Like something out of a storybook, this charming single-level 3 bed/2 bath Montecito cottage is perfectly situated on .4 acre of beautifully landscaped gardens and close to all Montecito and Santa Barbara has to offer. This midcentury beauty enjoys garden views from every room and a simple floor plan that flows effortlessly from one room to the next. Overlooking the back gardens, this home's high-quality and character are felt in the kitchen where top-of-the-line appliances (Subzero fridge, Viking range/dishwasher, etc.) meet the storybook charm of a Swedish fireplace, Dutch doors, farm sink, butcher-block countertops, custom cabinetry with brass finishes, and a brick floor and backsplash...... ....... A quaint and private master suite includes dual walk-in closets, front patio access and an ensuite bath with marble counters and a free-standing soaking tub. With an abundance of natural light and vaulted wood-beamed ceilings, the expansive living room is centrally located and acts as a natural gathering place. Enjoy all the benefits of a family garden in the backyard that features raised vegetable beds and many fruit and citrus trees. A fenced perimeter with high hedges and mature landscaping provides the ultimate level of privacy. This rare Montecito cottage is located in an ultra-premium location in the coveted Alston corridor.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
0.46 acresLot Size
Listed by Daniel Encell•DRE #00976141• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Bought with Nancy Kogevinas• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
*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
2
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.46 Acres
Year renovated
1950
Sq. Ft.
1,401
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
015172019
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
RS-25
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
Feb 17, 2023 • Active
Residential
Construct an addition at the rear of an existing single-family home. Remodel the kitchen and add a new main suite wing featuring a bedroom, walk-in closet, and bathroom.
Addition
Mar 1, 2019 • Final
Historic permits
Replace the water heater.
Plumbing
Water heater
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: Detached
Garage: Yes
Attached Garage: No
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Dining Information
In Kitchen
Interior Features
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Other
Fireplace: Yes
Exterior
Property Information
Architectural Style: Ranch
# Of Buildings: 1
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Levels: Entry Lvl(No Stairs)
Lot Information
Zoning: Other
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Heating Available: Yes
Heating: Forced Air
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Cleveland
Middle Or Junior School: S.B. Jr.
High School: S.B. Sr.
Location Information
Cross Street: Alston Road
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,401
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.46 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 1950
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 015172019
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Cleveland Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.8mi
4/10
Santa Barbara Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi
3/10
Santa Barbara Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 84° expected this year, 19 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
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.9 hours in
June and 5.8 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$4.53M – $5.48M
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