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Off market jan 2012 for $1.3M

$3,467,651

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $9,291/mo

•

2,155

sq ft

1515 Alta Vista Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

About this home

Quintessential 1920s Spanish home on the lower Riviera with ocean and island views. This private retreat boasts undeniable charm in every detail, including the gourmet kitchen, custom living room fireplace, decorative wrought iron balconies, tropical landscape and Saltillo tile patios perfect for entertaining. A special opportunity for an enchanting property capturing the essence of Riviera charm.

Single-familyProperty Type

1922Year Built

7,840 sq ftLot Size

$1,609Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Bartron Real Estate Group Bartron •DRE #01005021 • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Bought with Laura Collector • Sotheby's International Realty

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•Source:SBMLS #11-965

Redfin Estimate

$3,467,651

$2.1M since sold in January 2012$57K since September

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This home's estimate is 74.2% higher than the average sale price ($1.99M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,857,500
A
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SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$2,080,500
B
4 beds2 baths1,921 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 10, 2026
$2,680,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths2,096 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 21, 2026
$1,950,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths2,974 sq ft
512 E Arrellaga St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
SOLD SEP 10, 2026
$2,090,000
E
3 beds3 baths1,562 sq ft
343 E Mission St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
SOLD AUG 20, 2026
$1,285,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,388 sq ft
920 E Gutierrez St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

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Market trends in 93103, CA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Buyer's market

Sale-to-List Price

96.0%

0.8% MoM

Median sale price

$1.6M

$115K MoM

Avg. days on market

69d

25 days MoM

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Sale history for 1515 Alta Vista Rd

Date

Event

Price

SBMLS #11-965

Jan 19, 2012

Sold

$1,349,000

$626/sq ft

Mar 15, 2011

Listed

$1,395,000

$647/sq ft

SBMLS #09-2628

Jul 14, 2009

Listed

$1,495,000

$694/sq ft

SBMLS #09-245

Jan 21, 2009

Listed

$1,750,000

$812/sq ft

Public Records

May 25, 2005

Sold

$1,487,000

$690/sq ft

SBMLS #05-1236

Apr 18, 2005

Listing Removed

—

Apr 13, 2005

Listed

$1,575,000

$731/sq ft

SBMLS #01-2605

Jun 7, 2002

Sold

$886,000

$411/sq ft

Jun 4, 2002

Listing Removed

—

Jun 4, 2001

Listed

$898,000

$417/sq ft

SBMLS #98-557

Apr 16, 1998

Sold

$500,000

$232/sq ft

Mar 16, 1998

Listing Removed

—

Mar 10, 1998

Listed

$499,000

$232/sq ft

SBMLS #97-1907

Sep 2, 1997

Sold

$435,000

$202/sq ft

Jul 11, 1997

Listing Removed

—

Jun 25, 1997

Listed

$429,900

$199/sq ft

SBMLS #95-2645

Jan 4, 1996

Listing Removed

—

Aug 8, 1995

Listed

$382,500

$177/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$18,010 (+1.7%)

$1,024,935 + $703,360

$1,728,295

2024

$17,701 (+1.9%)

$1,004,839 + $689,569

$1,694,408

2023

$17,378 (+1.8%)

$985,137 + $676,049

$1,661,186

2022

$17,077 (+2.4%)

$965,821 + $662,794

$1,628,615

2021

$16,684 (+1.0%)

$946,884 + $649,799

$1,596,683

2020

$16,512 (+1.8%)

$928,318 + $637,058

$1,565,376

2019

$16,224 (+1.4%)

$918,800 + $630,526

$1,549,326

2018

$15,993 (+3.4%)

$900,785 + $618,163

$1,518,948

2017

$15,465 (+2.4%)

$865,807 + $594,160

$1,459,967

2016

$15,104 (+1.1%)

$865,807 + $594,160

$1,459,967

2015

$14,938 (+1.7%)

$848,831 + $582,510

$1,431,341

2014

$14,693 (+0.4%)

$819,704 + $562,522

$1,382,226

2013

$14,628 (+3.1%)

$819,704 + $562,522

$1,382,226

2012

$14,184 (+4.7%)

$816,000 + $559,980

$1,375,980

2011

$13,549 (−23.3%)

$800,000 + $549,000

$1,349,000

2009

$17,669 (+2.3%)

$822,500 + $470,000

$1,292,500

2008

$17,269

$1,061,208 + $599,582

$1,660,790

Tax history for 1515 Alta Vista Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$18,010 (+1.7%)

$1,024,935 + $703,360

$1,728,295

2024

$17,701 (+1.9%)

$1,004,839 + $689,569

$1,694,408

2023

$17,378 (+1.8%)

$985,137 + $676,049

$1,661,186

2022

$17,077 (+2.4%)

$965,821 + $662,794

$1,628,615

2021

$16,684 (+1.0%)

$946,884 + $649,799

$1,596,683

2020

$16,512 (+1.8%)

$928,318 + $637,058

$1,565,376

2019

$16,224 (+1.4%)

$918,800 + $630,526

$1,549,326

2018

$15,993 (+3.4%)

$900,785 + $618,163

$1,518,948

2017

$15,465 (+2.4%)

$865,807 + $594,160

$1,459,967

2016

$15,104 (+1.1%)

$865,807 + $594,160

$1,459,967

2015

$14,938 (+1.7%)

$848,831 + $582,510

$1,431,341

2014

$14,693 (+0.4%)

$819,704 + $562,522

$1,382,226

2013

$14,628 (+3.1%)

$819,704 + $562,522

$1,382,226

2012

$14,184 (+4.7%)

$816,000 + $559,980

$1,375,980

2011

$13,549 (−23.3%)

$800,000 + $549,000

$1,349,000

2009

$17,669 (+2.3%)

$822,500 + $470,000

$1,292,500

2008

$17,269

$1,061,208 + $599,582

$1,660,790

*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

Baths

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

7,841 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1975

Sq. Ft.

2,087

Year built

1922

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Santa Barbara County

APN

029041003

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

Repair dry rot and framing behind a downstairs kitchen.

Kitchen

Remodel

Mar 1, 2019 • Final

Historic permits

Install backflow prevention valves on a residential sewer line. The installation is subject to field inspector verification of conditions.

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: Gar #2, Detached
Garage: Yes
Attached Garage: No

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Room Information
Basement

Dining Information
Formal
Breakfast Bar

Interior Features
Laundry Features: Common Area
Fireplace Features: LR
Appliances: Gas Range, Dishwasher, Double Oven
Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile

Exterior

Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Raised
Exterior Features: Patio Open, Lawn, Fruit Trees, Yard Irrigation PRT, Fenced: PRT
Construction Materials: Stucco
Roof: Tile

Property Information
Architectural Style: Medit, Spanish
# Of Buildings: 1
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Property Condition: Excellent
Levels: Two

Lot Information
View: Ocean, City
Lot Features: Level
Zoning: R-2

Utilities

Heating & Cooling
Cooling Available: Yes
Cooling: Central Air
Heating Available: Yes
Heating: Forced Air

Location

School Information
Elementary School: Roosevelt
Middle Or Junior School: S.B. Jr.
High School: S.B. Sr.

Location Information
Cross Street: Micheltorena
Directions: Take Micheltorena up; left on Alta Vista. House is on the left at the corner of Alta Vista and Grand.

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,087
Stories: —
Lot Size: 7,841 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1922
Year Renovated: 1975
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 029041003

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Roosevelt Elementary School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.6mi

7/10

Santa Barbara Junior High School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi

3/10

Santa Barbara Senior High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi

6/10

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Lifestyle

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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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Historical weather

Santa Barbara, CA • 93103

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

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Mar

Apr

May

Jun

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Aug

Sep

Oct

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 9.9 hours in June and 5.7 hours in December, placing it above the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$3.30M – $3.99M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
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723 California St, Santa Barbara, CA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 664 Sq. Ft.	$1,089,966

Address	Redfin Estimate
1419 Alta Vista Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1514 Sq. Ft.	$1,939,795
635 East Micheltorena St, Santa Barbara, CA 4 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 3208 Sq. Ft.	$2,999,474

Address	Redfin Estimate
1423 Alta Vista Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1782 Sq. Ft.	—
1410 Grand Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2073 Sq. Ft.	$2,863,188

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