Located in a quaint neighborhood and the DP attendance area, this 3 bedroom and 2 bath remodel is nestled across the street from a quiet creek. A large gated front yard makes a great play area for the current family, while they enjoy an incredible selection of herbs, fruits, and vegetables from their permaculture garden. With a strong sense of community and quiet streets, life is sweet here!
Single-familyProperty Type
1972Year Built
6,534 sq ftLot Size
$1,258Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Chris Jones•DRE #01383462• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Bought with Kalia Rork•DRE #01313668• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Goleta North, 3 bedroom, 2 bath with upgraded kitchen and appliances. Located across from a designated open space. Private lot, covered patio, detached 2 car garage. Numerous recent upgrades and improvements. This is a great starter home.
Public Records
Oct 10, 1997
Sold
$249,000
$216/sq ft
SBMLS #97-2312
Oct 10, 1997
Sold
$250,000
$217/sq ft
Aug 29, 1997
Listing Removed
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Jul 23, 1997
Listed
$258,500
$224/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 26, 1976
Sold
$52,000
$45/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,700 (+2.8%)
$588,054 + $307,093
$895,147
2024
$9,434 (+2.5%)
$576,524 + $301,072
$877,596
2023
$9,204 (+2.2%)
$565,220 + $295,169
$860,389
2022
$9,003 (+1.7%)
$554,138 + $289,382
$843,520
2021
$8,854 (+2.7%)
$543,273 + $283,708
$826,981
2020
$8,620 (+1.9%)
$532,621 + $278,146
$810,767
2019
$8,461 (+1.9%)
$527,160 + $275,294
$802,454
2018
$8,303 (+1.7%)
$516,824 + $269,897
$786,721
2017
$8,168 (+2.6%)
$496,756 + $259,417
$756,173
2016
$7,959 (+1.4%)
$496,756 + $259,417
$756,173
2015
$7,851 (+1.8%)
$487,016 + $254,331
$741,347
2014
$7,710 (+10.3%)
$470,305 + $245,604
$715,909
2013
$6,988 (+6.0%)
$470,305 + $245,604
$715,909
2012
$6,593 (−9.6%)
$425,000 + $223,000
$648,000
2011
$7,297 (+9.7%)
$405,000 + $212,000
$617,000
2009
$6,649 (+2.3%)
$389,114 + $232,895
$622,009
2008
$6,497
$382,392 + $228,872
$611,264
Tax history for 7956 Rio Vista Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,700 (+2.8%)
$588,054 + $307,093
$895,147
2024
$9,434 (+2.5%)
$576,524 + $301,072
$877,596
2023
$9,204 (+2.2%)
$565,220 + $295,169
$860,389
2022
$9,003 (+1.7%)
$554,138 + $289,382
$843,520
2021
$8,854 (+2.7%)
$543,273 + $283,708
$826,981
2020
$8,620 (+1.9%)
$532,621 + $278,146
$810,767
2019
$8,461 (+1.9%)
$527,160 + $275,294
$802,454
2018
$8,303 (+1.7%)
$516,824 + $269,897
$786,721
2017
$8,168 (+2.6%)
$496,756 + $259,417
$756,173
2016
$7,959 (+1.4%)
$496,756 + $259,417
$756,173
2015
$7,851 (+1.8%)
$487,016 + $254,331
$741,347
2014
$7,710 (+10.3%)
$470,305 + $245,604
$715,909
2013
$6,988 (+6.0%)
$470,305 + $245,604
$715,909
2012
$6,593 (−9.6%)
$425,000 + $223,000
$648,000
2011
$7,297 (+9.7%)
$405,000 + $212,000
$617,000
2009
$6,649 (+2.3%)
$389,114 + $232,895
$622,009
2008
$6,497
$382,392 + $228,872
$611,264
*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
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,534 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1980
Sq. Ft.
1,152
Year built
1972
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
079570018
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, Detached
Garage: Yes
Attached Garage: No
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Dining Information
Breakfast Area
Interior Features
Laundry Features: In Garage
Fireplace Features: LR
Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Rev Osmosis
Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Wood
Exterior
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Slab
Exterior Features: Patio Covered, Lawn, Fruit Trees, Yard Irrigation T/O, Fenced: ALL, Drought Tolerant LND, Permeable Driveway
Construction Materials: Stucco
Roof: Composition
Property Information
Architectural Style: Ranch
# Of Buildings: 1
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Property Condition: Excellent
Levels: Single Story
Lot Information
View: Setting
Waterfront Features: Stream
Waterfront YN: Yes
Zoning: R-1
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Heating Available: Yes
Heating: Forced Air
Utilities Information
Water Source: Goleta Wtr
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Pets Allowed: Yes
School Information
Elementary School: Brandon
Middle Or Junior School: Gol Valley
High School: Dos Pueblos
Location Information
Cross Street: Winchester Dr
Directions: 101 to Winchester Cyn Rd. Cross Cathedral Oaks toward the mountains. Turn right on Winchester Dr, immediate left on Rio Vista.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,152
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,534 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1972
Year Renovated: 1980
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 079570018
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
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Schools
Brandon Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.6mi
8/10
Goleta Valley Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 4.1mi
6/10
Dos Pueblos Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
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Climate risks
6/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 60-74% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
2% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 82° expected this year, 22 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
6/10 Air Factor
10 unhealthy days expected this year, 10 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.38M – $1.67M
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