Spectacular, breathtaking, ocean & island views from this Mid-Century Modern home with walls of glass, on Santa Barbara's Riviera. Incredible stone walls & pathways take you on a magical stroll through the gorgeous landscaping, to peaceful tree-canopied view destinations & a hillside fire pit for cooler nights. Casual, elegant 2 bd, 2 ba home with stunning architectural drawings to be expanded & remodeled into a masterpiece. Substantial, structural footings & walls have already been installed to finish out your dream home. The permits have since expired but plans that were once fully permitted are available to reignite the process. Such a special location that will leave you breathless with the big views!! Enjoy your evenings on the fire side deck overlooking the twinkling city lights. A beautiful offering with an incredible development potential!
Single-familyProperty Type
1973Year Built
0.49 acresLot Size
$1,789Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Laura Drammer•DRE #01209580• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Spectacular, breathtaking, ocean & island views from this Mid-Century Modern home with walls of glass, on Santa Barbara's Riviera. Incredible stone walls & pathways take you on a magical stroll through the gorgeous landscaping, to peaceful tree-canopied view destinations & a hillside fire pit for cooler nights. Casual, elegant 2 bd, 2 ba home with stunning architectural drawings to be expanded & remodeled into a masterpiece. Substantial, structural footings & walls have already been installed to finish out your dream home. The permits have since expired but plans that were once fully permitted are available to reignite the process. Such a special location that will leave you breathless with the big views!! Enjoy your evenings on the fire side deck overlooking the twinkling city lights. A beautiful offering with an incredible development potential!
SBMLS #22-1866
Aug 15, 2022
Sold
$3,450,000
$1,583/sq ft
Jul 24, 2022
Contingent
—
Jul 21, 2022
Price Changed
$3,499,000
$1,606/sq ft
Jun 28, 2022
Price Changed
$3,900,000
$1,790/sq ft
Jun 28, 2022
Relisted
—
Jun 18, 2022
Listing Removed
—
Jun 7, 2022
Listed
$4,375,000
$2,008/sq ft
SBMLS #06-469
Jun 13, 2006
Sold
$1,700,000
$780/sq ft
Apr 25, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Feb 1, 2006
Listed
$1,749,000
$803/sq ft
+7
CURRENTLY A 2 BEDROOM, but there are approved plans AND BUILDING PERMIT for a stunning remodel that would transform this property into a 3 or 4 bd, 3.5ba showcase of clean lines & walls of glass... OR enjoy it as is: A stylish & sophisticated 2 bd. home, 1/2 acre lot, plenty of parking, no wires,roof tops,trees blocking the spectacular panoramic views of our fair city.
SBMLS #05-3684
Dec 2, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Sep 27, 2005
Listed
$1,895,000
$870/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 6, 2003
Sold
$1,300,909
$597/sq ft
SBMLS #03-2761
Sep 12, 2003
Listing Removed
—
Aug 28, 2003
Listed
$1,250,000
$574/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$37,912 (+1.7%)
$2,122,416 + $1,538,751
$3,661,167
2024
$37,261 (+1.9%)
$2,080,800 + $1,508,580
$3,589,380
2023
$36,583 (+51.6%)
$2,040,000 + $1,479,000
$3,519,000
2022
$24,123 (+2.3%)
$2,000,000 + $1,450,000
$3,450,000
2021
$23,569 (+1.0%)
$1,545,311 + $715,276
$2,260,587
2020
$23,334 (+1.7%)
$1,515,011 + $701,251
$2,216,262
2019
$22,941 (+1.4%)
$1,499,477 + $694,779
$2,194,256
2018
$22,631 (+3.3%)
$1,470,076 + $682,529
$2,152,605
2017
$21,898 (+2.5%)
$1,412,992 + $658,745
$2,071,737
2016
$21,362 (−4.6%)
$1,412,992 + $658,745
$2,071,737
2015
$22,393 (+1.7%)
$1,385,287 + $647,201
$2,032,488
2014
$22,012 (+0.4%)
$1,337,751 + $742,395
$2,080,146
2013
$21,921 (+8.1%)
$1,337,751 + $742,395
$2,080,146
2012
$20,274 (+2.9%)
$1,331,706 + $739,876
$2,071,582
2011
$19,693 (+0.6%)
$1,305,595 + $628,997
$1,934,592
2009
$19,570 (+5.2%)
$1,270,430 + $601,346
$1,871,776
2008
$18,611
$1,248,480 + $540,200
$1,788,680
Tax history for 1030 Arbolado Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$37,912 (+1.7%)
$2,122,416 + $1,538,751
$3,661,167
2024
$37,261 (+1.9%)
$2,080,800 + $1,508,580
$3,589,380
2023
$36,583 (+51.6%)
$2,040,000 + $1,479,000
$3,519,000
2022
$24,123 (+2.3%)
$2,000,000 + $1,450,000
$3,450,000
2021
$23,569 (+1.0%)
$1,545,311 + $715,276
$2,260,587
2020
$23,334 (+1.7%)
$1,515,011 + $701,251
$2,216,262
2019
$22,941 (+1.4%)
$1,499,477 + $694,779
$2,194,256
2018
$22,631 (+3.3%)
$1,470,076 + $682,529
$2,152,605
2017
$21,898 (+2.5%)
$1,412,992 + $658,745
$2,071,737
2016
$21,362 (−4.6%)
$1,412,992 + $658,745
$2,071,737
2015
$22,393 (+1.7%)
$1,385,287 + $647,201
$2,032,488
2014
$22,012 (+0.4%)
$1,337,751 + $742,395
$2,080,146
2013
$21,921 (+8.1%)
$1,337,751 + $742,395
$2,080,146
2012
$20,274 (+2.9%)
$1,331,706 + $739,876
$2,071,582
2011
$19,693 (+0.6%)
$1,305,595 + $628,997
$1,934,592
2009
$19,570 (+5.2%)
$1,270,430 + $601,346
$1,871,776
2008
$18,611
$1,248,480 + $540,200
$1,788,680
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
3
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.49 Acres
Year renovated
1973
Sq. Ft.
2,056
Year built
1973
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
019220031
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
RS-15
One-Family Residence Zone
This zone is intended to provide areas for single-unit housing on individual lots at appropriate low densities of one unit per legal lot with allowances for an Accessory Dwelling Unit or Two-Unit Residential Development when certain standards are met. Designators (e.g. -25, -15) refer to minimum lot size in thousands of square ft or, in the case of RS-1A, acres. The regulations for the RS Zone are intended to limit activities which would be inharmonious with or injurious to the preservation and character of a residential environment. Nonresidential uses are limited to those that support daily life of neighborhoods and complement surrounding residential development. Nonresidential uses are strictly limited in order to mitigate impacts associated with nonresidential uses such as: traffic, increased parking demand, light, glare, and noise.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Livestock production
Garden center
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Apr 2, 2025 • Final
1 & 2 family home electrical panel replacement
Remove and replace an existing electrical panel with a new recessed electrical panel in the same location.
Electrical
Mar 13, 2025 • Final
Mechanical
Replace a condenser unit in the side yard of a residential building.
HVAC
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Gar #2, Interior Access, Attached, Other