Charming home accessed over a bridge in a wooded rural setting beside Sycamore Creek with canyon views. Vaulted kitchen & living room ceilings,den,lots of potential.
Single-familyProperty Type
1959Year Built
0.32 acresLot Size
$1,352Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Gene Archambault• Sun Coast Real Estate
Bought with Non Member Agent• Non Member Office
Source:SBMLS #12-3582
Redfin Estimate
$1,692,129
$1.0M since sold in November 2013$27K since October
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This home's estimate is 25.8% lower than the average sale price ($2.28M) of 6 comparable homes.
Charming home accessed over a bridge in a wooded rural setting beside Sycamore Creek with canyon views. Vaulted kitchen & living room ceilings,den,lots of potential.
SBMLS #12-3581
Nov 25, 2012
Listed
$759,000
$606/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,549 (+1.8%)
$500,144 + $312,590
$812,734
2024
$8,401 (+1.9%)
$490,338 + $306,461
$796,799
2023
$8,246 (+1.8%)
$480,724 + $300,452
$781,176
2022
$8,102 (+2.4%)
$471,299 + $294,561
$765,860
2021
$7,914 (+1.0%)
$462,058 + $288,786
$750,844
2020
$7,832 (+1.8%)
$452,999 + $283,124
$736,123
2019
$7,695 (+1.5%)
$448,355 + $280,221
$728,576
2018
$7,584 (+3.4%)
$439,564 + $274,727
$714,291
2017
$7,334 (+1.7%)
$422,497 + $264,060
$686,557
2016
$7,212 (+1.1%)
$422,497 + $264,060
$686,557
2015
$7,132 (+1.6%)
$414,213 + $258,883
$673,096
2014
$7,017 (+135.2%)
$400,000 + $250,000
$650,000
2013
$2,983 (+4.2%)
$400,000 + $250,000
$650,000
2012
$2,863 (+2.3%)
$153,017 + $112,261
$265,278
2011
$2,799 (+0.7%)
$150,017 + $110,060
$260,077
2009
$2,778 (+3.9%)
$145,977 + $107,096
$253,073
2008
$2,674
$143,455 + $105,247
$248,702
Tax history for 1581 Sycamore Canyon Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,549 (+1.8%)
$500,144 + $312,590
$812,734
2024
$8,401 (+1.9%)
$490,338 + $306,461
$796,799
2023
$8,246 (+1.8%)
$480,724 + $300,452
$781,176
2022
$8,102 (+2.4%)
$471,299 + $294,561
$765,860
2021
$7,914 (+1.0%)
$462,058 + $288,786
$750,844
2020
$7,832 (+1.8%)
$452,999 + $283,124
$736,123
2019
$7,695 (+1.5%)
$448,355 + $280,221
$728,576
2018
$7,584 (+3.4%)
$439,564 + $274,727
$714,291
2017
$7,334 (+1.7%)
$422,497 + $264,060
$686,557
2016
$7,212 (+1.1%)
$422,497 + $264,060
$686,557
2015
$7,132 (+1.6%)
$414,213 + $258,883
$673,096
2014
$7,017 (+135.2%)
$400,000 + $250,000
$650,000
2013
$2,983 (+4.2%)
$400,000 + $250,000
$650,000
2012
$2,863 (+2.3%)
$153,017 + $112,261
$265,278
2011
$2,799 (+0.7%)
$150,017 + $110,060
$260,077
2009
$2,778 (+3.9%)
$145,977 + $107,096
$253,073
2008
$2,674
$143,455 + $105,247
$248,702
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
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 1, 2019 • Final
Historic permits
Connect existing plumbing to a relocated water meter due to flood damage.
Plumbing
Water heater
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
Interior
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Property Information
Building Sq. Ft: 1,252
Legal Description: SB CITY MAP 6A
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 13,939
Municipality Name: CITY OF SANTA BARBARA CITY
Acres: 0.32
Zoning Code: A-1
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax Area: CITY OF SANTA BARBARA CITY
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,252
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.32 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1959
Year Renovated: 1959
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 019320007
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Cleveland Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.6mi
4/10
Santa Barbara Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
3/10
Santa Barbara Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
6/10
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Climate risks
10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance 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
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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Santa Barbara, CA • 93108
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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
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Estimated sale price
$1.61M – $1.95M
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