$2,800,000
SOLD FEB 25, 2013

191 E Mountain Dr Santa Barbara, CA 93108

4 Beds
4 Baths
3,302 Sq Ft
1.05 Acres

Recently Sold

$848 Per Sq Ft

14% Below List Price

76 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Cold Spring Elementary School Rated A
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Lawn

About This Home

As of February 2013

Contemporary, Mediterranean villa designed to capture the extraordinary ocean, island, harbor and mountain views from nearly every room. Soaring ceilings & walls of glass create light-filled interiors. French doors lead out to romantic, Provencal gardens by Marc Rios. A truly, spectacular infinity pool falls away towards the ocean and draws the eye to the mesmerizing, forever views.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Caroline Santandrea

Sotheby's International Realty License #01349311 Listed on: 11/09/2012

Co-Listed By

Vivienne Leebosh

Sotheby's International Realty License #01229350

Last Buyer's Agent

Wade Hansen

Village Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $35,702

Year Built

  • Built in 1991

Lot Details

  • 1.05 Acre Lot
  • Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Lawn
  • Property is in excellent condition

Parking

  • Garage

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Harbor
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Split Level Home
  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3,302 Sq Ft Home
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Monitored
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Built-In Oven
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Trash Compactor
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Slate Flooring

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Pool
  • Covered patio or porch

Schools

  • Cold Spring Elementary School
  • S.B. Jr. Middle School
  • S.B. Sr. High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Septic System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 013-050-046

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$35,702

Year Built

Built in 1991

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1991
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Laundry Room
  • ResoLotFeatures: Level, Rolling Slope
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Monitored
  • Co List Office Mls Id: sir
  • Co List Office Phone: 805-969-9993
  • Subdivision Name: Other
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Medit
  • Reso Flooring: Carpet, Slate
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Split Level
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Excellent
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1991
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • Property Information Apx # Acres: 1.05
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Cold Spring
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: S.B. Sr.
  • View Mountain(s)2: Yes
  • LocationTopo Level: Yes
  • LocationTopo Rolly2: Yes
  • Property Information Within City Limits: No
  • Condition Excellent: Yes
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Pool: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Open2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Lawn2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced ALL2: Yes
  • Laundry Laundry Room2: Yes
  • Amenities Skylight2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Disposal3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Gas Stove3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Microwave3: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) LR: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #33: Yes
  • Dining Breakfast Area2: Yes
  • Dining Formal2: Yes
  • Style:Contemporary2: Yes
  • Construction Split Level: Yes
  • WaterSewer Septic In: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Carpet: Yes
  • ViewOcean: Yes
  • Appliances Included OvenBltin: Yes
  • Pets Yes: Yes
  • Style Medit2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Covered2: Yes
  • View Harbor2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Slate3: Yes
  • Security Monitored2: Yes
  • Assessor's Data Assessor Year Built: 1991.0
  • Assessor's Data Assessor Lot Acres: 1.05
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Trash Compactor, Refrigerator, Oven/Bltin, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Stove, Microwave
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: LR
  • Total Bedrooms: 8
  • Appliances Included:Trash Compactor2: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Flat
  • View: Mountain(s), Ocean, Harbor
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Acres: 1.05
  • Topography: Rolly, Level
  • Exterior Features: Pool, Patio Open, Patio Covered, Lawn, Fenced: ALL
  • ConstructionSiding:Roof Flat: Yes

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes

Association/Amenities

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

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 013-050-046
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 45738.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 9, 2012
Closed on
Jan 30, 2013
Sold by
Mountain Drive Properies Uk Ltd
Bought by
Hendler Victoria L
Seller's Agent
Caroline Santandrea
Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Wade Hansen
Village Properties
List Price
$3,250,000
Sold Price
$2,800,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$450,000
-13.85%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.48%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 7, 2008
Sold by
Bearman Alfred Saul
Bought by
Mountain Drive Properties Uk Ltd

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 13, 2003
Sold by
Hess Frederic L and Bearman Alfred Saul
Bought by
Hess Frederic L and Bearman Alfred Saul
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $2,800,000 Chicago Title Company
Grant Deed -- Lawyers Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/18/2025 07/18/25 Price Changed $5,995,000 -7.1% $1,785 / Sq Ft
06/16/2025 06/16/25 For Sale $6,450,000 +130.4% $1,920 / Sq Ft
02/25/2013 02/25/13 Sold $2,800,000 -13.8% $848 / Sq Ft
01/24/2013 01/24/13 Pending -- -- --
11/09/2012 11/09/12 For Sale $3,250,000 -- $984 / Sq Ft
Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

Tax History Compared to Growth

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 $35,702 $3,351,805 $1,183,606 $2,168,199
2022 $34,437 $3,286,085 $1,160,399 $2,125,686
2021 $33,702 $3,221,653 $1,137,647 $2,084,006
2020 $33,117 $3,188,620 $1,125,982 $2,062,638
2019 $32,644 $3,126,099 $1,103,904 $2,022,195
2018 $32,003 $3,064,804 $1,082,259 $1,982,545
2017 $31,462 $3,004,711 $1,061,039 $1,943,672
2016 $30,568 $2,945,796 $1,040,235 $1,905,561
2014 $29,739 $2,844,712 $1,004,540 $1,840,172
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 12-3478

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 013-050-046