Ortega Ridge haven! Stylish Cape Cod Craftsman on a peaceful acre overlooking Montecito Valley with beautiful mountain views. Serene gardens for any mood: swimmers pool and spa, multiple dining patio's, convivial fireplace setting, bocce court, rose gardens, raised beds, and secluded places to retreat. Be welcomed with a soothing fountain, greeting porch and inspiring mountain views. Upon entering relax by the living room fireplace and valley-view dining area or go directly to the back-yard patio to savor the outside living. For family time the chef's kitchen has a breakfast-dining area and the spacious great room with fireplace encourages comfortable socializing. Two adjacent covered dining patios are perfect for alfresco entertaining add versatile gathering spaces. The master bedrm The master bedroom with vaulted ceilings, a sunset view deck, two-walk in closets, and generous bathroom, plus an adjoining library with cozy fireplace, and a south facing patio, offers an abundance of space as an ideal place to get away from the bustle. The four first-floor bedrooms present options ... use as bedrooms, guest suites, or offices with two of them having patio access. Enjoying a sunny spot on Ortega Ridge, close to both the Montecito Villages, and the charm of Summerland and sited on the largest and most private lot in the prestigious Summerland Heights neighborhood. Meander through the open-space Preserve with a path to Lillie Avenue and head to the beach!
Single-familyProperty Type
1999Year Built
1.03 acresLot Size
$1,250Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Maurie McGuire• Coldwell Banker Realty
Listed by Scott Westlotorn• Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with Ryan Malmsten•DRE #01867047• Santa Barbara Brokers, Inc.
Ortega Ridge haven with incredible mountain and Montecito Valley views, inviting living rooms, gourmet kitchen and family room with open floor plan for easy flow, designed for indoor/outdoor living. A spacious master suite with sitting room and mountain view deck, plus 3 bedrooms, and an office offer versatility. Super peaceful on over an acre with relaxing gardens, pool and spa, bocce court, dining patios and fireplace, and ample opportunities to retreat or entertain in style.
SBMLS #20-1717
Aug 12, 2020
Sold
$3,075,000
$748/sq ft
Jun 20, 2020
Contingent
—
Jun 18, 2020
Relisted
—
Jun 4, 2020
Pending
—
May 13, 2020
Listed
$3,149,000
$766/sq ft
SBMLS #20-1718
Aug 12, 2020
Sold
$3,075,000
$748/sq ft
Jun 20, 2020
Contingent
—
Jun 18, 2020
Relisted
—
Jun 4, 2020
Pending
—
May 13, 2020
Listed
$3,149,000
$766/sq ft
Ortega Ridge haven! Stylish Cape Cod Craftsman on a peaceful acre overlooking Montecito Valley with beautiful mountain views. Serene gardens for any mood: swimmers pool and spa, multiple dining patio's, convivial fireplace setting, bocce court, rose gardens, raised beds, and secluded places to retreat. Be welcomed with a soothing fountain, greeting porch and inspiring mountain views. Upon entering relax by the living room fireplace and valley-view dining area or go directly to the back-yard patio to savor the outside living. For family time the chef's kitchen has a breakfast-dining area and the spacious great room with fireplace encourages comfortable socializing. Two adjacent covered dining patios are perfect for alfresco entertaining add versatile gathering spaces. The master bedrm The master bedroom with vaulted ceilings, a sunset view deck, two-walk in closets, and generous bathroom, plus an adjoining library with cozy fireplace, and a south facing patio, offers an abundance of space as an ideal place to get away from the bustle. The four first-floor bedrooms present options ... use as bedrooms, guest suites, or offices with two of them having patio access. Enjoying a sunny spot on Ortega Ridge, close to both the Montecito Villages, and the charm of Summerland and sited on the largest and most private lot in the prestigious Summerland Heights neighborhood. Meander through the open-space Preserve with a path to Lillie Avenue and head to the beach!
TheMLS #20-580568
Jun 11, 2020
Contingent
—
May 13, 2020
Listed
$3,149,000
$766/sq ft
May 13, 2020
Listed
*
SBMLS #94-3661
Sep 28, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Nov 4, 1994
Listed
$1,550,000
$377/sq ft
SBMLS #16-103
Jul 15, 2016
Sold
$2,800,000
$681/sq ft
Apr 29, 2016
Price Changed
$2,950,000
$718/sq ft
Mar 15, 2016
Price Changed
$3,250,000
$791/sq ft
Jan 13, 2016
Listed
$3,395,000
$826/sq ft
SBMLS #10-3440
May 4, 2011
Sold
$2,575,000
$627/sq ft
Sep 29, 2010
Listed
$2,685,000
$653/sq ft
SBMLS #09-3364
Sep 28, 2009
Listed
$2,850,000
$693/sq ft
SBMLS #08-4022
Nov 3, 2008
Listed
$3,195,000
$777/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 14, 2000
Sold
$1,750,000
$426/sq ft
SBMLS #00-378
Feb 5, 2000
Listed
$1,850,000
$450/sq ft
SBMLS #99-3159
Jan 10, 2000
Listing Removed
—
Nov 11, 1999
Listed
$1,850,000
$450/sq ft
SBMLS #94-3655
Sep 17, 1995
Sold
—
Sep 12, 1995
Listing Removed
—
Nov 4, 1994
Listed
$1,550,000
$377/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$36,252 (+2.3%)
$1,656,120 + $1,738,926
$3,395,046
2024
$35,436 (+1.8%)
$1,623,648 + $1,704,830
$3,328,478
2023
$34,824 (+1.6%)
$1,591,812 + $1,671,402
$3,263,214
2022
$34,279 (+2.2%)
$1,560,600 + $1,638,630
$3,199,230
2021
$33,544 (+3.2%)
$1,530,000 + $1,606,500
$3,136,500
2020
$32,499 (+2.1%)
$1,500,000 + $1,575,000
$3,075,000
2019
$31,835 (+1.7%)
$1,432,630 + $1,538,751
$2,971,381
2018
$31,315 (+1.8%)
$1,404,540 + $1,508,580
$2,913,120
2017
$30,758 (+0.3%)
$1,350,000 + $1,450,000
$2,800,000
2016
$30,657 (+1.2%)
$1,350,000 + $1,450,000
$2,800,000
2015
$30,298 (+6.3%)
$1,190,486 + $1,596,335
$2,786,821
2014
$28,515 (+0.2%)
$1,149,635 + $1,541,557
$2,691,192
2013
$28,448 (+2.2%)
$1,149,635 + $1,541,557
$2,691,192
2012
$27,848 (+20.4%)
$1,144,440 + $1,534,590
$2,679,030
2011
$23,125 (+0.6%)
$1,122,000 + $1,504,500
$2,626,500
2009
$22,982 (+2.0%)
$1,041,864 + $1,116,254
$2,158,118
2008
$22,538
$1,023,863 + $1,096,967
$2,120,830
Tax history for 216 Ortega Ridge Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$36,252 (+2.3%)
$1,656,120 + $1,738,926
$3,395,046
2024
$35,436 (+1.8%)
$1,623,648 + $1,704,830
$3,328,478
2023
$34,824 (+1.6%)
$1,591,812 + $1,671,402
$3,263,214
2022
$34,279 (+2.2%)
$1,560,600 + $1,638,630
$3,199,230
2021
$33,544 (+3.2%)
$1,530,000 + $1,606,500
$3,136,500
2020
$32,499 (+2.1%)
$1,500,000 + $1,575,000
$3,075,000
2019
$31,835 (+1.7%)
$1,432,630 + $1,538,751
$2,971,381
2018
$31,315 (+1.8%)
$1,404,540 + $1,508,580
$2,913,120
2017
$30,758 (+0.3%)
$1,350,000 + $1,450,000
$2,800,000
2016
$30,657 (+1.2%)
$1,350,000 + $1,450,000
$2,800,000
2015
$30,298 (+6.3%)
$1,190,486 + $1,596,335
$2,786,821
2014
$28,515 (+0.2%)
$1,149,635 + $1,541,557
$2,691,192
2013
$28,448 (+2.2%)
$1,149,635 + $1,541,557
$2,691,192
2012
$27,848 (+20.4%)
$1,144,440 + $1,534,590
$2,679,030
2011
$23,125 (+0.6%)
$1,122,000 + $1,504,500
$2,626,500
2009
$22,982 (+2.0%)
$1,041,864 + $1,116,254
$2,158,118
2008
$22,538
$1,023,863 + $1,096,967
$2,120,830
*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
4
Baths
4
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
44,866
Year renovated
2025
Sq. Ft.
4,110
Year built
1999
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
005680002
Parking Spaces
2
Basement
No
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
$383 /month
Garage
Yes
Features
Views, Green, Pool
Last updated by owner on Sep 8, 2025.
DR-2
Design Residential Zone
The DR zone is applied to areas appropriate for one-family, two-family, and multi-family dwellings. This zone is intended to ensure comprehensively planned and well designed residential development, while allowing flexibility and encouraging innovation and diverse design, and requiring that substantial open space be maintained within new residential developments.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Greenhouse / nursery
Community / recreation center
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Other
Waste transfer station
Lodging-Full service
Golf related
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Gar #2, Interior Access
Garage: Yes
Attached Garage: No
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
Room Information
Office
Ground Floor Bedroom 2
Family Room 2
Dining Information
Formal
Breakfast Bar
Breakfast Area
Interior Features
Fireplace Features: Primary Bedroom, Family Room, 2+, LR, Patio
Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Oven/Rnge/Blt-in, Oven/Bltin, Central Vac, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Microwave, Wtr Softener/Owned
Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Marble, Stone, Tile
Exterior
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Mixed
Exterior Features: Pool, Deck, Patio Open, Patio Covered, SPA-Outside, Dog Run, Lawn, Fruit Trees, Yard Irrigation T/O, Fenced: PRT
Construction Materials: Wood Shingles
Roof: Composition
Property Information
Architectural Style: Craftsman
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Property Condition: Excellent
Levels: Two
Lot Information
View: Mountain(s), Setting, Green Belt
Lot Features: Level, Near Public Transit
Zoning: PUD, R-1
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Cooling Available: Yes
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating Available: Yes
Heating: Forced Air
Utilities Information
Water Source: Mont Wtr
Sewer: Sewer Hookup
Utilities: Underground Util
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Pets Allowed: Yes
School Information
Elementary School: Summerland
Middle Or Junior School: Carp. Jr.
High School: Carp. Sr.
Location Information
Cross Street: Summerland Heights
Directions: Sheffield to Ortega Ridge, go North at stop sign. 216 is on right-hand (east) side
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,110
Stories: —
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 1.03 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1999
Year Renovated: 2025
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 005680002
HOA Dues: $383/month
Garage: Yes
Features: Views, Green, Pool
Home facts updated by owner on Sep 8, 2025
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Schools
Summerland Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
10/10
Carpinteria Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.6mi
5/10
Carpinteria Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.2mi
7/10
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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
7 days above 86° expected this year, 18 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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Estimated sale price
$4.88M – $5.91M
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