Designed by the renowned architect, John Kelsey, as his personal residence, this contemporary home is defined by lofty proportions, walls of glass, long clean lines, and an effortless reciprocity between the beauty of architecture and its surrounding environment. Sunny public spaces open to gardens of ancient oak trees and stoic boulders. A vast master suite features dual closets, a private office, and an ocean view deck. Two additional guest suites offer beautiful garden view accommodations and the third functions as a lovely main floor study. Off the kitchen, the family room is the perfect place to curl up in front of a fire with a new book or binge on the next season of your favorite show. Outside, multiple gardens are perfect for play or simply to take in Montecito's iconic landscape.
Single-familyProperty Type
1982Year Built
1.2 acresLot Size
$1,726Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Riskin Partners Group•DRE #01815307 / 01447045 / 01954177 / 01951069• Village Properties
Bought with Steve Epstein•DRE #00994429• Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara
Bought with Santa Barbara | Montecito Collective Real Estate Advisors•DRE #00994429• Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara
Designed by the renowned architect, John Kelsey, as his personal residence, this contemporary home is defined by lofty proportions, walls of glass, long clean lines, and an effortless reciprocity between the beauty of architecture and its surrounding environment. Sunny public spaces open to gardens of ancient oak trees and stoic boulders. A vast master suite features dual closets, a private office, and an ocean view deck. Two additional guest suites offer beautiful garden view accommodations and the third functions as a lovely main floor study. Off the kitchen, the family room is the perfect place to curl up in front of a fire with a new book or binge on the next season of your favorite show. Outside, multiple gardens are perfect for play or simply to take in Montecito's iconic landscape.
SBMLS #22-347
Mar 30, 2022
Sold
$6,927,500
$1,630/sq ft
Feb 25, 2022
Contingent
—
Feb 7, 2022
Listed
$6,995,000
$1,645/sq ft
SBMLS #02-910
Aug 6, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Mar 22, 2002
Listed
$4,250,000
$1,000/sq ft
SBMLS #07-1430
Apr 1, 2008
Sold
$3,802,500
$894/sq ft
Dec 1, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Apr 2, 2007
Listed
$3,995,000
$940/sq ft
SBMLS #06-3155
Dec 21, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Jun 14, 2006
Listed
$4,350,000
$1,023/sq ft
SBMLS #03-231
Jun 11, 2003
Sold
$3,650,000
$859/sq ft
Mar 13, 2003
Listing Removed
—
Jan 21, 2003
Listed
$3,875,000
$912/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 7, 1992
Sold
$1,275,000
$300/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 8, 1988
Sold
$950,000
$223/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$75,971 (+1.9%)
$2,597,836 + $4,900,711
$7,498,547
2024
$74,562 (+3.9%)
$2,546,899 + $4,804,619
$7,351,518
2023
$71,735 (+46.7%)
$2,496,960 + $4,710,411
$7,207,371
2022
$48,894 (+26.2%)
$2,400,000 + $4,527,500
$6,927,500
2021
$38,756 (+9.9%)
$3,156,284 + $1,550,290
$4,706,574
2020
$35,256 (+0.7%)
$2,503,000 + $1,229,000
$3,732,000
2019
$35,023 (−5.0%)
$2,275,000 + $1,117,000
$3,392,000
2018
$36,868 (−0.3%)
$2,275,000 + $1,117,000
$3,392,000
2017
$36,966 (+6.0%)
$2,395,000 + $1,176,000
$3,571,000
2016
$34,877 (+1.8%)
$2,395,000 + $1,176,000
$3,571,000
2015
$34,262 (+9.6%)
$2,281,000 + $1,120,000
$3,401,000
2014
$31,260 (+5.0%)
$2,033,000 + $998,000
$3,031,000
2013
$29,773 (+5.6%)
$2,033,000 + $998,000
$3,031,000
2012
$28,182 (−10.0%)
$1,936,000 + $950,000
$2,886,000
2011
$31,306 (−10.7%)
$1,844,000 + $905,000
$2,749,000
2009
$35,045 (−14.9%)
$2,157,300 + $1,059,380
$3,216,680
2008
$41,187
$2,756,602 + $1,268,034
$4,024,636
Tax history for 812 Romero Canyon Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$75,971 (+1.9%)
$2,597,836 + $4,900,711
$7,498,547
2024
$74,562 (+3.9%)
$2,546,899 + $4,804,619
$7,351,518
2023
$71,735 (+46.7%)
$2,496,960 + $4,710,411
$7,207,371
2022
$48,894 (+26.2%)
$2,400,000 + $4,527,500
$6,927,500
2021
$38,756 (+9.9%)
$3,156,284 + $1,550,290
$4,706,574
2020
$35,256 (+0.7%)
$2,503,000 + $1,229,000
$3,732,000
2019
$35,023 (−5.0%)
$2,275,000 + $1,117,000
$3,392,000
2018
$36,868 (−0.3%)
$2,275,000 + $1,117,000
$3,392,000
2017
$36,966 (+6.0%)
$2,395,000 + $1,176,000
$3,571,000
2016
$34,877 (+1.8%)
$2,395,000 + $1,176,000
$3,571,000
2015
$34,262 (+9.6%)
$2,281,000 + $1,120,000
$3,401,000
2014
$31,260 (+5.0%)
$2,033,000 + $998,000
$3,031,000
2013
$29,773 (+5.6%)
$2,033,000 + $998,000
$3,031,000
2012
$28,182 (−10.0%)
$1,936,000 + $950,000
$2,886,000
2011
$31,306 (−10.7%)
$1,844,000 + $905,000
$2,749,000
2009
$35,045 (−14.9%)
$2,157,300 + $1,059,380
$3,216,680
2008
$41,187
$2,756,602 + $1,268,034
$4,024,636
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.