Tucked down a private lane on a gated acre with stunning gardens, this charming Mediterranean style home located in Montecito's coveted Hedgerow is truly a hidden oasis. This home is perfectly situated to all the conveniences that make for a great lifestyle. With easy access to the Rosewood Miramar Resort, beaches, shops, and restaurants of both the Upper and Lower Montecito Villages, the 4BR/4.5BA main house is built with great attention to detail and is easy to live in with large open spaces that work perfectly and flow together seamlessly. On the main floor, there is a welcoming entry hall leading to the spacious formal living and dining room, both with custom fireplaces and surrounded with beautiful natural light filtering through large windows. Additionally, you will find a library boasting high ceilings, and a generously sized kitchen open to a spacious beamed great room with a stone fireplace. This home exemplifies the quintessential indoor/outdoor Montecito lifestyle with convenient access from multiple rooms to the beautifully landscaped outdoor area, featuring a grand patio, sparkling pool, spa, fountains, built-in fireplace and barbecue. The spacious primary suite is in its own sequestered upstairs wing accessed by a private staircase. A balcony, running the length of the bedroom and accessible through multiple French doors, makes for a perfect place to let in the gentle breezes while enjoying the majestic mountain views after a long day. Two additional upstairs bedroom suites are situated in another wing and accessed by their own staircase. The third guest bedroom suite is on the entry level downstairs, offering multiple living options for today's ever-changing lifestyle needs. Guests will love residing in the charming cabana/guest house with beamed vaulted ceiling and large French doors that open out to the pool area. This quality home in a prime location was designed by the renowned architect Jock Sewall and built by acclaimed Becker Studios. This property's exquisite landscaping and utmost privacy have everything the discerning buyer is looking for.
Single-familyProperty Type
1999Year Built
1.07 acresLot Size
$1,900Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Patricia Griffin•DRE #00837659• Village Properties
Bought with Betsy Jones Zwick• Coldwell Banker Realty
Down a private lane, this 5/5.5 Mediterranean, built in '99 on 1 acre, was designed w/the utmost attention to detail. French drs open from the entry hall to views of the fountain-side black-bottom pool, spa & mnts beyond. Formal living & dining areas, library, generously sized kitchen/great rm w/stone fp & convenient access to outdr area w/ built-in fp & barbecue. Charming cabana/guest house.
SBMLS #98-286
Aug 20, 1998
Sold
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Jun 9, 1998
Listing Removed
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Feb 5, 1998
Listed
$1,100,000
$210/sq ft
WONDERFUL NEWER SPANISH STYLE HOME LOCATED DOWN A VERY PRIVATE LANE (AMAPOLA).ALL LEVEL APPROX 1 ACRE,ROOM FOR TENNIS COURT,POOL OR GUEST HOME.BEAUTIFUL MT VIEWS.MONTECITOUNION SCHOOL DISTRICT.HOME IS VERY CLEAN AND CHARMING, OFFERING COUNTRY KITCHEN,3-CAR GARAGE,2 WATER SOURCES,METER AND SHARED WELL.PLEASE GIVE 24 HOURS NOTICE TO SHOW.
SBMLS #97-581
Mar 14, 1997
Listing Removed
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Feb 20, 1997
Listed
$1,175,000
$225/sq ft
SBMLS #93-581
Apr 9, 1993
Listing Removed
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Feb 5, 1993
Listed
$498,000
$95/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$89,558 (+2.1%)
$3,714,228 + $4,984,977
$8,699,205
2024
$87,748 (+1.9%)
$3,641,400 + $4,887,233
$8,528,633
2023
$86,130 (+80.9%)
$3,570,000 + $4,774,405
$8,344,405
2022
$47,621 (+2.1%)
$3,500,000 + $4,680,790
$8,180,790
2021
$46,641 (+1.0%)
$2,456,641 + $1,978,957
$4,435,598
2020
$46,193 (+2.4%)
$2,408,472 + $1,940,154
$4,348,626
2019
$45,112 (+1.9%)
$2,383,777 + $1,920,261
$4,304,038
2018
$44,257 (+1.9%)
$2,337,037 + $1,882,609
$4,219,646
2017
$43,432 (+3.1%)
$2,246,288 + $1,809,506
$4,055,794
2016
$42,115 (+1.8%)
$2,246,288 + $1,809,506
$4,055,794
2015
$41,386 (+1.6%)
$2,202,244 + $1,774,026
$3,976,270
2014
$40,734 (+0.4%)
$2,126,675 + $1,713,151
$3,839,826
2013
$40,562 (+2.6%)
$2,126,675 + $1,713,151
$3,839,826
2012
$39,551 (+2.0%)
$2,117,064 + $1,705,409
$3,822,473
2011
$38,791 (+1.0%)
$2,075,553 + $1,671,970
$3,747,523
2009
$38,391 (+2.4%)
$2,019,649 + $1,626,937
$3,646,586
2008
$37,477
$1,984,752 + $1,598,827
$3,583,579
Tax history for 262 Santa Rosa Ln
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$89,558 (+2.1%)
$3,714,228 + $4,984,977
$8,699,205
2024
$87,748 (+1.9%)
$3,641,400 + $4,887,233
$8,528,633
2023
$86,130 (+80.9%)
$3,570,000 + $4,774,405
$8,344,405
2022
$47,621 (+2.1%)
$3,500,000 + $4,680,790
$8,180,790
2021
$46,641 (+1.0%)
$2,456,641 + $1,978,957
$4,435,598
2020
$46,193 (+2.4%)
$2,408,472 + $1,940,154
$4,348,626
2019
$45,112 (+1.9%)
$2,383,777 + $1,920,261
$4,304,038
2018
$44,257 (+1.9%)
$2,337,037 + $1,882,609
$4,219,646
2017
$43,432 (+3.1%)
$2,246,288 + $1,809,506
$4,055,794
2016
$42,115 (+1.8%)
$2,246,288 + $1,809,506
$4,055,794
2015
$41,386 (+1.6%)
$2,202,244 + $1,774,026
$3,976,270
2014
$40,734 (+0.4%)
$2,126,675 + $1,713,151
$3,839,826
2013
$40,562 (+2.6%)
$2,126,675 + $1,713,151
$3,839,826
2012
$39,551 (+2.0%)
$2,117,064 + $1,705,409
$3,822,473
2011
$38,791 (+1.0%)
$2,075,553 + $1,671,970
$3,747,523
2009
$38,391 (+2.4%)
$2,019,649 + $1,626,937
$3,646,586
2008
$37,477
$1,984,752 + $1,598,827
$3,583,579
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
5
Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
1.07 Acres
Year renovated
1999
Sq. Ft.
5,226
Year built
1994
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
007280056
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Gar #3, Interior Access, Attached