$2,625,000
SOLD AUG 21, 2025

704 Island View Dr Santa Barbara, CA 93109

Alta Mesa Neighborhood
3 Beds
3 Baths
2,689 Sq Ft
10,019 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$976 Per Sq Ft

11% Below List Price

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Art Studio
  • Property is near an ocean
  • Washington Elementary School Rated A
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Deck

About This Home

As of August 2025

Welcome to 704 Island View Drive, a beloved home in Santa Barbara's sought-after Mesa neighborhood. Owned by the same family for over 60 years, this 3-bed, 3-bath property with attached 2 car garage blends coastal charm with artistic character and stunning ocean views. Built in 1958 and expanded to 2,689 sq ft, it features a great room with open-beam ceilings, fireplace, wet bar, and walls of windows showcasing the Santa Barbara coastline. Let your creativity shine in your own spacious artist studio with skylights, open beamed ceiling, and an ADA-accessible bath. Wood-look tile flows throughout the main home. Outside, enjoy a lush yard, pool and view deck. Just minutes from beaches, parks, and Mesa Village, this is a rare opportunity to own in an exceptional location on the Mesa!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Marla Remedios

Re/Max Gold Coast Realtors License #01992350 Listed on: 07/29/2025

Re/Max Gold Coast Realtors

Last Buyer's Agent

Marla Remedios

Re/Max Gold Coast Realtors License #01992350 Listed on: 07/29/2025

Re/Max Gold Coast Realtors

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,914

Year Built

  • Built in 1958

Lot Details

  • 10,019 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Island

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,689 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Plantation Shutters
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Great Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Art Studio
  • Laundry in Garage

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Built-In Electric Oven
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Stone
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Pool
  • Property is near an ocean
  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System

Additional Features

  • Solar owned by a third party
  • Property is near shops

Community Details

  • 20 Mesa Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 035-092-008
  • Seller Concessions Offered

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,914

Year Built

Built in 1958

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Directions: From W Carrillo St, turn west onto Island View Drive. Property will be located on the left.
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1958
  • ResoWindowFeatures: Plantation Shutters
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: In Garage
  • Subdivision Name: 20 - Mesa
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Reso Flooring: Carpet, Stone, Tile
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Single Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Good
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1958
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • Property Information Apx # Acres: 0.23
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Washington
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: LaCumbre
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: S.B. Sr.
  • Property Information ADU: No
  • Property Information Within City Limits: No
  • Construction Single Story2: Yes
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • Foundation:Slab: Yes
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Interior Access: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Attached: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Pool: Yes
  • Proximity Near Ocean2: Yes
  • Dining Dining Area2: Yes
  • Amenities Dual Pane Window2: Yes
  • Amenities Skylight2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher3: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) LR: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Tile3: Yes
  • Property Information Main House SqFt: 2689.0
  • Proximity Near Shopping2: Yes
  • Rooms Art Studio2: Yes
  • Dining In Kitchen4: Yes
  • Amenities Wet Bar2: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) Family Room3: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Stone2: Yes
  • Property Information Apx Lot SqFt: 10019.0
  • Condition Good2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Carpet: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Deck3: Yes
  • ViewOcean: Yes
  • View Islands: Yes
  • Laundry In Garage2: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #12: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Covered2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Plantation Shutters: Yes
  • Cooling Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Electric Solar PV Leased: Yes
  • Architectural Style Traditional: Yes
  • ParkingGarage:Total _pound_ Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Fireplace(s) 23: Yes
  • Status Information Seller Concessions3: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Electric Oven, Dishwasher, Double Oven
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Family Room
  • Other Rooms:Great Room: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Double Oven2: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Built-In Electric Oven: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Islands, Ocean
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Acres: 0.23
  • Exterior Features: Pool, Deck, Patio Covered
  • Foundation Details: Slab

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Gar #1, Interior Access, Attached

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: SB Wtr
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Sidewalks

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 035-092-008
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10019.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 29, 2025
Closed on
Aug 19, 2025
Sold by
Montgomery Family 1993 Trust and Montgomery Ellen J
Bought by
930 Calle Puerto Vallarta Llc
Seller's Agent
Marla Remedios
Re/Max Gold Coast Realtors
Buyer's Agent
Marla Remedios
Re/Max Gold Coast Realtors
List Price
$2,950,000
Sold Price
$2,625,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$325,000
-11.02%
Views
22

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
169.14%
Original Mortgage
$2,231,250
Outstanding Balance
$2,231,250
Interest Rate
6.72%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$554,407

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 7, 1993
Sold by
Montgomery James F
Bought by
Montgomery James F and Montgomery Ellen J
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $2,625,000 Wfg National Title
Grant Deed -- --
Grant Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $2,231,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $4,395,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $4,395,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/21/2025 08/21/25 Sold $2,625,000 -11.0% $976 / Sq Ft
08/08/2025 08/08/25 Pending -- -- --
07/29/2025 07/29/25 For Sale $2,950,000 -- $1,097 / 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 $2,914 $283,940 $37,153 $246,787
2023 $2,914 $272,916 $35,711 $237,205
2022 $2,808 $267,565 $35,011 $232,554
2021 $2,740 $262,320 $34,325 $227,995
2020 $2,711 $259,632 $33,974 $225,658
2019 $2,662 $254,542 $33,308 $221,234
2018 $2,623 $249,552 $32,655 $216,897
2017 $2,535 $244,660 $32,015 $212,645
2016 $2,552 $239,864 $31,388 $208,476
2015 $2,523 $236,262 $30,917 $205,345
2014 -- $231,635 $30,312 $201,323
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Marla Remedios

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Marla Remedios

    Re/Max Gold Coast Realtors

    (805) 415-9007

    1 in this area

    75 Total Sales

    Marla Remedios
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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 25-2870

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 035-092-008

California Santa Barbara County Santa Barbara 93109 Alta Mesa

704 Island View Dr, Santa Barbara, CA

This home is located at 704 Island View Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93109 and is currently priced at $2,625,000, approximately $976 per square foot. This property was built in 1958. 704 Island View Dr is a home located in Santa Barbara County with nearby schools including Washington Elementary School, La Cumbre Junior High School, and Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara.

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