$6,870,000
SOLD APR 30, 2025

72 La Vuelta Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93108

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,050 Sq Ft
0.44 Acres

Recently Sold

$1,696 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

32 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Detached Guest House
  • Wine Cellar
  • Cabana
  • Santa Barbara Senior High School Rated A-
  • Home Theater
  • Open Floorplan

About This Home

As of April 2025

Inspired by French country architecture and infused with casual elegance, this Montecito estate is a masterclass in intentional design, blending vintage charm with modern sophistication. Nestled behind a private wall in the MUS school district, the 3,541 sq. ft. residence offers privacy and convenience, just a short stroll from the Miramar Hotel, world-class beaches, and Coast Village Road. The striking exterior features a classic Mansard roof clad in Brazilian Black Slate, custom copper details, and a gated driveway with ample parking.Inside, the home showcases French white oak flooring, handmade brick, and curated finishes that exude warmth and style. The main residence includes three bedrooms, two and a half baths, and a versatile room for an office or guest space, while a separate full outdoor bathroom adds convenience. The kitchen is both stylish and functional, with Thermador appliances, a Shaws farmhouse sink, and a pass-through window connecting seamlessly to the resort-style backyard, complete with a pool, spa, bocce court, putting green, and surf shed. The Cabana, a 509 sq. ft. ADU designed as a private retreat, is completing the property. This space offers flexibility for guests or additional living, featuring a full eat-in kitchen with a restored 1940s Wedgwood stove, custom-built beds and closets, a finished attic for extra storage, and a 1920s SoHo-style bathroom with custom iron and glass work. With its seamless blend of craftsmanship, curated vintage elements, and a prime Montecito location, this home is a rare opportunity for privacy, luxury, and effortless coastal living.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Trey Evans

Evans Realty & Investments License #01421487 Listed on: 02/23/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Alexandra Pfeifer

Sotheby's International Realty License #01743378

Sotheby's International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $26,410

Year Built

  • Built in 2018 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 0.44 Acre Lot
  • Fenced Yard
  • Gated Home
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Front Yard
  • Property is zoned 1-E-1

Home Design

  • French Architecture
  • Mansard Roof Shape
  • Slab Foundation
  • Slate Roof
  • Metal Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 4,050 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Coffered Ceiling
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Awning
  • French Doors
  • Wine Cellar
  • Separate Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Dining Room
  • Home Theater
  • Den
  • Wood Flooring
  • Mountain Views

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Room
  • Open to Family Room
  • Gas Oven
  • Range with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dressing Area
  • Powder Room
  • Double Vanity

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Firewall

Parking

  • 6 Open Parking Spaces
  • 6 Parking Spaces
  • Private Parking
  • Driveway
  • Automatic Gate
  • Guest Parking

Pool

  • Cabana
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Gas Heated Pool
  • Permits for Pool
  • Above Ground Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Wrap Around Porch
  • Rain Gutters

Additional Homes

  • Detached Guest House

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Property is located within a water district
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 007-340-030

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$26,410

Year Built

Built in 2018 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: French
  • Levels: Two
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Additional Assessor Parcel Numbers: No
  • Advertising Remarks: This French country-inspired Montecito home blends curated vintage design with modern luxury. Spanning 3,541 sq. ft., the main residence offers three bedrooms, two and a half baths, a flex room, and a separate full outdoor bath. Tucked behind a private wall with a gated driveway, the property features a resort-like backyard with a pool, spa, bocce court, putting green, and lush gardens. The 509 sq. ft. ADU, "The Cabana," includes a full eat-in kitchen with a 1940s Wedgwood stove, custom built-ins, and a SoHo-style bath. Curated finishes, Schoolhouse Electric lighting, and bespoke details enhance the home's warmth and character. Walkable to Miramar Hotel, world-class beaches, surf breaks, and Coast Village Road, this home is a rare Montecito retreat.
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Living Area: 4050
  • Lot Acreage: 0.4400
  • Planned Urban Dev: 0
  • Probate: No
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Year Built: 2018
  • Number Of Photos: 46
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Built-Ins, Coffered Ceiling(s), Open Floor Plan, Recessed Lighting
  • Fireplace Rooms: Living Room, Primary Bedroom
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Microwave, Built-In Gas, Oven-Gas, Range Hood, Range
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Full Bathroom: 3
  • Half Bathroom: 1
  • Bedroom Features: Primary Bedroom, WalkInCloset, Dressing Area
  • Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Bathroom Features: Double Vanity(s)
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: 1
  • Family Room: 1
  • Eating Areas: Breakfast Room, Breakfast Area
  • Kitchen Features: Quartz Counters, Pantry, Open to Family Room
  • Laundry: Laundry Area
  • Maids Room: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4.00
  • Den: 1
  • Equipment: Built-Ins, Cable, Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Gas Dryer Hookup, Hood Fan, Washer
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Price Per S Q F T: 1727.16
  • Windows: French Windows

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Brick, Hard Coat
  • Other Features: French Doors, Rain Gutters
  • Other Structures: GuestHouse
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Fence: Block
  • Guest House: Detached
  • Patio: Awning, Brick, Covered Porch, Porch - Front, Porch - Rear, Wrap Around Porch
  • Pool Description: Permits, Heated, Heated with Gas, In Ground
  • Pool: Yes
  • Roof: Mansard, Metal, Slate
  • Spa: Above Ground
  • Spa Yn: Yes
  • View: Mountains
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Other Spaces: 6
  • Parking Garage: Parking for Guests, Oversized, Driveway - Combination, Private
  • Total Parking: 6

Utilities

  • TV Svcs: Cable TV
  • Water Heater: Instant Hot Water, Tankless
  • Cooling: Central, Multi/Zone, Air Conditioning
  • Heating: Fireplace, Central
  • Security: Automatic Gate, Firewall(s), Smoke Detector, Gated, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
  • Sewer: In Connected and Paid
  • Water: Water District

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Lot Info

  • Special Zoning: Coastal Commission
  • Horses: No
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 007-340-030
  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard, Front Yard, Yard, Automatic Gate
  • Lot Size Area: 19166

Rental Info

  • Land Lease Purchase Yn: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 23, 2025
Closed on
Apr 23, 2025
Sold by
Damery Josiah J and Damery Stephanie J
Bought by
Cohen Family Trust and Cohen
Seller's Agent
Trey Evans
Evans Realty & Investments
Buyer's Agent
Alexandra Pfeifer
Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$6,995,000
Sold Price
$6,870,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$125,000
-1.79%
Views
133

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.89%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 15, 2016
Closed on
Nov 29, 2016
Sold by
A2sb Investments Llc
Bought by
Damery Josiah J and Damery Stephanie J D
Seller's Agent
Elisa Atwill
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Melissa Birch
Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$2,345,000
Sold Price
$1,975,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$370,000
-15.78%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
16.04%
Original Mortgage
$120,000
Interest Rate
3.54%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 4, 2015
Closed on
Feb 20, 2015
Sold by
Buevich Alexander and Buevich Marina
Bought by
A2sb Investments Llc
Seller's Agent
Jon Mahoney
Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara
Buyer's Agent
Elisa Atwill
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$1,850,000
Sold Price
$1,650,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$200,000
-10.81%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.50%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 15, 1998
Sold by
Cox Pamela K and Cox Philip D
Bought by
Buyevitch Alexander and Buyevitch Marina

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$550,000
Interest Rate
6.61%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 26, 1997
Sold by
Aphila Inc
Bought by
Cox Pamela K and Cox Philip D

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 14, 1993
Sold by
Cox Philip D and Cox Pamela K
Bought by
Staffamerica Management Group Inc
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $6,870,000 Chicago Title Company
Grant Deed $1,975,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Grant Deed $1,650,000 First American Title Company
Grant Deed $900,000 Equity Title Company
Grant Deed -- Fidelity National Title
Quit Claim Deed -- Continental Lawyers Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $3,000,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,600,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $120,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $1,580,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $550,000 Stand Alone First
Previous Owner $350,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/30/2025 04/30/25 Sold $6,870,000 -1.8% $1,696 / Sq Ft
02/23/2025 02/23/25 For Sale $6,995,000 +254.2% $1,727 / Sq Ft
12/15/2016 12/15/16 Sold $1,975,000 -15.8% $661 / Sq Ft
10/27/2016 10/27/16 Pending -- -- --
08/15/2016 08/15/16 For Sale $2,345,000 +42.1% $785 / Sq Ft
02/27/2015 02/27/15 Sold $1,650,000 0.0% $423 / Sq Ft
02/27/2015 02/27/15 Sold $1,650,000 -10.8% $423 / Sq Ft
02/12/2015 02/12/15 Pending -- -- --
02/12/2015 02/12/15 Pending -- -- --
02/03/2015 02/03/15 For Sale $1,850,000 0.0% $474 / Sq Ft
02/03/2015 02/03/15 For Sale $1,850,000 -- $474 / Sq Ft
Source: The MLS

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 $26,410 $2,384,746 $1,392,699 $992,047
2023 $26,410 $2,292,146 $1,338,620 $953,526
2022 $25,756 $2,266,948 $1,312,373 $954,575
2021 $25,049 $2,202,597 $1,286,641 $915,956
2020 $24,983 $2,195,885 $1,273,449 $922,436
2019 $24,257 $2,133,790 $1,248,480 $885,310
2018 $23,026 $2,014,500 $1,224,000 $790,500
2017 $22,525 $1,975,000 $1,200,000 $775,000
2016 $19,136 $1,675,162 $1,218,300 $456,862
2015 $13,739 $1,173,974 $717,431 $456,543
2014 -- $1,150,978 $703,378 $447,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 25502765

The MLS

APN: 007-340-030