Romantic Custom Spanish style home built in 2007 on a .29 acre parcel. Upon entering the home, a two story entry hall leads you to the wonderful living room with a beautiful fireplace. There is a spacious dining room, with a butler's pantry/wine bar leading to a fantastic kitchen. The kitchen is a cook's dream with an enormous Viking Range, Fisher-Paykel DW drawers and a large island with sink designed for serious cooking and fun gatherings. The kitchen has a dining area and a built in office wall...truly the heart of the home. There is an attached patio area off the kitchen, perfect for entertaining. A laundry mud room opens off the kitchen and leads to the garage and an attached secondary owner's unit above the 2 car garage. This unit has a kitchen, living room, bedroom and bath. The spacious master suite is privately located on the the second floor with a nice open sitting room attached. The sitting room has a wonderful window seat set in a beautiful architectural exterior detail, reflecting the Spanish architecture. The main residence has 2 private bedroom suites on the main floor separated by the main living areas. This wonderful home was created to express the heart and soul of the owners with lovely romantic details. There is extensive use of imported Cantera stone and artisan lighting from Mexico. The home is surrounded by open and undeveloped garden space. The rear garden especially has lots of open space to develop a really special sunny oasis, while the front garden has shady areas and a lovely fountain. The home and property are nice as is with great bones, but with the potential to really polish the home and develop the gardens to add value and beauty. Come see this great property located minutes from Santa Barbara's great attractions and beaches and adjacent to the Goleta, affectionally known as the Goodland.
Single-familyProperty Type
2007Year Built
0.29 acresLot Size
$800Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Mitchell Morehart•DRE #00828316• Compass
Listed by • Compass
Bought with Paige Kaye•DRE #01468942• Engel & Volkers Santa Barbara
Custom Spanish Revival Home with 712 sq ft. 1/1 secondary living unit. Buit in 2007.Beautiful detail high ceilings french doors cheifs kitchen. .29 acre parcel. Upon entering the home, a two story entry hall leads you to the wonderful living room with a beautiful fireplace. There is a spacious dining room, with a butler's pantry/wine bar leading to a fantastic kitchen. The kitchen is a cook's dream with an enormous Viking Range, and a large island designed for serious cooking and fun gatherings. The kitchen has a dining area and a built in office wall...truly the heart of the home. There is an attached patio area off the kitchen, perfect for entertaining. A laundry mud room opens off the kitchen and leads to the attached 2 car garage. and an attached secondary owner's unit above and an attached secondary owner's unit above the 2 car garage. This unit has a kitchen, living room, bedroom and bath.
SBMLS #18-2020
Jul 19, 2019
Sold
$1,207,000
$471/sq ft
May 15, 2019
Contingent
—
Jan 22, 2019
Price Changed
$1,250,000
$488/sq ft
Sep 22, 2018
Price Changed
$1,295,000
$506/sq ft
Sep 3, 2018
Price Changed
$1,345,000
$525/sq ft
Jul 9, 2018
Price Changed
$1,395,000
$545/sq ft
Jun 1, 2018
Listed
$1,465,000
$572/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 26, 1994
Sold
$172,500
$67/sq ft
SBMLS #92-4785
Mar 21, 1994
Listing Removed
—
Dec 15, 1992
Listed
$189,500
$74/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,963 (+2.3%)
$557,756 + $796,829
$1,354,585
2024
$14,626 (+1.6%)
$546,820 + $781,205
$1,328,025
2023
$14,402 (+1.6%)
$536,099 + $758,045
$1,294,144
2022
$14,171 (+1.6%)
$525,587 + $743,182
$1,268,769
2021
$13,948 (+2.6%)
$515,282 + $728,610
$1,243,892
2020
$13,594 (+49.3%)
$505,179 + $714,324
$1,219,503
2019
$9,108 (+2.2%)
$500,000 + $707,000
$1,207,000
2018
$8,916 (+1.8%)
$207,805 + $566,998
$774,803
2017
$8,758 (+3.6%)
$199,737 + $544,982
$744,719
2016
$8,452 (+1.0%)
$199,737 + $544,982
$744,719
2015
$8,366 (+0.9%)
$195,821 + $534,297
$730,118
2014
$8,292 (+0.3%)
$189,102 + $515,964
$705,066
2013
$8,264 (+2.4%)
$189,102 + $515,964
$705,066
2012
$8,072 (+2.3%)
$188,248 + $513,633
$701,881
2011
$7,894 (+1.4%)
$184,557 + $503,562
$688,119
2009
$7,785 (+11.4%)
$179,587 + $490,000
$669,587
2008
$6,986
$176,744 + $420,000
$596,744
Tax history for 161 El Sueno Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,963 (+2.3%)
$557,756 + $796,829
$1,354,585
2024
$14,626 (+1.6%)
$546,820 + $781,205
$1,328,025
2023
$14,402 (+1.6%)
$536,099 + $758,045
$1,294,144
2022
$14,171 (+1.6%)
$525,587 + $743,182
$1,268,769
2021
$13,948 (+2.6%)
$515,282 + $728,610
$1,243,892
2020
$13,594 (+49.3%)
$505,179 + $714,324
$1,219,503
2019
$9,108 (+2.2%)
$500,000 + $707,000
$1,207,000
2018
$8,916 (+1.8%)
$207,805 + $566,998
$774,803
2017
$8,758 (+3.6%)
$199,737 + $544,982
$744,719
2016
$8,452 (+1.0%)
$199,737 + $544,982
$744,719
2015
$8,366 (+0.9%)
$195,821 + $534,297
$730,118
2014
$8,292 (+0.3%)
$189,102 + $515,964
$705,066
2013
$8,264 (+2.4%)
$189,102 + $515,964
$705,066
2012
$8,072 (+2.3%)
$188,248 + $513,633
$701,881
2011
$7,894 (+1.4%)
$184,557 + $503,562
$688,119
2009
$7,785 (+11.4%)
$179,587 + $490,000
$669,587
2008
$6,986
$176,744 + $420,000
$596,744
*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
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.29 Acres
Year renovated
2009
Sq. Ft.
960
Year built
2007
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
059231023
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
10-R-1
HC
D
Single Family Residential Zone
The R-1 zones are applied to areas appropriately located for one-family living at a reasonable range of population densities, consistent with sound standards of public health, safety, and welfare. This zone is intended to protect the residential characteristics of an area and to promote a suitable environment for family life.
Zone overlays
Highway 101 Corridor Overlay Zone
Design Control Overlay Zone
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Greenhouse / nursery
Community / recreation center
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Waste transfer station
Lodging-Full service
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Gar #2, Interior Access, Attached
Garage: Yes
Attached Garage: Yes
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Room Information
Loft
Family Room 2
Dining Information
Nook2
In Kitchen
Formal
Breakfast Area
Interior Features
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Fireplace Features: LR
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Gas Stove
Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Wood, Hardwood, Stone
Exterior
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Slab, Raised
Exterior Features: Deck, Fruit Trees, Wooded, Fenced: PRT
Construction Materials: Stucco
Roof: Composition
Property Information
Architectural Style: Spanish
# Of Buildings: 2
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Other Structures: Second Residence
Property Condition: Good
Levels: Two
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level, Near Public Transit
Zoning: R-1
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Foothill
Middle Or Junior School: LaColina
High School: San Marcos
Location Information
Cross Street: Calle Real
Directions: 101 to El Sueno, Turn left on first lane. House on on the left.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 960
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.29 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2007
Year Renovated: 2009
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 059231023
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Foothill Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.9mi
8/10
La Colina Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
8/10
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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
6/10 Heat Factor
10 days above 82° expected this year, 26 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.95M – $2.36M
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