$2,250,000
SOLD MAY 5, 2026
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,976 Sq Ft
2.18 Acres Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 5, 2026

$1,139 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

2 on Market

Highlights

  • Peek-A-Boo Views
  • 2.18 Acre Lot
  • Hilly Lot
  • Santa Barbara Senior High School Rated A-
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Main Floor Bedroom

About This Home

As of May 2026

Private Mission Canyon retreat on approx. 2.18 acres with creekside setting and mature oak trees. This 3BD/2.5BA home (~1,976 sq ft) offers a light-filled, open floor plan designed for comfortable living and seamless indoor-outdoor flow. Multiple rooms open to expansive decks and patios, ideal for relaxing or entertaining in a peaceful, natural setting. The kitchen connects easily to living areas, while generous windows frame garden and canyon views. Recent updates include a new roof (2025), updated Rheem water heater, remotely operated irrigation system, septic and leach field work completed (2025), new carpet, and LED lighting throughout. Two-car garage with workspace. Quiet, private setting just minutes to downtown Santa Barbara, beaches, hiking trails, and Mission Canyon amenities.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Hristo Hristov

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #01978598 Listed on: 04/01/2026

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Co-Listed By

Ken Sideris

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #01766178 / 01978598 / 01964940

Last Buyer's Agent

John Sener

Village Properties License #00978392

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1979

Lot Details

  • 2.18 Acre Lot
  • Irrigation
  • Hilly Lot
  • Mountainous Lot
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • Converted Garage

Property Views

  • Peek-A-Boo
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Cement Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,976 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Sound System
  • Skylights
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Location

  • City Lot

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Wall Furnace
  • Septic System

Community Details

  • 15 Mission Canyon Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 021-030-050
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1979

Lot Details

2.18 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Directions: From Foothill Rd go North on Mission Canyon Rd. Keep right onto Mission Canyon Rd. Make a sharp right turn onto Las Canoas Rd. Driveway is approx. 0.7mi up the road. After bridge, property is on Left.
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1979
  • Reso Interior Features: Recessed Lighting, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: 220V Elect, Gas Hookup, In Unit
  • ResoLotFeatures: Mountain
  • Co List Office Mls Id: prucal
  • Co List Office Phone: 805-687-2666
  • Subdivision Name: 15 - Mission Canyon
  • Reso Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Good
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1979
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • Property Information Apx # Acres: 2.18
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Roosevelt
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: S.B. Sr.
  • View Mountain(s)2: Yes
  • LocationTopo Hilly2: Yes
  • LocationTopo Mountain3: Yes
  • Property Information ADU: No
  • Property Information Within City Limits: Yes
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • Foundation:Slab: Yes
  • View Setting2: Yes
  • Rooms Ground Floor Bedroom2: Yes
  • Amenities Dual Pane Window2: 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
  • FlrWdw Coverings Tile3: Yes
  • Construction Two Story2: Yes
  • Dining In Kitchen4: Yes
  • Amenities Sound System: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) Primary Bedroom: Yes
  • Property Information Apx Lot SqFt: 94960.0
  • Condition Good2: Yes
  • WaterSewer Septic In: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Carpet: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Yard Irrigation PRT: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Detached: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Total # Uncovered Spaces: 3.0
  • Laundry In Unit2: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #12: Yes
  • Exterior Cement Siding: Yes
  • Laundry Gas Hookup2: Yes
  • View PartialFiltered2: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Converted: Yes
  • ParkingGarage:Total _pound_ Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Laundry 220V Elect2: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) 23: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Gas Stove, Microwave, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Primary Bedroom
  • Total Bedrooms: 9
  • Appliances Included:Double Oven2: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Mountain(s), Setting, Partial/Filtered
  • Construction Type: Cement Siding
  • Acres: 2.18
  • Topography: Mountain, Hilly
  • Exterior Features: Yard Irrigation PRT
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features: Garage, Converted Garage, Other, Detached

Utilities

  • Heating: Wall Furnace
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: SB Wtr
  • Heating:Wall Furnace: Yes

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 021-030-050
  • Zoning: Other
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 94960.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 1, 2026
Closed on
Apr 24, 2026
Sold by
Wilms and Wilms Padma
Bought by
Smith William
Seller's Agent
Hristo Hristov
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
John Sener
Village Properties
List Price
$2,200,000
Sold Price
$2,250,000
Premium/Discount to List
$50,000
2.27%
Views
18

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8849.59%
Original Mortgage
$1,800,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,800,000
Interest Rate
6.22%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,016,908

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 27, 1998
Sold by
Balbes Randy Jay
Bought by
Wilms Jurgen and Wilms Padma

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 27, 1997
Sold by
Whitlow Jeffrey A and Whitlow Celeste
Bought by
Balbes Randy Jay

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$424,000
Interest Rate
7.25%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $2,250,000 First American Title
Grant Deed -- Chicago Title Co
Grant Deed -- Chicago Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,800,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $424,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/05/2026 05/05/26 Sold $2,250,000 +2.3% $1,139 / Sq Ft
04/01/2026 04/01/26 For Sale $2,200,000 -- $1,113 / 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
2025 $12,378 $1,175,772 $783,853 $391,919
2023 $12,378 $1,130,117 $753,416 $376,701
2022 $11,939 $1,107,959 $738,644 $369,315
2021 $11,662 $1,086,235 $724,161 $362,074
2020 $11,541 $1,075,098 $716,736 $358,362
2019 $11,338 $1,054,019 $702,683 $351,336
2018 $11,176 $1,033,353 $688,905 $344,448
2017 $10,807 $1,013,093 $675,398 $337,695
2016 $10,584 $993,229 $662,155 $331,074
2014 $10,297 $959,148 $639,434 $319,714
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 26-1036

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 021-030-050

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