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Off Market Oct 2020 for $2.1M

$4,930,568

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $13,891/mo

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3,054

sq ft

1040 Alston Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108

About this home

Move-in-Ready with Ocean and Santa Barbara Channel Islands views from this extensively landscaped single level, Mid-Century Modern home located close to the Historic Pepper Hill in Montecito. Situated on approximately .80 acres of beautifully landscaped and well-maintained drought tolerant gardens and patios this single level home features artistic flare and a flexible floor-plan perfect for enjoying the California Coastal lifestyle. Volumes of light cascade into the Formal Living room through their floor to ceiling windows, capturing the ocean and island vistas beyond. Elegant dining room and modern edge kitchen with burnished stainless-steel counter-tops, custom cherry wood cabinetry, and stainless-steel appliances. Elegant library with stately wood paneling, vintage stain glass doors, wet bar, a sliding glass door out to attached flagstone patio and ocean view. Additional amenities include two large en-suite bedrooms with spacious and well-appointed bathrooms. Third bedroom or media room off the kitchen with large sliding door out to backyard. Outdoor entertaining is a delight with built-in gas BBQ, stone fire pit with seating, and large flagstone patio. Ideally located and only minutes from Coast Village Road, Montecito Country Club, Cold Springs School, and downtown Santa Barbara.

Single-familyProperty Type

1964Year Built

0.81 acresLot Size

$1,614Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Chris Agnoli •DRE #01132005 • Sun Coast Real Estate

Bought with Chris Agnoli •DRE #01132005 • Sun Coast Real Estate

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•Source:SBMLS #20-964

Redfin Estimate

$4,930,568

$2.8M since sold in October 2020$91K since August

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This home's estimate is 6% higher than the average sale price ($4.65M) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$3,300,000
A
3 beds2.5 baths2,034 sq ft
733 Woodland Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
SOLD MAY 14, 2026
$4,940,000
B
3 beds4 baths3,216 sq ft
1122 Camino Viejo Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
SOLD JUN 24, 2026
$5,195,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths2,234 sq ft
921 El Rancho Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
SOLD SEP 1, 2026
$4,215,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths2,987 sq ft
315 Calle Elegante, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
SOLD JUL 7, 2026
$5,600,000
E
3 beds4 baths3,689 sq ft
937 Arcady Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108

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Market trends in 93108, CA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

98.1%

+0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$5.9M

$297K MoM

Avg. days on market

56d

10 days MoM

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2 MoM

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Sale history for 1040 Alston Rd

Date

Event

Price

SBMLS #20-964

Oct 30, 2020

Sold

$2,100,000

$688/sq ft

Sep 14, 2020

Contingent

—

Sep 10, 2020

Relisted

—

Sep 10, 2020

Listing Removed

—

Jul 13, 2020

Price Changed

$2,395,000

$784/sq ft

Jul 7, 2020

Relisted

—

Jun 21, 2020

Contingent

—

May 20, 2020

Relisted

—

May 16, 2020

Contingent

—

Mar 13, 2020

Listed

$2,500,000

$819/sq ft

TheMLS #18-399844

Aug 2, 2019

Delisted

—

May 7, 2019

Price Changed

Oct 23, 2018

Listed

SBMLS #18-3815

Aug 3, 2019

Listing Removed

—

May 5, 2019

Price Changed

$2,645,000

$866/sq ft

Oct 22, 2018

Price Changed

$2,795,000

$915/sq ft

Oct 22, 2018

Listed

$2,850,000

$933/sq ft

SBMLS #18-1602

Oct 1, 2018

Listing Removed

—

Aug 16, 2018

Relisted

—

Aug 16, 2018

Listing Removed

—

Jul 25, 2018

Price Changed

$2,995,000

$981/sq ft

Jun 27, 2018

Price Changed

$3,100,000

$1,015/sq ft

May 7, 2018

Listed

$3,295,000

$1,079/sq ft

SBMLS #02-2384

Oct 24, 2002

Sold

$1,400,000

$458/sq ft

Oct 14, 2002

Listing Removed

—

Aug 19, 2002

Listed

$1,495,000

$490/sq ft

SBMLS #02-760

Oct 24, 2002

Sold

$1,400,000

$458/sq ft

Oct 14, 2002

Listing Removed

—

Mar 15, 2002

Listed

$1,495,000

$490/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$25,315 (+1.7%)

$1,656,120 + $662,447

$2,318,567

2024

$24,883 (+1.8%)

$1,623,648 + $649,458

$2,273,106

2023

$24,452 (+1.4%)

$1,591,812 + $636,724

$2,228,536

2022

$24,103 (+2.4%)

$1,560,600 + $624,240

$2,184,840

2021

$23,550 (+13.0%)

$1,530,000 + $612,000

$2,142,000

2020

$20,843 (+2.0%)

$1,500,000 + $600,000

$2,100,000

2019

$20,442 (+1.9%)

$1,456,748 + $397,288

$1,854,036

2018

$20,070 (+2.1%)

$1,428,185 + $389,499

$1,817,684

2017

$19,654 (+3.2%)

$1,372,728 + $374,375

$1,747,103

2016

$19,052 (+2.1%)

$1,372,728 + $374,375

$1,747,103

2015

$18,654 (+1.5%)

$1,345,812 + $367,035

$1,712,847

2014

$18,370 (+0.6%)

$1,299,631 + $354,441

$1,654,072

2013

$18,266 (+2.6%)

$1,299,631 + $354,441

$1,654,072

2012

$17,810 (+2.0%)

$1,293,758 + $352,840

$1,646,598

2011

$17,469 (+1.5%)

$1,268,391 + $345,922

$1,614,313

2009

$17,206 (+3.5%)

$1,234,228 + $336,606

$1,570,834

2008

$16,623

$1,212,903 + $330,791

$1,543,694

Tax history for 1040 Alston Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$25,315 (+1.7%)

$1,656,120 + $662,447

$2,318,567

2024

$24,883 (+1.8%)

$1,623,648 + $649,458

$2,273,106

2023

$24,452 (+1.4%)

$1,591,812 + $636,724

$2,228,536

2022

$24,103 (+2.4%)

$1,560,600 + $624,240

$2,184,840

2021

$23,550 (+13.0%)

$1,530,000 + $612,000

$2,142,000

2020

$20,843 (+2.0%)

$1,500,000 + $600,000

$2,100,000

2019

$20,442 (+1.9%)

$1,456,748 + $397,288

$1,854,036

2018

$20,070 (+2.1%)

$1,428,185 + $389,499

$1,817,684

2017

$19,654 (+3.2%)

$1,372,728 + $374,375

$1,747,103

2016

$19,052 (+2.1%)

$1,372,728 + $374,375

$1,747,103

2015

$18,654 (+1.5%)

$1,345,812 + $367,035

$1,712,847

2014

$18,370 (+0.6%)

$1,299,631 + $354,441

$1,654,072

2013

$18,266 (+2.6%)

$1,299,631 + $354,441

$1,654,072

2012

$17,810 (+2.0%)

$1,293,758 + $352,840

$1,646,598

2011

$17,469 (+1.5%)

$1,268,391 + $345,922

$1,614,313

2009

$17,206 (+3.5%)

$1,234,228 + $336,606

$1,570,834

2008

$16,623

$1,212,903 + $330,791

$1,543,694

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.81 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,995

Year built

1963

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Santa Barbara County

APN

009021041

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Features: Gar #2
Garage: Yes
Attached Garage: No

Interior

Virtual Tour Information

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3

Room Information
Ground Floor Bedroom 2
Family Room 2

Dining Information
Formal
Breakfast Area

Interior Features
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Fireplace Features: Family Room, 2, LR
Appliances: Gas Range
Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Wood, Marble

Exterior

Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Mixed
Exterior Features: Patio Open, Patio Covered, Drought Tolerant LND

Property Information
Architectural Style: Ranch
# Of Buildings: 1
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Property Condition: Excellent
Levels: Single Story

Lot Information
View: Ocean
Zoning: R-1

Utilities

Heating & Cooling
Cooling Available: Yes
Cooling: Central Air
Heating Available: Yes
Heating: Forced Air

Utilities Information
Water Source: Mont Wtr
Sewer: Sewer Hookup

Location

School Information
Elementary School: Cold Spring
Middle Or Junior School: S.B. Jr.
High School: S.B. Sr.

Location Information
Cross Street: Hot Springs Road

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,995
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.81 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1963
Year Renovated: —
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 009021041

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Cold Spring Elementary School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.0mi

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

3/10 Fire Factor

0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 84° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

8/10 Air Factor

13 unhealthy days expected this year, 13 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Santa Barbara, CA • 93108

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 9.9 hours in June and 5.8 hours in December, placing it above the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$4.68M – $5.67M

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Home values near 1040 Alston Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1045 Alston Road, Montecito, CA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$12,781,155
1077 Alston Road, Santa Barbara, CA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$6,782,697

Address	Redfin Estimate
1011 Alston Road, Santa Barbara, CA 2 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 826 Sq. Ft.	$4,032,955
1071 Alston Road, Santa Barbara, CA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$5,852,167

Address	Redfin Estimate
1011 Alston Road, Santa Barbara, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2889 Sq. Ft.	$5,033,637
1081 Alston Road, Santa Barbara, CA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4556 Sq. Ft.	$7,996,626

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