$1,700,000
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485 E Mountain Dr Santa Barbara, CA 93108

Estimated payment $10,866/month

Total Views 3,339
2 Beds
1 Bath
895 Sq Ft
$1,899 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Very Popular Property
  • Art Studio
  • Fruit Trees
  • Cold Spring Elementary School Rated A+
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Mountainous Lot

About This Home

Originally built in the mid-1940s, El Rancho Hacienda is a rare enclave of seven individual adobe-style casitas set on five serene acres. Designed as a rural Southern California interpretation of the classic bungalow court, the property is held as Tenancy in Common, sharing many characteristics with a Planned Unit Development.
485 Mountain Drive is now available for the first time since its purchase from the original owner in the 1970s--an exceptional opportunity to own a piece of local history.
This enchanting Southwestern adobe home features two bedrooms and one bathroom, authentic Mexican tile floors, soaring beamed ceilings, and a cozy fireplace A detached structure offers flexible use as a laundry room, office, or art studio.
The indoor-outdoor living experience is truly special, with patios and grounds that evoke a private botanical garden- lush, tranquil, and completely removed from the everyday. The expansive lot is meticulously landscaped, featuring vegetable gardens and mature fruit trees.
Minutes from the Mission, and steps from the Sheffield Reservoir walking trails, this is a property that must be experienced in person to fully appreciate its beauty, character, and sense of escape.

Listing Agent

James Krautmann

Village Properties License #01468842 Listed on: 03/31/2026

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1946

Lot Details

  • 28,314 Sq Ft Lot
  • Rural Setting
  • Level Lot
  • Irrigation
  • Mountainous Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Lawn
  • Drought Tolerant Landscaping
  • Property is in excellent condition

HOA Fees

  • $500 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 10 Open Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Spanish Architecture
  • Adobe Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Tile Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 895 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Home Office
  • Art Studio
  • Tile Flooring
  • Property Views

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Electric Oven
  • Built-In Gas Range
  • Stove

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Location

  • Property is near park and schools
  • City Lot

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • Zoned Heating
  • Heat Pump System
  • Sewer Stub Out

Additional Features

  • Gray Water System
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop

Community Details

  • Association fees include water, trash
  • 7 Units
  • El Rancho Hacienda Community
  • 15 Las Canoas/El Cielito Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 021-103-005
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1946

Lot Details

0.65 Acres

HOA Fees

$500 per month

Listing Details

  • Directions: Down a private lane off of Mountain Drive, between Mission Ridge and Foothill Rd.
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1946
  • Reso Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Gas Hookup, Laundry Room
  • ResoLotFeatures: Wooded, Level, Rolling Slope, Mountain, Rural
  • Reso Association Fee Includes: Water, Trash
  • Subdivision Name: 15 - Las Canoas/El Cielito
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow, Adobe, Spanish
  • Reso Flooring: Tile
  • Unit Levels: Single Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Other Structures: Workshop, Studio
  • Reso Property Condition: Excellent
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1946
  • Property Information Total #Units: 7
  • Property Information Apx # Acres: 0.65
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Roosevelt
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: S.B. Sr.
  • LocationTopo Level: Yes
  • LocationTopo Rolly2: Yes
  • LocationTopo Mountain3: Yes
  • Property Information ADU: No
  • Property Information Within City Limits: Yes
  • Condition Excellent: Yes
  • Construction Single Story2: Yes
  • Foundation:Slab: Yes
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Lawn2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fruit Trees2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Drought Tolerant LND2: Yes
  • View Setting2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Park(s)2: Yes
  • Proximity Near School(s)2: Yes
  • Rooms Family Room4: Yes
  • Rooms Ground Floor Primary: Yes
  • Dining Breakfast Bar2: Yes
  • Laundry Laundry Room2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Bath2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Kitchen2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Gas Stove3: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) LR: Yes
  • WaterSewer Sewer Hookup: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Tile3: Yes
  • Property Information Main House SqFt: 895.0
  • Other Buildings Studio: Yes
  • Rooms Art Studio2: Yes
  • Rooms Office3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Built-In Gas Range: Yes
  • Other Buildings Work Shop2: Yes
  • Location Info Development Name: El Rancho Hacienda
  • Roof:Tile2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Yard Irrigation PRT: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Total # Uncovered Spaces: 10.0
  • Laundry Gas Hookup2: Yes
  • Cooling Heat Pump2: Yes
  • Pets Yes: Yes
  • Style Spanish2: Yes
  • Dining In Living Room2: Yes
  • Style Adobe3: Yes
  • LocationTopo Rural2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Greywater System2: Yes
  • CondoCO-OPPUD Association Fee2: 500.0
  • CondoCO-OPPUD Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Special Features: 4097
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Built-In Gas Range, Built-In Electric Oven, Gas Stove
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Appliances Included:Built-In Electric Oven: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Tile
  • View: Setting
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Fencing: Partial
  • Acres: 0.65
  • Topography: Rural, Mountain, Rolly, Level
  • Exterior Features: Gray Water System, Lawn, Fruit Trees, Yard Irrigation PRT, Drought Tolerant LND
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Side Porch, Front Porch, Covered

Garage/Parking

  • Open Parking Spaces: 10.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Heating: Ductless, Heat Pump, Zoned
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: SB Wtr
  • Heating:Heat Pump: Yes
  • Heating:Zoned: Yes
  • Heating:Ductless: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 500.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association: Yes

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 021-103-005
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 28314.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

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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
2025 $15,492 $1,363,432 $494,196 $869,236
2023 $15,492 $1,310,490 $475,006 $835,484
2022 $14,988 $1,284,795 $465,693 $819,102
2021 $14,698 $1,259,604 $456,562 $803,042
2020 $14,427 $1,242,690 $439,881 $802,809
2019 $14,131 $1,205,657 $431,256 $774,401
2018 $13,843 $1,178,096 $422,800 $755,296
2017 $13,534 $1,154,997 $414,510 $740,487
2016 $13,117 $1,132,351 $406,383 $725,968
2014 $12,598 $1,093,496 $392,439 $701,057
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/31/2026 03/31/26 For Sale $1,700,000 -- $1,899 / Sq Ft
Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Ins Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Ins Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Ins Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Ins Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Ins Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title
Grant Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $150,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 26-1026

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 013-060-051

California Santa Barbara County Santa Barbara 93108

485 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA

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