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Seller's Agent in 2026
James Krautmann
Village Properties
(805) 451-4527
4 in this area
27 Total Sales
485 E Mountain Dr Santa Barbara, CA 93108
2
Beds
1
Bath
895
Sq Ft
0.65
Acres Lot
Highlights
- Art Studio
- Updated Kitchen
- Mountainous Lot
- Cold Spring Elementary School Rated A+
- Fruit Trees
- Property is near park and schools
About This Home
As of May 2026Originally 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.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Village Properties License #01468842 Listed on: 03/31/2026
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 Concessions Offered
- Seller Will Consider Concessions
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 29, 1999
Sold by
Nicholson Gary O
Bought by
Nicholson Lisa Wilson Sandman
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 14, 1996
Sold by
Sandman Nicholson Lisa Wilson and Wilson Lisa
Bought by
Nicholson Gary O and Nicholson Lisa Wilson
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Outstanding Balance
$8,453
Interest Rate
7.88%
Estimated Equity
$3,112,987
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 22, 1995
Sold by
Nicholson Luella Mae
Bought by
Nicholson Gary Otto
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.
| 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
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| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $150,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/20/2026 05/20/26 | Sold | $1,700,000 | 0.0% | $1,899 / Sq Ft |
| 04/13/2026 04/13/26 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/31/2026 03/31/26 | For Sale | $1,700,000 | -- | $1,899 / 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 | $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
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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James Krautmann
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Sandy Lipowski
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Buyer's Agent in 2026
Sandy Lipowski
Sotheby's International Realty
(805) 403-3844
5 in this area
35 Total Sales
Map
Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service
MLS Number: 26-1026
APN: 013-060-051
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