Restored single level‘plantation-style’ home,built circa 1904.Tremendous sun filled rooms with high ceilings. Three bedroom suites. Cooks kitchen, Formal Dining Room with fireplace, built-ins and Prohibition closet. Large living room featuring Fireplace and convenient access to south facing terrace. Two bedroom suites open to a covered columned loggia overlooking the peaceful grounds, with Jacuzzi and exterior fountain. Third bedroom suite offers attached rear terrace, complete with dual barbeques and perfect for entertaining. Old world charm includes wainscoting, multitude of built-ins, butler's pantry and hardwood floors throughout living areas. Property includes detached guest studio with full bath. Abundant off street parking accessed via Colina Lane. Original Carriage trail on south side of property offers added driveway. Old stone pillars label this as "Las Rosas" Absolute and complete privacy with hedges, fences and gated entries. Ideally located within the coveted Roosevelt attendance area, just blocks from fine dining, boutique shopping and local museums.
Single-familyProperty Type
1904Year Built
0.45 acresLot Size
$1,600Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Timothy Walsh•DRE #00914713• Village Properties
Listed by Nick Svensson• Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with Maureen McDermut•DRE #01175027• Sotheby's International Realty
Quintessential California Classic, located on Santa Barbara’s famed Riviera in close proximity to State street shops and restaurants. Built in 1904 and lovingly restored in 2000, this lovely residence features a flowing floor plan with spacious rooms opening out to lovely terraces overlooking the estate like grounds. Hardwood flrs, stone fplc, abundant windows plus a detached guest studio
SBMLS #05-3828
Nov 1, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Oct 7, 2005
Listed
$2,195,000
$913/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 7, 1998
Sold
$765,000
$318/sq ft
SBMLS #98-1127
Jul 1, 1998
Listing Removed
—
May 4, 1998
Listed
$575,000
$239/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$30,784 (+1.7%)
$1,448,963 + $1,515,376
$2,964,339
2024
$30,257 (+1.9%)
$1,420,552 + $1,485,663
$2,906,215
2023
$29,707 (+1.8%)
$1,392,699 + $1,456,533
$2,849,232
2022
$29,195 (+2.3%)
$1,365,392 + $1,427,974
$2,793,366
2021
$28,526 (+1.0%)
$1,338,620 + $1,399,975
$2,738,595
2020
$28,232 (+1.8%)
$1,312,373 + $1,372,525
$2,684,898
2019
$27,739 (+1.4%)
$1,298,917 + $1,358,452
$2,657,369
2018
$27,346 (+3.4%)
$1,273,449 + $1,331,816
$2,605,265
2017
$26,443 (+2.7%)
$1,224,000 + $1,280,100
$2,504,100
2016
$25,760 (+66.7%)
$1,224,000 + $1,280,100
$2,504,100
2015
$15,452 (+9.5%)
$1,200,000 + $1,255,000
$2,455,000
2014
$14,105 (+9.9%)
$745,000 + $581,000
$1,326,000
2013
$12,836 (+1.2%)
$745,000 + $581,000
$1,326,000
2012
$12,688 (−4.6%)
$677,000 + $528,000
$1,205,000
2011
$13,297 (−5.8%)
$677,000 + $528,000
$1,205,000
2009
$14,115 (−7.6%)
$712,520 + $555,540
$1,268,060
2008
$15,271
$824,000 + $642,000
$1,466,000
Tax history for 1336 Alta Vista Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$30,784 (+1.7%)
$1,448,963 + $1,515,376
$2,964,339
2024
$30,257 (+1.9%)
$1,420,552 + $1,485,663
$2,906,215
2023
$29,707 (+1.8%)
$1,392,699 + $1,456,533
$2,849,232
2022
$29,195 (+2.3%)
$1,365,392 + $1,427,974
$2,793,366
2021
$28,526 (+1.0%)
$1,338,620 + $1,399,975
$2,738,595
2020
$28,232 (+1.8%)
$1,312,373 + $1,372,525
$2,684,898
2019
$27,739 (+1.4%)
$1,298,917 + $1,358,452
$2,657,369
2018
$27,346 (+3.4%)
$1,273,449 + $1,331,816
$2,605,265
2017
$26,443 (+2.7%)
$1,224,000 + $1,280,100
$2,504,100
2016
$25,760 (+66.7%)
$1,224,000 + $1,280,100
$2,504,100
2015
$15,452 (+9.5%)
$1,200,000 + $1,255,000
$2,455,000
2014
$14,105 (+9.9%)
$745,000 + $581,000
$1,326,000
2013
$12,836 (+1.2%)
$745,000 + $581,000
$1,326,000
2012
$12,688 (−4.6%)
$677,000 + $528,000
$1,205,000
2011
$13,297 (−5.8%)
$677,000 + $528,000
$1,205,000
2009
$14,115 (−7.6%)
$712,520 + $555,540
$1,268,060
2008
$15,271
$824,000 + $642,000
$1,466,000
*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
2
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.45 Acres
Year renovated
1918
Sq. Ft.
2,404
Year built
1904
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
029100031
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
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
Mar 1, 2019 • Final
Historic permits
Remove existing roofing materials, install new plywood, and reroof with class A composition shingles to match the existing roof.
Roofing
Mar 1, 2019 • Final
Residential miscellaneous
Replace the existing gas line from the meter to the residence in the same location. Any work in the public right of way requires a separate public works permit.
Plumbing
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: Unc #3, RV, Boat
Attached Garage: No
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
Room Information
Ground Floor Primary
Ground Floor Bedroom 2
Dining Information
In Kitchen
Formal
Breakfast Bar
Interior Features
Laundry Features: 220V Elect, Gas Hookup, Laundry Room
Fireplace Features: Dining Room, 2, Gas, LR
Appliances: Refrigerator, Oven/Bltin, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Stove, Washer