Refinement next door to the iconic and indulgent hideaway El Encanto Hotel; this is a rare opportunity to own a sunny slice of Santa Barbara perfection. This ocean view pied-a-terre is perched high in the Santa Barbara hills, and has been remodeled to enhance the Spanish-style design while adding contemporary touches. A beautiful living room with fireplace, open beams, and large picture window welcome you home, while the galley style kitchen boasts chef quality appliances and an adjoining dining area in which to ogle the view. There are two large bedrooms with en-suite marble bathrooms and plentiful closet space, plus a small separate office or storage area as well as a garage towards the back of the property. The outdoor patios are surrounded by lush landscaping with flourishi citrus and fruit trees. This cottage is quintessential Santa Barbara at its finest!
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
1 car garageParking
Listed by Calcagno & Hamilton Group•DRE #01499736 / 01129919• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Bought with Real Estate Investments Del Sol, Inc. Marcus•DRE #01263528• Real Estate Investmts Del Sol
Historic Pied-e-Terre on the famed Santa Barbara Riviera. Part of a historic compound that once belonged to the El Encanto Hotel. This two bedroom, two bath cottage with private patio and stunning ocean views is the quintessential weekend getaway or full time retreat. Meticulously remodeled with the finest materials and craftsmanship. A rare opportunity.
SBMLS #16-970
Jun 8, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Apr 12, 2016
Price Changed
$2,199,000
Mar 24, 2016
Listed
$2,350,000
SBMLS #15-3503
Mar 22, 2016
Listing Removed
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Mar 10, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Dec 4, 2015
Price Changed
$2,350,000
Nov 2, 2015
Price Changed
$2,595,000
Oct 23, 2015
Listed
$2,800,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$25,953 (+1.7%)
$1,365,392 + $1,137,827
$2,503,219
2024
$25,509 (+1.8%)
$1,338,620 + $1,115,517
$2,454,137
2023
$25,046 (+1.7%)
$1,312,373 + $1,093,645
$2,406,018
2022
$24,615 (+2.3%)
$1,286,641 + $1,072,201
$2,358,842
2021
$24,051 (+1.0%)
$1,261,413 + $1,051,178
$2,312,591
2020
$23,804 (+21.3%)
$1,236,680 + $1,030,567
$2,267,247
2019
$19,620 (+1.4%)
$1,224,000 + $1,020,000
$2,244,000
2018
$19,340
$1,071,091 + $780,300
$1,851,391
Tax history for 1800 El Encanto Rd #A
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$25,953 (+1.7%)
$1,365,392 + $1,137,827
$2,503,219
2024
$25,509 (+1.8%)
$1,338,620 + $1,115,517
$2,454,137
2023
$25,046 (+1.7%)
$1,312,373 + $1,093,645
$2,406,018
2022
$24,615 (+2.3%)
$1,286,641 + $1,072,201
$2,358,842
2021
$24,051 (+1.0%)
$1,261,413 + $1,051,178
$2,312,591
2020
$23,804 (+21.3%)
$1,236,680 + $1,030,567
$2,267,247
2019
$19,620 (+1.4%)
$1,224,000 + $1,020,000
$2,244,000
2018
$19,340
$1,071,091 + $780,300
$1,851,391
*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
—
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,388
Year built
1958
Style
Condo/Co-op
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
019380002
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
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Gar #1, Unc #1
Garage: Yes
Attached Garage: No
Open Parking YN: Yes
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Dining Information
Dining Area
Interior Features
Laundry Features: In Kitchen
Fireplace Features: Gas, LR
Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Tankless Water Heater, Oven/Rnge/Blt-in, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer
Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Hardwood
Exterior
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Slab
Exterior Features: Patio Open, Fenced: PRT
Construction Materials: Stucco
Roof: Tile
Property Information
Architectural Style: Spanish
# Of Buildings: 1
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Property Condition: Excellent
Levels: Entry Lvl(No Stairs), Single Story
Lot Information
View: Ocean, Setting, Partial/Filtered
Lot Features: Near Public Transit
Zoning: E-1
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Cooling Available: Yes
Cooling: Central Air
Heating Available: Yes
Heating: Forced Air
Utilities Information
Water Source: Meter In
Sewer: Sewer Hookup
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Pets Allowed: Yes
HOA Information
CondoCO-OPPUD Association Fee: CLA
School Information
Elementary School: Roosevelt
Middle Or Junior School: S.B. Jr.
High School: S.B. Sr.
Location Information
Cross Street: San Carlos
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,388
Stories: —
Lot Size: —
Style: Condo/Co-op
Year Built: 1958
Year Renovated: —
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 019380002
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
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Roosevelt Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.5mi
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Santa Barbara Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
3/10
Santa Barbara Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
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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
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8 days above 84° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$3.00M – $3.63M
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