Set along scenic Sycamore Canyon Road, this nearly 0.8-acre property offers a rare combination of Santa Barbara lifestyle, privacy, and income potential. In addition to the main residence, a detached studio ADU provides an exceptional opportunity for supplemental income, with potential rental income of up to approximately 4,000 per month. The seller is being flooded with inquiries for mid/long term rentals. For qualified buyers and certain loan programs, eligible ADU rental income may be considered by a lender and could potentially translate to roughly 400,000 in additional purchasing power--making this property as financially compelling as it is unique. While the location provides effortless access to town, the home itself feels remarkably peaceful. Nestled among mature trees with a seasonal creek winding through the property, the sounds of nature take center stage, with only the occasional passing car heard beyond the creek. Inside the home, the quiet setting creates a true sense of retreat, and the generous driveway provides ample space to comfortably turn around on the property before exiting. Just five minutes from downtown Santa Barbara and seven minutes from the beach, this is a rare opportunity to enjoy the convenience of city living with the feeling of a private rural escape. Surrounded by towering trees and lush canyon landscape, the property offers a lifestyle that's increasingly difficult to find so close to town. The main residence features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and approximately 1,559 square feet of thoughtfully updated living space with granite countertops, tile flooring, dual-pane windows, air conditioning, and a spacious sunroom that invites the outdoors in. An expansive wraparound deck creates the perfect setting for entertaining, morning coffee, or relaxing beneath the stars, while a fire pit, pergola, and flourishing orchard of avocado, lemon, orange, peach, plum, and apple trees complete the exceptional outdoor experience. The detached studio ADU features a full bathroom, kitchen, laundry, mini-split heating and cooling, and EV charging capability, offering tremendous flexibility as an income-producing rental, guest quarters, extended-family space, or private home office. Combined, the property offers approximately 1,959 square feet of living space with a total of 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Thoughtfully upgraded for modern living, recent improvements include a new roof, a 9.2 kW solar system with 23 panels, LG backup battery storage, upgraded electrical panels, exterior paint, a security camera system, new fencing, and a certified engineered perimeter foundation. Rarely does a property combine usable acreage, canyon serenity, sustainable living, significant income potential, and such close proximity to Santa Barbara's vibrant downtown and coastline. This is more than a home--it's a private retreat offering the tranquility of country living, the convenience of the city, and the potential financial advantage of an income-producing ADU.
Single-familyProperty Type
1997Year Built
0.79 acresLot Size
$914Price/Sq.Ft.
6 spacesParking
Listed by Etherton Real Estate Etherton•DRE #01906052• eXp Realty of California
Riviera, located between Downtown Santa Barbara and the Santa Ynez Mountains, is a hillside and coastal Santa Barbara neighborhood with terraced streets and ocean-view overlooks. The character concentrates around the El Encanto area on Mission Ridge Road, where a quiet, resort-like pocket meets winding lanes and garden courtyards. Spanish Colonial Revival estates and midcentury view homes line the slopes above Alameda Padre Serra, with palms and stone walls shaping the streetscape. The Riviera Theatre and the Santa Barbara Bowl act as cultural anchors for film nights and live music. Mission Canyon’s trailheads and the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden add a nature-forward rhythm to the neighborhood.
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Offer insights
1625 Sycamore Canyon Rd · $1,790,000
$1.78M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $1.78M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
115 days
The average home goes pending in 38 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.3%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Smart thermostat
Fireplace in the living room
Enclosed breakfast area
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom
Accessory dwelling unit (ADU) with 1 bedroom (street-level, stick built, built 2026)
Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms
ADU has 1 bathroom
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Gas stove
Microwave
ADU includes sink, stove, and refrigerator
Laundry & utility
In-unit laundry room
Washer included
220V electrical outlet
Gas hookup
Flooring
Carpet
Heating & cooling
Central air conditioning
Forced air heating
Exterior features
Enclosed patio/porch
Shed(s) and second residence on site
Mountain views
Rural setting
Home design
Ranch-style, single-story home
Property subtype: Home/Estate
Property in excellent condition
ADU (detached) present
Parking
Converted detached garage
Garage on site (detached, not attached)
Construction
Composition roof
Raised foundation
ADU is stick built (2026)
Utilities
Leased solar PV
Other
Pets allowed
Road frontage via easement
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Stunning Canyon Location, Gated and set back from the street. Your chance to own a newer 3 Bed, 2 bath modular home with a modern flow. The home boasts a luxury designer interior and modern great room style floor plan. The home is light and bright offering green, setting views of the canyon and creek through its many windows. Large wrap around decks, a huge sun room addition, a detached 2 car garage and a private yard backing up to the creek complete this great canyon property.
SBMLS #18-3318
Dec 12, 2018
Listing Removed
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Oct 19, 2018
Price Changed
$949,000
$484/sq ft
Sep 10, 2018
Listed
$959,000
$490/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 16, 2018
Sold
$780,000
$398/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 7, 1997
Sold
$394,000
$201/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 14, 1980
Sold
$50,000
$26/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,726 (+1.8%)
$540,466 + $489,720
$1,030,186
2024
$10,539 (+1.9%)
$529,869 + $480,118
$1,009,987
2023
$10,346 (+2.5%)
$519,480 + $470,704
$990,184
2022
$10,092 (+2.4%)
$509,295 + $461,612
$970,907
2021
$9,856 (+1.1%)
$499,309 + $445,699
$945,008
2020
$9,753 (+14.0%)
$489,519 + $436,960
$926,479
2019
$8,559 (+42.3%)
$484,500 + $432,480
$916,980
2018
$6,016 (+3.4%)
$448,800 + $346,800
$795,600
2017
$5,817 (+1.3%)
$275,159 + $266,902
$542,061
2016
$5,740 (+1.1%)
$275,159 + $266,902
$542,061
2015
$5,677 (+1.6%)
$269,764 + $261,669
$531,433
2014
$5,585 (+0.4%)
$260,508 + $252,691
$513,199
2013
$5,561 (+3.6%)
$260,508 + $252,691
$513,199
2012
$5,369 (+2.3%)
$259,331 + $251,549
$510,880
2011
$5,247 (+0.7%)
$254,247 + $246,617
$500,864
2009
$5,212 (+3.0%)
$247,400 + $239,975
$487,375
2008
$5,059
$243,126 + $235,830
$478,956
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.79 Acres
Year renovated
1997
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,559
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,559
Year built
1997
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
019290004
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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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
Jun 13, 2023 • Final
Mechanical
Install a new heating and air conditioning system including a condenser and coil with electrical work.
HVAC
May 31, 2022 • Active
Residential
Convert an existing detached garage into a new studio accessory dwelling unit with a bathroom and kitchen. Remove the existing deck, shed, and driveway gate.
ADU
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.
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
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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Historical weather
Santa Barbara, CA • 93108
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Sun exposure
70/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 1625 Sycamore Canyon Rd
$1,711,888
$78K under list price of $1.79M
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