In the heart of Bel Air Knolls, this 3-bedroom 2 -bath home offers privacy, space, and mountain views on over half an acre surrounded by mature oaks. Just minutes from the beach and the scenic bike path that leads to Hendry's Beach and downtown Santa Barbara, this location combines peaceful living with everyday convenience. The interior has been freshly painted and the main living area features vaulted 12 foot ceilings, tall windows, and a fireplace, creating a bright and welcoming atmosphere. The formal dining room enjoys sliding French doors to the rear deck and yard. Just off the living room space, the primary bedroom includes its own fireplace, direct access to the rear deck and yard, and a spacious en-suite bathroom. Downstairs, two generously sized bedrooms, a recently In the heart of Bel Air Knolls, this 3-bedroom 2 -bath home offers privacy, space, and mountain views on over half an acre surrounded by mature oaks. Just minutes from the beach and the scenic bike path that leads to Hendry's Beach and downtown Santa Barbara, this location combines peaceful living with everyday convenience. The interior has been freshly painted and the main living area features vaulted 12 foot ceilings, tall windows, and a fireplace, creating a bright and welcoming atmosphere. The formal dining room enjoys sliding French doors to the rear deck and yard. Just off the living room space, the primary bedroom includes its own fireplace, direct access to the rear deck and yard, and a spacious en-suite bathroom. Downstairs, two generously sized bedrooms, a recently remodeled bathroom, and a laundry room provide flexible space for guests, a home office, or family needs. A large two car garage adds plenty of storage. At the top of the ½ acre lot, a charming pergola offers sweeping views across Elings Park to the ocean and Channel Islands, an ideal spot to relax, entertain, enjoy a sunset, or access the 230 Acres of Elings Park. This home was thoughtfully updated approximately 6 years ago with improvements including kitchen appliances, AC system, interior and exterior lighting, exterior paint, and a paver driveway with updated entry. A very special property in one of Santa Barbara's most convenient and desirable neighborhoods.
Single-familyProperty Type
1979Year Built
0.57 acresLot Size
$1,045Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Randy Glick•DRE #00950129• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Listed by Glick Real Estate Associates•DRE #00950129 / 01953155• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Bought with Jacqueline Walters•DRE #00835438• Village Properties
In the heart of Bel Air Knolls, this 3-bedroom 2 -bath home offers privacy, space, and mountain views on over half an acre surrounded by mature oaks. Just minutes from the beach and the scenic bike path that leads to Hendry's Beach and downtown Santa Barbara, this location combines peaceful living with everyday convenience. The interior has been freshly painted and the main living area features vaulted 12 foot ceilings, tall windows, and a fireplace, creating a bright and welcoming atmosphere. The formal dining room enjoys sliding French doors to the rear deck and yard. Just off the living room space, the primary bedroom includes its own fireplace, direct access to the rear deck and yard, and a spacious en-suite bathroom. Downstairs, two generously sized bedrooms, a recently remodeled bathroom, and a laundry room provide flexible space for guests, a home office, or family needs. A large two car garage adds plenty of storage. At the top of the ½ acre lot, a charming pergola offers sweeping views across Elings Park to the ocean and Channel Islands, an ideal spot to relax, entertain, enjoy a sunset, or access the 230 Acres of Elings Park. This home was thoughtfully updated approximately 6 years ago with improvements including kitchen appliances, AC system, interior and exterior lighting, exterior paint, and a paver driveway with updated entry. A very special property in one of Santa Barbara's most convenient and desirable neighborhoods.
SBMLS #25-869
May 12, 2025
Rental Removed
$6,500
$3/sq ft
May 8, 2025
Price Changed
$6,500
$3/sq ft
Feb 28, 2025
Listed for Rent
$7,000
$3/sq ft
SBMLS #20-253
Mar 31, 2020
Sold
$1,395,000
$568/sq ft
Feb 5, 2020
Contingent
—
Jan 22, 2020
Listed
$1,395,000
$568/sq ft
+12
A Prime Bel Air Knolls location. 3 bedrooms and 2 baths on .57 of an acre and quite setting. This home has been well maintained and upgrades include: kitchen appliances, lighting, newer roof, HVAC and AC, painted exterior, newer paver driveway, and lighted entry. High vaulted ceilings and tall windows allow for light. Master on living level with sliding doors to deck. Wooded setting among oaks, gazebo on top of private lot with views across park to ocean and islands.
SBMLS #98-1153
Sep 28, 2016
Listing Removed
—
May 7, 1998
Listed
$535,000
$218/sq ft
SBMLS #06-4703
Feb 27, 2007
Sold
$1,314,000
$535/sq ft
Jan 26, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Sep 25, 2006
Listed
$1,385,000
$564/sq ft
SBMLS #99-1585
Jul 16, 1999
Sold
$573,000
$233/sq ft
Jun 7, 1999
Listed
$585,000
$238/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,130 (+1.7%)
$900,000 + $1,100,000
$2,000,000
2024
$15,854 (+1.8%)
$874,915 + $650,718
$1,525,633
2023
$15,567 (+1.7%)
$857,760 + $637,959
$1,495,719
2022
$15,299 (+2.3%)
$840,942 + $625,450
$1,466,392
2021
$14,948 (+1.5%)
$824,453 + $613,187
$1,437,640
2020
$14,720 (+7.9%)
$808,288 + $601,164
$1,409,452
2019
$13,639 (−0.5%)
$800,000 + $595,000
$1,395,000
2018
$13,715 (+6.4%)
$761,000 + $529,000
$1,290,000
2017
$12,885 (+10.3%)
$725,000 + $504,000
$1,229,000
2016
$11,683 (+9.6%)
$725,000 + $504,000
$1,229,000
2015
$10,663 (+1.7%)
$659,000 + $458,000
$1,117,000
2014
$10,486 (+9.9%)
$587,000 + $408,000
$995,000
2013
$9,543 (+0.5%)
$587,000 + $408,000
$995,000
2012
$9,496 (−4.7%)
$534,000 + $371,000
$905,000
2011
$9,961 (−10.5%)
$534,000 + $371,000
$905,000
2009
$11,127 (−12.5%)
$591,260 + $411,720
$1,002,980
2008
$12,718
$723,000 + $503,000
$1,226,000
Tax history for 1545 Manitou Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,130 (+1.7%)
$900,000 + $1,100,000
$2,000,000
2024
$15,854 (+1.8%)
$874,915 + $650,718
$1,525,633
2023
$15,567 (+1.7%)
$857,760 + $637,959
$1,495,719
2022
$15,299 (+2.3%)
$840,942 + $625,450
$1,466,392
2021
$14,948 (+1.5%)
$824,453 + $613,187
$1,437,640
2020
$14,720 (+7.9%)
$808,288 + $601,164
$1,409,452
2019
$13,639 (−0.5%)
$800,000 + $595,000
$1,395,000
2018
$13,715 (+6.4%)
$761,000 + $529,000
$1,290,000
2017
$12,885 (+10.3%)
$725,000 + $504,000
$1,229,000
2016
$11,683 (+9.6%)
$725,000 + $504,000
$1,229,000
2015
$10,663 (+1.7%)
$659,000 + $458,000
$1,117,000
2014
$10,486 (+9.9%)
$587,000 + $408,000
$995,000
2013
$9,543 (+0.5%)
$587,000 + $408,000
$995,000
2012
$9,496 (−4.7%)
$534,000 + $371,000
$905,000
2011
$9,961 (−10.5%)
$534,000 + $371,000
$905,000
2009
$11,127 (−12.5%)
$591,260 + $411,720
$1,002,980
2008
$12,718
$723,000 + $503,000
$1,226,000
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.57 Acres
Year renovated
1979
Sq. Ft.
2,457
Year built
1979
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
049390021
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 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.
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 composition shingles and reroof with new composition shingles.
Roofing
Mar 1, 2019 • Final
Residential miscellaneous
Replace the existing forced air unit in the closet and install a new air conditioning unit.
HVAC
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
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Gar #2, Unc #2, Attached
Garage: Yes
Attached Garage: Yes
Open Parking YN: Yes
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Dining Information
Formal
Dining Area
Breakfast Area
Interior Features
Window Features: Blinds
Laundry Features: 220V Elect, Gas Hookup, Laundry Room
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Gas
Appliances: Refrigerator, Built-In Gas Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Stove, Microwave, Rev Osmosis, Washer, Wtr Softener Leased