Located on just over 1/3 acre, this private hilltop retreat enjoys all the rural charm of peaceful Sycamore Canyon, yet it's only a few minutes away from Downtown Santa Barbara, Montecito's Coast Village Road, and the beach. You will be amazed at the improvements made to this property over the last seven years of ownership! Remodeled to include custom cabinetry, high-end appliances and fixtures, Brazilian granite countertops, a large farmhouse sink, and handmade ceramic tile backsplash. The bathroom has also been completely remodeled with the same high level of quality. In addition to cosmetic improvements, the plumbing, electrical, and sewer lateral have been replaced, and central forced air gas heating was added. Other additions include a commercial-grade water filtration system in the kitchen, water softener, new hot water heater, newer front-loading washer and newer dryer, in-ceiling speakers in the living room, and a gas log set for the fireplace. Significant improvements have also been made to the exterior of the property. Rock walls have been raised and extended, avocado and citrus trees have been planted, an improved privacy fence was installed, and an automatic drip irrigation system was added.
Single-familyProperty Type
1958Year Built
0.36 acresLot Size
$1,607Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Gay Milligin• Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara
Bought with Nancy Newquist-Nolan• Coldwell Banker Realty
Peaceful hilltop retreat nestled in the canyon! This beautiful two bedrm home has been tastefully updated throughout w/ archways, large multi paned windows, stone fireplace, Santa Barbara doors, a fantastic covered porch & sandstone walls. Private, rural feel, yet only 5 mins from Montecito’s Coast Village Road, the beach & downtown.
SBMLS #13-1886
Jun 11, 2013
Listed
$949,000
$1,034/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 17, 1998
Sold
$340,000
$370/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 12, 1991
Sold
$210,000
$229/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,169 (+1.8%)
$716,315 + $647,336
$1,363,651
2024
$13,923 (+1.9%)
$702,270 + $634,644
$1,336,914
2023
$13,667 (+41.4%)
$688,500 + $622,200
$1,310,700
2022
$9,663 (+2.4%)
$675,000 + $610,000
$1,285,000
2021
$9,437 (+1.1%)
$736,143 + $168,743
$904,886
2020
$9,339 (+1.8%)
$721,709 + $165,435
$887,144
2019
$9,174 (+1.5%)
$714,309 + $163,739
$878,048
2018
$9,041 (+3.4%)
$700,303 + $160,529
$860,832
2017
$8,741 (+1.9%)
$673,110 + $154,297
$827,407
2016
$8,576 (+80.0%)
$673,110 + $154,297
$827,407
2015
$4,765 (+1.6%)
$659,912 + $151,272
$811,184
2014
$4,688 (+0.5%)
$351,685 + $83,121
$434,806
2013
$4,667 (+3.7%)
$351,685 + $83,121
$434,806
2012
$4,498 (+2.3%)
$350,096 + $82,746
$432,842
2011
$4,395 (+0.7%)
$343,232 + $81,124
$424,356
2009
$4,364 (+3.3%)
$333,988 + $78,940
$412,928
2008
$4,227
$328,218 + $77,577
$405,795
Tax history for 1390 Sycamore Canyon Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,169 (+1.8%)
$716,315 + $647,336
$1,363,651
2024
$13,923 (+1.9%)
$702,270 + $634,644
$1,336,914
2023
$13,667 (+41.4%)
$688,500 + $622,200
$1,310,700
2022
$9,663 (+2.4%)
$675,000 + $610,000
$1,285,000
2021
$9,437 (+1.1%)
$736,143 + $168,743
$904,886
2020
$9,339 (+1.8%)
$721,709 + $165,435
$887,144
2019
$9,174 (+1.5%)
$714,309 + $163,739
$878,048
2018
$9,041 (+3.4%)
$700,303 + $160,529
$860,832
2017
$8,741 (+1.9%)
$673,110 + $154,297
$827,407
2016
$8,576 (+80.0%)
$673,110 + $154,297
$827,407
2015
$4,765 (+1.6%)
$659,912 + $151,272
$811,184
2014
$4,688 (+0.5%)
$351,685 + $83,121
$434,806
2013
$4,667 (+3.7%)
$351,685 + $83,121
$434,806
2012
$4,498 (+2.3%)
$350,096 + $82,746
$432,842
2011
$4,395 (+0.7%)
$343,232 + $81,124
$424,356
2009
$4,364 (+3.3%)
$333,988 + $78,940
$412,928
2008
$4,227
$328,218 + $77,577
$405,795
*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
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.35 Acres
Year renovated
1958
Sq. Ft.
918
Year built
1958
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
015130014
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Nov 4, 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.
Directions: From roundabout at the end of Salinas turn onto Sycamore Canyon Rd. House is the 3rd driveway on the right with 2 parking spaces below the house and 2 in front of garage
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 918
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.35 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1958
Year Renovated: 1958
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 015130014
Home facts updated by county records on Nov 4, 2026
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Cleveland Elementary School
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Santa Barbara Junior High School
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Estimated sale price
$1.40M – $1.70M
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