Elegance and comfortable charm envelope you as you enter the magnificent foyer of this light-filled sophisticated French Manor house. It is so easy to relax and just breathe in the beautiful spacious living spaces that flow seamlessly through to several outdoor patios and picturesque gardens with sublime vistas in every direction. Soaring high coffered ceilings with skylights, gorgeous stonework, multiple fireplaces and walls of glass windows and doors, create a feeling of serene luxury. The main house features a grand dining room, and impressive living room which opens to a delightful sunroom with views peeking through an ivy covered archway to the golf course beyond. The library connects to two side-by-side exquisite owners suites, one with a separate sitting room/office and the other with an enormous walk-in-closet, and both with fireplaces. There is a separate 1 BR/1BA guest house tucked away to the side of the main house, opening up to the tranquil pool area complete with an outdoor fireplace. The home sits on approx. 1 acre located on the 3rd fairway of the golf course within Birnam Wood Golf Club, one of Montecito's most prestigious communities, offering unparalleled amenities: Robert Trent Jones Sr designed 18-hole golf course, tennis, pickleball, Bocce ball, Cottages with pool, first class dining, food to go and delivery, grocery service and fitness center & 24-hour guard gated security. Membership is required.
Single-familyProperty Type
1982Year Built
1 acresLot Size
$1,778Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Patricia Griffin•DRE #00837659• Village Properties
Bought with Keith Berry•DRE #00363833• Coldwell Banker Realty
Elegant residence in Birnam Wood. Stately foyer leads to large living room with adjoining garden room. Great dining room with stone walls, high coffered ceilings and fireplace. Library/den connects 2 spectacular bedroom suites, one with office/sitting room and fireplace. Separate guest quarters leading to pool and gardens.
SBMLS #08-4231
May 27, 2009
Sold
$3,000,000
$731/sq ft
Oct 25, 2008
Listed
$3,300,000
$804/sq ft
+1
Sophisticated and elegant, Birnam Wood home featuring high coffered ceilings, oak wood flooring, large rooms, wood trim, his and hers master bedrooms, 5 fireplaces, stonework, 3 fountains, mountain views, pool and golf plus guest quarters.
SBMLS #92-660
Jun 7, 1993
Sold
$1,150,000
$280/sq ft
May 20, 1993
Listing Removed
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Feb 11, 1992
Listed
$1,300,000
$317/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 24, 1988
Sold
$965,000
$235/sq ft
Public Records
May 31, 1984
Sold
$800,000
$195/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$52,964 (+1.8%)
$2,760,201 + $2,318,568
$5,078,769
2024
$52,009 (+1.9%)
$2,706,080 + $2,273,106
$4,979,186
2023
$51,061 (+1.7%)
$2,653,020 + $2,228,536
$4,881,556
2022
$50,226 (+39.8%)
$2,601,000 + $2,184,840
$4,785,840
2021
$35,928 (+1.2%)
$2,550,000 + $2,142,000
$4,692,000
2020
$35,519 (+2.6%)
$1,420,329 + $1,893,774
$3,314,103
2019
$34,623 (+1.8%)
$1,405,766 + $1,874,356
$3,280,122
2018
$34,003 (+2.0%)
$1,378,202 + $1,837,604
$3,215,806
2017
$33,349 (+3.1%)
$1,324,686 + $1,766,249
$3,090,935
2016
$32,333 (+1.9%)
$1,324,686 + $1,766,249
$3,090,935
2015
$31,730 (+1.6%)
$1,298,712 + $1,731,617
$3,030,329
2014
$31,232 (+0.4%)
$1,254,148 + $1,672,197
$2,926,345
2013
$31,101 (+2.6%)
$1,254,148 + $1,672,197
$2,926,345
2012
$30,326 (+1.7%)
$1,248,480 + $1,664,640
$2,913,120
2011
$29,818 (+25.1%)
$1,224,000 + $1,632,000
$2,856,000
2009
$23,827 (+3.0%)
$1,396,682 + $1,596,208
$2,992,890
2008
$23,125
$725,968 + $1,464,342
$2,190,310
Tax history for 2123 Forge Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$52,964 (+1.8%)
$2,760,201 + $2,318,568
$5,078,769
2024
$52,009 (+1.9%)
$2,706,080 + $2,273,106
$4,979,186
2023
$51,061 (+1.7%)
$2,653,020 + $2,228,536
$4,881,556
2022
$50,226 (+39.8%)
$2,601,000 + $2,184,840
$4,785,840
2021
$35,928 (+1.2%)
$2,550,000 + $2,142,000
$4,692,000
2020
$35,519 (+2.6%)
$1,420,329 + $1,893,774
$3,314,103
2019
$34,623 (+1.8%)
$1,405,766 + $1,874,356
$3,280,122
2018
$34,003 (+2.0%)
$1,378,202 + $1,837,604
$3,215,806
2017
$33,349 (+3.1%)
$1,324,686 + $1,766,249
$3,090,935
2016
$32,333 (+1.9%)
$1,324,686 + $1,766,249
$3,090,935
2015
$31,730 (+1.6%)
$1,298,712 + $1,731,617
$3,030,329
2014
$31,232 (+0.4%)
$1,254,148 + $1,672,197
$2,926,345
2013
$31,101 (+2.6%)
$1,254,148 + $1,672,197
$2,926,345
2012
$30,326 (+1.7%)
$1,248,480 + $1,664,640
$2,913,120
2011
$29,818 (+25.1%)
$1,224,000 + $1,632,000
$2,856,000
2009
$23,827 (+3.0%)
$1,396,682 + $1,596,208
$2,992,890
2008
$23,125
$725,968 + $1,464,342
$2,190,310
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
4
Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
1 Acre
Year renovated
1983
Sq. Ft.
3,959
Year built
1982
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
007460005
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Gar #2, Unc #3, Interior Access, Attached, Other