Come home to beautiful Toro Canyon. Situated close to Padaro Lane; the beach at Loon Point; the villages of Summerland and Montecito; downtown Carpinteria; and miles of local trails, this location provides whatever activity suits the day, whether it's exploration or relaxation. On one level acre, this extraordinary piece of real estate includes a generous main house, guest house, garage, greenhouse, pool, and spa. The grounds include meandering pathways through magical, mature landscaping, and a fish pond. Enjoy the ''farm-to-table'' lifestyle with the abundance of fruit trees and spaces for your own organic garden. Blending today's yearning for open space, a close proximity to the ocean and foothills, and a wholesome and complete environment, this unique property offers universal appeal If you are looking for a home with a soul and a sense of well-being, you can find it at 251 Toro Canyon Road.
Single-familyProperty Type
1949Year Built
1 acresLot Size
$1,038Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Emily Kellenberger & Associates•DRE #01397913 | 02047418 | 02133758 | 02150975• Village Properties
Bought with Stephanie Theimer•DRE #02020149• Compass
Come home to beautiful Toro Canyon. Situated close to Padaro Lane; the beach at Loon Point; the villages of Summerland and Montecito; downtown Carpinteria; and miles of local trails, this location provides whatever activity suits the day, whether it's exploration or relaxation. On one level acre, this extraordinary piece of real estate includes a generous main house, guest house, garage, greenhouse, pool, and spa. The grounds include meandering pathways through magical, mature landscaping, and a fish pond. Enjoy the ''farm-to-table'' lifestyle with the abundance of fruit trees and spaces for your own organic garden. Blending today's yearning for open space, a close proximity to the ocean and foothills, and a wholesome and complete environment, this unique property offers universal appeal. If you are looking for a home with a soul and a sense of well-being, you can find it at 251 Toro Canyon Road.
SBMLS #21-1594
Jun 11, 2021
Sold
$3,025,000
$823/sq ft
May 17, 2021
Pending
—
May 4, 2021
Listed
$2,750,000
$748/sq ft
CRMLS #V0-217011660
Nov 9, 2017
Sold
$2,088,000
$568/sq ft
Oct 24, 2017
Pending
—
Sep 22, 2017
Listed
$2,500,000
$680/sq ft
SBMLS #17-2443
Nov 9, 2017
Sold
$2,088,000
$568/sq ft
Oct 16, 2017
Contingent
—
Jul 19, 2017
Listed
$2,500,000
$680/sq ft
SBMLS #17-2442
Nov 9, 2017
Sold
$2,088,000
$568/sq ft
Oct 16, 2017
Contingent
—
Jul 19, 2017
Listed
$2,500,000
$680/sq ft
+21
Custom 2 story Ranch located on a privately situated level acre in Carpinteria Foothills. This unique home and separate studio sit behind an enclosed gated patio entry with semi-circular drive and 2 car garage. The property also provides for multiple onsite parking and includes a large side yard with separate entrance for RV parking recreational storage. The main floor comprises a formal Living Room and Dining Room, Family Room, Downstairs Master Bedroom and Bath, Large 2nd Bedroom with French Doors, and Full 2nd Bath, each having an outside entrance to the outdoor garden area. The main floor also has a Full laundry room/pantry, half bath, and Office with separate entrance. The entry stairwell leads to an Upstairs Master Suite and Bath with Sitting Room and Fireplace, 2 walk in closets, and several View Decks. An outdoor spiral staircase lease to a rooftop "widow's walk" for star gazing and enjoying panoramic views. A great Chef's Kitchen with a large Butcher Block Island and copper prep sink provides for both ample work space and casual sit down occupancy and entertaining. The wrap around deck and exterior patios can be easily accessed from interior points which provide unimposing entry to outdoor living spaces and to the spa and solar heated pool. A private guest/artist studio shares the main patio entry. Its Light filled, Open floor plan with picture windows and high ceiling includes full kitchen, separate bedroom/office and bath. Richly landscaped grounds (a Botanic garden) border the entire property with meandering pathways, meditation area with fishpond and rock garden, fruit trees, and herb and vegetable garden. The garden area includes a greenhouse and a free-standing storage building. Additionally, the property is fully fenced and has access to nearby bridal/hiking trails and Toro creek. This aesthetic and unique property has much to be appreciated in its park like setting, allowing for privacy, spaciousness, and versatility, in accommodating a variety of living environments.
Public Records
Jun 1, 1979
Sold
$230,000
$63/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$35,315 (+2.0%)
$1,987,344 + $1,352,497
$3,339,841
2024
$34,618 (+1.8%)
$1,948,377 + $1,325,978
$3,274,355
2023
$33,992 (+1.5%)
$1,910,174 + $1,299,979
$3,210,153
2022
$33,503 (+39.6%)
$1,872,720 + $1,274,490
$3,147,210
2021
$23,999 (+1.1%)
$1,836,000 + $1,249,500
$3,085,500
2020
$23,732 (+3.0%)
$1,051,178 + $1,143,682
$2,194,860
2019
$23,041 (+1.5%)
$1,040,400 + $1,131,955
$2,172,355
2018
$22,693 (+99.2%)
$1,020,000 + $1,109,760
$2,129,760
2017
$11,392 (+2.4%)
$285,974 + $724,614
$1,010,588
2016
$11,121 (+1.1%)
$285,974 + $724,614
$1,010,588
2015
$11,002 (+6.2%)
$280,367 + $710,406
$990,773
2014
$10,355 (+0.4%)
$270,747 + $686,030
$956,777
2013
$10,315 (+2.1%)
$270,747 + $686,030
$956,777
2012
$10,107 (+2.1%)
$269,524 + $682,930
$952,454
2011
$9,895 (+0.5%)
$264,240 + $669,540
$933,780
2009
$9,849 (+1.8%)
$257,123 + $651,507
$908,630
2008
$9,674
$252,681 + $640,250
$892,931
Tax history for 251 Toro Canyon Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$35,315 (+2.0%)
$1,987,344 + $1,352,497
$3,339,841
2024
$34,618 (+1.8%)
$1,948,377 + $1,325,978
$3,274,355
2023
$33,992 (+1.5%)
$1,910,174 + $1,299,979
$3,210,153
2022
$33,503 (+39.6%)
$1,872,720 + $1,274,490
$3,147,210
2021
$23,999 (+1.1%)
$1,836,000 + $1,249,500
$3,085,500
2020
$23,732 (+3.0%)
$1,051,178 + $1,143,682
$2,194,860
2019
$23,041 (+1.5%)
$1,040,400 + $1,131,955
$2,172,355
2018
$22,693 (+99.2%)
$1,020,000 + $1,109,760
$2,129,760
2017
$11,392 (+2.4%)
$285,974 + $724,614
$1,010,588
2016
$11,121 (+1.1%)
$285,974 + $724,614
$1,010,588
2015
$11,002 (+6.2%)
$280,367 + $710,406
$990,773
2014
$10,355 (+0.4%)
$270,747 + $686,030
$956,777
2013
$10,315 (+2.1%)
$270,747 + $686,030
$956,777
2012
$10,107 (+2.1%)
$269,524 + $682,930
$952,454
2011
$9,895 (+0.5%)
$264,240 + $669,540
$933,780
2009
$9,849 (+1.8%)
$257,123 + $651,507
$908,630
2008
$9,674
$252,681 + $640,250
$892,931
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
4
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1 Acre
Year renovated
1980
Sq. Ft.
3,539
Year built
1949
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
005210013
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Gar #2
Garage: Yes
Attached Garage: No
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Room Information
Office
Ground Floor Bedroom 2
Family Room 2
Dining Information
In Kitchen
Formal
Interior Features
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Other, 2
Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Tankless Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Washer, Wtr Softener/Owned
Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Laminate, Wood, Carpet, Tile
Exterior
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Slab, Raised, Mixed
Exterior Features: Pool, Deck, Patio Open, SPA-Outside, Fruit Trees, Wooded, Fenced: BCK, Fenced: PRT
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Roof: Flat
Property Information
# Of Buildings: 2
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Other Structures: Shed(s), Greenhouse, Second Residence