Experience the timeless elegance of 1318 Alta Vista, a distinctive sanctuary property situated in Santa Barbara's historic and highly desirable Lower Riviera. This exceptional estate encompasses two private residences on an expansive lot. Once inside the hand-forged iron entry gate, one experiences the magical quality of the courtyard's mature landscape, mural, and the sound of its original Spanish tile fountain. Bespoke ironwork pays homage to the artisanal craftsmanship of the home and garden. The main residence, spanning 2,588 sq.ft., boasts three ensuite bedrooms, including a newly remodeled primary bath with a clawfoot tub, custom lighting, and vintage style floor tiles. A sunlit living room welcomes you inside with a cozy fireplace, floor to ceiling casement windows that open to the courtyard, and a private office space with a view. Alongside, is a stunning sunroom/dining room with Saltillo tiled flooring, grand picture windows, and a Palladian style door/window that opens to the front porch. The vibrant, newly designed chef's kitchen features top-of-the-line appliances, custom cabinetry, and beautiful herringbone tile flooring. There is a seamless blending of indoor/outdoor living with direct access to a private back patio off the adjacent family room; ideal for alfresco entertaining. Tranquil ocean views can be enjoyed from the courtyard, the upstairs bedrooms, as well as their adjoining balcony with its custom pergola shade covers. The secondary residence welcomes you with soaring ceilings, a charming fireplace, two bedrooms with ensuite baths, and a full kitchen. Enjoy gorgeous views of the ocean from the front porch balcony, the living room, and upstairs bedroom. Additionally, a versatile atelier on the property offers flexible creative space, while a 2 car garage and a private entry parking space complete the home- a treasure in one of Santa Barbara's most coveted neighborhoods.
Experience the timeless elegance of 1318 Alta Vista, a distinctive sanctuary property situated in Santa Barbara's historic and highly desirable Lower Riviera. This exceptional estate encompasses two private residences on an expansive lot. Once inside the hand-forged iron entry gate, one experiences the magical quality of the courtyard's mature landscape, mural, and the sound of its original Spanish tile fountain. Bespoke ironwork pays homage to the artisanal craftsmanship of the home and garden. The main residence, spanning 2,588 sq. ft. , boasts three ensuite bedrooms, including a newly remodeled primary bath with a clawfoot tub, custom lighting, and vintage style floor tiles. A sunlit living room welcomes you inside with a cozy fireplace, floor to ceiling casement windows that open to the courtyard, and a private office space with a view. Alongside, is a stunning sunroom/dining room with Saltillo tiled flooring, grand picture windows, and a Palladian style door/window that opens to the front porch. The vibrant, newly designed chef's kitchen features top-of-the-line appliances, custom cabinetry, and beautiful herringbone tile flooring. There is a seamless blending of indoor/outdoor living with direct access to a private back patio off the adjacent family room; ideal for alfresco entertaining. Tranquil ocean views can be enjoyed from the courtyard, the upstairs bedrooms, as well as their adjoining balcony with its custom pergola shade covers. The secondary residence welcomes you with soaring ceilings, a charming fireplace, two bedrooms with ensuite baths, and a full kitchen. Enjoy gorgeous views of the ocean from the front porch balcony, the living room, and upstairs bedroom. Additionally, a versatile atelier on the property offers flexible creative space, while a 2 car garage and a private entry parking space complete the home- a treasure in one of Santa Barbara's most coveted neighborhoods.
SBMLS #25-156
Feb 20, 2025
Sold
$3,950,000
$1,526/sq ft
Jan 22, 2025
Pending
—
Jan 16, 2025
Listed
$3,785,000
$1,463/sq ft
SBMLS #17-3432
Nov 30, 2017
Sold
$2,000,000
$773/sq ft
Nov 1, 2017
Contingent
—
Oct 11, 2017
Listed
$2,225,000
$860/sq ft
+24
Special Downtown Santa Barbara Property! Two homes on one lot. Home #1 is a beautifully maintained two-story Tuscan-style dream with gourmet kitchen, large dining and living areas, office, and charming covered patio space. Upstairs are three spacious bedrooms, each with ensuite bathrooms, ample outdoor space, including several decks and patios, a private yard, ocean views, several original built-ins, wood floors, custom moldings, and a garage. Home #2 is a sophisticated, voluminous, two-bedroom, two-bath with the feel of a city loft featuring spa like master bath, high ceilings, a spiral staircase, fireplace, and an oversized two car garage. Ideal downtown location with great striking distance to the Santa Barbara Bowl.
SBMLS #17-2706
Nov 1, 2017
Contingent
—
Oct 31, 2017
Listing Removed
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Aug 9, 2017
Listed
$2,225,000
$860/sq ft
SBMLS #16-3844
Jun 12, 2017
Sold
$2,080,000
$804/sq ft
May 3, 2017
Contingent
—
May 1, 2017
Pending
—
Apr 25, 2017
Price Changed
$2,095,000
$810/sq ft
Mar 17, 2017
Price Changed
$2,475,000
$956/sq ft
Nov 29, 2016
Listed
$2,675,000
$1,034/sq ft
SBMLS #08-3514
Sep 19, 2008
Listed
$2,295,000
$887/sq ft
SBMLS #08-3300
Aug 26, 2008
Listed
$2,295,000
$887/sq ft
SBMLS #06-5176
Dec 13, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Oct 25, 2006
Listed
$2,350,000
$908/sq ft
SBMLS #06-4900
Dec 5, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Oct 8, 2006
Listed
$2,350,000
$908/sq ft
SBMLS #03-17
Aug 26, 2003
Sold
$1,610,000
$622/sq ft
Jul 14, 2003
Listing Removed
—
Mar 18, 2003
Listed
$1,690,000
$653/sq ft
SBMLS #03-127
Aug 26, 2003
Sold
$1,610,000
$622/sq ft
Jul 14, 2003
Listing Removed
—
Mar 18, 2003
Listed
$1,690,000
$653/sq ft
SBMLS #03-129
Aug 26, 2003
Sold
$1,610,000
$622/sq ft
Jul 14, 2003
Listing Removed
—
Mar 18, 2003
Listed
$1,690,000
$653/sq ft
SBMLS #02-1438
Jun 16, 2003
Listing Removed
—
Mar 18, 2002
Listed
$1,690,000
$653/sq ft
SBMLS #02-763
May 21, 2003
Listing Removed
—
Mar 18, 2002
Listed
$1,690,000
$653/sq ft
SBMLS #95-3406
Apr 5, 1996
Sold
$624,000
$241/sq ft
Mar 6, 1996
Listing Removed
—
Oct 19, 1995
Listed
$679,000
$262/sq ft
SBMLS #95-3405
Apr 5, 1996
Sold
$624,000
$241/sq ft
Mar 6, 1996
Listing Removed
—
Oct 19, 1995
Listed
$679,000
$262/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 14, 1987
Sold
$545,000
$211/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 12, 1985
Sold
$205,000
$79/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 29, 1980
Sold
$70,000
$27/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$24,113 (+1.7%)
$1,275,000 + $2,754,000
$4,029,000
2024
$23,700 (+1.9%)
$1,137,827 + $1,137,827
$2,275,654
2023
$23,269 (+1.8%)
$1,115,517 + $1,115,517
$2,231,034
2022
$22,868 (+2.3%)
$1,093,645 + $1,093,645
$2,187,290
2021
$22,343 (+1.0%)
$1,072,201 + $1,072,201
$2,144,402
2020
$22,113 (+1.8%)
$1,051,178 + $1,051,178
$2,102,356
2019
$21,727 (+1.4%)
$1,040,400 + $1,040,400
$2,080,800
2018
$21,419 (+3.5%)
$1,020,000 + $1,020,000
$2,040,000
2017
$20,705 (+3.6%)
$857,543 + $1,102,556
$1,960,099
2016
$19,985 (+9.5%)
$857,543 + $1,102,556
$1,960,099
2015
$18,256 (+9.5%)
$833,000 + $1,069,000
$1,902,000
2014
$16,665 (+9.9%)
$688,000 + $884,000
$1,572,000
2013
$15,166 (+1.1%)
$688,000 + $884,000
$1,572,000
2012
$14,999 (−4.6%)
$625,000 + $804,000
$1,429,000
2011
$15,724 (−5.8%)
$625,000 + $804,000
$1,429,000
2009
$16,696 (−7.3%)
$658,000 + $846,000
$1,504,000
2008
$18,005
$757,701 + $974,188
$1,731,889
Tax history for 1318 Alta Vista Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$24,113 (+1.7%)
$1,275,000 + $2,754,000
$4,029,000
2024
$23,700 (+1.9%)
$1,137,827 + $1,137,827
$2,275,654
2023
$23,269 (+1.8%)
$1,115,517 + $1,115,517
$2,231,034
2022
$22,868 (+2.3%)
$1,093,645 + $1,093,645
$2,187,290
2021
$22,343 (+1.0%)
$1,072,201 + $1,072,201
$2,144,402
2020
$22,113 (+1.8%)
$1,051,178 + $1,051,178
$2,102,356
2019
$21,727 (+1.4%)
$1,040,400 + $1,040,400
$2,080,800
2018
$21,419 (+3.5%)
$1,020,000 + $1,020,000
$2,040,000
2017
$20,705 (+3.6%)
$857,543 + $1,102,556
$1,960,099
2016
$19,985 (+9.5%)
$857,543 + $1,102,556
$1,960,099
2015
$18,256 (+9.5%)
$833,000 + $1,069,000
$1,902,000
2014
$16,665 (+9.9%)
$688,000 + $884,000
$1,572,000
2013
$15,166 (+1.1%)
$688,000 + $884,000
$1,572,000
2012
$14,999 (−4.6%)
$625,000 + $804,000
$1,429,000
2011
$15,724 (−5.8%)
$625,000 + $804,000
$1,429,000
2009
$16,696 (−7.3%)
$658,000 + $846,000
$1,504,000
2008
$18,005
$757,701 + $974,188
$1,731,889
*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 width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
7,841 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
029100021
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
R-2
Two-Unit Residential District
This zone is intended to provide areas for medium-density residential where the principal use of land is for two-unit residences. Single-unit residence and garden apartment developments are also allowed. 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
Aug 12, 2021 • Final
Residential alteration
Perform an interior remodel including the reconfiguration of a kitchen, master bathroom, and master closet. Repair an existing trellis on a second-floor balcony. Abate zoning violations by removing a utility sink in the back house and filling in an unpermitted door in the front house.
Remodel
Dec 10, 2019 • Final
Reroof
Remove existing layers of hot mop cap sheet roofing and replace with new PVC roofing.
Roofing
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 #4, Unc #1
Garage: Yes
Attached Garage: No
Open Parking YN: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 5
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Room Information
Sun Room
Primary Bedroom
Office
Family Room 2
Basement
Art Studio 2
Dining Information
Formal
Dining Area
Interior Features
Laundry Features: In Garage, In Kitchen, In Unit
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Gas
Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer
Fireplace: Yes
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Patio Open, Fruit Trees, Fenced: PRT
Property Information
# Of Buildings: 2
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Other Structures: Studio, Second Residence
Levels: Two
Lot Information
View: Ocean, Setting, Partial/Filtered
Zoning: R-2
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Cooling Available: Yes
Cooling: Central Air
Heating Available: Yes
Heating: Forced Air
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
School Information
Elementary School: Roosevelt
Middle Or Junior School: S.B. Jr.
High School: S.B. Sr.
Location Information
Cross Street: E Anapamu St
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 7,841 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 029100021
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
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Schools
Roosevelt Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.7mi
7/10
Santa Barbara Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
3/10
Santa Barbara Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi
6/10
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Climate risks
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
6/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 84° expected this year, 22 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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In this area, properties receive around 9.9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$4.00M – $4.84M
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