A relaxed feel with a contemporary twist, gives you the best of both worlds. Vaulted ceilings and open living areas highlight this 3 bedroom, 2 bath home, which sits on a spacious 7405 sq.ft. private lot. Recently updated, in 2015, it includes an added Great Room plus a bedroom with a separate entrance, perfect for live-in or granny. The kitchen offers newer cabinets with pullouts and stainless steel appliances. Featuring today’s contemporary styling, this home offers polished concrete floors, updated windows and a cozy office or nursery just off the master suite. Additionally the deep rear yard offers room to play or garden and includes a chicken coop, complete with 3 adorable egg laying chickens! Ideally situated in a quiet neighborhood, it faces a park just across the street.
Single-familyProperty Type
1971Year Built
7,405 sq ftLot Size
$1,024Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Spann & Associates Spann•DRE #00907671• Village Properties - 1
Bought with Samantha Ireland•DRE #01751182• Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara
Nestled on the south side of Goleta, close to parks and hiking trails. This 2bd/2ba home appoints a lush ''English Garden'' and a recently remodeled interior. Close to swimming beaches, running trails, scenic bike paths, world renowned gold courses, and still just a jaunt away from Costco and Home Depot.
SBMLS #11-998
Mar 17, 2011
Listed
$525,000
$372/sq ft
SBMLS #10-1648
May 7, 2010
Listed
$545,000
$386/sq ft
SBMLS #05-4394
Dec 23, 2005
Sold
$787,000
$557/sq ft
Dec 5, 2005
Listing Removed
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Nov 9, 2005
Listed
$799,000
$565/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 30, 1972
Sold
$26,500
$19/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,900 (+2.7%)
$532,705 + $479,434
$1,012,139
2024
$10,613 (+2.4%)
$522,260 + $470,034
$992,294
2023
$10,364 (+2.2%)
$512,020 + $460,818
$972,838
2022
$10,143 (+1.7%)
$501,981 + $451,783
$953,764
2021
$9,974 (+2.7%)
$492,139 + $442,925
$935,064
2020
$9,709 (+1.9%)
$482,490 + $434,241
$916,731
2019
$9,531 (+1.9%)
$477,543 + $429,789
$907,332
2018
$9,352 (+53.9%)
$468,180 + $421,362
$889,542
2017
$6,076 (+3.7%)
$371,362 + $177,411
$548,773
2016
$5,857 (+1.5%)
$371,362 + $177,411
$548,773
2015
$5,772 (+8.3%)
$364,081 + $173,933
$538,014
2014
$5,328 (+0.7%)
$351,589 + $135,612
$487,201
2013
$5,289 (+0.3%)
$351,589 + $135,612
$487,201
2012
$5,274 (−9.5%)
$350,000 + $135,000
$485,000
2011
$5,830 (−5.6%)
$353,000 + $130,000
$483,000
2009
$6,177 (−18.1%)
$391,980 + $144,760
$536,740
2008
$7,542
$515,000 + $190,000
$705,000
Tax history for 7980 Rio Vista Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,900 (+2.7%)
$532,705 + $479,434
$1,012,139
2024
$10,613 (+2.4%)
$522,260 + $470,034
$992,294
2023
$10,364 (+2.2%)
$512,020 + $460,818
$972,838
2022
$10,143 (+1.7%)
$501,981 + $451,783
$953,764
2021
$9,974 (+2.7%)
$492,139 + $442,925
$935,064
2020
$9,709 (+1.9%)
$482,490 + $434,241
$916,731
2019
$9,531 (+1.9%)
$477,543 + $429,789
$907,332
2018
$9,352 (+53.9%)
$468,180 + $421,362
$889,542
2017
$6,076 (+3.7%)
$371,362 + $177,411
$548,773
2016
$5,857 (+1.5%)
$371,362 + $177,411
$548,773
2015
$5,772 (+8.3%)
$364,081 + $173,933
$538,014
2014
$5,328 (+0.7%)
$351,589 + $135,612
$487,201
2013
$5,289 (+0.3%)
$351,589 + $135,612
$487,201
2012
$5,274 (−9.5%)
$350,000 + $135,000
$485,000
2011
$5,830 (−5.6%)
$353,000 + $130,000
$483,000
2009
$6,177 (−18.1%)
$391,980 + $144,760
$536,740
2008
$7,542
$515,000 + $190,000
$705,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Exterior Features: Fruit Trees, Fenced: ALL, Fenced: BCK
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
Lot Features: Level, Near Public Transit
Zoning: R-1
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Heating Available: Yes
Heating: Forced Air
Utilities Information
Water Source: Meter In, Goleta Wtr
Sewer: Sewer Hookup
Utilities: Underground Util
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 Drive
Directions: Exit 101 North at Winchester. Cross Cathedral Oaks and go down the hill. At bottom, turn right and then an immediate left on to Rio Vista. House is on the right.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,248
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,405 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1971
Year Renovated: 1972
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 079570076
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
9/10
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Estimated sale price
$1.37M – $1.66M
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