Tucked into a private foothill setting, this distinctive Spanish-inspired residence offers a captivating blend of character, privacy and flexible living on approximately one acre just minutes from Montecito and Santa Barbara. Warm, artful interiors feature exposed beams, custom tilework, stained-glass accents and two fireplaces, creating a home with personality and an unmistakable sense of place. The approximately 1,764-square-foot main residence features two bedrooms and two baths arranged across a unique multi-level floor plan. French doors open to inviting outdoor spaces, while multiple patios and decks embrace the peaceful setting and expansive outlook toward the harbor and surrounding hills. Beyond the main residence, additional finished spaces offer flexible-use possibilities for a home office, creative pursuits, fitness or other uses. A separate detached studio structure is currently mid-renovation and presents additional potential once completed. Mature landscaping, garden areas and an in-ground hot tub create intimate spaces for relaxing and entertaining. Private and peaceful yet remarkably convenient, this one-of-a-kind property offers a refreshing alternative to the conventional--a character-rich Santa Barbara retreat with flexible spaces, beautiful surroundings and an inviting indoor-outdoor lifestyle.
FULLY LEASED for 26/27 AY, with over 60k in capital improvements since July 2025. View Matterport 3D tour here: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=eRxPZ2jsDS2 Currently operating as premium student housing, Arroyo House serves students from SBCC, UCSB, and Westmont College. This exceptional property features 10 fully furnished rooms with 26 total beds, currently configured as (3) Doubles, (5) Triples, (1) Quad, and (1) Single. Each unit has been tastefully upgraded with high-end furniture and modern finishes, offering a comfortable and stylish living environment.... Outdoor amenities include new landscaping, a volleyball court, and ample private parking -- enhancing both tenant experience and long-term value. Additionally, the solar system is fully paid off, and a 400-amp commercial-grade electrical panel has been added. The property has seen approximately 60,000 in capital improvements since July 2025, including a brand-new sewage tank with high-capacity ejection pumps. This upgrade is expected to extend pump life from roughly 2 years to 8-10 years, eliminating what had historically been the property's most recurring maintenance burden. Whether you're looking for a cash-flowing asset or a unique student housing opportunity, Arroyo House checks all the boxes. This large single-family residence offers a high-occupancy dwelling ideal for use as a sober living home, recovery housing, transitional housing, supportive housing, group home, or other structured living environment, with flexibility for shared supportive residence, community-based housing, co-living property, shared housing, or room-by-room rental opportunities.
523 W. Gutierrez is a charming, recently updated 2-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home on an expansive 8,712 SF lot in Santa Barbara's Lower Westside. The spacious lot provides ample space for outdoor entertaining and gatherings, while also offering potential for a future ADU or development opportunity. Ideally located just minutes from downtown Santa Barbara, the Funk Zone, the waterfront, and Santa Barbara City College, this is a rare opportunity to own a single-family home in a prime Santa Barbara location with both immediate appeal and long-term potential. This property is entitled for a 9-unit multifamily development, reach out for plans.
Romantic. Playful. Effortless. Inspired by the simplicity of a 1920s Andalusian hacienda, this single-level Golden Quadrangle compound recalls an earlier Montecito, where days unfold outdoors by the pool & life gathers around gardens, tables & courtyards. Beyond carved wooden doors, a secluded acre becomes a private village: morning coffee in the sun, afternoons on the lawn & shaded patios, evenings of long dinners, board games, & conversation under the trees. The 3BD/3.5BA main residence opens to the gardens, while a 2BD guest cottage & two detached studios offer privacy for guests, work, or creativity. Stay a little longer -- there's an open door policy!
Located in the highly desirable Rancho Goleta community, this well-maintained 3 bed, 2 bath home offers the perfect blend of comfort, style, and location. Notable features include vaulted ceilings, abundant natural light and a large open-concept layout with newer appliances, a breakfast bar and a gas fireplace. The sun-filled primary bedroom offers an en-suite spa-like bath with a soaking tub, walk-in shower and large walk-in closet. Another spacious bedroom sits across the hall from the third bedroom currently configured as a convenient office and laundry space. The sizable back deck is a private retreat, surrounded by lush landscaping and a mature lemon tree, creating a serene, garden-like setting. 2 storage sheds are also included. Beautiful Rancho Goleta is the area's premier all-ages, resident owned park. Residents in this highly sought after community enjoy exceptional amenities such as a heated pool, spa, fitness center, clubhouse, shuffleboard courts and a beautiful lakeside recreation area with fishing and boating. Ideally located next to scenic farm fields, there is easy access to the Goleta Beach/UCSB bike path. A wide variety of stores and restaurants are just a few minutes drive away. This is a rare opportunity to own a newer, well maintained home in one of Goleta's most welcoming communities.
4-bed 3-bath Santa Barbara retreat w/ pool house in the desirable Mountain View School District. Set on a lush, private property with mountain views, the home offers character, customizations, privacy & resort-style outdoor living. Vaulted exposed-beam ceilings, Saltillo tile, skylights & arched details bring texture throughout the main residence. The kitchen anchors the home w/ custom cabinetry, black granite counters, Wolf cooktop, Viking hood, dual ovens & an entertainer's bar. The vaulted primary suite opens directly to the pool & patios. Outside, enjoy a remodeled saltwater pool, travertine patios, shaded seating areas & tropical, drought-tolerant landscaping. A detached pool house & converted garage suite create flexible spaces for guests, work, poolside living, or extended stays.
Best value in Santa Barbara! Over 2,500 sq. ft. home in the Bel Air Knolls neighborhood custom-built in 1999 with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and a private 0.38-acre setting. Highlights include an open great room with vaulted ceilings, spacious kitchen, private primary suite, central A/C, owned solar, attached 2-car garage, multiple outdoor living areas, and a hot tub. An exceptional combination of size, privacy, newer construction, and value just minutes from the Mesa, Hendry's Beach, and Downtown Santa Barbara.
Set behind a manicured front lawn and welcoming covered porch, this picturesque four-bedroom, two-bathroom residence blends timeless architectural character with thoughtful modern updates. The light-filled interior offers an easy, functional floor plan with comfortable living and dining spaces, updated bathrooms, new flooring, new drywall, enhanced insulation, recessed lighting, and a clean, refined aesthetic throughout. The home’s inviting layout flows naturally to a series of peaceful outdoor spaces surrounded by mature trees, established hedging, and lush landscaping. A private stone patio creates an intimate setting for outdoor dining and entertaining, while the expansive grounds offer abundant space for gardening, recreation, and the addition of an ADU. Situated on an impressive 9,147-square-foot lot, the property offers a rare sense of openness and possibility in the heart of Santa Barbara. Its R-MH zoning provides meaningful long-term flexibility, accommodating single- and multi-unit residential uses, ADUs, and residential care uses. The largely undeveloped portion of the lot creates an exceptional opportunity for additional housing, multigenerational living, rental income, or future expansion while preserving the home’s existing garden setting. Conveniently located near downtown Santa Barbara, State Street, Cottage Hospital, shopping, dining, and neighborhood amenities, 319 W Mission Street offers the charm of a classic Santa Barbara residence, the comfort of a thoughtfully renovated interior, and the lasting value of a generous and versatile property. --
825 Paseo Alicante is now freshly painted and ready for its next owner to make it their own. Perfect for a full-time residence or a Santa Barbara second home. The flexible split-level floor plan offers natural separation between living and entertaining spaces, with two bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths, plus an extra room/office/den. Enjoy the private pool, Pacific Ocean and Mission views, and generous primary suite with walk-in closet. Residents enjoy access to a sparkling pool while being just minutes from the iconic El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, distinguished schools, the vibrant Riviera Theatre district, and nearby business centers.
Designed by a local architect for elevated everyday living, this contemporary modern home in Samarkand was completely redesigned, extensively remodeled and enlarged, including an addition of a new garage, in 2008. The result is a sophisticated residence with clean lines and chic, understated style. Featuring 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, and flexibility for a third, the home showcases high ceilings, an open kitchen with a breakfast bar, and light-filled living spaces with a fireplace and expansive picture windows. Accordion glass doors open to a view deck with sleek railing and a terraced, native-landscaped yard, creating seamless indoor-outdoor flow. A detached oversized 724+/- sq ft 2-car garage, ample parking, and a private end-of-street location complete the setting, just moments from shopping, dining, and schools.
Elevated living, redefined. Commanding a dramatic vantage point above the coastline, this extraordinary residence captures sweeping panoramic views from Point Mugu to Point Conception. Designed and thoughtfully built by a master craftsman as his personal residence, the home reflects exceptional quality, timeless design, and a deep connection to its natural surroundings. Expansive walls of glass frame the ever-changing horizon, filling the interiors with natural light and creating a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living. Multiple terraces, a resort-style pool and beautifully integrated entertaining spaces offer an unforgettable setting for both intimate moments and large-scale gatherings. Rarely does a home so perfectly unite craftsmanship, privacy and world-class views.
Sophisticated corner 2-bedroom, 2-bath residence showcasing a fireplace and dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows with sweeping views of the mountains and Montecito foothills and natural light throughout. Ideally positioned just moments from Butterfly Beach, the Music Academy, and the iconic Biltmore, this home embodies effortless coastal luxury. Enjoy close proximity to the bike path, the new Post center, and the vibrant dining and boutiques of the Lower Village. Residents enjoy exclusive amenities including a pool, gated garage parking with 2 spaces. Enjoy the Montecito Lifestyle!
Ten Acre Ocean View Property: Previously entitled for a 6,673± sq ft estate compound incl residence, garage, decks, and pool. The property currently features a newer guest residence, state of the art workshop, extensive infrastructure, and active expansion plans, representing a rare largescale coastal estate property within Santa Barbara city limits. A beautifully engineered gated drive curves through meadows, pepper trees and palms, arriving at sweeping mountain, coastline, and island views that unfold across the property beneath Gibraltar and a panorama of Santa Barbara's front country, framed by majestic scenery and a remarkable sense of scale and drama. Substantial infrastructure includes 3-phase power, a 2-inch agricultural water meter, 1-inch domestic water meter supporting agricultural, creative, and workshop uses. With substantial groundwork already completed, the property offers a compelling blend of privacy, utility, scale, and flexibility within Santa Barbara city limits. The parcel's size, infrastructure, and existing access configuration may also present additional estate planning or development opportunities, subj to City approvals. A rare lifestyle opportunity on Mountain Drive with convenient access to Montecito, the Upper East, and downtown Santa Barbara.
Welcome to San Marcos Trout Club, a special 55-acre private community where neighbors know each other and nature is part of everyday life, just 10 minutes from State Street. Enjoy ocean and island views from the living room and kitchen. Built in 2003, this thoughtfully crafted log cabin offers approximately 2,500 sq ft of living space, featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms on the main level with soaring wood-beamed ceilings that create a warm yet refined mountain ambiance. The lower level features a spacious 4th bedroom with a full bathroom, ideal for guests, extended family, or flexible living. It is surrounded by scenic hiking trails, private swimming holes, and expansive night skies. Located within the highly regarded Mountain View School District, the setting offers both tranquility and a true sense of community. A rare opportunity to enjoy elevated mountain living with effortless access to Santa Barbara, Santa Ynez & wine tasting.
Epic views stretch across the horizon at this newly refreshed Montecito estate, where scale and effortless elegance align beautifully. Usable grounds and thoughtful design create a home that lives as easily as it presents, with nearly every room opening to expansive ocean views. The Spanish Colonial-inspired residence has been reimagined with a refined modern sensibility, featuring arched passageways, expansive verandas, and Venetian plaster interiors. The home offers four bedroom suites on one level, including a luxe primary suite, along with formal and casual living spaces anchored by a sunlit kitchen/great room. A guest apartment, gym, game room, and 1.88 acres with pool/spa, tennis court, and gardens complete this private Upper Village offering.
Experience effortless coastal living in this beautifully positioned ground-floor 2 bedroom, 2 bath villa in the highly sought-after El Escorial community. Designed for both comfort and connection to the outdoors, this residence offers easy, single-level access and an expansive private patio--perfect for morning coffee, sunset unwinding, or seamless indoor-outdoor entertaining. Filled with a relaxed beachside ambiance, the home invites you to slow down and settle into the rhythm of Santa Barbara living. Whether you're searching for a full-time coastal retreat or the ideal second home escape, this villa delivers both convenience and inspiration. Located just moments from the sand, this gated community offers resort-style amenities including pool, spa, tennis, fitness center, and beautifully maintained grounds--all contributing to a lifestyle that feels like a permanent vacation. Priced to sell, this is an exceptional opportunity to own a piece of the coast in one of the area's most desirable enclaves.
Casa Vista De Amor, perched in the coveted Riviera, offers unobstructed ocean and island views in a fully redeveloped home that blends modern luxury with timeless design. The main residence features 4 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms, complete with custom cabinetry and unique, high-end finishes throughout. Expansive balconies and floor-to-ceiling bifold doors create seamless indoor-outdoor living, complemented by a rooftop deck with panoramic coastal views. An attached 2-bedroom, 1-bath ADU provides flexibility for guests or additional income. The chef's kitchen showcases a Taj Mahal quartzite island, white oak cabinetry, and designer lighting, while the outdoor deck features a built-in kitchen, integrated audio, and heating for year-round enjoyment.
Floating above the Pacific with sweeping ocean-to-island views, this Montecito estate commands one of Pepper Hill's most breathtaking vantage points. Perched atop Montecito's coveted Pepper Hill enclave, this extraordinary estate commands sweeping panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, Channel Islands, and Santa Ynez Mountains from one of the area's most elevated and private vantage points. Set on approximately 1.02 acres, the ~8,600-square-foot residence offers 7 bedrooms, 8 full baths, and 2 half baths, thoughtfully designed for both grand-scale entertaining and refined everyday living.Rich in history, the property occupies land once part of the original Pepper Hill estatedeveloped in 1916 by industrialist David Benton Jones and designed by renowned architect David Adler with landscape architect Edward H. Bennettimbuing the home with a rare sense of legacy and place. Today, the residence embraces Montecito's signature indoor-outdoor lifestyle, with expansive terraces, balconies, and entertaining spaces framing breathtaking ocean-to-mountain vistas, including views of Anacapa, Santa Cruz, and Santa Rosa Islands.The grounds are both whimsical and timeless, featuring a pond, water wheel, garden structures, and limestone patios embedded with ancient marine fossilssubtle reminders of the land's geological history. Positioned on decomposed granite terrain known for its natural stability, the property offers a unique blend of beauty and resilience.Located just minutes from Montecito's Upper and Lower Villages and in close proximity to Highway 101, Pepper Hill is one of the area's most exclusive hillside communities, defined by one-acre minimum parcels, architectural individuality, and limited turnover. As a rare offering within this storied enclave, the estate captures the essence of Montecito livingprivacy, history, and unparalleled coastal views.
Inside the gates of Riven Rock, the storied 1896 McCormick estate, this 2.53-acre property rests beneath a canopy of 200-year-old oaks. Rebuilt over 3 years, the original 1958 house was taken down to the earth. What stands today is a newly constructed single-level residence and detached guest house, designed to sit quietly within the landscape. Vaulted shiplap ceilings, blackened steel windows, Venetian plaster, Italian marble, brushed brass, white oak, and walls of glass open to the oak grove and gardens beyond. The grounds unfold with decomposed-granite paths, a natural-edge pool, sunken firepit beneath a century-old oak, chef's garden, fruit trees, and original stone bridges from the historic estate. Cold Spring School District. Moments to the Upper Village and Butterfly Beach.
Magical gated, Montecito Compound Property with newly remodeled main house, guest house, casita and small detached office in prime location . This serene, private property is encased by lush green hedges, stately mature oak trees and natural landscaping. The property seamlessly blends Santa Barbara indoor/outdoor living with French doors leading to beautiful outdoor spaces .. this wonderful property, in the Montecito School District, captures the essence of Santa Barbara coastal living. The sophisticated and charming main house, with refined detail, offers 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and spacious, inviting living room with fireplace and high beam ceilings. The fabulous chef's kitchen, with beautiful white quartz countertops, custom cabinetry and Viking Appliances opens to an inviting family room and spacious dining area for a great room living concept. The Guest house, located privately away from main house, features 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths and spacious living room and dining area and lovely covered veranda. The newly renovated kitchen includes all new high end appliances. Separately, there is a charming remodelled studio casita with full bath and kitchen. The guest house and casita have a separate gated entrance from East Valley road. Additional features include central HVAC, exterior lighting, LED lighting. Near upper and lower villages, hiking, walking and beaches ....
A modern masterpiece in the heart of Hope Ranch, this 2024 remodeled home exudes chic, contemporary design. Single-level living and an open floor plan effortlessly connect the interior to lush, meticulously landscaped outdoor spaces. The second level studio is ideal for fitness and "sky lounge" is perfect for entertaining. Expansive walls of glass open to a serene courtyard with a pool and spa, seamlessly blending with the surrounding greenery. The newly renovated chef's kitchen and spa-like bathrooms feature sleek finishes, while radiant heat and advanced smart home technology elevate everyday living. A spacious primary suite with a large walk-in closet and luxurious bath offers a true retreat. With a private access beach, this home is the ultimate expression of Santa Barbara luxury.
Traditional French Country 5,418 square foot estate on 1.9 ac with panoramic views of La Cumbre Country Club, mountains, and ocean. Quality details throughout, lavish master bedroom with four ensuite bedrooms, great room w/bar, beautiful living room, gourmet kitchen, formal dining, and separate office. Guest studio apartment above 4 car garage with gym, spa, air-conditioning throughout, gated entry, security system. The site includes an expansive heated patio area overlooking La Cumbre Country Club, spa, and former pool area filled in turf and grass area.


Santa Barbara is located in California. Santa Barbara, California has a population of 89,132. Santa Barbara is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 24.59% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 31.69%.
The median household income in Santa Barbara, California is $89,243. The median household income for the surrounding county is $84,356 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Santa Barbara is 39.1 years.
The average high temperature in July is 73.1 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 43.1 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 18.5 inches per year, with 0 inches of snow per year.