Classic SB duplex nestled behind tall privacy hedges in Lower Riviera/Downtown location. 2bd/1ba Main home has built-in cabinetry, hardwood floors, fireplace, entertaining deck, large patio, spacious yard and 1-car garage plus basement. Studio unit is separately located on opposite side of main home and has two large patios, full kitchen, and detached 1-car garage.
Single-familyProperty Type
1926Year Built
2 car garageParking
Listed by Wilson Quarre• Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with Mary Elliott Mormann•DRE #01975165• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Classic SB duplex nestled behind tall privacy hedges in fantastic Lower Riviera/Downtown location. 2bed/1ba main home has beautiful built-in cabinetry, hardwood floors, fireplace, entertaining deck, large private patio, spacious yard and 1-car garage + basement. Studio unit is privately located on opposite side of main home and has two large private patios, full kitchen, and detached 1-car garage.
SBMLS #13-3536
Mar 20, 2014
Sold
$820,000
Jan 30, 2014
Contingent
—
Jan 27, 2014
Relisted
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Nov 20, 2013
Contingent
—
Nov 8, 2013
Listed
$799,000
+12
Charming 3/2 garden home nestled behind tall privacy hedges in fantastic Lower Riviera/Downtown location. Currently used as a legal duplex but can easily be converted to a single-family home with two separate garages. Beautiful built-in cabinetry, hardwood floors, fireplace, entertaining deck, large private patios and spacious yard make this home a wonderful urban oasis.
SBMLS #08-3317
Jun 30, 2009
Sold
$670,000
Aug 27, 2008
Listed
$799,000
SBMLS #07-3135
Nov 1, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Jul 13, 2007
Listed
$999,000
SBMLS #07-2189
Nov 1, 2007
Listing Removed
—
May 16, 2007
Listed
$999,000
SBMLS #07-2141
Nov 1, 2007
Listing Removed
—
May 14, 2007
Listed
$999,000
Public Records
Apr 30, 2002
Sold
$695,000
Public Records
Jul 12, 2001
Sold
$515,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,072 (+1.8%)
$710,274 + $452,800
$1,163,074
2024
$11,862 (+1.9%)
$696,348 + $443,922
$1,140,270
2023
$11,644 (+1.8%)
$682,695 + $435,218
$1,117,913
2022
$11,441 (+2.4%)
$669,309 + $426,685
$1,095,994
2021
$11,175 (+1.1%)
$656,186 + $418,319
$1,074,505
2020
$11,059 (+1.8%)
$643,320 + $410,117
$1,053,437
2019
$10,864 (+1.5%)
$636,724 + $405,912
$1,042,636
2018
$10,708 (+16.4%)
$624,240 + $397,953
$1,022,193
2017
$9,203 (+2.0%)
$422,497 + $443,621
$866,118
2016
$9,026 (+1.1%)
$422,497 + $443,621
$866,118
2015
$8,927 (+18.0%)
$414,213 + $434,923
$849,136
2014
$7,563 (+0.4%)
$546,256 + $157,572
$703,828
2013
$7,530 (+3.4%)
$546,256 + $157,572
$703,828
2012
$7,284 (+2.3%)
$543,788 + $156,860
$700,648
2011
$7,118 (−11.7%)
$533,126 + $153,785
$686,911
2009
$8,063 (+3.6%)
$518,767 + $149,644
$668,411
2008
$7,781
$639,528 + $111,363
$750,891
Tax history for 1200 Alta Vista Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,072 (+1.8%)
$710,274 + $452,800
$1,163,074
2024
$11,862 (+1.9%)
$696,348 + $443,922
$1,140,270
2023
$11,644 (+1.8%)
$682,695 + $435,218
$1,117,913
2022
$11,441 (+2.4%)
$669,309 + $426,685
$1,095,994
2021
$11,175 (+1.1%)
$656,186 + $418,319
$1,074,505
2020
$11,059 (+1.8%)
$643,320 + $410,117
$1,053,437
2019
$10,864 (+1.5%)
$636,724 + $405,912
$1,042,636
2018
$10,708 (+16.4%)
$624,240 + $397,953
$1,022,193
2017
$9,203 (+2.0%)
$422,497 + $443,621
$866,118
2016
$9,026 (+1.1%)
$422,497 + $443,621
$866,118
2015
$8,927 (+18.0%)
$414,213 + $434,923
$849,136
2014
$7,563 (+0.4%)
$546,256 + $157,572
$703,828
2013
$7,530 (+3.4%)
$546,256 + $157,572
$703,828
2012
$7,284 (+2.3%)
$543,788 + $156,860
$700,648
2011
$7,118 (−11.7%)
$533,126 + $153,785
$686,911
2009
$8,063 (+3.6%)
$518,767 + $149,644
$668,411
2008
$7,781
$639,528 + $111,363
$750,891
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot size
5,663 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
—
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
029150026
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
R-M
Residential Multi-Unit District
This zone is intended to provide areas for a variety of multi-unit housing types. The regulations for this zone are intended to limit activities which would be inharmonious with or injurious to the preservation and character of a residential environment. Nonresidential uses are limited to those that support daily life of neighborhoods, complement surrounding residential development, and mitigate impacts to traffic, parking demand, light, glare, and noise.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Livestock production
Garden center
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Mar 31, 2026 • Active
Like-for-like reroofing
Remove and replace composition roofing with the same material.
Roofing
Mar 1, 2019 • Final
Historic permits
Replace the existing gas line with a new line in the same location.
Plumbing
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Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Gar #2
Garage: Yes
Attached Garage: No
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Exterior
Property Information
# Of Buildings: 2
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Lot Information
Zoning: R-3
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Roosevelt
Middle Or Junior School: S.B. Jr.
High School: S.B. Sr.
Location Information
Cross Street: Anapamu
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5,663 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 029150026
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
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Schools
Roosevelt Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.8mi
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Santa Barbara Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
3/10
Santa Barbara Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.2mi
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
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8 days above 84° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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13 unhealthy days expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.68M – $2.04M
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