Quiet gem surrounded by lush gardens, featuring vaulted ceilings and an easy living floor plan. Granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, solar tubes, and custom tile accent wall in kitchen. Tile flooring throughout main living areas. 2 FPs provide warmth as well as a welcoming ambiance. 2 carpeted BD, 1 boasts wood floors. Open back patio overlooking yard, garden. Great for bird watching. Listen to the sounds of nature in this quiet gem surrounded by lush gardens, situated just across the street from a green belt. This cozy 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home features vaulted ceilings and an easy living floor plan. Enjoy granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, a skylight above, and a custom tile accent wall in the kitchen. Find tile flooring throughout the main living areas. Two of the bedrooms are carpeted and one bedroom boasts wood floors. Soak up the sun and enjoy time outdoors on the open back patio overlooking the grassy yard and raised garden. On cooler coastal nights, two fireplaces provide warmth as well as a comfortable, welcoming ambiance. Privacy abounds on this quiet, well-maintained street. Located in North Goleta, this pride of ownership home is close to parks, open spaces, golf courses, Ellwood beach, and schools.
Single-familyProperty Type
1972Year Built
$1,120Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Ray Benenate• Sterling Properties
Listed by • Village Properties
Bought with Bunny DeLorie• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Listen to the sounds of nature in this quiet gem surrounded by lush gardens, situated just across the street from greenbelt. This cozy 3 bedroom 2 bathroom home features vaulted ceilings and an easy living floor plan and granite counter tops.
SBMLS #14-583
Apr 10, 2014
Sold
$755,000
$605/sq ft
Mar 7, 2014
Contingent
—
Feb 25, 2014
Listed
$755,000
$605/sq ft
Public Records
May 1, 1991
Sold
$223,000
$179/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,270 (+2.8%)
$562,666 + $388,001
$950,667
2024
$9,994 (+2.5%)
$551,634 + $380,394
$932,028
2023
$9,754 (+2.2%)
$540,818 + $372,936
$913,754
2022
$9,544 (+1.7%)
$530,214 + $365,624
$895,838
2021
$9,385 (+2.7%)
$519,818 + $358,455
$878,273
2020
$9,137 (+1.9%)
$509,626 + $351,427
$861,053
2019
$8,969 (+1.9%)
$504,401 + $347,824
$852,225
2018
$8,800 (+1.7%)
$494,511 + $341,004
$835,515
2017
$8,657 (+2.6%)
$475,309 + $327,763
$803,072
2016
$8,434 (+2.1%)
$475,309 + $327,763
$803,072
2015
$8,264 (+114.3%)
$465,990 + $321,337
$787,327
2014
$3,857 (+0.9%)
$195,080 + $150,849
$345,929
2013
$3,824 (+3.6%)
$195,080 + $150,849
$345,929
2012
$3,692 (+2.0%)
$194,199 + $150,168
$344,367
2011
$3,621 (+0.6%)
$190,392 + $147,224
$337,616
2009
$3,598 (+2.6%)
$185,264 + $143,260
$328,524
2008
$3,505
$182,064 + $140,786
$322,850
Tax history for 7962 Rio Vista Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,270 (+2.8%)
$562,666 + $388,001
$950,667
2024
$9,994 (+2.5%)
$551,634 + $380,394
$932,028
2023
$9,754 (+2.2%)
$540,818 + $372,936
$913,754
2022
$9,544 (+1.7%)
$530,214 + $365,624
$895,838
2021
$9,385 (+2.7%)
$519,818 + $358,455
$878,273
2020
$9,137 (+1.9%)
$509,626 + $351,427
$861,053
2019
$8,969 (+1.9%)
$504,401 + $347,824
$852,225
2018
$8,800 (+1.7%)
$494,511 + $341,004
$835,515
2017
$8,657 (+2.6%)
$475,309 + $327,763
$803,072
2016
$8,434 (+2.1%)
$475,309 + $327,763
$803,072
2015
$8,264 (+114.3%)
$465,990 + $321,337
$787,327
2014
$3,857 (+0.9%)
$195,080 + $150,849
$345,929
2013
$3,824 (+3.6%)
$195,080 + $150,849
$345,929
2012
$3,692 (+2.0%)
$194,199 + $150,168
$344,367
2011
$3,621 (+0.6%)
$190,392 + $147,224
$337,616
2009
$3,598 (+2.6%)
$185,264 + $143,260
$328,524
2008
$3,505
$182,064 + $140,786
$322,850
*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
6,098 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1972
Sq. Ft.
1,248
Year built
1972
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
079570019
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
Virtual Tour Information
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Dining Information
Formal
Interior Features
Laundry Features: Common Area
Fireplace Features: Dining Room, 2, LR
Appliances: Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Stove, Washer
Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Stone, Tile
Exterior
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Slab
Exterior Features: Patio Open, Lawn, Fenced: BCK
Construction Materials: Stucco
Roof: Composition
Property Information
Architectural Style: Contemporary
# Of Buildings: 1
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Property Condition: Excellent
Levels: Single Story
Lot Information
View: Setting, Green Belt
Lot Features: Level
Zoning: Other
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Cooling Available: Yes
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
Heating Available: Yes
Heating: Forced Air
Utilities Information
Water Source: Goleta Wtr
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Brandon
Middle Or Junior School: Gol Valley
High School: Dos Pueblos
Location Information
Cross Street: Winchester Dr.
Directions: From Cathedral Oaks, take Winchester Cyn. north, right on Winchester Dr. , left onto Rio Vista.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,248
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1972
Year Renovated: 1972
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 079570019
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
Around this home
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
9/10
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Climate risks
6/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 68-76% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
3% 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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In this area, properties receive around 9.9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.33M – $1.61M
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