Bespoke in Birnam Wood. Sublime French-country inspired home, never before on the market. Truly custom 3BR/5BA with meticulous attention to detail. Spectacular features abound like the travertine-walled domed entry foyer, antiqued wood floors, vaulted beamed & coffered ceilings, upholstered & Venetian plastered walls, elegant French doors with custom hardware, 4 fireplaces, climate-controlled wine room, oversized garage & chef's kitchen. Gracious living is easy whether you are relaxing in the substantial library in front of the fire, entertaining in the grand living room, or feasting in the elegant dining room with its Provence feeling south-facing views. The elegant & spacious primary suite , opens to pool terrace and beautifully designed garden spaces including approx. 150 rose bushes
Single-familyProperty Type
2005Year Built
1 acresLot Size
$1,643Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Timothy Walsh•DRE #00914713• Village Properties
•805-259-8808 (agent)
•tim@villagesite.com (agent)
Bought with Subscriber Non•DRE #13252• Non-Participant Office
Source:TheMLS #23-269851
Redfin Estimate
$8,145,927
$354K since sold in April 2025$638K since August
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This home's estimate is 7.4% lower than the average sale price ($8.79M) of 6 comparable homes.
Bespoke in Birnam Wood. Sublime French-country inspired home, never before on the market. Truly custom 3BR/5BA with meticulous attention to detail. Spectacular features abound like the travertine-walled domed entry foyer, antiqued wood floors, vaulted beamed & coffered ceilings, upholstered & Venetian plastered walls, elegant French doors with custom hardware, 4 fireplaces, climate-controlled wine room, oversized garage & chef's kitchen. Gracious living is easy whether you are relaxing in the substantial library in front of the fire, entertaining in the grand living room, or feasting in the elegant dining room with its Provence feeling south-facing views. The elegant & spacious primary suite , opens to pool terrace and beautifully designed garden spaces including approx. 150 rose bushes Designed by acclaimed Architect Bob Ray Offenhauser AIA and Built by Unander Associates in 2005. Fabulous landscape design by Sydney Baumgartner. Birnam Wood homeowners automatically become members of the private, full-service golf club with premier dining, golf, tennis, fitness and social programs. Initial Corporate fee and Both Club and HOA Monthly fees apply.
TheMLS #23-269851
Aug 1, 2023
Sold
$8,848,000
$1,785/sq ft
Jul 9, 2023
Pending
—
May 15, 2023
Listed
$10,000,000
$2,017/sq ft
May 15, 2023
Listed
$10,000,000
$2,017/sq ft
SBMLS #94-3876
Sep 28, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Dec 1, 1994
Listed
$1,200,000
$242/sq ft
SBMLS #93-1517
Sep 28, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Apr 16, 1993
Listed
$600,000
$121/sq ft
SBMLS #02-937
Apr 9, 2002
Sold
$1,100,000
$222/sq ft
Feb 28, 2002
Listed
$1,250,000
$252/sq ft
SBMLS #99-670
Jan 31, 2000
Listing Removed
—
Mar 8, 1999
Listed
$995,000
$201/sq ft
SBMLS #96-2823
Jan 5, 1999
Listing Removed
—
Sep 20, 1996
Listed
$1,200,000
$242/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$94,630 (+1.9%)
$4,080,000 + $4,590,000
$8,670,000
2024
$92,901 (+74.2%)
$4,080,000 + $4,944,960
$9,024,960
2023
$53,321 (+1.6%)
$4,000,000 + $4,848,000
$8,848,000
2022
$52,457 (+2.0%)
$1,662,412 + $3,349,472
$5,011,884
2021
$51,430 (+1.0%)
$1,629,816 + $3,283,797
$4,913,613
2020
$50,944 (+2.4%)
$1,597,859 + $3,219,409
$4,817,268
2019
$49,741 (+1.9%)
$1,581,475 + $3,186,398
$4,767,873
2018
$48,826 (+1.9%)
$1,550,466 + $3,123,920
$4,674,386
2017
$47,922 (+3.1%)
$1,490,260 + $3,002,615
$4,492,875
2016
$46,469 (+1.7%)
$1,490,260 + $3,002,615
$4,492,875
2015
$45,684 (+1.6%)
$1,461,040 + $2,943,741
$4,404,781
2014
$44,961 (+0.4%)
$1,410,905 + $2,842,727
$4,253,632
2013
$44,771 (+2.6%)
$1,410,905 + $2,842,727
$4,253,632
2012
$43,653 (+2.0%)
$1,404,529 + $2,829,880
$4,234,409
2011
$42,811 (+1.0%)
$1,376,990 + $2,774,393
$4,151,383
2009
$42,389 (+2.4%)
$1,339,902 + $2,699,666
$4,039,568
2008
$41,396
$1,316,751 + $2,653,020
$3,969,771
Tax history for 1970 Lemon Ranch Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$94,630 (+1.9%)
$4,080,000 + $4,590,000
$8,670,000
2024
$92,901 (+74.2%)
$4,080,000 + $4,944,960
$9,024,960
2023
$53,321 (+1.6%)
$4,000,000 + $4,848,000
$8,848,000
2022
$52,457 (+2.0%)
$1,662,412 + $3,349,472
$5,011,884
2021
$51,430 (+1.0%)
$1,629,816 + $3,283,797
$4,913,613
2020
$50,944 (+2.4%)
$1,597,859 + $3,219,409
$4,817,268
2019
$49,741 (+1.9%)
$1,581,475 + $3,186,398
$4,767,873
2018
$48,826 (+1.9%)
$1,550,466 + $3,123,920
$4,674,386
2017
$47,922 (+3.1%)
$1,490,260 + $3,002,615
$4,492,875
2016
$46,469 (+1.7%)
$1,490,260 + $3,002,615
$4,492,875
2015
$45,684 (+1.6%)
$1,461,040 + $2,943,741
$4,404,781
2014
$44,961 (+0.4%)
$1,410,905 + $2,842,727
$4,253,632
2013
$44,771 (+2.6%)
$1,410,905 + $2,842,727
$4,253,632
2012
$43,653 (+2.0%)
$1,404,529 + $2,829,880
$4,234,409
2011
$42,811 (+1.0%)
$1,376,990 + $2,774,393
$4,151,383
2009
$42,389 (+2.4%)
$1,339,902 + $2,699,666
$4,039,568
2008
$41,396
$1,316,751 + $2,653,020
$3,969,771
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 3
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Property Information
Building Sq. Ft: 4,958
Legal Description: TR 13729 BK 153/11-16 LOT 2
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 43,560
Legal Lot Number: 2
Municipality Name: MONTECITO COUNTY
Acres: 1
Zoning Code: 2-E-1
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax Area: MONTECITO COUNTY
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,958
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2005
Year Renovated: 2006
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 007510007
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
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Schools
Montecito Union School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.0mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
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8 days above 86° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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13 unhealthy days expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$7.74M – $9.37M
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