E-1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9583.2
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

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Range of Values:

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Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/22/2025 04/22/25 Sold $3,000,000 -- $1,196 / Sq Ft
Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

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 $19,921 $1,834,588 $1,065,245 $769,343
2022 $19,220 $1,798,616 $1,044,358 $754,258
2021 $18,778 $1,763,350 $1,023,881 $739,469
2020 $18,584 $1,745,270 $1,013,383 $731,887
2019 $18,260 $1,711,050 $993,513 $717,537
2018 $18,000 $1,677,501 $974,033 $703,468
2017 $17,406 $1,644,610 $954,935 $689,675
2016 $16,989 $1,612,363 $936,211 $676,152
2014 $16,527 $1,557,037 $904,086 $652,951
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $729,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $441,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $1,000,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,550,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Grant Deed -- First American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

About the Listing Agent

Chris Palme

Sotheby's International Realty

(805) 448-3066

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As a longtime resident and full time Realtor for over 30 years, Chris has a wealth of knowledge about Santa Barbara & Montecito and is known as the “go to” expert in the iconic Riviera neighborhood.

Whether looking to buy or sell a property, you need a seasoned professional who intimately knows the nuances of the community along with the ever-changing dynamics of the local market.

Chris has assisted countless homeowners achieve “top dollar” for their properties with quality,

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Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 25-1279

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 029-282-004