$12,750,000
SOLD MAR 4, 2025

910 Buena Vista Dr Santa Barbara, CA 93108

5 Beds
7 Baths
6,835 Sq Ft
2.63 Acres

Recently Sold

$1,865 Per Sq Ft

14% Below List Price

287 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Spa
  • Estate
  • Santa Barbara Senior High School Rated A-
  • Solar Power System
  • Updated Kitchen

About This Home

As of March 2025

Located in a beloved Montecito location with vast ocean views and a fabulous floor plan, this newly remodeled home is everything you've been waiting for! The design/build firm of Becker Studios reimagined the residence in 2015 resulting in a home that embodies the style and ease for which Montecito is known. Steel doors and windows pair beautifully with wide plank oak floors. Public spaces flow effortlessly with expansive terraces and celebrate an indoor/outdoor lifestyle. The main level primary has a dream en suite bathroom and spacious closet. Two more bedroom suites on the main level plus two more upstairs make this layout idea for all seasons of life. Multiple garden districts are scattered throughout the property and are aided by a private well. Beautiful spaces abound inside and out

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Robert Riskin

Village Properties License #01815307 / 01447045 / 01954177 / 01951069

Co-Listed By

Richard Mann

Sotheby's International Realty License #01151186

Last Buyer's Agent

Andrea Cambern

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #02158714

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $63,382

Year Built

  • Built in 1954

Lot Details

  • 2.63 Acre Lot
  • Gated Home
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Level Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is in excellent condition

Parking

  • Garage

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Island
  • Panoramic
  • Woods
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Estate
  • Slate Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 6,835 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Great Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Home Gym

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Oven
  • Built-In Gas Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Reverse Osmosis System

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Remodeled Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System
  • Solar owned by seller
  • Solar Water Heater

Pool

  • Spa
  • Outdoor Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Covered patio or porch
  • Fireplace in Patio

Schools

  • Mont Union Elementary School
  • S.B. Jr. Middle School
  • S.B. Sr. High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Well
  • Sewer Stub Out

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 007-060-089
  • Seller Concessions Offered
  • Seller Will Consider Concessions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$63,382

Year Built

Built in 1954

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Directions: E Valley Road to Buena Vista Drive.
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Other
  • ResoLotFeatures: Level
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Gate:Elec
  • Co List Office Mls Id: SIR14
  • Co List Office Phone: 805-969-4755
  • Architectural Style: Estate
  • Reso Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Excellent
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1954
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • Property Information Apx # Acres: 2.63
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Mont Union
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: S.B. Sr.
  • View Mountain(s)2: Yes
  • View Panoramic2: Yes
  • LocationTopo Level: Yes
  • Property Information ADU: No
  • Property Information Within City Limits: No
  • Condition Excellent: Yes
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Pool: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Open2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fruit Trees2: Yes
  • View Setting2: Yes
  • Rooms Ground Floor Primary: Yes
  • Dining Breakfast Bar2: Yes
  • Dining Dining Area2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Bath2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Kitchen2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Disposal3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dryer3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Microwave3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Washer3: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) LR: Yes
  • Security GateElec: Yes
  • WaterSewer Sewer Hookup: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Hardwood2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Tile3: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Property Information Main House SqFt: 6835.0
  • Style Estate2: Yes
  • Construction Two Story2: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #33: Yes
  • View Wooded3: Yes
  • Rooms Exercise Room2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Rev Osmosis2: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) Primary Bedroom: Yes
  • WaterSewer Pvt Well In: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Wooded4: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced PRT: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Spa - Outside: Yes
  • ViewOcean: Yes
  • View Islands: Yes
  • Amenities Solar PV2: Yes
  • Electric Solar PV Seller Owned: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Covered2: Yes
  • View Other27: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) Patio3: Yes
  • Roof Slate2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Solar Hot Wtr: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Built-In Gas Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Microwave, Rev Osmosis, Solar Hot Wtr, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Other, Patio
  • Other Rooms:Great Room: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Double Oven2: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Built-In Gas Oven: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Slate
  • View: Other, Mountain(s), Islands, Ocean, Setting, Wooded, Panoramic
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Acres: 2.63
  • Topography: Level
  • Exterior Features: Pool, Patio Open, Patio Covered, SPA-Outside, Fruit Trees, Wooded, Fenced: PRT
  • Foundation Details: Mixed

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Private, Mont Wtr
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

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

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 007-060-089
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 114562.8
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

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Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/04/2025 03/04/25 Sold $12,750,000 -8.9% $1,865 / Sq Ft
02/25/2025 02/25/25 Pending -- -- --
08/12/2024 08/12/24 Price Changed $13,990,000 -5.2% $2,047 / Sq Ft
06/07/2024 06/07/24 For Sale $14,750,000 0.0% $2,158 / Sq Ft
05/28/2024 05/28/24 Pending -- -- --
05/13/2024 05/13/24 For Sale $14,750,000 +195.0% $2,158 / Sq Ft
08/25/2014 08/25/14 Sold $5,000,000 -9.0% $819 / Sq Ft
08/25/2014 08/25/14 Pending -- -- --
08/25/2014 08/25/14 For Sale $5,495,000 -- $900 / 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 $63,382 $5,841,894 $3,465,541 $2,376,353
2022 $61,310 $5,727,348 $3,397,590 $2,329,758
2021 $60,045 $5,615,048 $3,330,971 $2,284,077
2020 $59,439 $5,557,473 $3,296,816 $2,260,657
2019 $57,828 $5,448,504 $3,232,173 $2,216,331
2018 $47,016 $4,400,536 $2,376,597 $2,023,939
2017 $55,688 $5,236,935 $3,106,665 $2,130,270
2016 $54,004 $5,134,250 $3,045,750 $2,088,500
2014 $54,967 $5,228,104 $3,023,319 $2,204,785
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $5,000,000 New Conventional
Closed $5,000,000 New Conventional
Closed $4,900,000 New Conventional
Closed $3,000,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $200,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $1,100,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $750,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $650,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $5,000,000 Chicago Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Grant Deed $4,257,000 Lawyers Title Company
Grant Deed -- --
Grant Deed -- Chicago Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

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Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 24-1525

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 007-060-089