This beautiful traditional Riviera estate, built in 1925 sits on 1± acre in one of Santa Barbara's most coveted locations. A sprawling floorplan offers lofty 10' ceilings, crown moldings, five fireplaces with Carrera marble mantles, a spacious kitchen, butler's pantry, formal dining and living room, a total of 5 bedrooms on the second floor with 4 1/2 baths, and a room off the kitchen with a full bath and private access. The main living showcases a wealth of windows which invites ocean breezes and natural light to brighten the home. Outdoor spaces includes a pool, chicken coop, the most elaborate garden which compliments the outside areas where time can be spent relaxing or entertaining friends & family. The property emanates an air of refinement & nostalgia. Located near the historic El Encanto Hotel, The Old Mission and Downtown Santa Barbara
Single-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
1 acresLot Size
$1,537Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Doré & O'Neill Real Estate Team O'Neill•DRE #01806890 / 01788156• Village Properties
Bought with Strickland Home Team•DRE #00665220• Compass
Upper Riviera estate with the grandeur of yesteryear. Built in 1925, this architectural gem maintains the charm of its era with 5 ornate fireplaces, elegant crown mouldings and lofty 10' ceilings. The sprawling floorplan boasts 4,813 sq ft on a lovely ocean view acre with formal gardens and pool. A special opportunity to restore this expansive home in one of Santa Barbara's most coveted locations.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$38,134 (+1.7%)
$1,536,383 + $2,145,942
$3,682,325
2024
$37,480 (+1.9%)
$1,506,258 + $2,103,865
$3,610,123
2023
$36,797 (+1.8%)
$1,476,724 + $2,062,613
$3,539,337
2022
$36,163 (+7.1%)
$1,447,769 + $2,022,170
$3,469,939
2021
$33,760 (+1.0%)
$1,419,382 + $1,982,520
$3,401,902
2020
$33,413 (+1.8%)
$1,322,857 + $1,856,641
$3,179,498
2019
$32,830 (+1.4%)
$1,309,293 + $1,837,604
$3,146,897
2018
$32,365 (+3.4%)
$1,283,621 + $1,801,573
$3,085,194
2017
$31,296 (+2.7%)
$1,233,777 + $1,731,617
$2,965,394
2016
$30,470 (+1.1%)
$1,233,777 + $1,731,617
$2,965,394
2015
$30,136 (+1.7%)
$1,209,586 + $1,697,664
$2,907,250
2014
$29,640 (+0.5%)
$1,168,079 + $1,639,409
$2,807,488
2013
$29,506 (+3.0%)
$1,168,079 + $1,639,409
$2,807,488
2012
$28,650 (+1,078.5%)
$1,162,800 + $1,632,000
$2,794,800
2011
$2,431 (+3.9%)
$1,140,000 + $1,600,000
$2,740,000
2009
$2,340 (+4.4%)
$67,446 + $150,051
$217,497
2008
$2,243
$66,282 + $147,459
$213,741
Tax history for 1901 E Las Tunas Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$38,134 (+1.7%)
$1,536,383 + $2,145,942
$3,682,325
2024
$37,480 (+1.9%)
$1,506,258 + $2,103,865
$3,610,123
2023
$36,797 (+1.8%)
$1,476,724 + $2,062,613
$3,539,337
2022
$36,163 (+7.1%)
$1,447,769 + $2,022,170
$3,469,939
2021
$33,760 (+1.0%)
$1,419,382 + $1,982,520
$3,401,902
2020
$33,413 (+1.8%)
$1,322,857 + $1,856,641
$3,179,498
2019
$32,830 (+1.4%)
$1,309,293 + $1,837,604
$3,146,897
2018
$32,365 (+3.4%)
$1,283,621 + $1,801,573
$3,085,194
2017
$31,296 (+2.7%)
$1,233,777 + $1,731,617
$2,965,394
2016
$30,470 (+1.1%)
$1,233,777 + $1,731,617
$2,965,394
2015
$30,136 (+1.7%)
$1,209,586 + $1,697,664
$2,907,250
2014
$29,640 (+0.5%)
$1,168,079 + $1,639,409
$2,807,488
2013
$29,506 (+3.0%)
$1,168,079 + $1,639,409
$2,807,488
2012
$28,650 (+1,078.5%)
$1,162,800 + $1,632,000
$2,794,800
2011
$2,431 (+3.9%)
$1,140,000 + $1,600,000
$2,740,000
2009
$2,340 (+4.4%)
$67,446 + $150,051
$217,497
2008
$2,243
$66,282 + $147,459
$213,741
*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
5
Baths
6
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1 Acre
Year renovated
1980
Sq. Ft.
4,817
Year built
1925
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
019083022
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
Nov 6, 2023 • Final
Historic permits
Upgrade the existing electrical service from 100 amps to 200 amps.
Electrical
Mar 1, 2019 • Final
Residential miscellaneous
Replace the existing gas line from the residence to the meter located on private property.
Plumbing
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
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Gar #2, Detached
Garage: Yes
Attached Garage: No
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 5
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Room Information
Ground Floor Bedroom 2
Basement
Dining Information
Formal
Dining Area
Interior Features
Laundry Features: Common Area
Fireplace Features: Primary Bedroom, Family Room, Dining Room, 2+