Beautiful Italian Mediterranean gated view home with gorgeous landscape. Extensively re-built in 2010 w/attention to quality and detail. Elegant motor court leads to entry and two story foyer. Spacious living room with tall French doors to ocean view, stone terrace. Great floor plan for entertaining. Beautiful landscape includes rolling lawn and beautiful pool and spa.
Single-familyProperty Type
2010Year Built
0.96 acresLot Size
$1,816Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Ted Campbell•DRE #00691712• Village Properties
Bought with Pascale Bassan•DRE #01095317• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Beautiful, dramatic, 2-story Mediterranean w/ocean & island views, situated on a .96 acre, gated flat lot. Spacious rooms w/high ceilings throughout. 5 BR + Den + DR. Sunlight pours in through south-facing French doors in LR, DR, DN & romantic Master. Large foyer w/prom-night staircase. Wonderful veranda is great for outdoor entertaining. Close proximity to Lower Village. Cold Spring School.
SBMLS #08-3473
Sep 15, 2008
Listed
$3,495,000
$767/sq ft
SBMLS #08-1590
Apr 21, 2008
Listed
$3,850,000
$845/sq ft
SBMLS #05-4584
Jan 18, 2006
Sold
$3,000,000
$658/sq ft
Dec 30, 2005
Listing Removed
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Dec 5, 2005
Listed
$2,999,000
$658/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$58,036 (+1.8%)
$3,000,908 + $2,522,837
$5,523,745
2024
$57,007 (+1.8%)
$2,942,067 + $2,473,370
$5,415,437
2023
$55,983 (+1.6%)
$2,884,380 + $2,424,873
$5,309,253
2022
$55,083 (+2.1%)
$2,827,824 + $2,377,327
$5,205,151
2021
$53,943 (+2.0%)
$2,772,377 + $2,330,713
$5,103,090
2020
$52,893 (+1.7%)
$2,718,017 + $2,285,013
$5,003,030
2019
$51,997 (+1.9%)
$2,690,148 + $2,247,789
$4,937,937
2018
$51,007 (+1.9%)
$2,637,400 + $2,197,833
$4,835,233
2017
$50,070 (+3.1%)
$2,534,988 + $2,112,490
$4,647,478
2016
$48,561 (+1.5%)
$2,534,988 + $2,112,490
$4,647,478
2015
$47,837 (+19.5%)
$2,485,283 + $2,071,069
$4,556,352
2014
$40,019 (+0.4%)
$2,127,318 + $1,602,505
$3,729,823
2013
$39,845 (+2.6%)
$2,127,318 + $1,602,505
$3,729,823
2012
$38,842 (+2.0%)
$2,117,704 + $1,595,263
$3,712,967
2011
$38,072 (+12.2%)
$2,076,181 + $1,563,984
$3,640,165
2009
$33,936 (+3.0%)
$1,995,260 + $1,426,859
$3,422,119
2008
$32,946
$1,872,720 + $1,248,480
$3,121,200
Tax history for 1081 Alston Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$58,036 (+1.8%)
$3,000,908 + $2,522,837
$5,523,745
2024
$57,007 (+1.8%)
$2,942,067 + $2,473,370
$5,415,437
2023
$55,983 (+1.6%)
$2,884,380 + $2,424,873
$5,309,253
2022
$55,083 (+2.1%)
$2,827,824 + $2,377,327
$5,205,151
2021
$53,943 (+2.0%)
$2,772,377 + $2,330,713
$5,103,090
2020
$52,893 (+1.7%)
$2,718,017 + $2,285,013
$5,003,030
2019
$51,997 (+1.9%)
$2,690,148 + $2,247,789
$4,937,937
2018
$51,007 (+1.9%)
$2,637,400 + $2,197,833
$4,835,233
2017
$50,070 (+3.1%)
$2,534,988 + $2,112,490
$4,647,478
2016
$48,561 (+1.5%)
$2,534,988 + $2,112,490
$4,647,478
2015
$47,837 (+19.5%)
$2,485,283 + $2,071,069
$4,556,352
2014
$40,019 (+0.4%)
$2,127,318 + $1,602,505
$3,729,823
2013
$39,845 (+2.6%)
$2,127,318 + $1,602,505
$3,729,823
2012
$38,842 (+2.0%)
$2,117,704 + $1,595,263
$3,712,967
2011
$38,072 (+12.2%)
$2,076,181 + $1,563,984
$3,640,165
2009
$33,936 (+3.0%)
$1,995,260 + $1,426,859
$3,422,119
2008
$32,946
$1,872,720 + $1,248,480
$3,121,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
4
Stories
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Lot width
—
Lot depth
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Lot size
0.96 Acres
Year renovated
2005
Sq. Ft.
4,412
Year built
1985
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
009091009
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
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Room Information
Library/Study
Ground Floor Bedroom 2
Dining Information
Formal
Interior Features
Fireplace Features: Primary Bedroom, 2, LR
Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Hardwood, Stone
Exterior
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Slab
Exterior Features: Pool, Patio Open, SPA-Outside, Lawn, Fenced: ALL
Construction Materials: Stucco
Roof: Tile
Property Information
Architectural Style: Medit
# Of Buildings: 1
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Property Condition: Excellent
Levels: Two
Lot Information
View: Ocean
Lot Features: Level
Zoning: E-1
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Cooling Available: Yes
Cooling: Central Air
Heating Available: Yes
Heating: Forced Air
Utilities Information
Utilities: Underground Util
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
Directions: Hot Springs to Alston, 1081 gates on the left.
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,412
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.96 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1985
Year Renovated: 2005
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 009091009
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
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Schools
Cold Spring Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.1mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 84° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$7.86M – $9.51M
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