$2,289,060
SOLD APR 11, 2025
3 Beds
2 Baths
2,129 Sq Ft
8,712 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,075 Per Sq Ft

4% Above List Price

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Fruit Trees
  • Santa Barbara Senior High School Rated A-
  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Property is near a park

About This Home

As of April 2025

Set in the scenic and inspiring Mission Canyon neighborhood, this stunning mid-century retreat offers breathtaking ocean, island, and mountain views, along with vistas of Santa Barbara's favorite architectural landmarks. Designed to embrace the natural surroundings, the home features warm wood accents, vaulted ceilings, and expansive windows that flood the space with natural light. The seamless indoor-outdoor flow leads to a brick patio with a built-in firepit, ideal for entertaining. A permitted studio provides incredible flexibility—perfect as a guest suite, creative space, or home office. Just moments from hiking trails and downtown, this timeless architectural gem is an exceptional opportunity in one of Santa Barbara's most sought-after locations.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kelly Knight

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #01463617

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Nancy Kogevinas

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #01209514

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,783

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Lot Details

  • 8,712 Sq Ft Lot
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Level Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Property is in excellent condition

Parking

  • Uncovered Parking

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Island
  • Harbor
  • City
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Raised Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,129 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Home Office
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Stove
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Location

  • Property is near a park
  • Property near a hospital
  • Property is near schools
  • Property is near shops

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Sewer Stub Out

Additional Features

  • Stepless Entry
  • Patio

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • 15 Mission Canyon Subdivision
  • Foothills

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Potted Plants
  • Assessor Parcel Number 023-092-008
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,783

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Directions: Cheltenham to Ben Lomond; left on Ben Lomond. House on left at crest of hill.
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Gas Hookup, Laundry Room
  • ResoLotFeatures: Level
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name: 15 - Mission Canyon
  • Architectural Style: Mid-century Modern
  • Reso Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Unit Levels: Entry Lvl(No Stairs), Single Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Excellent
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1956
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • Property Information Apx # Acres: 0.2
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Roosevelt
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: S.B. Sr.
  • View Mountain(s)2: Yes
  • LocationTopo Level: Yes
  • Property Information ADU: No
  • Property Information Within City Limits: No
  • Condition Excellent: Yes
  • Construction Entry Lvl(No Stairs)2: Yes
  • Construction Single Story2: Yes
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • Exterior:Stucco: 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 Ground Floor Bedroom2: Yes
  • Rooms Ground Floor Primary: Yes
  • Dining Breakfast Bar2: Yes
  • Dining Dining Area2: Yes
  • Laundry Laundry Room2: Yes
  • Amenities Dual Pane Window2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Bath2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Kitchen2: Yes
  • Amenities Skylight2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dryer3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Gas Range2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Microwave3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Washer3: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) LR: Yes
  • Security Smoke Detector(s)2: Yes
  • WaterSewer Sewer Hookup: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Hardwood2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Tile3: Yes
  • Other Buildings Studio: Yes
  • Proximity Near Shopping2: Yes
  • Rooms Office3: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced PRT: Yes
  • ViewOcean: Yes
  • View Islands: Yes
  • Style Mid-century Modern: Yes
  • Laundry Gas Hookup2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Wtr SoftenerOwned: Yes
  • Proximity Near Hospital2: Yes
  • Foundation Raised: Yes
  • View Harbor2: Yes
  • View City4: Yes
  • LocationTopo Foothills2: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Unc #33: Yes
  • Dining In Living Room2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Elect Stove2: Yes
  • Cooling Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dishwasher, Dryer, Elect Stove, Microwave, Washer, Wtr Softener/Owned
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Mountain(s), Islands, Ocean, City, Setting, Harbor
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Acres: 0.2
  • Topography: Foothills, Level
  • Exclusions: Potted Plants
  • Exterior Features: Patio Open, Fruit Trees, Fenced: PRT
  • Foundation Details: Raised

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Unc #3

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • 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: Roosevelt
  • High School: S.B. Sr.
  • Middle Or Junior School: S.B. Jr.

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 023-092-008
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8712.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/11/2025 04/11/25 Sold $2,289,060 +4.3% $1,075 / Sq Ft
03/14/2025 03/14/25 Pending -- -- --
03/14/2025 03/14/25 For Sale $2,195,000 +128.6% $1,031 / Sq Ft
06/15/2012 06/15/12 Sold $960,000 -3.5% $451 / Sq Ft
05/07/2012 05/07/12 Pending -- -- --
04/18/2012 04/18/12 For Sale $995,000 -- $467 / 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 $12,783 $1,158,982 $724,365 $434,617
2022 $12,343 $1,136,258 $710,162 $426,096
2021 $12,065 $1,113,980 $696,238 $417,742
2020 $11,943 $1,102,558 $689,099 $413,459
2019 $11,735 $1,080,940 $675,588 $405,352
2018 $11,566 $1,059,746 $662,342 $397,404
2017 $11,176 $1,038,967 $649,355 $389,612
2016 $10,923 $1,018,596 $636,623 $381,973
2015 $10,805 $1,003,297 $627,061 $376,236
2014 -- $983,645 $614,778 $368,867
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $850,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $370,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $70,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $322,500 Unknown
Previous Owner $299,400 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $2,289,500 Fidelity National Title Compan
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $960,000 Chicago Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Grant Deed $374,500 Chicago Title Company
Source: Public Records

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Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 25-1050

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 023-092-008