Casa Levante Mediterranean Villa, c.1933, originally for J P Morgan & Alexander Hamilton descendants, by famed S.B. Architect Chester Carjola, offers the epitome of Montecito living. Built with classic elegance and grand scale yet bursting with romantic historic charm referenced by the 16th century stone well vestal, mural ceilings, original velvet drapes, hand forged wall sconces/chandeliers, stone fireplaces and hand crafted fine wood finishes. The estate's breathtaking character is seamlessly blended with periodic restoration to ensure integrity and function for turn-key living. A private and secure apx 1.2 acres wrapped in high fencing and gated stone walls features mature landscaping fit for a painting with Santa Ynez Mountain views framing the property's fountains, elegant entertaining plazas, a bocce ball court, swimmers pool, lily pond and raised vegetable gardens. Other property features include int/ext security camera system, solar panels, back-up generator, stainless steel water storage tanks and two basements. Just minutes to the beach, The Rosewood, Coast Lower & Upper Villages and MUSD.
Single-familyProperty Type
1936Year Built
1.3 acresLot Size
$1,480Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by • Coldwell Banker Realty
Listed by Joyce Rey•DRE #00465013• Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with Riskin Partners Group•DRE #01815307 / 01447045 / 01954177 / 01951069• Village Properties
Casa Levante Mediterranean Villa, c. 1933, originally for J P Morgan & Alexander Hamilton descendants, by famed S. B. Architect Chester Carjola, is the epitome of Montecito living. Built w/ classic elegance & scale yet bursting w/ historic charm referenced by the 16th century stone well vestal, mural ceilings, velvet drapes, hand forged wall sconces, chandeliers, stone fireplaces & hand crafted fine wood finishes. The estates character is seamlessly blended w/ restoration to ensure integrity & function for turn-key living. Private & secure apx 1.2 acres wrapped in gated stone walls features mature landscaping fit for a painting w/ Santa Ynez Mountain views framing the property's fountains, elegant entertaining plazas, bocce ball court, swimmers pool, lily pond & raised vegetable gardens. Other feat. include int/ext security camera system, solar panels, back-up generator, ss water storage tanks & two basements. Just minutes to the beach, The Rosewood, Coast Lower & Upper Villages & MUSD.
SBMLS #20-3520
Nov 13, 2020
Sold
$8,850,000
$960/sq ft
Nov 11, 2020
Pending
—
Sep 4, 2020
Listed
$8,999,000
$976/sq ft
TheMLS #20-625418
Aug 18, 2020
Listed
*
SBMLS #02-2038
Feb 26, 2003
Listing Removed
—
Jul 17, 2002
Listed
$7,250,000
$786/sq ft
SBMLS #01-3065
Apr 24, 2002
Listing Removed
—
Oct 15, 2001
Listed
$7,950,000
$862/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$100,410 (+1.9%)
$2,870,608 + $6,900,505
$9,771,113
2024
$98,574 (+1.9%)
$2,814,322 + $6,765,201
$9,579,523
2023
$96,753 (+1.7%)
$2,759,140 + $6,632,550
$9,391,690
2022
$95,100 (+2.1%)
$2,705,040 + $6,502,500
$9,207,540
2021
$93,110 (+77.2%)
$2,652,000 + $6,375,000
$9,027,000
2020
$52,538 (+2.4%)
$2,600,000 + $6,250,000
$8,850,000
2019
$51,290 (+1.9%)
$1,638,168 + $3,283,796
$4,921,964
2018
$50,313 (+1.9%)
$1,606,048 + $3,219,408
$4,825,456
2017
$49,384 (+3.1%)
$1,543,684 + $3,094,396
$4,638,080
2016
$47,886 (+1.7%)
$1,543,684 + $3,094,396
$4,638,080
2015
$47,082 (+1.6%)
$1,513,416 + $3,033,722
$4,547,138
2014
$46,335 (+0.4%)
$1,461,484 + $2,929,620
$4,391,104
2013
$46,139 (+2.6%)
$1,461,484 + $2,929,620
$4,391,104
2012
$44,986 (+2.0%)
$1,454,879 + $2,916,380
$4,371,259
2011
$44,117 (+1.0%)
$1,426,352 + $2,859,197
$4,285,549
2009
$43,687 (+2.4%)
$1,387,934 + $2,782,186
$4,170,120
2008
$42,668
$1,363,953 + $2,734,114
$4,098,067
Tax history for 1505 Monte Vista Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$100,410 (+1.9%)
$2,870,608 + $6,900,505
$9,771,113
2024
$98,574 (+1.9%)
$2,814,322 + $6,765,201
$9,579,523
2023
$96,753 (+1.7%)
$2,759,140 + $6,632,550
$9,391,690
2022
$95,100 (+2.1%)
$2,705,040 + $6,502,500
$9,207,540
2021
$93,110 (+77.2%)
$2,652,000 + $6,375,000
$9,027,000
2020
$52,538 (+2.4%)
$2,600,000 + $6,250,000
$8,850,000
2019
$51,290 (+1.9%)
$1,638,168 + $3,283,796
$4,921,964
2018
$50,313 (+1.9%)
$1,606,048 + $3,219,408
$4,825,456
2017
$49,384 (+3.1%)
$1,543,684 + $3,094,396
$4,638,080
2016
$47,886 (+1.7%)
$1,543,684 + $3,094,396
$4,638,080
2015
$47,082 (+1.6%)
$1,513,416 + $3,033,722
$4,547,138
2014
$46,335 (+0.4%)
$1,461,484 + $2,929,620
$4,391,104
2013
$46,139 (+2.6%)
$1,461,484 + $2,929,620
$4,391,104
2012
$44,986 (+2.0%)
$1,454,879 + $2,916,380
$4,371,259
2011
$44,117 (+1.0%)
$1,426,352 + $2,859,197
$4,285,549
2009
$43,687 (+2.4%)
$1,387,934 + $2,782,186
$4,170,120
2008
$42,668
$1,363,953 + $2,734,114
$4,098,067
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
8
Baths
9
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.3 Acres
Year renovated
1933
Sq. Ft.
9,220
Year built
1933
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
009203001
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 7
# of Bathrooms (Half): 2
Exterior
Property Information
# Of Buildings: 1
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Lot Information
Zoning: E-1
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Mont Union
Middle Or Junior School: S.B. Jr.
High School: S.B. Sr.
Location Information
Cross Street: San Ysidro
Public facts
Beds: 8
Baths: 9.0
Sq. Ft.: 9,220
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1933
Year Renovated: 1933
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 009203001
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
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Schools
Montecito Union School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 86° expected this year, 18 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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Estimated sale price
$12.97M – $15.70M
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