Tired of raising video game children? Across a magical wooden bridge lies this shabby chic, two bedroom, one bath cabin, on a hobby farm with over eighty producing avocado trees, a handful of fruit trees, a chicken shack and pen, raised herb and vegetable beds, all within minutes of downtown! Kids will find adventure in the tree house, rope swings, trampoline, rock wall and skateboard half pipe!
Single-familyProperty Type
1968Year Built
0.72 acresLot Size
$972Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
6 spacesParking
Listed by Michael Humphrey, Broker Owner Humphrey•DRE #01278797• Sterling Properties
Listed by Staci Caplan• Sterling Properties
Bought with Michael Humphrey, Broker Owner Humphrey•DRE #01278797• Sterling Properties
Opportunity Awaits! Large lot in serene and peaceful location. Repair the existing home and enjoy the peaceful location. Abundance of fruit trees and newer 2 car garage make this an opportunity not to be missed!
SBMLS #10-3371
Sep 22, 2010
Listed
$455,500
$348/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,708 (+1.8%)
$422,611 + $315,599
$738,210
2024
$7,573 (+1.9%)
$414,325 + $309,411
$723,736
2023
$7,432 (+1.8%)
$406,201 + $303,345
$709,546
2022
$7,300 (+4.6%)
$398,237 + $297,398
$695,635
2021
$6,977 (+4.2%)
$390,429 + $291,567
$681,996
2020
$6,695 (+1.8%)
$382,774 + $271,537
$654,311
2019
$6,576 (+1.5%)
$378,850 + $248,958
$627,808
2018
$6,480 (+3.4%)
$371,422 + $244,077
$615,499
2017
$6,264 (+3.9%)
$357,000 + $234,600
$591,600
2016
$6,028 (+1.1%)
$357,000 + $234,600
$591,600
2015
$5,962 (+34.3%)
$362,437 + $196,751
$559,188
2014
$4,439 (+0.5%)
$266,404 + $144,472
$410,876
2013
$4,419 (+3.8%)
$266,404 + $144,472
$410,876
2012
$4,258 (+350.3%)
$265,200 + $143,820
$409,020
2011
$945 (+4.1%)
$260,000 + $141,000
$401,000
2009
$908 (+8.3%)
$24,049 + $58,238
$82,287
2008
$839
$23,635 + $54,591
$78,226
Tax history for 1709 Sycamore Canyon Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,708 (+1.8%)
$422,611 + $315,599
$738,210
2024
$7,573 (+1.9%)
$414,325 + $309,411
$723,736
2023
$7,432 (+1.8%)
$406,201 + $303,345
$709,546
2022
$7,300 (+4.6%)
$398,237 + $297,398
$695,635
2021
$6,977 (+4.2%)
$390,429 + $291,567
$681,996
2020
$6,695 (+1.8%)
$382,774 + $271,537
$654,311
2019
$6,576 (+1.5%)
$378,850 + $248,958
$627,808
2018
$6,480 (+3.4%)
$371,422 + $244,077
$615,499
2017
$6,264 (+3.9%)
$357,000 + $234,600
$591,600
2016
$6,028 (+1.1%)
$357,000 + $234,600
$591,600
2015
$5,962 (+34.3%)
$362,437 + $196,751
$559,188
2014
$4,439 (+0.5%)
$266,404 + $144,472
$410,876
2013
$4,419 (+3.8%)
$266,404 + $144,472
$410,876
2012
$4,258 (+350.3%)
$265,200 + $143,820
$409,020
2011
$945 (+4.1%)
$260,000 + $141,000
$401,000
2009
$908 (+8.3%)
$24,049 + $58,238
$82,287
2008
$839
$23,635 + $54,591
$78,226
*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
1.75
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
31,363
Year renovated
1930
Sq. Ft.
1,310
Year built
1968
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
019150005
Parking Spaces
6
Basement
No
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
Views, Green
Last updated by owner on Oct 1, 2024.
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
Apr 18, 2025 • Final
Residential
Convert a garage into a studio accessory dwelling unit.
ADU
Dec 1, 2021 • Final
Residential alteration
Abate existing violations by returning the garage to its original configuration and removing sheds and vehicles from setbacks. Permit an existing entry gate and perform an interior remodel. Construct a bedroom addition by converting a deck, build new decks, and add a water heater enclosure. Upgrade the electrical panel to 200 amps.
Addition
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
Virtual Tour Information
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Dining Information
Dining Area
Interior Features
Laundry Features: Common Area
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Stove
Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Carpet
Exterior
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Raised
Exterior Features: Fruit Trees
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Roof: Composition
Property Information
Architectural Style: Cabin
# Of Buildings: 1
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Property Condition: Average
Levels: Single Story, Outside Stairs
Lot Information
View: Mountain(s), Setting
Zoning: R-1
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Cleveland
Middle Or Junior School: S.B. Jr.
High School: S.B. Sr.
Location Information
Cross Street: APS
Directions: APS roundabout, right on Sycamore Canyon to 1709. Property is located at end of shared driveway.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.75
Sq. Ft.: 1,310
Stories: —
Parking Spaces: 6
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.72 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1968
Year Renovated: 1930
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 019150005
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Views, Green
Home facts updated by owner on Oct 1, 2024
Around this home
Schools
Cleveland Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.0mi
4/10
Santa Barbara Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
3/10
Santa Barbara Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
8/10 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
10 days above 84° expected this year, 25 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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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
$1.21M – $1.47M
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