Come for the view. Stay forever. On the front row of Shepard Mesa's southern rim, this 5BD/4BA mid-century farmhouse is defined by sweeping ocean-to-mountain views - where the landscape is part of daily life, & strong short-term rental potential adds a compelling layer of versatility. A 1940s adobe, expanded & updated in the 1960s by architect Richard Bliss Nelson, the home unfolds across 3 levels, oriented to the horizon. The main level unites kitchen, dining & living spaces, w picture windows & sunlit patios framing views, while the primary suite & 2 guest bds are positioned for privacy offering the ease of single-level living. A 2nd primary spans the upper level, while a media room below opens to orchards, al fresco dining, fire pit & spa. Slow down & settle into the soul of California.
Single-familyProperty Type
1945Year Built
1.89 acresLot Size
$1,397Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by The Kogevinas Group•DRE #01209514• Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with Leah Dabney•DRE #01482206• Gilded Properties
Est. $10,652 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 7401 Shepard Mesa Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
TheMLS #26837443
Oct 29, 2026
Sold
$5,000,000
$1,397/sq ft
Sep 25, 2026
Pending
—
Jun 16, 2026
Price Changed
$4,750,000
$1,328/sq ft
May 21, 2026
Listed
$5,450,000
$1,523/sq ft
+24
Come for the view. Stay forever. On the front row of Shepard Mesa's southern rim, this 5BD/4BA mid-century farmhouse is defined by sweeping ocean-to-mountain views - where the landscape is part of daily life, & strong short-term rental potential adds a compelling layer of versatility. A 1940s adobe, expanded in the 1960's by architect Richard Bliss Nelson, the home unfolds across 3 levels, oriented to the horizon. The main level unites kitchen, dining & living spaces, w picture windows & sunlit patios framing views, while the primary suite & 2 guest bds are positioned for privacy offering the ease of single-level living. A 2nd primary spans the upper level, while a media room below opens to orchards, al fresco dining, fire pit & spa. Slow down & settle into the soul of California.
SBMLS #26-944
Oct 28, 2026
Sold
$5,000,000
$1,397/sq ft
Oct 13, 2026
Pending
—
Sep 24, 2026
Contingent
—
Jun 16, 2026
Price Changed
$4,750,000
$1,328/sq ft
Mar 24, 2026
Listed
$5,450,000
$1,523/sq ft
SBMLS #25-4011
Mar 16, 2026
Listing Removed
—
Oct 31, 2025
Listed
$1,775,000
$496/sq ft
SBMLS #10-1145
Apr 1, 2011
Sold
$1,525,000
$426/sq ft
Apr 1, 2010
Listed
$1,750,000
$489/sq ft
SBMLS #10-1146
Apr 1, 2011
Sold
$1,525,000
$426/sq ft
Apr 1, 2010
Listed
$1,750,000
$489/sq ft
SBMLS #09-477
Feb 9, 2009
Listed
$2,400,000
$671/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$20,348 (+0.6%)
$1,381,658 + $567,286
$1,948,944
2023
$20,236 (+2.0%)
$1,381,658 + $567,286
$1,948,944
2022
$19,834 (+3.1%)
$1,354,567 + $556,163
$1,910,730
2021
$19,243 (+1.0%)
$1,328,007 + $545,258
$1,873,265
2020
$19,052 (+2.0%)
$1,301,968 + $534,567
$1,836,535
2019
$18,677 (+1.6%)
$1,288,618 + $529,086
$1,817,704
2018
$18,382 (+2.6%)
$1,263,351 + $518,712
$1,782,063
2017
$17,911 (+2.1%)
$1,214,295 + $484,159
$1,698,454
2016
$17,550 (+1.8%)
$1,214,295 + $484,159
$1,698,454
2015
$17,248 (+6.4%)
$1,190,486 + $469,960
$1,660,446
2014
$16,212 (+0.1%)
$1,149,635 + $444,177
$1,593,812
2013
$16,188 (+1.9%)
$1,149,635 + $444,177
$1,593,812
2012
$15,882 (+642.6%)
$1,144,440 + $442,170
$1,586,610
2011
$2,139 (+0.5%)
$1,122,000 + $433,500
$1,555,500
2009
$2,128 (+2.0%)
$95,711 + $117,411
$213,122
2008
$2,087
$94,058 + $115,383
$209,441
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
4
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
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Lot size
3.7 Acres
Year renovated
1955
Sq. Ft.
2,566
Year built
1945
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
001110005
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 3, 2025.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Attached Garage: No
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
Room Information
Media Room
Ground Floor Primary
Dining Information
Formal
Interior Features
Laundry Features: Laundry Room, In Unit
Fireplace Features: Dining Room
Smart Thermostat
InteriorFeatures: Smart Thermostat
Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Stove, Rev Osmosis, Washer, Wtr Softener/Owned
Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Hardwood, Marble, Stone, Tile
Exterior
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Mixed
Exterior Features: Hot Tub, Lawn, Fruit Trees, Yard Irrigation PRT