From the moment you enter this Mid-Century Modern home, you will know that you are someplace very special. Located on the mountain side of the Riviera on an approximately 3/4 acre lot that provides expansive views, fruit trees and private ambiance. The current owners have reconfigured this original three bedroom home into a perfect hideaway that's flexible for most any buyers needs. The two bedroom main house boasts an open floor plan with high beam ceilings and beautiful wood floors, a recently remodeled galley kitchen, dining area and open living room with adjacent den or media area. The extensive glass windows capture the ever changing mountain views from most every area of the home, or from the large patios. Additionally, there is plenty of room to expand into the large two room, half bath attached studio. Extra storage can be found in the two car garage as well as the small cellar. It's all here for you to enjoy and treasure with privacy and the beauty of sweeping mountain views only minutes from downtown.
Single-familyProperty Type
1956Year Built
0.7 acresLot Size
$1,264Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Mary Lu Edick•DRE #00778203• Village Properties
Bought with Laura Collector• Sotheby's International Realty
RIVIERA HIDEAWAY,ON BACK SIDE W/GREAT MOUNTAIN VIEWS & TOTALPRIVACY.BUILT IN 1956,REMODELED IN 1988 & SEPARATE ART STUDIW/1/2 BTH,& POTENTIAL WINE CELLAR ADDED IN 1990.CONTEMPORARYSTYLE W/POST & BEAM CEILINGS TOO.LOTS OF GLASS,LOTS OF LIGHTHARDWOOD FLRS & BERBER CARPET.KIT & BTHS FULLY REMODELED.PROEXTENDS ALL THE WAY TO MISSION RDG.NEW ROOF 1990 W/INSULATIO
Public Records
Jan 29, 1988
Sold
$425,000
$184/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 10, 1987
Sold
$282,000
$122/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$19,852 (+1.7%)
$1,103,294 + $802,951
$1,906,245
2024
$19,511 (+1.9%)
$1,081,661 + $787,207
$1,868,868
2023
$19,155 (+1.8%)
$1,060,452 + $771,772
$1,832,224
2022
$18,825 (+2.4%)
$1,039,659 + $756,640
$1,796,299
2021
$18,391 (+1.0%)
$1,019,274 + $741,804
$1,761,078
2020
$18,202 (+1.8%)
$999,289 + $727,259
$1,726,548
2019
$17,884 (+1.4%)
$989,043 + $719,802
$1,708,845
2018
$17,630 (+3.4%)
$969,650 + $705,689
$1,675,339
2017
$17,048 (+2.4%)
$931,999 + $678,287
$1,610,286
2016
$16,640 (+103.1%)
$931,999 + $678,287
$1,610,286
2015
$8,195 (+2.6%)
$913,725 + $664,988
$1,578,713
2014
$7,989 (+0.5%)
$376,805 + $372,698
$749,503
2013
$7,953 (+3.4%)
$376,805 + $372,698
$749,503
2012
$7,694 (+2.3%)
$375,103 + $371,014
$746,117
2011
$7,517 (+0.7%)
$367,749 + $363,740
$731,489
2009
$7,467 (+2.7%)
$357,845 + $353,943
$711,788
2008
$7,268
$351,663 + $347,828
$699,491
Tax history for 1550 Hillcrest Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$19,852 (+1.7%)
$1,103,294 + $802,951
$1,906,245
2024
$19,511 (+1.9%)
$1,081,661 + $787,207
$1,868,868
2023
$19,155 (+1.8%)
$1,060,452 + $771,772
$1,832,224
2022
$18,825 (+2.4%)
$1,039,659 + $756,640
$1,796,299
2021
$18,391 (+1.0%)
$1,019,274 + $741,804
$1,761,078
2020
$18,202 (+1.8%)
$999,289 + $727,259
$1,726,548
2019
$17,884 (+1.4%)
$989,043 + $719,802
$1,708,845
2018
$17,630 (+3.4%)
$969,650 + $705,689
$1,675,339
2017
$17,048 (+2.4%)
$931,999 + $678,287
$1,610,286
2016
$16,640 (+103.1%)
$931,999 + $678,287
$1,610,286
2015
$8,195 (+2.6%)
$913,725 + $664,988
$1,578,713
2014
$7,989 (+0.5%)
$376,805 + $372,698
$749,503
2013
$7,953 (+3.4%)
$376,805 + $372,698
$749,503
2012
$7,694 (+2.3%)
$375,103 + $371,014
$746,117
2011
$7,517 (+0.7%)
$367,749 + $363,740
$731,489
2009
$7,467 (+2.7%)
$357,845 + $353,943
$711,788
2008
$7,268
$351,663 + $347,828
$699,491
*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
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.7 Acres
Year renovated
1970
Sq. Ft.
1,714
Year built
1956
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
019022016
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
RS-1A
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 15, 2021 • Active
Electrical
Electrical
Solar
Jan 4, 2021 • Final
Residential miscellaneous
Remove the existing electrical service and install a new electrical service in the same location.
Electrical
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Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Gar #2, Attached
Garage: Yes
Attached Garage: Yes
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Room Information
Library/Study
Ground Floor Primary
Ground Floor Bedroom 2
Family Room 2
Basement
Art Studio 2
Dining Information
Dining Area
Interior Features
Laundry Features: 220V Elect, Common Area
Fireplace Features: LR
Appliances: Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Stove, Washer
Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Tile, Vinyl
Exterior
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Mixed
Exterior Features: Patio Open, Dog Run, Fruit Trees, Wooded, Yard Irrigation PRT, Fenced: PRT, Drought Tolerant LND
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Other
Roof: Other
Property Information
# Of Buildings: 1
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Levels: Entry Lvl(No Stairs), Single Story
Lot Information
View: Mountain(s), Wooded
Zoning: A-1
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Cooling Available: Yes
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
Heating Available: Yes
Heating: Forced Air, Wall
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Roosevelt
Middle Or Junior School: S.B. Jr.
High School: S.B. Sr.
Location Information
Cross Street: Francheschi
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,714
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.7 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1956
Year Renovated: 1970
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 019022016
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
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Schools
Roosevelt Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.1mi
7/10
Santa Barbara Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
3/10
Santa Barbara Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
6/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
9 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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In this area, properties receive around 9.9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$2.78M – $3.36M
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