$4,118,000
SOLD SEP 24, 2020

880 Knollwood Dr Santa Barbara, CA 93108

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,669 Sq Ft
1.41 Acres

Recently Sold

$1,122 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

36 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Additional Residence on Property
  • Ocean View
  • Den
  • Santa Barbara Senior High School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • Formal Dining Room

About This Home

As of June 2025

This Lutah Maria Riggs designed mid-century residence is ideally located in a prime Montecito location offering soothing ocean vistas and a dramatic mountain view backdrop.
Elevated wood ceilings and hardwood floors accentuate the single level home featuring gracious public rooms accessing irresistible patios & colorful gardens along with three private bedroom suites, an office and a cozy family room. Additionally, there is a sequestered ''beach cottage'' style guest house, four garage bays and estate grounds complete with meticulous gardens, beautiful stone walls & a pergola with hanging lanterns ideal for al fresco dining.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Chris Palme

Coldwell Banker Realty Listed on: 08/27/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Frank Abatemarco

Pitts & Bachmann Realtors

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $45,266

Year Built

  • Built in 1966

Lot Details

  • 1.41 Acre Lot
  • Fenced
  • Irrigation
  • Property is in good condition
  • Property is zoned E-1

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Wood Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3,669 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Library
  • Home Security System
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Septic System

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Additional Residence on Property

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 007-070-007

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$45,266

Year Built

Built in 1966

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Directions: East Valley to Lilac to Knollwood
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1966
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Laundry Room
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Security System
  • Architectural Style: Other
  • Reso Flooring: Wood, Tile
  • Unit Levels: Single Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Good
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1966
  • Property Information Apx # Acres: 1.41
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Mont Union
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: S.B. Sr.
  • View Mountain(s)2: Yes
  • Property Information ADU: No
  • Property Information Within City Limits: No
  • Construction Single Story2: Yes
  • Exterior Wood Siding: Yes
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Open2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced ALL2: Yes
  • Rooms Family Room4: Yes
  • Rooms Ground Floor Bedroom2: Yes
  • Laundry Laundry Room2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dryer3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Gas Range2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Gas Stove3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Washer3: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) LR: Yes
  • Security Security System: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Tile3: Yes
  • Dining Formal2: Yes
  • Amenities Guest House2: Yes
  • Property Information Apx Lot SqFt: 61420.0
  • Condition Good2: Yes
  • WaterSewer Septic In: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Yard Irrigation PRT: Yes
  • Other Buildings Second Residence2: Yes
  • ViewOcean: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Wood2: Yes
  • Rooms:Den: Yes
  • Rooms LbryStudy: Yes
  • ParkingGarage:Total _pound_ Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Stove, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: LR
  • Bedrooms Basement: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Other, Flat
  • View: Mountain(s), Ocean
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding, Stucco
  • Acres: 1.41
  • Exterior Features: Patio Open, Yard Irrigation PRT, Fenced: ALL
  • Foundation Details: Mixed
  • ConstructionSiding:Roof Flat: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Other
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Mont Wtr
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 007-070-007
  • Zoning: E-1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 61420.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 27, 2020
Closed on
Sep 21, 2020
Sold by
Fischer Virginia and The Virginia Palme Living Trus
Bought by
Levion Jenny M
Seller's Agent
Chris Palme
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Frank Abatemarco
Pitts & Bachmann Realtors
List Price
$4,195,000
Sold Price
$4,118,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$77,000
-1.84%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.48%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 6, 2007
Sold by
Palme Virginia M
Bought by
Palme Virginia

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 18, 2004
Sold by
Fisher Evelyn M
Bought by
Palme Virginia M

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 4, 1999
Sold by
Fisher Evelyn M
Bought by
Fisher Evelyn M
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $4,118,000 Wfg National Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/24/2025 06/24/25 Sold $7,669,375 -3.5% $2,090 / Sq Ft
05/26/2025 05/26/25 Pending -- -- --
05/19/2025 05/19/25 Price Changed $7,950,000 -4.8% $2,167 / Sq Ft
03/19/2025 03/19/25 Price Changed $8,350,000 -4.0% $2,276 / Sq Ft
01/06/2025 01/06/25 For Sale $8,695,000 +111.1% $2,370 / Sq Ft
09/24/2020 09/24/20 Sold $4,118,000 -1.8% $1,122 / Sq Ft
09/02/2020 09/02/20 Pending -- -- --
07/28/2020 07/28/20 For Sale $4,195,000 -- $1,143 / 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
2023 $45,266 $4,284,367 $2,288,880 $1,995,487
2022 $43,707 $4,200,360 $2,244,000 $1,956,360
2021 $42,779 $4,118,000 $2,200,000 $1,918,000
2020 $3,144 $280,173 $89,643 $190,530
2019 $2,868 $274,681 $87,886 $186,795
2018 $2,811 $269,296 $86,163 $183,133
2017 $2,762 $264,017 $84,474 $179,543
2016 $2,725 $258,841 $82,818 $176,023
2014 $2,646 $249,960 $79,977 $169,983
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 20-2866

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 007-070-007