Come enjoy this super charming home with grand picture windows & views out to beautiful greenery from all rooms. This home has a tree house feel as it sits high up & looks out to abundant flowering plants. The home is light & airy & has been lovingly maintained including a new roof in 2024. Cherry colored laminate floors, kitchen professionally designed with high quality MasterCraft cabinets with pull out drawer inserts & granite counters. The generous living room features a wood burning fireplace & built-in corner bookcase. Two bonus rooms add to the living space.One is off the living room, is 23'x8', & offers many uses. The other is off the kitchen & makes for a sweet breakfast nook, craft room, or office.There's a darling freestanding studio cottage with wood beam ceiling, kitchenette, ¾ bath. The home has 2 car garage & extra storage room behind the garage. There's an uncovered parking space for the cottage or guests. El Sueno Rd. is a convenient location ideally situated between Santa Barbara & Goleta & all both have to offer & is in the coveted Foothill School District.
Single-familyProperty Type
1951Year Built
7,841 sq ftLot Size
$1,072Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Lynette Naour•DRE #01035763• Village Properties - 1
Listed by Janine Michaud•DRE #00972087• Spectrum Realty
Bought with James Krautmann•DRE #01468842• Village Properties
EXCEPTIONALLY CHARMING & BRIGHT HOUSE W/SOUTHERN EXPOSURE. HIGH CEILINGS,TALL DOORS,EXCEPTIONAL FINISHES,ARBORS+MAGICALPLANTINGS.THIS HOME OFFERS A WONDERFUL AMBIENCE+QUALITY OF LIFE.2 CAR GAR.IS FINISHED.DETACHED GST COTTAGE HAS STONE FP+BATH.OFFICE OR SERVICE ROOM IN MAIN HSE COULD BE ANOTHER BRSHOWN BY APPT-PLS GIVE REASONABLE NOTICE AS COURTESY 2 TENAN
Public Records
Dec 10, 1982
Sold
$110,000
$86/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,805 (+182.8%)
$867,000 + $514,080
$1,381,080
2024
$5,235 (+1.5%)
$850,000 + $504,000
$1,354,000
2023
$5,156 (+1.6%)
$234,807 + $211,324
$446,131
2022
$5,074 (+1.6%)
$230,203 + $207,181
$437,384
2021
$4,994 (+2.5%)
$225,690 + $203,119
$428,809
2020
$4,873 (+1.7%)
$221,265 + $199,137
$420,402
2019
$4,790 (+2.2%)
$218,997 + $197,096
$416,093
2018
$4,687 (+1.9%)
$214,703 + $193,232
$407,935
2017
$4,602 (+3.2%)
$206,367 + $185,730
$392,097
2016
$4,459 (+1.0%)
$206,367 + $185,730
$392,097
2015
$4,413 (+0.9%)
$202,321 + $182,089
$384,410
2014
$4,375 (+0.4%)
$195,379 + $175,841
$371,220
2013
$4,360 (+2.6%)
$195,379 + $175,841
$371,220
2012
$4,249 (+2.5%)
$194,496 + $175,047
$369,543
2011
$4,146 (+0.6%)
$190,683 + $171,615
$362,298
2009
$4,122 (+3.4%)
$185,548 + $166,993
$352,541
2008
$3,988
$182,343 + $164,108
$346,451
Tax history for 178 El Sueno Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,805 (+182.8%)
$867,000 + $514,080
$1,381,080
2024
$5,235 (+1.5%)
$850,000 + $504,000
$1,354,000
2023
$5,156 (+1.6%)
$234,807 + $211,324
$446,131
2022
$5,074 (+1.6%)
$230,203 + $207,181
$437,384
2021
$4,994 (+2.5%)
$225,690 + $203,119
$428,809
2020
$4,873 (+1.7%)
$221,265 + $199,137
$420,402
2019
$4,790 (+2.2%)
$218,997 + $197,096
$416,093
2018
$4,687 (+1.9%)
$214,703 + $193,232
$407,935
2017
$4,602 (+3.2%)
$206,367 + $185,730
$392,097
2016
$4,459 (+1.0%)
$206,367 + $185,730
$392,097
2015
$4,413 (+0.9%)
$202,321 + $182,089
$384,410
2014
$4,375 (+0.4%)
$195,379 + $175,841
$371,220
2013
$4,360 (+2.6%)
$195,379 + $175,841
$371,220
2012
$4,249 (+2.5%)
$194,496 + $175,047
$369,543
2011
$4,146 (+0.6%)
$190,683 + $171,615
$362,298
2009
$4,122 (+3.4%)
$185,548 + $166,993
$352,541
2008
$3,988
$182,343 + $164,108
$346,451
*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
2
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,841 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1951
Sq. Ft.
1,404
Year built
1951
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
059232003
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
10-R-1
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
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
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Gar #2, Unc #1
Garage: Yes
Attached Garage: No
Open Parking YN: Yes
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Room Information
Office
Dining Information
Dining Area
Interior Features
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Fireplace Features: LR
Solar Tube(s)
InteriorFeatures: Solar Tube(s)
Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Washer
Directions: El Sueno exit at Hwy101 North. Cross Calle Real to El Sueno. Home is on right side of the street immediately after sign indicating blind curve. Park at parking pad just above the street or block garage
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,404
Stories: —
Lot Size: 7,841 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: 1951
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 059232003
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 • 0.9mi
8/10
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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
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10 days above 82° expected this year, 26 days in 30 years
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Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.31M – $1.58M
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