Privately set above San Roque, this 1.69-acre hillside gated 3B/2B sanctuary invites a slower, quieter way of living. Reimagined down to the framing by a boutique Santa Barbara design firm, the aesthetic pairs Japanese restraint with the surrounding California oaks. Behind a glass pivot entry, the main living space is anchored by soaring plaster walls, white oak floors, and a sculptural fireplace. Each bedroom enjoys its own private transition to a wraparound floating deck framing mountain views with a glimpse of the Pacific. Shou Sugi Ban (Japanese charred wood) siding, Quartzite counters, Fisher & Paykel appliances, and custom oak cabinetry create a tailored luxury space. Designed for effortless entertaining, the grounds feature a pristine pool, a built-in outdoor kitchen, cedar hot tub, and mature groves of avocado, olive, and citrus trees among multiple outdoor seating areas. A wellness-focused, turnkey home five minutes from downtown, and yet a world away. For more information, please visit https://thekurohouse.com.
Single-familyProperty Type
1932Year Built
1.69 acresLot Size
$2,189Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Alemann & Associates Alemann•DRE #01925020• Alemann and Associates
Upper Mission Canyon, located between the Santa Ynez Mountains and downtown Santa Barbara, is a hillside and canyon Mission Canyon neighborhood with oak-shaded roads and trailhead access. The scene concentrates around the Mission Canyon Road corridor near Rocky Nook Park, where cyclists, hikers, and dog-walkers pass rustic gates and canyon driveways. Architecture leans toward Spanish Revival and mid-century homes tucked into steep lots and chaparral. Rocky Nook Park and the nearby Santa Barbara Botanic Garden set a nature-first rhythm. The Old Mission Santa Barbara and the Museum of Natural History anchor local culture with gardens, exhibits, and a sense of place. Evenings feel quiet, with canyon breezes and dark-sky pockets under the ridgeline.
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Offer insights
1590 San Roque Rd · $3,649,000
$3.58M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $3.58M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
125 days
The average home goes pending in 38 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.4%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Living room fireplace
Water softener (owned)
Updated/remodeled interior
Bedrooms
Ground floor primary bedroom
Ground floor second bedroom
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Built-in electric range
Built-in electric oven
Dishwasher
Breakfast bar
Laundry & utility
Common area laundry
Flooring
Hardwood floors
Tile floors
Heating & cooling
Central air conditioning
Forced-air heating
Exterior features
Outdoor spa
Lawn
Fruit trees
Yard irrigation (partial)
Drought-tolerant landscaping
Mountain, ocean and wooded views
Home design
Contemporary style
Single-story with outside stairs
Home/estate property type
Updated/remodeled condition
Parking
Detached garage with RV access/parking
2 garage spaces
Construction
Wood siding
Composition roof
Raised foundation
Utilities
Central air
Forced-air heating
Electricity and solar
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Privately set above San Roque, this 1.69-acre hillside gated 3B/2B sanctuary invites a slower, quieter way of living. Reimagined down to the framing by a boutique Santa Barbara design firm, the aesthetic pairs Japanese restraint with the surrounding California oaks. Behind a glass pivot entry, the main living space is anchored by soaring plaster walls, white oak floors, and a sculptural fireplace. Each bedroom enjoys its own private transition to a wraparound floating deck framing mountain views with a glimpse of the Pacific. Shou Sugi Ban (Japanese charred wood) siding, Quartzite counters, Fisher & Paykel appliances, and custom oak cabinetry create a tailored luxury space. Designed for effortless entertaining, the grounds feature a pristine pool, a built-in outdoor kitchen, cedar hot tub, and mature groves of avocado, olive, and citrus trees among multiple outdoor seating areas. A wellness-focused, turnkey home five minutes from downtown, and yet a world away.
SBMLS #25-597
Jul 3, 2025
Sold
$1,600,000
$960/sq ft
Apr 22, 2025
Pending
—
Apr 6, 2025
Contingent
—
Apr 2, 2025
Price Changed
$1,790,000
$1,074/sq ft
Mar 21, 2025
Price Changed
$1,899,000
$1,139/sq ft
Mar 21, 2025
Relisted
—
Feb 21, 2025
Contingent
—
Feb 19, 2025
Price Changed
$2,000,000
$1,200/sq ft
Feb 16, 2025
Relisted
—
Feb 14, 2025
Listing Removed
—
Feb 9, 2025
Listed
$2,175,000
$1,305/sq ft
SBMLS #24-2810
Jul 3, 2025
Sold
$1,600,000
$960/sq ft
Apr 23, 2025
Pending
—
Apr 6, 2025
Contingent
—
Apr 2, 2025
Price Changed
$1,790,000
$1,074/sq ft
Mar 21, 2025
Relisted
—
Mar 21, 2025
Price Changed
$1,899,000
$1,139/sq ft
Feb 21, 2025
Contingent
—
Feb 19, 2025
Price Changed
$2,000,000
$1,200/sq ft
Feb 19, 2025
Price Changed
$200,000
$120/sq ft
Feb 16, 2025
Relisted
—
Jan 27, 2025
Price Changed
$2,175,000
$1,305/sq ft
Dec 2, 2024
Price Changed
$2,200,000
$1,320/sq ft
Nov 12, 2024
Price Changed
$2,275,000
$1,365/sq ft
Nov 7, 2024
Price Changed
$2,375,000
$1,425/sq ft
Oct 25, 2024
Price Changed
$2,450,000
$1,470/sq ft
Sep 23, 2024
Price Changed
$2,500,000
$1,500/sq ft
Sep 10, 2024
Relisted
—
Sep 10, 2024
Price Changed
$2,600,000
$1,560/sq ft
Aug 27, 2024
Contingent
—
Aug 27, 2024
Listing Removed
—
Aug 26, 2024
Listed
$2,850,000
$1,710/sq ft
+6
Create your own private retreat on this beautiful 1.6-acre property nestled among trees with stunning mountain views. This three bedroom two bath home is currently framed and equipped with permitted plans in place. The open-concept design effortlessly blends elegance with the natural beauty of the surroundings. Features include a standing-seam metal roof, Japanese Shou Sugi Ban siding, and a thoughtfully crafted custom kitchen. The architectural framing and structural engineering are complete giving you the perfect opportunity to add your own finishing touches and make this space truly your own.
SBMLS #22-805
May 10, 2022
Sold
$2,125,000
$1,275/sq ft
Mar 22, 2022
Contingent
—
Mar 15, 2022
Listed
$1,995,000
$1,197/sq ft
Public Records
May 8, 2020
Sold
$1,244,000
$746/sq ft
SBMLS #20-44
May 8, 2020
Sold
$1,243,750
$746/sq ft
Jan 27, 2020
Contingent
—
Jan 6, 2020
Listed
$1,375,000
$825/sq ft
SBMLS #19-3565
Jan 6, 2020
Listing Removed
—
Oct 16, 2019
Listed
$1,425,000
$855/sq ft
TheMLS #16-181006
Apr 21, 2017
Sold
$1,324,000
$794/sq ft
Dec 19, 2016
Pending
—
Nov 17, 2016
Listed
$1,395,000
$837/sq ft
SBMLS #16-3739
Apr 21, 2017
Sold
$1,324,000
$794/sq ft
Dec 7, 2016
Contingent
—
Nov 14, 2016
Listed
$1,395,000
$837/sq ft
SBMLS #13-838
Mar 13, 2013
Listed
$1,249,000
$749/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 22, 1989
Sold
$480,000
$288/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$23,828 (+1.7%)
$1,300,000 + $300,000
$1,600,000
2024
$23,420 (+9.3%)
$1,273,449 + $981,617
$2,255,066
2023
$21,424 (+56.9%)
$1,248,480 + $962,370
$2,210,850
2022
$13,654 (+2.4%)
$1,140,000 + $879,000
$2,019,000
2021
$13,339 (+1.0%)
$814,147 + $467,619
$1,281,766
2020
$13,202 (−9.9%)
$798,184 + $458,450
$1,256,634
2019
$14,648 (+1.4%)
$902,026 + $503,011
$1,405,037
2018
$14,441 (+76.0%)
$884,340 + $493,149
$1,377,489
2017
$8,203 (+1.5%)
$485,015 + $291,002
$776,017
2016
$8,080 (+1.1%)
$485,015 + $291,002
$776,017
2015
$7,992 (+1.7%)
$475,505 + $285,297
$760,802
2014
$7,862 (+0.4%)
$459,189 + $275,508
$734,697
2013
$7,827 (+3.4%)
$459,189 + $275,508
$734,697
2012
$7,573 (+2.3%)
$457,114 + $274,263
$731,377
2011
$7,401 (+1.6%)
$448,151 + $268,886
$717,037
2009
$7,281 (+2.8%)
$436,081 + $261,644
$697,725
2008
$7,085
$428,547 + $257,124
$685,671
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.69 Acres
Year renovated
1932
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,539
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,539
Year built
1932
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
023320008
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
RR-5
D
Residential Ranchette Zone
The RR zone is applied within Urban, Inner-Rural and Existing Developed Rural Neighborhood areas as designated on the Comprehensive Plan maps where low density residential and agricultural uses are appropriate. This zone is intended to preserve the character of an area and to minimize the services required by providing for low density residential development.
Zone overlays
Design Control Overlay Zone
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Greenhouse / nursery
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Waste transfer station
Lodging-Full service
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
5/10 Fire Factor
3% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
11 days above 84° expected this year, 29 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
7/10 Air Factor
12 unhealthy days expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Santa Barbara, CA • 93105
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Sun exposure
84/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 1590 San Roque Rd
$3,458,822
$190K under list price of $3.65M
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The Redfin Estimate uses 5 recent nearby sales, priced between $2.5M to $5.2M.