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About this home
An extraordinary Montecito estate commands one of the most awe-inspiring coastal viewpoints, offered for the first time in nearly 30 years. Elevated high above the shoreline, the property captures uninterrupted panoramic ocean vistas that sweep from the Santa Barbara Harbor to Ventura--an ever-changing canvas of sea, sky, and coastline. Designed to showcase its remarkable setting, the over-7,000-square-foot residence is filled with light and framed by expansive windows and view decks that draw the horizon into nearly every living space. Five bedrooms and seven bathrooms are arranged within a grand Mediterranean-inspired design, where dramatic interiors flow seamlessly toward the ocean, ideal for both intimate moments and large-scale entertaining. Outdoors, the estate becomes a front-row seat to the Pacific. A resort-style pool, generous terraces, an outdoor BBQ area, and a tranquil koi pond are all positioned to maximize the sweeping coastal views, while the elevated setting ensures exceptional privacy and serenity. Even the six-car garage, perfect for car collectors, complements a property defined by scale and presence. This is more than a residence; it is a rare vantage point where expansive ocean views, privacy, and timeless luxury converge to create a true Montecito legacy estate.
Single-familyProperty Type
1995Year Built
3 acresLot Size
$1,063Price/Sq.Ft.
6 car garageParking
Listed by Austin Jones•DRE #01937583• Real Brokerage Technologies, Inc
Upper Village, located between San Ysidro Road and East Valley Road, is a boutique and residential Montecito neighborhood with a walkable village core and mountain-to-ocean scenery. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Upper Village crossroads of San Ysidro Road and East Valley Road, where sidewalk patios, design studios, and small galleries set a polished, low-key rhythm. Local pillars include Pierre Lafond Market & Deli, Caffe Luxxe, and the Montecito Country Mart. Spanish Revival and ranch-style homes sit behind hedges and stone walls, with palms and oaks framing curving lanes. Foothill light and coastal air shape an outdoors-forward routine, with trailheads and beaches a short drive away. The pace stays quiet after dark, with daytime café traffic and errands defining the scene.
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Offer insights
2260 Bella Vista Dr · $7,499,000
$7.49M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $7.49M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
36 days
The average home goes pending in 37 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.8%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Carpet and tile flooring
Bathrooms
Five full bathrooms and one half bathroom
Flooring
Carpet
Tile
Heating & cooling
Central air conditioning
Zoned heating
Exterior features
Lawn
Partial yard irrigation
Mountain, ocean, city, and harbor views
Home design
Home/Estate property
Two-level house
Property in excellent condition
Zoned R-1
Parking
Six garage spaces (detached)
Construction
Tile roof
Slab foundation
Utilities
Shared well water
Municipal water (Mont Wtr)
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
MEDITERANEAN ESTATE W/OCEAN,ISLAND & HARBOR VIEWS.DRAMATIC ENTRY OPNS TO LIBRARY,DR STEP DOWN TO LR W SOARING BEAM CEI-LINGS OVRLOOKS POOL& VWS.GRANITE KITCHN W ISLAND OPENS TO FRW FP & ENTERTAINMENT CENTER.SOUTHWEST DOORS & WINDOWS.HUGE MASTER SUITE W 2 VIEW PATIO DECKS.BTH W LIMESTNE FLOORS-SPA-TUB W VWS.XTRA ROOM IS GUEST APT.8-10CAR GARAGE+1/2 BATH.
SBMLS #90-3129
Dec 4, 1992
Listing Removed
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Jun 26, 1990
Listed
$575,000
$82/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$94,703 (+106.2%)
$5,100,000 + $4,080,000
$9,180,000
2024
$45,917 (+1.9%)
$5,100,000 + $4,080,000
$9,180,000
2023
$45,053 (+1.9%)
$2,151,775 + $2,293,772
$4,445,547
2022
$44,224 (+2.2%)
$2,109,584 + $2,248,797
$4,358,381
2021
$43,279 (+1.0%)
$2,068,220 + $2,204,703
$4,272,923
2020
$42,844 (+2.0%)
$2,027,667 + $2,161,474
$4,189,141
2019
$42,006 (+2.0%)
$2,006,876 + $2,139,311
$4,146,187
2018
$41,182 (+1.7%)
$1,967,526 + $2,097,364
$4,064,890
2017
$40,482 (+3.0%)
$1,891,126 + $2,015,922
$3,907,048
2016
$39,312 (+1.3%)
$1,891,126 + $2,015,922
$3,907,048
2015
$38,803 (+1.6%)
$1,854,046 + $1,976,395
$3,830,441
2014
$38,174 (+0.4%)
$1,790,425 + $1,908,575
$3,699,000
2013
$38,008 (+2.6%)
$1,790,425 + $1,908,575
$3,699,000
2012
$37,034 (+2.0%)
$1,782,334 + $1,899,950
$3,682,284
2011
$36,301 (+0.6%)
$1,747,387 + $1,862,697
$3,610,084
2009
$36,098 (+2.1%)
$1,700,322 + $1,812,526
$3,512,848
2008
$35,371
$1,670,944 + $1,781,208
$3,452,152
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
6
Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
3 Acres
Year renovated
1995
Finished Sq. Ft.
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Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
7,052
Year built
1995
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
007040054
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on May 4, 2026.
RMZ-40
Resource Management Resource Protection Zone
The purpose of the RMZ (Resource Management) zones is to protect lands that are unsuited for intensive development and that have: Slopes in excess of 40 percent; or Valleys surrounded by slopes exceeding 40 percent; or Isolated table land surrounded by slopes exceeding 40 percent; or Areas with outstanding resource values, including environmentally sensitive habitats and/or watersheds. The intent is to allow reasonable but limited development because of extreme fire hazards, minimum services, and/or environmental constraints, and to encourage the preservation of these areas for uses including grazing, scientific and educational study, and limited residential uses.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Waste transfer station
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 87° expected this year, 20 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 • 93108
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
89/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.7 hrs
7.7 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 2260 Bella Vista Dr
$7,383,519
$115K under list price of $7.50M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $3.7M to $12.0M.