VIEWS of the ocean/islands/harbor & city. TESORO is a stunning 1920's Spanish home on the sun-drenched Riviera on .38 acre. 4 bed/4 1/2 baths, 4 fireplaces, high-end craftsmanship, finishes & architecture. Remodeled, updated and professionally designed. Patios, courtyards & lush landscaping. The quintessential Santa Barbara jewel every Buyer dreams of.
Single-familyProperty Type
1923Year Built
0.38 acresLot Size
$1,718Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Paul Suding & Murphy• Village Properties
Listed by Bridget Murphy• Village Properties
Bought with Gregg Leach•DRE #01005773• Village Properties
Authentic old world Italian style villa with panoramic views of the city, ocean & harbor. Original home restored by Lori Smyth and new construction added to create a one-of-a-kind property. 4 bedrooms each w/bath. Turn each corner and find a new surprise w/antique fixtures and innovative design elements. Gorgeous landscaping w/fountains, patios, lawns and courtyards.
SBMLS #03-505
Mar 24, 2003
Listing Removed
—
Feb 13, 2003
Listed
$2,675,000
$736/sq ft
SBMLS #03-507
Mar 21, 2003
Listing Removed
—
Feb 13, 2003
Listed
$2,675,000
$736/sq ft
SBMLS #02-2501
Feb 12, 2003
Listing Removed
—
Aug 30, 2002
Listed
$2,900,000
$798/sq ft
SBMLS #01-38
Mar 12, 2001
Sold
$810,000
$223/sq ft
Feb 7, 2001
Listing Removed
—
Jan 3, 2001
Listed
$950,000
$261/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$37,221 (+1.7%)
$1,507,262 + $2,080,025
$3,587,287
2024
$36,584 (+1.8%)
$1,477,708 + $2,039,241
$3,516,949
2023
$35,919 (+1.8%)
$1,448,734 + $1,999,256
$3,447,990
2022
$35,301 (+2.3%)
$1,420,328 + $1,960,055
$3,380,383
2021
$34,493 (+1.0%)
$1,392,479 + $1,921,623
$3,314,102
2020
$34,137 (+1.8%)
$1,365,176 + $1,883,945
$3,249,121
2019
$33,542 (+1.4%)
$1,351,178 + $1,864,628
$3,215,806
2018
$33,067 (+3.4%)
$1,324,685 + $1,828,067
$3,152,752
2017
$31,975 (+2.7%)
$1,273,247 + $1,757,082
$3,030,329
2016
$31,129 (+1.1%)
$1,273,247 + $1,757,082
$3,030,329
2015
$30,787 (+1.7%)
$1,248,282 + $1,722,630
$2,970,912
2014
$30,281 (+0.5%)
$1,205,448 + $1,663,518
$2,868,966
2013
$30,145 (+46.0%)
$1,205,448 + $1,663,518
$2,868,966
2012
$20,641 (−9.6%)
$1,200,000 + $1,656,000
$2,856,000
2011
$22,839 (−16.2%)
$1,155,000 + $815,000
$1,970,000
2009
$27,263 (+5.4%)
$1,597,121 + $1,017,752
$2,614,873
2008
$25,863
$1,569,526 + $920,066
$2,489,592
Tax history for 1312 Dover Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$37,221 (+1.7%)
$1,507,262 + $2,080,025
$3,587,287
2024
$36,584 (+1.8%)
$1,477,708 + $2,039,241
$3,516,949
2023
$35,919 (+1.8%)
$1,448,734 + $1,999,256
$3,447,990
2022
$35,301 (+2.3%)
$1,420,328 + $1,960,055
$3,380,383
2021
$34,493 (+1.0%)
$1,392,479 + $1,921,623
$3,314,102
2020
$34,137 (+1.8%)
$1,365,176 + $1,883,945
$3,249,121
2019
$33,542 (+1.4%)
$1,351,178 + $1,864,628
$3,215,806
2018
$33,067 (+3.4%)
$1,324,685 + $1,828,067
$3,152,752
2017
$31,975 (+2.7%)
$1,273,247 + $1,757,082
$3,030,329
2016
$31,129 (+1.1%)
$1,273,247 + $1,757,082
$3,030,329
2015
$30,787 (+1.7%)
$1,248,282 + $1,722,630
$2,970,912
2014
$30,281 (+0.5%)
$1,205,448 + $1,663,518
$2,868,966
2013
$30,145 (+46.0%)
$1,205,448 + $1,663,518
$2,868,966
2012
$20,641 (−9.6%)
$1,200,000 + $1,656,000
$2,856,000
2011
$22,839 (−16.2%)
$1,155,000 + $815,000
$1,970,000
2009
$27,263 (+5.4%)
$1,597,121 + $1,017,752
$2,614,873
2008
$25,863
$1,569,526 + $920,066
$2,489,592
*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
4
Baths
5
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.38 Acres
Year renovated
1990
Sq. Ft.
3,634
Year built
1923
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
019202001
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
RS-15
One-Family Residence Zone
This zone is intended to provide areas for single-unit housing on individual lots at appropriate low densities of one unit per legal lot with allowances for an Accessory Dwelling Unit or Two-Unit Residential Development when certain standards are met. Designators (e.g. -25, -15) refer to minimum lot size in thousands of square ft or, in the case of RS-1A, acres. The regulations for the RS 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 and complement surrounding residential development. Nonresidential uses are strictly limited in order to mitigate impacts associated with nonresidential uses such as: traffic, increased 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 1, 2019 • Final
Historic permits
Construct an addition to an existing single-family home. Build a detached garage with a roof deck and an additional deck off the kitchen and dining room. Remodel the existing kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, and family room.
Addition
Mar 1, 2019 • Final
Historic permits
Reconfigure the existing driveway parking area. Install new site retaining walls and perform landscaping work.
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Gar #1, Unc #3, Detached
Garage: Yes
Attached Garage: No
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Room Information
Patio Enclosed
Library/Study
Ground Floor Bedroom 2
Family Room 2
Basement
Dining Information
Formal
Breakfast Bar
Breakfast Area
Interior Features
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Fireplace Features: Primary Bedroom, Family Room, LR, Patio
Appliances: Refrigerator, Oven/Rnge/Blt-in, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Stove, Intercom