City or country living? No need to choose.... Have the country in the city, on a small ranchette in close proximity to the beach, trails, shopping and cafes. A two stall stable will accommodate your equine friends while a 3 bedroom main house and separate guest house offer family and guests comfortable space. Prefer a pool to a pipe paddock? The 1 acre parcel has the perfect spot for a pool which will enjoy the same sweeping foothill and Riviera view as the main house. Hop on the fabulous new Las Positas Multi-Use Path by bike or foot to conveniently reach Arroyo Burro Beach or continue down the road to all the Mesa amenities. As a bonus, this property enjoys being part of the Las Positas Mutual Water Company, providing all interior and exterior water for a quarterly fee, and
Single-familyProperty Type
1956Year Built
1.08 acresLot Size
2 car garageParking
Listed by Montecito Partners Marvin•DRE #01276356• Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with Zia Group•DRE #01710544• eXp Realty of California, Inc.
Bought with Daniel Zia•DRE #01710544• eXp Realty of California Inc.
City or country living? No need to choose. Have country in the city on a small ranchette in close proximity to beach, trails, shopping and cafes. A two stall stable will accommodate your equine friends while a 3 bedroom main house and separate guest house offer family and guests comfortable space. Prefer a pool to a pipe paddock? The 1acre parcel has the perfect spot for a pool which will enjoy the same sweeping foothill & Riviera view as the main house. Hop on the fabulous new Las Positas Multi-Use Path by bike or foot to conveniently reach Arroyo Burro Beach or continue down the road to all the Mesa amenities. As a bonus, this property is part of the Las Positas Mutual Water Co. providing interior and exterior water for a quarterly fee, and has solar for elec and hot water.
SBMLS #22-1501
Jun 17, 2022
Sold
$3,000,000
May 15, 2022
Pending
—
May 11, 2022
Listed
$2,495,000
+23
Bring your saddle, surfboard and sunhat to this versatile ranchette situated on over 1-acre in the coveted Hidden Valley neighborhood. Boasting sweeping city and foothill views, this unique 3BD|2BA 1,651sq.ft. residence includes an additional 903sq.ft. of lower-level flex-space perfect for home office or other personal uses, as well as an attached 2-car garage and carport. A permitted 1BD|1BA 487sq.ft. guest house with full kitchen and storage is nestled down the private driveway. The offering is completed by a 2-horse stable with hay storage and pipe-paddock. Bring your imagination and experience all the charm of a rural setting while being mere minutes from nearby beaches and Elings Park, and convenient to downtown restaurants and shopping. A rare offering.
Public Records
Apr 5, 1979
Sold
$168,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$30,157 (+1.7%)
$1,352,520 + $1,560,600
$2,913,120
2024
$29,642 (−1.9%)
$1,326,000 + $1,530,000
$2,856,000
2023
$30,215 (+420.5%)
$1,560,600 + $1,560,600
$3,121,200
2022
$5,806 (+2.4%)
$1,425,000 + $1,425,000
$2,850,000
2021
$5,669 (+1.1%)
$112,614 + $436,941
$549,555
2020
$5,610 (+1.8%)
$110,406 + $428,374
$538,780
2019
$5,511 (+1.5%)
$109,274 + $423,982
$533,256
2018
$5,431 (+3.4%)
$107,132 + $415,669
$522,801
2017
$5,250 (+1.2%)
$102,973 + $399,529
$502,502
2016
$5,187 (+1.1%)
$102,973 + $399,529
$502,502
2015
$5,130 (+1.7%)
$100,954 + $391,696
$492,650
2014
$5,045 (+0.4%)
$97,491 + $378,256
$475,747
2013
$5,023 (+3.7%)
$97,491 + $378,256
$475,747
2012
$4,844 (+2.3%)
$97,051 + $376,547
$473,598
2011
$4,733 (+0.7%)
$95,149 + $369,164
$464,313
2009
$4,702 (+3.2%)
$92,587 + $359,222
$451,809
2008
$4,556
$90,988 + $353,016
$444,004
Tax history for 1040 Veronica Springs Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$30,157 (+1.7%)
$1,352,520 + $1,560,600
$2,913,120
2024
$29,642 (−1.9%)
$1,326,000 + $1,530,000
$2,856,000
2023
$30,215 (+420.5%)
$1,560,600 + $1,560,600
$3,121,200
2022
$5,806 (+2.4%)
$1,425,000 + $1,425,000
$2,850,000
2021
$5,669 (+1.1%)
$112,614 + $436,941
$549,555
2020
$5,610 (+1.8%)
$110,406 + $428,374
$538,780
2019
$5,511 (+1.5%)
$109,274 + $423,982
$533,256
2018
$5,431 (+3.4%)
$107,132 + $415,669
$522,801
2017
$5,250 (+1.2%)
$102,973 + $399,529
$502,502
2016
$5,187 (+1.1%)
$102,973 + $399,529
$502,502
2015
$5,130 (+1.7%)
$100,954 + $391,696
$492,650
2014
$5,045 (+0.4%)
$97,491 + $378,256
$475,747
2013
$5,023 (+3.7%)
$97,491 + $378,256
$475,747
2012
$4,844 (+2.3%)
$97,051 + $376,547
$473,598
2011
$4,733 (+0.7%)
$95,149 + $369,164
$464,313
2009
$4,702 (+3.2%)
$92,587 + $359,222
$451,809
2008
$4,556
$90,988 + $353,016
$444,004
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.08 Acres
Year renovated
1994
Sq. Ft.
2,580
Year built
1957
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
049140008
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, Cpt #1, Attached, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s)
Garage: Yes
Attached Garage: Yes
Carport: Yes
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
Ground Floor Primary
Ground Floor Bedroom 2
Basement
Dining Information
Dining Area
Breakfast Area
Interior Features
Fireplace Features: Other, LR
Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Rev Osmosis, Solar Hot Wtr, Wtr Softener/Owned