$3,495,000
OPEN THU 10AM - 1PM

2870 Holly Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93105

Mission Canyon Neighborhood

Estimated payment $21,124/month

Total Views 4,295
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,600 Sq Ft
$1,344 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Solar Power Battery
  • 1.93 Acre Lot
  • Santa Barbara Senior High School Rated A-
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Fruit Trees

About This Home

Experience world-class views and extraordinary privacy: this Mediterranean Modern is elegantly sited on a 1.93 acre knoll top just minutes to downtown Santa Barbara. Featuring 3 beds 3 baths with approx. 2,600 sq ft of beautifully upgraded living space, expansive decks, and huge picture windows showcasing panoramic ocean, mountain, and city vistas. Recent updates include a private elevator, roofing, triple pane windows, HVAC, flooring, solar panels, dual backup batteries etc. A sleek kitchen featuring Wolf cooktop opens to a spacious dining area, perfect for entertaining. The south-facing primary suite features a spa-like bath & wraparound deck perfect for soaking in the morning light & coastal breeze. There is a large garage w plenty of storage. A 749 sq ft ADU permit in process Fabulous location near Inspiration Point Trailhead & SB Botanic Gardens; just 1.7 Miles Santa Barbara Tennis Club with its Courts, Pool, & Gym | 2.3 Miles to Old SB Mission | 3.5 Miles to Arlington Theatre | 10 miles to Airport

Listing Agent

Robert Heckes

Sotheby's International Realty License #01723319

Sotheby's International Realty

Open House Schedule

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $19,404

Year Built

  • Built in 1988

Lot Details

  • 1.93 Acre Lot
  • Lot Sloped Down
  • Irrigation
  • Fruit Trees
  • Property is in excellent condition
  • Property is zoned E-1

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Island
  • Coastline
  • Harbor
  • Panoramic
  • City
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Split Level Home
  • Raised Foundation
  • Concrete Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,600 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Blinds
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Attic Fan

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Electric Oven
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Concrete

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Video Cameras
  • Smart Thermostat
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Open Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered patio or porch

Additional Homes

  • Number of ADU Units: 1
  • Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
  • ADU built in 2026
  • ADU includes 1 Bedroom and 1 Bathroom

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Septic System

Additional Features

  • Accessible Elevator Installed
  • Solar Power Battery
  • Property is near a park

Community Details

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 023-340-001
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$19,404

Year Built

Built in 1988

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1988
  • Reso Interior Features: Smart Thermostat
  • ResoWindowFeatures: Blinds
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Other, In Garage
  • ResoLotFeatures: Sloped Down
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Security Camera, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name: 15 - Mission Canyon
  • Reso Accessibility Features: Accessible Elevator Installed
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Medit
  • Reso Flooring: Carpet, T/O, Concrete
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Split Level, Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Excellent
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1988
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • Property Information Apx # Acres: 1.93
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Roosevelt
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: S.B. Sr.
  • View Mountain(s)2: Yes
  • View Panoramic2: Yes
  • Property Information ADU: Yes
  • Property Information Within City Limits: No
  • Condition Excellent: Yes
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #22: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Attached: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Yard Irrigation TO: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fruit Trees2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Park(s)2: Yes
  • Rooms Family Room4: Yes
  • Dining Breakfast Bar2: Yes
  • Dining Dining Area2: Yes
  • Amenities Dual Pane Window2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Bath2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Kitchen2: Yes
  • Amenities Skylight2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Disposal3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dryer3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Gas Stove3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Microwave3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Washer3: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) LR: Yes
  • Security Smoke Detector(s)2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Blinds: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Property Information Main House SqFt: 2600.0
  • Property Information ADU Count: 1
  • Construction Two Story2: Yes
  • Other Buildings ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit): Yes
  • Security Security Camera2: Yes
  • Property Information Apx Lot SqFt: 84071.0
  • Style:Contemporary2: Yes
  • Construction Split Level: Yes
  • WaterSewer Septic In: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Carpet: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Deck3: Yes
  • ViewOcean: Yes
  • View Coastline: Yes
  • View Islands: Yes
  • Laundry In Garage2: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Unc #12: Yes
  • LocationTopo Downslope2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Wtr SoftenerOwned: Yes
  • ADU #1 Type2: ADU
  • ADU #1 Attached2: No
  • Style Medit2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Covered2: Yes
  • Foundation Raised: Yes
  • View Harbor2: Yes
  • Handicapped Access Elevator3: Yes
  • View City4: Yes
  • LocationTopo Foothills2: Yes
  • ADU #1 Year Built5: 2026
  • ADU #1 Beds: 1
  • ADU #1 Baths2: 1
  • Appliances Included Vented Exhaust Fan: Yes
  • Cooling Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Amenities Home Solar Battery: Yes
  • Cooling Attic Fan: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings TO2: Yes
  • Special Features: 4097
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Built-In Electric Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Stove, Microwave, Washer, Wtr Softener/Owned
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Other
  • Appliances Included:Built-In Electric Oven: Yes
  • Interior Features:Smart Thermostat: Yes

Exterior Features

  • View: Mountain(s), Islands, Coastline, Ocean, City, Harbor, Panoramic
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Acres: 1.93
  • Topography: Downslope, Foothills
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio Covered, Fruit Trees, Yard Irrigation T/O
  • Foundation Details: Raised
  • ConstructionSiding:Roof Concrete: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Gar #2, Unc #1, Attached

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 023-340-001
  • Zoning: E-1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 84071.0

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

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 $19,404 $1,794,690 $780,300 $1,014,390
2022 $18,725 $1,759,500 $765,000 $994,500
2021 $18,295 $1,725,000 $750,000 $975,000
2020 $13,542 $1,275,787 $645,061 $630,726
2019 $13,232 $1,250,772 $632,413 $618,359
2018 $13,044 $1,226,248 $620,013 $606,235
2017 $12,612 $1,202,205 $607,856 $594,349
2016 $12,358 $1,178,634 $595,938 $582,696
2015 $12,222 $1,160,931 $586,987 $573,944
2014 -- $1,138,191 $575,489 $562,702
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/05/2025 04/05/25 For Sale $3,495,000 +102.6% $1,344 / Sq Ft
12/15/2020 12/15/20 Sold $1,725,000 -7.5% $664 / Sq Ft
01/06/2020 01/06/20 Pending -- -- --
10/05/2019 10/05/19 For Sale $1,865,000 -- $718 / Sq Ft
Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,725,000 Wfg National Title Ins Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Equity Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Equity Title Company
Grant Deed -- Equity Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- Equity Title Company
Grant Deed $540,000 Equity Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,790,000 New Conventional
Closed $1,725,000 Commercial
Previous Owner $225,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $322,700 Unknown
Previous Owner $500,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

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Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 25-1336

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 023-340-001

California Santa Barbara County Santa Barbara 93105 Mission Canyon

2870 Holly Rd, Santa Barbara, CA

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This home is located at 2870 Holly Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 and is currently priced at $3,495,000, approximately $1,344 per square foot. This property was built in 1988. 2870 Holly Rd is a home located in Santa Barbara County with nearby schools including Roosevelt Elementary School, Santa Barbara Junior High School, and Santa Barbara Senior High School.

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