Nestled high on the desirable Upper Riviera, this sun-drenched Tudor Revival home was designed by renowned architect John Winford Byers in 1950 for Mrs. Thomas McCrea, the mother of the prominent movie star Joel McCrea, & commands spectacular views of the City & the Channel Islands beyond. Retreat to the flagstone & brick patios surrounding the home to enjoy feelings of privacy & tranquility.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
0.48 acresLot Size
$1,598Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Stan Tabler•DRE #00774377• Compass
Bought with Bartron Real Estate Group•DRE #01005021 / 01950975 / 00966870 / 01976075• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Nestled high on the desirable Upper Riviera, this sun-drenched Tudor Revival home was designed by renowned architect John Winford Byers in 1950 for Mrs. Thomas McCrea, the mother of the prominent movie star Joel McCrea, & commands spectacular views of the City and Channel Islands beyond. Retreat to the flagstone & brick patios surrounding the home to enjoy feelings of privacy & tranquility.
TheMLS #18-401940
Dec 12, 2018
Sold
$2,009,700
$951/sq ft
Nov 8, 2018
Pending
—
Oct 29, 2018
Listed
$1,998,700
$946/sq ft
+26
Nestled high on the desirable Upper Riviera, this sun-drenched Tudor Revival home was designed by renowned architect John Winford Byers in 1950 for Mrs. Thomas McCrea, the mother of the prominent movie star Joel McCrea, & commands spectacular views of the City and Channel Islands beyond. Retreat to the flagstone & brick patios surrounding the home to enjoy feelings of privacy & tranquility.
SBMLS #97-2030
Aug 15, 1997
Sold
$651,000
$308/sq ft
Jul 18, 1997
Listing Removed
—
Jul 10, 1997
Listed
$650,000
$308/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$23,782 (+1.7%)
$1,536,066 + $750,624
$2,286,690
2024
$23,374 (+1.9%)
$1,505,948 + $735,906
$2,241,854
2023
$22,948 (+1.8%)
$1,476,420 + $721,477
$2,197,897
2022
$22,552 (+2.4%)
$1,447,471 + $707,331
$2,154,802
2021
$22,034 (+1.0%)
$1,419,090 + $693,462
$2,112,552
2020
$21,807 (+1.8%)
$1,391,265 + $679,865
$2,071,130
2019
$21,427 (+119.0%)
$1,377,000 + $672,894
$2,049,894
2018
$9,784 (+3.4%)
$1,350,000 + $659,700
$2,009,700
2017
$9,459 (+2.0%)
$412,745 + $482,910
$895,655
2016
$9,273 (+1.1%)
$412,745 + $482,910
$895,655
2015
$9,170 (+1.7%)
$404,652 + $473,442
$878,094
2014
$9,020 (+0.5%)
$390,767 + $457,197
$847,964
2013
$8,979 (+3.3%)
$390,767 + $457,197
$847,964
2012
$8,691 (+2.3%)
$389,001 + $455,131
$844,132
2011
$8,492 (+0.7%)
$381,374 + $446,207
$827,581
2009
$8,436 (+2.7%)
$371,103 + $434,189
$805,292
2008
$8,218
$364,692 + $426,688
$791,380
Tax history for 1608 Lasuen Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$23,782 (+1.7%)
$1,536,066 + $750,624
$2,286,690
2024
$23,374 (+1.9%)
$1,505,948 + $735,906
$2,241,854
2023
$22,948 (+1.8%)
$1,476,420 + $721,477
$2,197,897
2022
$22,552 (+2.4%)
$1,447,471 + $707,331
$2,154,802
2021
$22,034 (+1.0%)
$1,419,090 + $693,462
$2,112,552
2020
$21,807 (+1.8%)
$1,391,265 + $679,865
$2,071,130
2019
$21,427 (+119.0%)
$1,377,000 + $672,894
$2,049,894
2018
$9,784 (+3.4%)
$1,350,000 + $659,700
$2,009,700
2017
$9,459 (+2.0%)
$412,745 + $482,910
$895,655
2016
$9,273 (+1.1%)
$412,745 + $482,910
$895,655
2015
$9,170 (+1.7%)
$404,652 + $473,442
$878,094
2014
$9,020 (+0.5%)
$390,767 + $457,197
$847,964
2013
$8,979 (+3.3%)
$390,767 + $457,197
$847,964
2012
$8,691 (+2.3%)
$389,001 + $455,131
$844,132
2011
$8,492 (+0.7%)
$381,374 + $446,207
$827,581
2009
$8,436 (+2.7%)
$371,103 + $434,189
$805,292
2008
$8,218
$364,692 + $426,688
$791,380
*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
3
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.48 Acres
Year renovated
1950
Sq. Ft.
2,041
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
019191003
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 wood shake roofing and replace with new plywood sheathing. Install new shake tile roofing similar in color. All work is subject to field inspector approval.
Roofing
Mar 1, 2019 • Final
Historic permits
Replace the existing electrical service with a new electrical service panel in the same location.
Electrical
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 #1, Unc #2
Garage: Yes
Attached Garage: No
Open Parking YN: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Room Information
Sun Room
Basement
Dining Information
Formal
Interior Features
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Fireplace Features: LR
Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer
Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl
Exterior
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Raised
Exterior Features: Patio Open, Fenced: BCK
Construction Materials: Stucco
Roof: Tile
Property Information
Architectural Style: Tudor
# Of Buildings: 1
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Property Condition: Good
Levels: Single Story
Lot Information
View: Ocean, City, Setting
Zoning: E-1
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
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: Alameda Padre Serra
Directions: From Alameda Padre Serra turn up the hill on Moreno Road, veer to the right at Y, follow road past Paterna & follow Lasuen as it turns right, property is on upper side of Lasuen Road.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,041
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.48 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 1950
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 019191003
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Roosevelt Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.7mi
7/10
Santa Barbara Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
3/10
Santa Barbara Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 84° expected this year, 21 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 • 93103
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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
$3.21M – $3.88M
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