A beautiful home that has been expanded and remodeled! Great living room with cathedral ceilings and hardwood floors. Nice kitchen with maple cabinets and tile. A portion of the garage was converted to 4th bed and laundry by previous owners. (No knowledge of any permits). Great yard with spa and gazebo. Located across from County open space and creek in a quiet neighborhood.
Single-familyProperty Type
1972Year Built
7,405 sq ftLot Size
$837Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Bartron Real Estate Group Bartron•DRE #01005021• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Listed by Lisa Van Deusen• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Bought with Francie Berezo• Sotheby's International Realty
Extensively expanded and remodeled in 2002, including hardwood floors, cathedral ceilings with recessed lighting, updated kitchen with maple cabinets, newer appliances & furnace, newer bathrooms, large entertainer's yard with inviting spa & gazebo, dual paned windows throughout. This sunny location across from greenbelt & park is one of the best in Winchester Canyon. Enjoy the quiet serenity.
SBMLS #97-3087
Dec 19, 1997
Sold
$242,000
$170/sq ft
Nov 19, 1997
Listing Removed
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Oct 21, 1997
Listed
$242,000
$170/sq ft
LARGE PRIVATE YARD (8,000 SQ FT LOT) WITH GAZEBO HOT TUB FRUIT TREES,VEG GARDEN.ACROSS THE STREET IS A GREEN-BELT, ALL ON A VERY QUIET STREET. CONTINGENT ON SELLER FINDING REPLACEMENT PROPERTY.
Public Records
Dec 22, 1987
Sold
$215,000
$151/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,183 (+3.0%)
$496,135 + $251,207
$747,342
2024
$7,945 (+2.7%)
$486,407 + $246,282
$732,689
2023
$7,740 (+2.3%)
$476,870 + $241,453
$718,323
2022
$7,564 (+1.7%)
$467,520 + $236,719
$704,239
2021
$7,438 (+2.7%)
$458,353 + $232,078
$690,431
2020
$7,243 (+1.9%)
$449,366 + $227,528
$676,894
2019
$7,110 (+1.9%)
$444,759 + $225,195
$669,954
2018
$6,977 (+1.6%)
$436,039 + $220,780
$656,819
2017
$6,864 (+2.5%)
$419,108 + $212,207
$631,315
2016
$6,694 (+1.4%)
$419,108 + $212,207
$631,315
2015
$6,599 (+1.9%)
$410,891 + $208,047
$618,938
2014
$6,479 (+0.7%)
$396,793 + $200,908
$597,701
2013
$6,436 (+9.7%)
$396,793 + $200,908
$597,701
2012
$5,866 (−9.7%)
$395,000 + $200,000
$595,000
2011
$6,494 (−5.7%)
$355,000 + $185,000
$540,000
2009
$6,883 (−23.6%)
$394,800 + $205,860
$600,660
2008
$9,004
$556,000 + $290,000
$846,000
Tax history for 7974 Rio Vista Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,183 (+3.0%)
$496,135 + $251,207
$747,342
2024
$7,945 (+2.7%)
$486,407 + $246,282
$732,689
2023
$7,740 (+2.3%)
$476,870 + $241,453
$718,323
2022
$7,564 (+1.7%)
$467,520 + $236,719
$704,239
2021
$7,438 (+2.7%)
$458,353 + $232,078
$690,431
2020
$7,243 (+1.9%)
$449,366 + $227,528
$676,894
2019
$7,110 (+1.9%)
$444,759 + $225,195
$669,954
2018
$6,977 (+1.6%)
$436,039 + $220,780
$656,819
2017
$6,864 (+2.5%)
$419,108 + $212,207
$631,315
2016
$6,694 (+1.4%)
$419,108 + $212,207
$631,315
2015
$6,599 (+1.9%)
$410,891 + $208,047
$618,938
2014
$6,479 (+0.7%)
$396,793 + $200,908
$597,701
2013
$6,436 (+9.7%)
$396,793 + $200,908
$597,701
2012
$5,866 (−9.7%)
$395,000 + $200,000
$595,000
2011
$6,494 (−5.7%)
$355,000 + $185,000
$540,000
2009
$6,883 (−23.6%)
$394,800 + $205,860
$600,660
2008
$9,004
$556,000 + $290,000
$846,000
*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
7,405 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1990
Sq. Ft.
1,422
Year built
1972
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
079570021
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Other
Attached Garage: No
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Dining Information
In Living Room
Interior Features
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Fireplace Features: LR
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Stove, Microwave
Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Exterior
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Slab
Exterior Features: SPA-Outside, Lawn, Fenced: BCK
Construction Materials: Stucco
Roof: Composition
Property Information
# Of Buildings: 1
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Property Condition: Excellent, Good
Levels: Single Story
Lot Information
Lot Features: Near Public Transit
Zoning: R-1
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
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 Drive
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,422
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,405 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1972
Year Renovated: 1990
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 079570021
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
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Schools
Brandon Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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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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Estimated 69-77% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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3% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
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8 days above 82° expected this year, 22 days in 30 years
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Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.13M – $1.37M
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