Nestled in the coveted foothills above Montecito, this pristine one-acre parcel offers a rare opportunity to build a custom estate in one of Santa Barbara's most sought-after enclaves. The property retains the original foundation and utilities from a previously existing 3,000-square-foot, two-story residence, providing a valuable head start for future development. Adding to its appeal, the original architectural plans from 1978 are available, offering insight and inspiration for your vision. Whether you choose to reimagine the past or design something entirely new, this property presents endless potential in a picturesque setting. The gently elevated location delivers privacy while keeping you close to everything the American Riviera has to offer: World-class beaches, boutiques, restaurants of downtown Santa Barbara, and everyday conveniences. https://my.rotoflight.com/225-Conejo-Rd
Vacant landProperty Type
1 acresLot Size
$687,000Price/Acres
Listed by William Turner III•DRE #01935111• Douglas Elliman of California, Inc.
Listed by Adam McKaig•DRE #01237501• Douglas Elliman of California, Inc.
Riviera, located between Downtown Santa Barbara and the Santa Ynez Mountains, is a hillside and coastal Santa Barbara neighborhood with terraced streets and ocean-view overlooks. The character concentrates around the El Encanto area on Mission Ridge Road, where a quiet, resort-like pocket meets winding lanes and garden courtyards. Spanish Colonial Revival estates and midcentury view homes line the slopes above Alameda Padre Serra, with palms and stone walls shaping the streetscape. The Riviera Theatre and the Santa Barbara Bowl act as cultural anchors for film nights and live music. Mission Canyon’s trailheads and the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden add a nature-forward rhythm to the neighborhood.
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Property details
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Exterior
Interior features
Virtual tour available
Exterior features
Mountain and panoramic views
Scenic/setting views
Home design
Single-family residence
Construction
Zoning: Other
Sale and tax history for 225 Conejo Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
SBMLS #26-1173
Jul 28, 2026
Price Changed
$687,000
Apr 13, 2026
Listed
$697,000
TheMLS #24-465673
Apr 23, 2026
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Mar 20, 2026
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Mar 6, 2026
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Jan 26, 2025
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Jan 5, 2025
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Dec 13, 2024
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Nov 20, 2024
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TheMLS #23-333931
Oct 27, 2024
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Oct 7, 2024
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Mar 12, 2024
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Nov 21, 2023
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SBMLS #23-65
Jul 12, 2023
Listing Removed
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May 12, 2023
Relisted
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May 12, 2023
Listing Removed
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Jan 11, 2023
Listed
$779,000
SBMLS #22-3392
Jan 1, 2023
Listing Removed
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Nov 19, 2022
Price Changed
$779,000
Oct 11, 2022
Listed
$799,000
SBMLS #21-2137
Sep 4, 2021
Listing Removed
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Jun 11, 2021
Listed
$586,000
CRMLS #V1-6393
Sep 3, 2021
Listing Removed
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Jun 11, 2021
Listed
$586,000
GPSMLS #219041540
Jan 1, 2021
Listing Removed
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Apr 3, 2020
Listed
$589,000
CRMLS #V0-219002518
Dec 3, 2020
Listing Removed
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Sep 28, 2020
Price Changed
$586,000
Jan 18, 2020
Price Changed
$589,000
Jul 31, 2019
Price Changed
$597,000
Jul 31, 2019
Price Changed
$575,000
Jul 3, 2019
Price Changed
$597,000
May 8, 2019
Price Changed
$618,000
Mar 7, 2019
Listed
$637,000
SBMLS #19-715
Dec 3, 2020
Listing Removed
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Dec 1, 2020
Listing Removed
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Nov 30, 2020
Relisted
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Sep 28, 2020
Price Changed
$586,000
Jan 18, 2020
Price Changed
$589,000
Jan 17, 2020
Relisted
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Jan 16, 2020
Listing Removed
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Jul 3, 2019
Price Changed
$597,000
May 8, 2019
Price Changed
$618,000
Mar 7, 2019
Listed
$637,000
SBMLS #19-716
Dec 3, 2020
Listing Removed
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Dec 1, 2020
Listing Removed
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Nov 30, 2020
Relisted
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Sep 28, 2020
Price Changed
$586,000
Jan 18, 2020
Price Changed
$589,000
Jul 3, 2019
Price Changed
$597,000
May 8, 2019
Price Changed
$618,000
Mar 7, 2019
Listed
$637,000
Public Records
Dec 16, 1988
Sold
$390,000
Public Records
Jun 25, 1985
Sold
$225,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,893 (+1.7%)
$568,673
2024
$5,792 (+1.8%)
$557,523
2023
$5,687 (+1.7%)
$546,592
2022
$5,589 (+14.6%)
$535,875
2021
$4,879 (+17.0%)
$525,368
2020
$4,170 (−0.2%)
$460,000
2019
$4,179 (−19.0%)
$400,000
2018
$5,161 (+33.7%)
$400,000
2017
$3,861 (+3.6%)
$373,000
2016
$3,727 (−0.4%)
$373,000
2015
$3,742 (+1.1%)
$376,771
2014
$3,700
$350,000
2013
$3,703 (+0.5%)
$350,000
2012
$3,685 (+2.4%)
$350,000
2011
$3,600 (+0.7%)
$355,098
2009
$3,577 (−51.6%)
$345,535
2008
$7,391
$424,456 + $286,796
$711,252
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Public record
Zoning
Permits
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Vacant Land
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
019041023
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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
Historic permits
Repair damage to an existing deck caused by termites and dry rot. This work does not include any deck additions.
Remodel
Mar 1, 2019 • Final
Historic permits
Demolish a structure and remove debris. The foundation is to remain.
Demolition
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.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
0.93% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
10 days above 84° expected this year, 25 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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Historical weather
Santa Barbara, CA • 93103
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Sun exposure
82/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 225 Conejo Rd
$646,377
$41K under list price of $687K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $1.2M to $3.9M.