This extraordinary light filled three-bedroom Post and Beam home is nestled on a verdant, private acre in one of Santa Barbara's most desirable locations. At the base of Gibraltar Road just off Mountain Drive with ocean, island and oak filled garden views through the floor-to-ceiling windows, this very special home offers complete privacy just seven minutes from Coast Village Road in Montecito and five minutes to downtown Santa Barbara. The spacious and inviting living room is wrapped in wood and glass with a beautiful, muted marble, double-sided fireplace. The fireplace is also seen from the chef's kitchen finished with cabinetry in warm wood tones. The kitchen opens to the elegant dining room and a rear terrace surrounded by lush greenery. With floor to ceiling windows, the master bedroom and en suite bath opens to a gorgeous new deck for lounging, reading and relaxing. Two bright additional bedrooms also have views and share a full bath. An open family room and office or reading room is bathed in sunlight, completing the mainly single level home. On the lower level the laundry, mud room and utility bath with shower offers additional storage with access to the garage and gardens. Ideal for outdoor living, there are multiple casual dining and entertaining areas throughout the property. A detached building can be used as a gym, studio or set up as a bar for bocce on the adjacent court. A hot tub, winding garden paths and numerous citrus trees enhance the sophisticated country lifestyle in this very special property you won't want to leave.
Single-familyProperty Type
1973Year Built
1 acresLot Size
$1,704Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Jill Spencer Brokaw•DRE #02050427• The Agency
Bought with Nancy Kogevinas• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Incredible opportunity to own an updated 'Post and Beam' home in one of Santa Barbara's most desirable locations. Quiet, private and tranquil, with stunning views from almost every room, this house takes you away from the bustle of city life but is moments from local restaurants, grocery stores and shops. Situated at the base of Gibraltar Road just off Mountain Drive, the home provides access to world-class biking routes and numerous hiking trails. Updated recently, the home boasts modern appliances, HVAC, plumbing and electrical throughout while retaining the charm of mid-century design. A wonderful chef's kitchen with a shared marble fireplace sits nicely next to a formal dining room overlooking peekaboo ocean views. The home has an additional two bedrooms and a separate media room/den with an ample sized office space attached. Conveniently situated in the basement, there is a large laundry area/mud room with its own shower and access to the expansive 1 acre garden and the attached garage. A bonus room, ideal for a work shop, pottery studio or extra storage is on the same level, adjacent to the garage. Under the canopy of 100+ year old oak trees and stunning lichen encrusted boulders, there are multiple casual dining and entertaining spots throughout the property. Ideal for outdoor living, there is a detached gym next to the hit tub, bocci ball court and space for a sun-drenched pool. The natural landscaping transitions beautifully from day to night this home is not to be missed.
SBMLS #20-3193
Dec 4, 2020
Sold
$2,325,000
$917/sq ft
Nov 6, 2020
Contingent
—
Aug 17, 2020
Listed
$2,495,000
$984/sq ft
+20
Stunning 'Post and Beam' Modern sited on one full acre of park-like grounds with ocean, island and mountain views. Versatile open floor plan, emphasizing expansive glass, offering three bedrooms, two full and two half baths. Main suite placed accordingly with floor to ceiling windows and sumptuous remodeled en-suite bath. Chef's kitchen, complete with top of the line stainless appliances, custom cabinetry and a multitude of additional work space/ entertainment areas. Elevated ceilings, coupled with strategically placed windows, help to invite the outdoors into the home. Taking full advantage of California's most temperate climate in conjunction with numerous landscaping Possibilities. Truly, the ideal home for entertaining, complete with bocci court, sport court, multiple view decks and more. Positioned discreetly into the natural landscape and under the canopy of 100 year old oak trees, native plantings and sandstone outcroppings. Close proximity to renowned local eateries,, hiking/biking trails, area beaches and everything that Santa Barbara has to offer. And yes, there is so much more. Come see it for yourself. https://vimeo.com/448325626
SBMLS #12-2895
Mar 19, 2013
Sold
$1,520,000
$599/sq ft
Sep 12, 2012
Listed
$1,595,000
$629/sq ft
SBMLS #96-24
May 29, 1996
Sold
$592,500
$234/sq ft
Mar 29, 1996
Listing Removed
—
Jan 1, 1996
Listed
$649,000
$256/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 31, 1980
Sold
$145,000
$57/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$51,439 (+43.4%)
$2,392,920 + $2,569,788
$4,962,708
2024
$35,884 (+3.9%)
$2,346,000 + $2,519,400
$4,865,400
2023
$34,544 (+36.5%)
$1,664,640 + $1,716,660
$3,381,300
2022
$25,304 (+2.4%)
$1,600,000 + $1,650,000
$3,250,000
2021
$24,723 (+36.2%)
$1,020,000 + $1,351,500
$2,371,500
2020
$18,158 (+1.8%)
$1,000,000 + $1,325,000
$2,325,000
2019
$17,839 (+1.5%)
$810,705 + $900,785
$1,711,490
2018
$17,584 (+3.4%)
$794,809 + $883,123
$1,677,932
2017
$17,002 (+2.5%)
$763,947 + $848,831
$1,612,778
2016
$16,595 (+1.1%)
$763,947 + $848,831
$1,612,778
2015
$16,411 (+1.7%)
$748,968 + $832,188
$1,581,156
2014
$16,141 (+74.3%)
$723,268 + $803,632
$1,526,900
2013
$9,260 (+3.3%)
$723,268 + $803,632
$1,526,900
2012
$8,964 (+2.3%)
$337,261 + $533,370
$870,631
2011
$8,759 (+0.7%)
$330,649 + $522,912
$853,561
2009
$8,701 (+2.6%)
$321,744 + $508,828
$830,572
2008
$8,478
$316,186 + $500,037
$816,223
Tax history for 1821 Gibraltar Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$51,439 (+43.4%)
$2,392,920 + $2,569,788
$4,962,708
2024
$35,884 (+3.9%)
$2,346,000 + $2,519,400
$4,865,400
2023
$34,544 (+36.5%)
$1,664,640 + $1,716,660
$3,381,300
2022
$25,304 (+2.4%)
$1,600,000 + $1,650,000
$3,250,000
2021
$24,723 (+36.2%)
$1,020,000 + $1,351,500
$2,371,500
2020
$18,158 (+1.8%)
$1,000,000 + $1,325,000
$2,325,000
2019
$17,839 (+1.5%)
$810,705 + $900,785
$1,711,490
2018
$17,584 (+3.4%)
$794,809 + $883,123
$1,677,932
2017
$17,002 (+2.5%)
$763,947 + $848,831
$1,612,778
2016
$16,595 (+1.1%)
$763,947 + $848,831
$1,612,778
2015
$16,411 (+1.7%)
$748,968 + $832,188
$1,581,156
2014
$16,141 (+74.3%)
$723,268 + $803,632
$1,526,900
2013
$9,260 (+3.3%)
$723,268 + $803,632
$1,526,900
2012
$8,964 (+2.3%)
$337,261 + $533,370
$870,631
2011
$8,759 (+0.7%)
$330,649 + $522,912
$853,561
2009
$8,701 (+2.6%)
$321,744 + $508,828
$830,572
2008
$8,478
$316,186 + $500,037
$816,223
*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
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1 Acre
Year renovated
1985
Sq. Ft.
2,536
Year built
1973
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
021082033
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
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
Mar 1, 2019 • Final
Residential miscellaneous
Install a solar photovoltaic system including a solar array and one inverter on a single-family home. The system will serve as a supplemental electrical supply connected to the utility through the service equipment.
Electrical
Solar
Mar 1, 2019 • Final
Residential miscellaneous
Remove the existing built-up roofing and install a new gray PVC roof.
Roofing
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