Mission Canyon Mid-Century home in a tranquil setting with beautiful mountain views, situated on .46 acres. Spacious living & dining area with vaulted open beam ceilings, walls of windows, fireplace & French doors to secluded patio area. Open kitchen with great counter space, stainless appliances & breakfast nook. Primary bedroom with custom closet & modern ensuite bath on one wing, two bedrooms with cool guest bath on the opposite wing. Permitted bonus space with kitchenette offers possibilities, see More.. for details. The backyard is an oasis, perfect for entertaining & enjoying the Santa Barbara lifestyle with expansive patio, dining area, colorful landscaping, fruit trees. A/C & one car garage. Great location close to Downtown, the Mission, Botanic Gardens. A very special property! " House has A/C and two zones for heating, Nest system. There are two laundry areas, one at each end of the house with a stackable washer/dryer. " The primary bathroom had a major renovation, with custom modern dual vanity, interactive mirrors, walk-in shower with Grohe fixtures, a hidden jewelry cabinet, heated tile floors, and a custom designed closet with instant lighting. " Luxury vinyl plank flooring recently installed in entry, kitchen, primary bedroom. " The hall bathroom was remodeled with custom vanity including interactive mirrors, new shower and jacuzzi tub. " Permitted bonus space has a kitchenette, it's own stackable washer/dryer, nice storage and was designed as a separate living space by previous owners. They created the primary bedroom from existing great room space with permits, closed off the primary bedroom and bath with the barn door, and incorporated the bonus space so they could use it when they were in Santa Barbara, and rented the two bedroom, two bath side of the house as a furnished long term rental. " Previous owners also made many great improvements, did extensive drainage and foundation work and spent over $300,000, complete list under Documents tab. " One car garage, plus off street parking for several cars. Nice variety of fruit trees: pear, plum/apricot, fig, guava, orange, lemon, lime and pomegranate, plus room for more!
Single-familyProperty Type
1954Year Built
0.46 acresLot Size
$1,357Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by The Ouellette Team•DRE #00974906 / 02044390• Century 21 Masters
Listed by Laura Raudenbush•DRE #01080810• Century 21 Masters
Bought with Laura Raudenbush•DRE #01080810• Century 21 Masters
Bought with The Ouellette Team•DRE #00974906 / 02044390• Century 21 Masters
Super cool Mid-Century home in a tranquil Mission Canyon setting with beautiful mountain views, situated on just under a half acre. Spacious living & dining area with vaulted open beam ceilings, walls of windows, fireplace & French doors to secluded patio area. Open kitchen with great counter space, stainless appliances & breakfast nook. Primary bedroom with ensuite custom bath on one wing, two bedrooms with newly remodeled guest bath on opposite wing. Family room with kitchenette offers many possibilities. The back yard is an oasis, perfect for entertaining & enjoying the SB lifestyle with expansive brick patio, fire pit area, colorful landscaping. A/C and one car garage too. Great location just minutes to downtown SB, the Mission, Botanic Gardens & hiking trails. A very special property! House has A/C and two zones for heating. Two laundry areas, one at each end of the house with stackable washer/dryer. One car garage, plus good off street parking. Nice variety of fruit trees: pear, plum/apricot, fig, guava, orange, lemon, lime and pomegranate. Sellers have done many great improvements in the last four years and have spent over $300,000. Complete list under Documents tab.
Public Records
Sep 20, 2017
Sold
$1,082,500
$630/sq ft
SBMLS #17-2769
Sep 20, 2017
Sold
$1,082,050
$629/sq ft
Aug 24, 2017
Contingent
—
Aug 15, 2017
Listed
$1,100,000
$640/sq ft
Tucked away behind tall hedges, this charming, single level home will delight you. Offering 1,580 sq ft this 2/2 with family room is spacious with potential to add a 2nd story ocean view over the 1996 addition of the dining, family room, laundry room, garage (addition foundation was built to support 2nd story: buyer to verify codes have not changed & that there would still be an ocean view). Open floor plan filled with light: the ''great room'' (kitchen w/ breakfast bar, dining & family rooms) opens to the secluded garden via French doors. New interior paint. Furnace, AC, water heater installed in 1996. New 40 year roof installed in 2008. Enjoy the panoramic mountain views & the serenity of the private 0.46 acre garden from the 2 welcoming brick patios perfect for al fresco dining. Enjoy many mature fruit-bearing trees on the back slope: Asian pear, pineapple guava, persimmon, fig, pomegranate, peach/pluot/nectarine as well as grape vines. Great location only 1.5 mile to the Historic Mission, close to the Botanic Garden, spectacular hiking trails and the Museum of Natural History. Cuddle by the cozy brick fireplace in the wooden high beam ceiling living room or read outdoors to enjoy the beauty of nature. The same owner has lived here for over 30 years, a great testament of this property uniqueness offering charm and seclusion with the convenience of being close to restaurants and shops.
Public Records
Aug 15, 1986
Sold
$189,500
$110/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$23,213 (+76.9%)
$1,222,470 + $988,380
$2,210,850
2024
$13,121 (+1.8%)
$1,198,500 + $969,000
$2,167,500
2023
$12,888 (+1.7%)
$747,395 + $459,646
$1,207,041
2022
$12,672 (+2.3%)
$732,741 + $450,634
$1,183,375
2021
$12,388 (+1.0%)
$718,374 + $441,799
$1,160,173
2020
$12,264 (+1.8%)
$704,289 + $433,137
$1,137,426
2019
$12,051 (+1.4%)
$697,068 + $428,696
$1,125,764
2018
$11,880 (+168.2%)
$683,400 + $420,291
$1,103,691
2017
$4,429 (+1.3%)
$193,277 + $203,891
$397,168
2016
$4,374 (+1.1%)
$193,277 + $203,891
$397,168
2015
$4,328 (−10.0%)
$189,488 + $199,894
$389,382
2014
$4,807 (+1.0%)
$182,986 + $193,036
$376,022
2013
$4,761 (+4.6%)
$182,986 + $193,036
$376,022
2012
$4,552 (+2.1%)
$182,159 + $192,164
$374,323
2011
$4,459 (+1.0%)
$178,588 + $188,397
$366,985
2009
$4,415 (+5.3%)
$173,779 + $183,323
$357,102
2008
$4,193
$170,777 + $180,156
$350,933
Tax history for 1057 Tunnel Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$23,213 (+76.9%)
$1,222,470 + $988,380
$2,210,850
2024
$13,121 (+1.8%)
$1,198,500 + $969,000
$2,167,500
2023
$12,888 (+1.7%)
$747,395 + $459,646
$1,207,041
2022
$12,672 (+2.3%)
$732,741 + $450,634
$1,183,375
2021
$12,388 (+1.0%)
$718,374 + $441,799
$1,160,173
2020
$12,264 (+1.8%)
$704,289 + $433,137
$1,137,426
2019
$12,051 (+1.4%)
$697,068 + $428,696
$1,125,764
2018
$11,880 (+168.2%)
$683,400 + $420,291
$1,103,691
2017
$4,429 (+1.3%)
$193,277 + $203,891
$397,168
2016
$4,374 (+1.1%)
$193,277 + $203,891
$397,168
2015
$4,328 (−10.0%)
$189,488 + $199,894
$389,382
2014
$4,807 (+1.0%)
$182,986 + $193,036
$376,022
2013
$4,761 (+4.6%)
$182,986 + $193,036
$376,022
2012
$4,552 (+2.1%)
$182,159 + $192,164
$374,323
2011
$4,459 (+1.0%)
$178,588 + $188,397
$366,985
2009
$4,415 (+5.3%)
$173,779 + $183,323
$357,102
2008
$4,193
$170,777 + $180,156
$350,933
*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
0.46 Acres
Year renovated
1954
Sq. Ft.
1,580
Year built
1954
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
023060007
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: RV Access/Parking, Attached
Attached Garage: Yes
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
Ground Floor Primary
Ground Floor Bedroom 2
Family Room 2
Dining Information
In Living Room
In Kitchen
Breakfast Bar
Interior Features
Window Features: Blinds
Laundry Features: In Unit
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Smart Thermostat
InteriorFeatures: Smart Thermostat
Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Tankless Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Rev Osmosis, Washer, Wtr Softener/Owned
Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Carpet, Tile
Exterior
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Raised
Exterior Features: Fruit Trees, Yard Irrigation PRT, Drought Tolerant LND
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Roof: Composition
Property Information
Architectural Style: Mid-century Modern
# Of Buildings: 1
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Property Condition: Excellent
Levels: Single Story
Lot Information
View: Mountain(s), Setting
Lot Features: Sloped Up
Zoning: E-1
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Cooling Available: Yes
Cooling: Central Air
Heating Available: Yes
Heating: Forced Air, Radiant Floor
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Roosevelt
Middle Or Junior School: S.B. Jr.
High School: S.B. Sr.
Location Information
Cross Street: Mission Canyon
Directions: Mission Canyon to Tunnel Rd. , on left hand side. Plenty of parking on top for individual showings.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,580
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.46 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1954
Year Renovated: 1954
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 023060007
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
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K - 12
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Roosevelt Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.1mi
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Santa Barbara Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi
3/10
Santa Barbara Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
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11 days above 84° expected this year, 27 days in 30 years
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$2.22M – $2.68M
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