$7,000,000
SOLD MAY 6, 2015

799 Lilac Dr Santa Barbara, CA 93108

4 Beds
6 Baths
5,970 Sq Ft
1.01 Acres

Recently Sold

$1,173 Per Sq Ft

10% Below List Price

40 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Guest House
  • Fruit Trees
  • Santa Barbara Senior High School Rated A-
  • Pool House
  • Maid or Guest Quarters

About This Home

As of July 2025

Serene ocean & grand mtn views are a stunning backdrop to this extraordinary Tuscan villa in a prime Montecito location. Truly exceptional craftsmanship & state of the art home automation system rarely seen in homes in this price range. 4 bd, 4.5ba main house + guest house & pool w/ cabana/office. Outdoor kitchen, multiple romantic loggias and stunning lush gardens welcome year-round entertaining.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Robert Riskin

Village Properties License #01815307 / 01447045 / 01954177 / 01951069 Listed on: 03/19/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Robert Riskin

Village Properties License #01815307 / 01447045 / 01954177 / 01951069 Listed on: 03/19/2015

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $94,322

Year Built

  • Built in 2007

Lot Details

  • Gated Home
  • Level Lot
  • Irrigation
  • Fruit Trees
  • Lawn
  • Property is in excellent condition
  • Property is zoned E-1

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Tile Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 5,970 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Multiple Fireplaces
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Monitored

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Trash Compactor

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Stone

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Maid or Guest Quarters

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Driveway
  • Uncovered Parking

Pool

  • Pool House
  • Spa
  • Outdoor Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Fireplace in Patio
  • Built-In Barbecue

Additional Homes

  • Guest House

Schools

  • Mont Union Elementary School
  • S.B. Jr. Middle School
  • S.B. Sr. High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Water Softener is Owned

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 007-110-064

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$94,322

Year Built

Built in 2007

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Directions: From East Valley Road, north on Lilac.
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 2007
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Other, Laundry Room
  • ResoLotFeatures: Level
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Monitored, Gate:Elec, Security System
  • Architectural Style: Medit
  • Reso Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Stone
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Excellent
  • Property Information Year Built2: 2007
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Mont Union
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: S.B. Sr.
  • View Mountain(s)2: Yes
  • LocationTopo Level: Yes
  • Property Information Within City Limits: No
  • Condition Excellent: Yes
  • Foundation:Slab: Yes
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Attached: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Unc #4: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Pool: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Yard Irrigation TO: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Open2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Lawn2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fruit Trees2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced ALL2: Yes
  • Rooms Family Room4: Yes
  • Dining Breakfast Bar2: Yes
  • Laundry Laundry Room2: Yes
  • Amenities Dual Pane Window2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dryer3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Gas Range2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Washer3: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) LR: Yes
  • Security Security System: Yes
  • Security GateElec: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Hardwood2: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Construction Two Story2: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #33: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Built-in BBQ: Yes
  • Rooms Office3: Yes
  • Dining Breakfast Area2: Yes
  • Dining Formal2: Yes
  • Amenities Guest House2: Yes
  • Amenities Guest Quarters2: Yes
  • Fireplace(s):_two_4: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) Family Room3: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) Gas8: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) Primary Bedroom: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Stone2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Carpet: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Spa - Outside: Yes
  • Roof:Tile2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Deck3: Yes
  • ViewOcean: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Permeable Driveway2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Wtr SoftenerOwned: Yes
  • Style Medit2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Covered2: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) Patio3: Yes
  • Security Monitored2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Pool House2: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Trash Compactor, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Dryer, Washer, Wtr Softener/Owned
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Primary Bedroom, Family Room, 2+, Gas, LR, Patio
  • Total Bedrooms: 11
  • Appliances Included:Double Oven2: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Trash Compactor2: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Tile
  • View: Mountain(s), Ocean
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Topography: Level
  • Exterior Features: Pool, Pool House, Deck, Patio Open, Patio Covered, SPA-Outside, Lawn, Fruit Trees, Yard Irrigation T/O, Fenced: ALL, Permeable Driveway
  • Foundation Details: Slab

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Gar #3, Unc #4, Attached

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Radiant
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Mont Wtr
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • Heating:Radiant: Yes

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 007-110-064
  • Zoning: E-1

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 15, 2021
Closed on
Mar 9, 2021
Sold by
Lewis David John and Joron Marie Claude
Bought by
Chou Brian Y
Seller's Agent
Cristal Clarke
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Gary Goldberg
Coastal Properties
List Price
$8,599,000
Sold Price
$8,600,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,000
0.01%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.76%
Original Mortgage
$5,000,000
Outstanding Balance
$4,502,467
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$5,220,609

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 17, 2015
Sold by
Lewis David John
Bought by
D & C Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
3.97%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 19, 2015
Closed on
Apr 10, 2015
Sold by
Winn Craig A and Winn Katharine B
Bought by
Lewis David John
Seller's Agent
Robert Riskin
Village Properties
Buyer's Agent
Robert Riskin
Village Properties
List Price
$7,795,000
Sold Price
$7,000,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$795,000
-10.2%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.22%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 21, 2007
Sold by
799 Lilac Llc
Bought by
Winn Craig A and Winn Katherine B

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 24, 2007
Sold by
799 Lilac Llc
Bought by
Warren James R and Warren Barbara D

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 15, 2004
Sold by
Warren James R and Warren Barbara D
Bought by
799 Lilac Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 16, 2004
Sold by
Gill Helen D and Gillespie Ian Scott
Bought by
Warren James R and Warren Barbara D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$999,999
Interest Rate
5%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 16, 2003
Sold by
Gillespie Helen Gill
Bought by
Gillespie Ian Scott and Gillespie Helen Gill

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
4.37%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 15, 2002
Sold by
Gowler Steven W
Bought by
Gillespie Ian Scott and Gillespie Helen Gill

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
7.11%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 14, 1999
Sold by
Edmondson Saly
Bought by
Gowler Steven W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$720,000
Interest Rate
4.95%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 24, 1999
Sold by
Mothers Hope Inc
Bought by
Gowler Steven W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$720,000
Interest Rate
4.95%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 23, 1999
Sold by
Brown Deborah A
Bought by
Morthers Hope Inc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 11, 1999
Sold by
Brown Michael G
Bought by
Brown Deborah A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 6, 1999
Sold by
Rubin Elissa B and Rubin Gary Frolenko
Bought by
Brown Deborah A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$633,750
Interest Rate
3.95%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 1, 1993
Sold by
Vannote Robert D and Vannote Eleanor J
Bought by
Rubin Elisa B and Frolenko Gary

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$350,000
Interest Rate
7.24%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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 $8,600,000 Chicago Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Company
Grant Deed $7,000,000 Chicago Title Company
Grant Deed -- Fidelity National Title Co
Grant Deed -- Fidelity National Title
Quit Claim Deed -- Fidelity National Title
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Grant Deed $1,945,000 Lawyers Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Lawyers Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Lawyers Title Company
Grant Deed $1,350,000 Stewart Title
Quit Claim Deed -- Equity Title Company
Grant Deed -- Equity Title Company
Grant Deed -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Equity Title Company
Grant Deed -- Equity Title Company
Grant Deed -- Equity Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $5,000,000 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Previous Owner $500,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $3,504,500 Construction
Previous Owner $999,999 Unknown
Previous Owner $1,000,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $1,000,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $720,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $633,750 Unknown
Previous Owner $350,000 No Value Available
Closed $100,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/01/2025 07/01/25 Sold $13,000,000 -3.7% $2,178 / Sq Ft
05/26/2025 05/26/25 Pending -- -- --
05/06/2025 05/06/25 Price Changed $13,500,000 -6.9% $2,261 / Sq Ft
04/04/2025 04/04/25 For Sale $14,500,000 +68.6% $2,429 / Sq Ft
03/15/2021 03/15/21 Sold $8,600,000 0.0% $1,588 / Sq Ft
02/22/2021 02/22/21 Pending -- -- --
02/04/2021 02/04/21 For Sale $8,599,000 +22.8% $1,588 / Sq Ft
05/06/2015 05/06/15 Sold $7,000,000 -10.2% $1,173 / Sq Ft
04/05/2015 04/05/15 Pending -- -- --
02/24/2015 02/24/15 For Sale $7,795,000 -- $1,306 / 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 $94,322 $9,308,915 $3,517,904 $5,791,011
2023 $94,322 $8,947,440 $3,381,300 $5,566,140
2022 $90,928 $8,772,000 $3,315,000 $5,457,000
2021 $80,385 $7,772,267 $3,330,971 $4,441,296
2020 $79,556 $7,692,572 $3,296,816 $4,395,756
2019 $77,828 $7,541,738 $3,232,173 $4,309,565
2018 $76,302 $7,393,862 $3,168,798 $4,225,064
2017 $75,006 $7,248,885 $3,106,665 $4,142,220
2016 $72,798 $7,106,750 $3,045,750 $4,061,000
2015 $80,979 $7,882,875 $3,031,875 $4,851,000
2014 -- $7,507,500 $2,887,500 $4,620,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 15-594

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 007-110-064