$10,950,000
OPEN SUN 1PM - 3:30PM

1285 E Mountain Dr Santa Barbara, CA 93108

Estimated payment $61,118/month

Total Views 15,933
4 Beds
7 Baths
6,533 Sq Ft
$1,676 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Property is near an ocean
  • 2.01 Acre Lot
  • Santa Barbara Senior High School Rated A-
  • Estate
  • Fruit Trees

About This Home

Where dreams take shape, this breathtaking 2± acre estate offers an unrivaled setting with sweeping ocean and mountain views. Designed for both grand entertaining and intimate everyday living, the residence showcases an abundance of natural light, expansive interiors, and seamless indoor-outdoor flow. A thoughtful contemporary layout emphasizes high ceilings, elegant architectural details, and spacious rooms, creating an inviting ambiance. Large windows frame the stunning vistas, allowing the beauty of the surroundings to serve as an ever-changing backdrop.
Beyond the residence, meticulously landscaped gardens and sprawling lawns set the stage for serene morning strolls and lively gatherings alike. A picturesque pond, sculpted hedges, and vibrant native plantings enhance the estate's natural beauty, offering a tranquil oasis just moments from fine dining, boutique shopping, and scenic hiking trails. As an added opportunity, the adjoining lot can be developed as a separate parcel, providing endless possibilities for expansion, a guest residence, or the creation of a private compound.

Listing Agent

Cristal Clarke

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #00968247 Listed on: 03/21/2025

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Open House Schedule

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,313

Year Built

  • Built in 1974

Lot Details

  • 2.01 Acre Lot
  • Gated Home
  • Fruit Trees

Parking

  • Direct Access Garage

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Estate
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Tile Roof
  • Concrete Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 6,533 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Concrete Flooring
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Property is near an ocean
  • Covered patio or porch

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • Restaurant

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 011-260-006
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,313

Year Built

Built in 1974

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1974
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Laundry Room
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Gate:Elec
  • Architectural Style: Traditional, Estate
  • Reso Flooring: Concrete
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1974
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • Property Information Apx # Acres: 2.01
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Mont Union
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: S.B. Sr.
  • View Mountain(s)2: Yes
  • Property Information ADU: No
  • Property Information Within City Limits: No
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Interior Access: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fruit Trees2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced ALL2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Ocean2: Yes
  • Dining Dining Area2: Yes
  • Laundry Laundry Room2: Yes
  • Security GateElec: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Style Estate2: Yes
  • Construction Two Story2: Yes
  • Exterior BrickStone: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #33: Yes
  • Proximity Restaurants: Yes
  • Dining Breakfast Area2: Yes
  • Roof:Tile2: Yes
  • ViewOcean: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Covered2: Yes
  • Architectural Style Traditional: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) 24: Yes
  • Special Features: OpenHouse
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Tile
  • View: Mountain(s), Ocean
  • Construction Type: Brick, Stucco
  • Acres: 2.01
  • Exterior Features: Patio Covered, Fruit Trees, Fenced: ALL
  • Foundation Details: Mixed
  • ConstructionSiding:Roof Concrete: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Gar #3, Interior Access

Utilities

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

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 011-260-006
  • Zoning: Other
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 87555.6
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

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 $6,313 $444,200 $66,423 $377,777
2022 $6,212 $435,491 $65,121 $370,370
2021 $6,112 $426,953 $63,845 $363,108
2020 $6,068 $422,576 $63,191 $359,385
2019 $5,785 $414,291 $61,952 $352,339
2018 $5,700 $406,169 $60,738 $345,431
2017 $5,528 $398,206 $59,548 $338,658
2016 $5,349 $390,399 $58,381 $332,018
2014 $5,031 $377,004 $56,379 $320,625
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/30/2025 06/30/25 For Sale $10,950,000 0.0% $1,676 / Sq Ft
06/07/2025 06/07/25 Off Market $10,950,000 -- --
05/15/2025 05/15/25 Price Changed $7,995,000 -27.0% $1,224 / Sq Ft
03/21/2025 03/21/25 For Sale $10,950,000 +32.7% $1,676 / Sq Ft
03/21/2025 03/21/25 For Sale $8,250,000 -17.5% $1,263 / Sq Ft
12/31/2024 12/31/24 Sold $10,000,000 -13.0% $1,531 / Sq Ft
12/15/2024 12/15/24 Pending -- -- --
11/13/2024 11/13/24 For Sale $11,500,000 -- $1,760 / Sq Ft
Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $10,000,000 Chicago Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Grant Deed -- --
Grant Deed $261,000 Continental Lawyers Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $7,000,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $300,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $755,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $150,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $610,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $500,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $225,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $250,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $258,390 Seller Take Back
Source: Public Records

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Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 25-1137

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 011-260-006