NOT LISTED FOR SALE

540 Miramonte Dr Santa Barbara, CA 93109

Alta Mesa Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,699,000 - $2,808,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,600 Sq Ft
$1,056/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 30, 2025

Last sale price $2,800,000 $1,077 Per Sq Ft

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Double Oven
  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Direct Access Garage

About This Home

As of October 2025

Perched on Santa Barbara's Alta Mesa West, this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home captures breathtaking vistas that stretch across the Santa Ynez Mountains, the city skyline, down the coastline with whitewater views, sparkling ocean, harbor, wharf, and even the peeks of the Channel Islands. The numerous windows bathe the interiors in abundant natural light while allowing indoor/outdoor living to flow seamlessly. At the heart of the home, a generous kitchen with a large walk-in pantry opens to a cozy sitting area. Central A/C ensures year-round comfort, while the expansive patio invites entertaining, dining al fresco, or simply soaking in the scenery. Whether you're gazing over the harbor or watching the sailboats race or just taking in the twinkling city lights at night, every moment here feels extraordinary and the view is always evolving. This Mesa home combines the best of Santa Barbara coastal living: panoramic scenery, abundant light, and a prime location just minutes from beaches, shops, and restaurants.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Steve Epstein

Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara License #00994429 Listed on: 09/17/2025

Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara

Co-Listed By

The Epstein Partners

Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara License #00994429

Last Buyer's Agent

Sarita Vasquez

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #02232751

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1964

Lot Details

  • 0.38 Acre Lot
  • Property is zoned E-1

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Beach
  • Island
  • Coastline
  • Harbor
  • Panoramic
  • City
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Slab Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,600 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Double Oven
  • Stove

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • 220 Volts In Laundry
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Parking

  • Direct Access Garage
  • Carport

Schools

  • Mckinley Elementary School
  • Lacumbre Middle School
  • S.B. Sr. High School

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • City Lot
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • 20 Mesa Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 035-260-017
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1964

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1964
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: 220V Elect, Gas Hookup, In Garage
  • Co List Office Mls Id: kwrc3
  • Co List Office Phone: 805-456-3600
  • Subdivision Name: 20 - Mesa
  • Architectural Style: Mid-century Modern
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Single Story
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1964
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • Property Information Apx # Acres: 0.38
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: McKinley
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: LaCumbre
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: S.B. Sr.
  • View Mountain(s)2: Yes
  • View Panoramic2: Yes
  • Property Information ADU: No
  • Property Information Within City Limits: Yes
  • Construction Single Story2: Yes
  • Foundation:Slab: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #22: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Interior Access: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Attached: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Open2: Yes
  • Dining Breakfast Bar2: Yes
  • Dining Dining Area2: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) LR: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • ViewOcean: Yes
  • View Coastline: Yes
  • View Islands: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) Wood Burning Stove2: Yes
  • View Beach2: Yes
  • Laundry In Garage2: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Cpt #12: Yes
  • Style Mid-century Modern: Yes
  • Laundry Gas Hookup2: Yes
  • View Harbor2: Yes
  • View City4: Yes
  • Appliances Included Elect Stove2: Yes
  • Laundry 220V Elect2: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Double Oven, Elect Stove
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning Stove
  • Appliances Included:Double Oven2: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Flat
  • View: Beach, Mountain(s), Islands, Coastline, Ocean, City, Harbor, Panoramic
  • Acres: 0.38
  • Exterior Features: Patio Open
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • ConstructionSiding:Roof Flat: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Gar #2, Cpt #1, Interior Access, Attached

Utilities

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

Schools

  • Elementary School: McKinley
  • High School: S.B. Sr.
  • Middle Or Junior School: LaCumbre

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 035-260-017
  • Zoning: E-1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 16552.8
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Matterport 3D Tour

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 17, 2025
Closed on
Oct 28, 2025
Sold by
Cullipher Valerie
Bought by
Cullipher Brad
Seller's Agent
Steve Epstein
Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara
Buyer's Agent
Sarita Vasquez
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
List Price
$2,475,000
Sold Price
$2,800,000
Premium/Discount to List
$325,000
13.13%
Views
117

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-8.27%
Original Mortgage
$2,240,000
Outstanding Balance
$2,233,603
Interest Rate
6.26%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$511,365

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 17, 2025
Closed on
Oct 15, 2025
Sold by
Helen M Behnke Living Trust and Rehm Kathryn Annette
Bought by
Cullipher Brad
Seller's Agent
Steve Epstein
Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara
Buyer's Agent
Sarita Vasquez
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
List Price
$2,475,000
Sold Price
$2,800,000
Premium/Discount to List
$325,000
13.13%
Views
117

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$2,240,000
Outstanding Balance
$2,233,603
Interest Rate
6.26%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$511,365

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 12, 2003
Sold by
Behnke Helen Marie
Bought by
Behnke Helen M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 12, 1996
Sold by
Behnke Robert F and Behnke Helen Marie
Bought by
Behnke Robert F and Behnke Helen Marie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$274,000
Interest Rate
8.25%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 15, 1995
Sold by
Behnke Robert F and Behnke Helen M
Bought by
Behnke Robert F and Behnke Helen Marie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$265,000
Interest Rate
9.23%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 6, 1993
Sold by
Behnke Robert F and Behnke Helen M
Bought by
Behnke Robert F and Behnke Helen M
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Cullipher Brad -- Fidelity National Title Compan
Cullipher Brad $2,800,000 Fidelity National Title Compan
Behnke Helen M -- --
Behnke Robert F -- Santa Barbara Title Co
Behnke Robert F -- Chicago Title Company
Behnke Robert F -- --
Behnke Robert F -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Cullipher Brad $2,240,000
Previous Owner Behnke Robert F $274,000
Previous Owner Behnke Robert F $265,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/30/2025 10/30/25 Sold $2,800,000 +13.1% $1,077 / Sq Ft
09/30/2025 09/30/25 Pending -- -- --
09/17/2025 09/17/25 For Sale $2,475,000 -- $952 / 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
2025 $3,240 $315,367 $85,915 $229,452
2023 $3,240 $303,123 $82,580 $220,543
2022 $3,123 $297,180 $80,961 $216,219
2021 $2,985 $285,472 $79,374 $206,098
2020 $2,954 $282,566 $78,561 $204,005
2019 $2,901 $277,026 $77,021 $200,005
2018 $2,858 $271,595 $75,511 $196,084
2017 $2,762 $266,271 $74,031 $192,240
2016 $2,773 $261,051 $72,580 $188,471
2015 $2,742 $257,130 $71,490 $185,640
2014 $2,697 $252,094 $70,090 $182,004
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Steve Epstein

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Steve Epstein

    Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara

    (805) 689-9339

    4 in this area

    135 Total Sales

    Steve Epstein
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    The Epstein Partners

    Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara

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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Sarita Vasquez

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

    (805) 729-1115

    2 in this area

    4 Total Sales

    Sarita Vasquez
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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 25-3495

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 035-260-017

California Santa Barbara County Santa Barbara 93109 Alta Mesa

540 Miramonte Dr, Santa Barbara, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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