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Off Market Dec 2020 for $3.3M

$6,536,250

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $21,580/mo

•

2,888

sq ft

1085 Alston, Santa Barbara, CA 93108

About this home

Welcome to your year-round retreat. This luxury ocean-view home balances privacy and accessibility, located just minutes from the beach and villages of Montecito. The lush, tropical backyard is situated on approx. an acre, complete with a Pebble Tec salt water pool, redwood soaking tub, and bar with BBQ, built-in mini-refrigerator, sink.The well-appointed interior features 3+ bedrooms and 3 bathrooms with the primary bedroom located on the main level, including a separate space for a potential fourth bedroom or media room. The spacious primary suite features a walk in-closet and flex space—perfect for a home office. The newly remodeled luxurious spa-like en-suite has a soaking tub and separate shower. Upstairs you'll find a 3rd bedroom and full bath overlooking the gardens and views,cont.. of the channel islands. Additional features of this quintessential Montecito/Santa Barbara/California/beach/So Cal home include stunning bamboo gated entry, gas & wood burning fireplace, wine refrigerator, exotic wood and stone flooring, Viking appliances, fruit trees, and raised planter boxes. This tranquil home is ideal for full-time or vacation living.

Single-familyProperty Type

1958Year Built

0.92 acresLot Size

$2,263Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Timothy Dahl •DRE #00894534 • Compass

Bought with Bartron Real Estate Group •DRE #01005021 / 01950975 / 00966870 / 01976075 • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

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•Source:SBMLS #20-2907

Redfin Estimate

$6,536,250

$3.2M since sold in December 2020$335K since July

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This home's estimate is 29.3% higher than the average sale price ($5.06M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 14, 2026
$4,940,000
A
3 beds4 baths3,216 sq ft
1122 Camino Viejo Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
SOLD JUL 7, 2026
$5,600,000
B
3 beds4 baths3,689 sq ft
937 Arcady Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$3,300,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths2,034 sq ft
733 Woodland Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
SOLD MAR 4, 2026
$5,800,000
D
4 beds3 baths2,926 sq ft
1383 School House Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
SOLD APR 9, 2026
$5,400,000
E
3 beds3 baths2,369 sq ft
1125 High Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
SOLD JAN 8, 2026
$5,300,000
F
4 beds3 baths2,448 sq ft
734 El Rancho Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108

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Market trends in 93108, CA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

96.1%

0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$5.6M

$61K MoM

Avg. days on market

48d

10 days MoM

Recently sold homes

0 MoM

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$11,695,000
4 beds5.5 baths5,592 sq ft
285 Olive Mill Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
$11,750,000
5 beds5.5 baths4,998 sq ft
204 Olive Mill Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
$4,495,000
4 beds3 baths2,978 sq ft
625 Parra Grande Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
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$4,200,000
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Tropical, resort-like vibe located just north of Hot Springs Road. Sprawling, mostly flat property with ocean views.
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Sale history for 1085 Alston

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Dec 1, 2020

Sold

$3,330,000

$1,153/sq ft

SBMLS #20-2907

Dec 2, 2020

Listing Removed

—

Dec 1, 2020

Sold

$3,330,000

$1,153/sq ft

Oct 26, 2020

Contingent

—

Jul 30, 2020

Listed

$3,600,000

$1,247/sq ft

SBMLS #04-1143

Nov 8, 2011

Listing Removed

—

Apr 21, 2004

Listed

$1,895,000

$656/sq ft

SBMLS #04-3361

Aug 24, 2011

Listing Removed

—

Oct 4, 2004

Listed

$1,895,000

$656/sq ft

SBMLS #08-1038

Mar 12, 2008

Sold

$3,100,000

$1,073/sq ft

Mar 12, 2008

Listed

$3,100,000

$1,073/sq ft

SBMLS #07-2274

Nov 7, 2007

Listing Removed

—

May 21, 2007

Listed

$3,100,000

$1,073/sq ft

SBMLS #06-5408

Jan 17, 2007

Listing Removed

—

Nov 14, 2006

Listed

$2,999,000

$1,038/sq ft

SBMLS #06-2672

Oct 22, 2006

Listing Removed

—

Jun 5, 2006

Listed

$2,999,000

$1,038/sq ft

SBMLS #05-360

Apr 22, 2005

Sold

$1,850,000

$641/sq ft

Feb 14, 2005

Listing Removed

—

Feb 4, 2005

Listed

$1,895,000

$656/sq ft

SBMLS #05-361

Apr 22, 2005

Sold

$1,850,000

$641/sq ft

Feb 14, 2005

Listing Removed

—

Feb 4, 2005

Listed

$1,895,000

$656/sq ft

SBMLS #02-1092

Jul 27, 2002

Sold

$1,695,000

$587/sq ft

Apr 15, 2002

Listed

$1,695,000

$587/sq ft

SBMLS #02-582

Apr 2, 2002

Listing Removed

—

Feb 27, 2002

Listed

$1,795,000

$622/sq ft

SBMLS #00-1633

Nov 17, 2000

Sold

$1,425,000

$493/sq ft

Nov 14, 2000

Listing Removed

—

Jun 13, 2000

Listed

$1,435,000

$497/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$39,185 (+1.8%)

$1,987,344 + $1,689,242

$3,676,586

2024

$38,500 (+1.8%)

$1,948,377 + $1,656,120

$3,604,497

2023

$37,818 (+1.6%)

$1,910,174 + $1,623,648

$3,533,822

2022

$37,239 (+2.1%)

$1,872,720 + $1,591,812

$3,464,532

2021

$36,479 (−9.3%)

$1,836,000 + $1,560,600

$3,396,600

2020

$40,232 (+1.7%)

$1,800,000 + $1,530,000

$3,330,000

2019

$39,561 (+1.9%)

$2,402,090 + $1,321,145

$3,723,235

2018

$38,813 (+1.9%)

$2,354,991 + $1,295,241

$3,650,232

2017

$38,082 (+3.1%)

$2,263,545 + $1,244,947

$3,508,492

2016

$36,929 (+1.6%)

$2,263,545 + $1,244,947

$3,508,492

2015

$36,333 (+1.6%)

$2,219,162 + $1,220,537

$3,439,699

2014

$35,762 (+0.4%)

$2,143,012 + $1,178,655

$3,321,667

2013

$35,607 (+2.6%)

$2,143,012 + $1,178,655

$3,321,667

2012

$34,712 (+2.0%)

$2,133,327 + $1,173,329

$3,306,656

2011

$34,026 (+1.1%)

$2,091,498 + $1,150,323

$3,241,821

2009

$33,639 (+24.6%)

$2,035,165 + $1,119,340

$3,154,505

2008

$26,994

$1,618,474 + $924,921

$2,543,395

Tax history for 1085 Alston

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$39,185 (+1.8%)

$1,987,344 + $1,689,242

$3,676,586

2024

$38,500 (+1.8%)

$1,948,377 + $1,656,120

$3,604,497

2023

$37,818 (+1.6%)

$1,910,174 + $1,623,648

$3,533,822

2022

$37,239 (+2.1%)

$1,872,720 + $1,591,812

$3,464,532

2021

$36,479 (−9.3%)

$1,836,000 + $1,560,600

$3,396,600

2020

$40,232 (+1.7%)

$1,800,000 + $1,530,000

$3,330,000

2019

$39,561 (+1.9%)

$2,402,090 + $1,321,145

$3,723,235

2018

$38,813 (+1.9%)

$2,354,991 + $1,295,241

$3,650,232

2017

$38,082 (+3.1%)

$2,263,545 + $1,244,947

$3,508,492

2016

$36,929 (+1.6%)

$2,263,545 + $1,244,947

$3,508,492

2015

$36,333 (+1.6%)

$2,219,162 + $1,220,537

$3,439,699

2014

$35,762 (+0.4%)

$2,143,012 + $1,178,655

$3,321,667

2013

$35,607 (+2.6%)

$2,143,012 + $1,178,655

$3,321,667

2012

$34,712 (+2.0%)

$2,133,327 + $1,173,329

$3,306,656

2011

$34,026 (+1.1%)

$2,091,498 + $1,150,323

$3,241,821

2009

$33,639 (+24.6%)

$2,035,165 + $1,119,340

$3,154,505

2008

$26,994

$1,618,474 + $924,921

$2,543,395

*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

0.92 Acres

Year renovated

2000

Sq. Ft.

2,888

Year built

1952

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Santa Barbara County

APN

009091010

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, Unc #4, Other
Garage: Yes
Attached Garage: No

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Room Information
Library/Study
Ground Floor Primary

Dining Information
Formal
Dining Area
Breakfast Bar
Breakfast Area

Interior Features
Laundry Features: Gas Hookup, Common Area, In Garage
Fireplace Features: LR
Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Oven/Rnge/Blt-in, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Stove
Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Stone

Exterior

Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Mixed
Exterior Features: Pool, Deck, Patio Open, Hot Tub, Lawn, Fruit Trees, Yard Irrigation T/O, Fenced: BCK, Fenced: PRT
Construction Materials: Stucco
Roof: Metal

Property Information
Architectural Style: Contemporary
# Of Buildings: 1
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Property Condition: Excellent

Lot Information
View: Ocean, Setting
Lot Features: Level
Zoning: E-1

Utilities

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

Utilities Information
Water Source: Mont Wtr

Location

Multi-Unit Information
Pets Allowed: Yes

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 left on Alston Rd. 1085 is located on the ocean side of Alston

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,888
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.92 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1952
Year Renovated: 2000
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 009091010

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Cold Spring Elementary School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.1mi

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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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Santa Barbara, CA • 93108

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Estimated sale price

$6.21M – $7.52M

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Home values near 1085 Alston

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1119 Alston Road, Santa Barbara, CA 7 Beds \| 8 Baths \| 6909 Sq. Ft.	$17,354,665
1077 Alston Road, Santa Barbara, CA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$6,506,947

Address	Redfin Estimate
1111 Alston Road, Santa Barbara, CA 6 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 3582 Sq. Ft.	$10,537,780
1071 Alston Road, Santa Barbara, CA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$6,179,366

Address	Redfin Estimate
1101 Alston Road, Santa Barbara, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2378 Sq. Ft.	$7,752,265
1081 Alston Road, Santa Barbara, CA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4556 Sq. Ft.	$8,271,457

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