Located in the prestigious Upper Riviera of Santa Barbara, 1800 El Encanto offers a perfect blend of tranquility and ocean views. This magnificent 1930 Spanish Colonial residence was designed by the esteemed architects Edwards and Plunkett, creators of the iconic Arlington Theatre, one of Santa Barbara's premier cultural landmarks. Lovingly restored and remodeled, this historic hacienda exudes elegance and privacy, with beautifully landscaped grounds and vibrant orchards where you can enjoy harvesting your own oranges, grapefruits, lemons, and limes. Upon discreetly entering past the three-car garage, you are greeted by a grand walled portico courtyard, complete with a central fire pit and a romantic, ornate tiled fountain surrounded by stately olive trees and the impressive rotunda foyer. The elegant living room, with its soaring beamed ceilings, opens onto expansive patios that offer ocean views. A tiled stairway leads to an arbored upper-view deck, perfect for hosting unforgettable receptions. Adjoining the gourmet kitchen, equipped with chef-grade appliances, is a spacious living room with rows of French doors and a sophisticated formal dining room. The residence features two luxurious primary suites, each adorned with authentic arched doorways and ocean vistas. Two additional guest suites offer new bathrooms and generous closet space, providing ample accommodation for family and guests. Throughout the home, restored period details abound, from graceful arches and wooden beams to wrought iron accents and meticulously crafted exterior shutters. Recent upgrades include a new roof (2018) and retrofitting, ensuring modern comfort and convenience. Living in this refined property grants you a private pathway to exquisite dining at the Five-Star El Encanto Hotel and the historic Riviera Theatre. We are confident you will be enchanted by this storied offering on the Riviera - a sanctuary of sophistication and charm.
Single-familyProperty Type
1935Year Built
$1,534Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Cristal Clarke•DRE #00968247• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Listed by Bertrand de Gabriac De Gabriac•DRE #01925983• Carolwood Partners Inc.
Bought with Nancy Kogevinas• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Located in the prestigious Upper Riviera of Santa Barbara, 1800 El Encanto offers a perfect blend of tranquility and ocean views. This magnificent 1930 Spanish Colonial residence was designed by the esteemed architects Edwards and Plunkett, creators of the iconic Arlington Theatre, one of Santa Barbara's premier cultural landmarks. Lovingly restored and remodeled, this historic hacienda exudes elegance and privacy, with beautifully landscaped grounds and vibrant orchards where you can enjoy harvesting your own oranges, grapefruits, lemons, and limes. Upon discreetly entering past the three-car garage, you are greeted by a grand walled portico courtyard, complete with a central fire pit and a romantic, ornate tiled fountain surrounded by stately olive trees and the impressive rotunda foyer. The elegant living room, with its soaring beamed ceilings, opens onto expansive patios that offer ocean views. A tiled stairway leads to an arbored upper-view deck, perfect for hosting unforgettable receptions. Adjoining the gourmet kitchen, equipped with chef-grade appliances, is a spacious living room with rows of French doors and a sophisticated formal dining room. The residence features two luxurious primary suites, each adorned with authentic arched doorways and ocean vistas. Two additional guest suites offer new bathrooms and generous closet space, providing ample accommodation for family and guests. Throughout the home, restored period details abound, from graceful arches and wooden beams to wrought iron accents and meticulously crafted exterior shutters. Recent upgrades include a new roof (2018) and retrofitting, ensuring modern comfort and convenience. Living in this refined property grants you a private pathway to exquisite dining at the Five-Star El Encanto Hotel and the historic Riviera Theatre. We are confident you will be enchanted by this storied offering on the Riviera - a sanctuary of sophistication and charm.
SBMLS #25-1035
Apr 16, 2025
Sold
$6,425,000
$1,606/sq ft
Mar 17, 2025
Pending
—
Mar 13, 2025
Listed
$6,490,000
$1,623/sq ft
SBMLS #24-3256
Nov 12, 2024
Listing Removed
—
Oct 1, 2024
Listed
$6,490,000
$1,623/sq ft
SBMLS #24-2533
Nov 12, 2024
Listing Removed
—
Sep 17, 2024
Price Changed
$6,490,000
$1,623/sq ft
Jul 31, 2024
Listed
$7,000,000
$1,750/sq ft
SBMLS #16-3564
Aug 23, 2017
Sold
$4,600,000
$1,150/sq ft
Jul 17, 2017
Contingent
—
Jun 25, 2017
Price Changed
$4,850,000
$1,213/sq ft
May 21, 2017
Price Changed
$4,675,000
$1,169/sq ft
Apr 5, 2017
Price Changed
$4,850,000
$1,213/sq ft
Feb 17, 2017
Relisted
—
Feb 1, 2017
Contingent
—
Oct 26, 2016
Listed
$4,995,000
$1,249/sq ft
TheMLS #17-213484
Jul 21, 2017
Delisted
—
Jun 26, 2017
Price Changed
*
May 22, 2017
Price Changed
*
May 16, 2017
Relisted
—
May 16, 2017
Price Changed
*
Apr 21, 2017
Delisted
—
Mar 21, 2017
Listed
*
TheMLS #16-169486
Oct 26, 2016
Delisted
—
Oct 7, 2016
Listed
*
SBMLS #16-3343
Oct 26, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Oct 6, 2016
Listed
$4,995,000
$1,249/sq ft
SBMLS #16-1850
Jun 8, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Jun 1, 2016
Listed
$5,250,000
$1,313/sq ft
SBMLS #10-2174
Dec 2, 2011
Sold
$2,600,000
$650/sq ft
Jun 17, 2010
Listed
$3,495,000
$874/sq ft
SBMLS #10-1466
Dec 2, 2011
Sold
$2,600,000
$650/sq ft
Apr 23, 2010
Listed
$3,495,000
$874/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$55,658 (+1.8%)
$2,473,500 + $4,080,000
$6,553,500
2024
$54,697 (+1.9%)
$1,706,742 + $3,527,270
$5,234,012
2023
$53,696 (+1.8%)
$1,673,277 + $3,458,108
$5,131,385
2022
$52,764 (+2.4%)
$1,640,468 + $3,390,302
$5,030,770
2021
$51,550 (+1.0%)
$1,608,302 + $3,323,826
$4,932,128
2020
$51,017 (+1.8%)
$1,576,767 + $3,258,653
$4,835,420
2019
$50,123 (+1.4%)
$1,560,600 + $3,225,240
$4,785,840
2018
$49,406
$1,530,000 + $3,162,000
$4,692,000
Tax history for 1800 El Encanto Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$55,658 (+1.8%)
$2,473,500 + $4,080,000
$6,553,500
2024
$54,697 (+1.9%)
$1,706,742 + $3,527,270
$5,234,012
2023
$53,696 (+1.8%)
$1,673,277 + $3,458,108
$5,131,385
2022
$52,764 (+2.4%)
$1,640,468 + $3,390,302
$5,030,770
2021
$51,550 (+1.0%)
$1,608,302 + $3,323,826
$4,932,128
2020
$51,017 (+1.8%)
$1,576,767 + $3,258,653
$4,835,420
2019
$50,123 (+1.4%)
$1,560,600 + $3,225,240
$4,785,840
2018
$49,406
$1,530,000 + $3,162,000
$4,692,000
*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
4
Baths
5
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
—
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,578
Year built
1935
Style
Condo/Co-op
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
019380001
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
Aug 22, 2019 • Final
Reroof
Remove the existing tile and tear off the underlayment. Install new underlayment and reinstall the existing tile.
Roofing
Mar 1, 2019 • Final
Historic permits
Replace the existing boiler system with a new high-efficiency Rheem system.
HVAC
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
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Room Information
Ground Floor Primary
Family Room 2
Interior Features
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Family Room, Dining Room, Other, Patio
Fireplace: Yes
Exterior
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Raised
Exterior Features: Fruit Trees
Construction Materials: Stucco
Roof: Tile
Property Information
Architectural Style: Spanish
# Of Buildings: 1
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Levels: Single Story
Lot Information
View: Mountain(s), Ocean, City
Lot Features: Level
Zoning: Other
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Cooling Available: Yes
Cooling: Central Air
Heating Available: Yes
Heating: Forced Air
Location
HOA Information
Association: Yes
School Information
Elementary School: Roosevelt
Middle Or Junior School: S.B. Jr.
High School: S.B. Sr.
Location Information
Cross Street: San Carlos Rd
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,578
Stories: —
Lot Size: —
Style: Condo/Co-op
Year Built: 1935
Year Renovated: —
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 019380001
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Roosevelt Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.5mi
7/10
Santa Barbara Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
3/10
Santa Barbara Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
6/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be 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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In this area, properties receive around 9.9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$5.83M – $7.06M
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