Excellent opportunity on prestigious Ortega Ridge location. Historic one acre view site with existing 6000 sq. ft home and old formal gardens. ABR approved plans for new home. A must see estate site.
Single-familyProperty Type
1921Year Built
0.94 acresLot Size
$1,165Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Nancy Hamilton• Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with Non Member Agent• Non Member Office
Source:SBMLS #05-4499
Redfin Estimate
$9,647,557
$7.5M since sold in June 2016$1.7M since July
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This home's estimate is 25.4% lower than the average sale price ($12.92M) of 6 comparable homes.
Excellent opportunity on prestigious Ortega Ridge location. Historic one acre view site with existing 6000 sq. ft home and old formal gardens. ABR approved plans for new home. A must see estate site.
SBMLS #05-4499
Mar 24, 2006
Sold
$1,837,500
$222/sq ft
Mar 7, 2006
Listing Removed
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Nov 29, 2005
Listed
$1,895,000
$229/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 17, 2005
Sold
$1,600,000
$193/sq ft
SBMLS #05-585
Feb 23, 2005
Listed
$1,550,000
$187/sq ft
Feb 23, 2005
Listing Removed
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$51,009 (+2.0%)
$1,569,712 + $3,398,288
$4,968,000
2024
$50,009 (+1.8%)
$1,538,934 + $3,331,655
$4,870,589
2023
$49,114 (+1.7%)
$1,508,759 + $3,266,329
$4,775,088
2022
$48,311 (+2.1%)
$1,479,176 + $3,202,284
$4,681,460
2021
$47,299 (+1.0%)
$1,450,173 + $3,139,495
$4,589,668
2020
$46,830 (+16.4%)
$1,421,739 + $3,077,937
$4,499,676
2019
$40,232 (+59.0%)
$1,407,161 + $3,046,377
$4,453,538
2018
$25,308 (+44.1%)
$1,379,570 + $2,439,586
$3,819,156
2017
$17,557 (+10.4%)
$1,326,000 + $326,400
$1,652,400
2016
$15,907 (+4.6%)
$1,326,000 + $326,400
$1,652,400
2015
$15,212 (+14.6%)
$1,228,000 + $265,000
$1,493,000
2014
$13,270 (+9.6%)
$1,064,000 + $229,000
$1,293,000
2013
$12,102 (+4.9%)
$1,064,000 + $229,000
$1,293,000
2012
$11,538 (−10.0%)
$967,000 + $208,000
$1,175,000
2011
$12,814 (−6.0%)
$921,000 + $198,000
$1,119,000
2009
$13,635 (−30.8%)
$1,023,660 + $219,960
$1,243,620
2008
$19,690
$1,807,695 + $104,040
$1,911,735
Tax history for 240 Ortega Ridge Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$51,009 (+2.0%)
$1,569,712 + $3,398,288
$4,968,000
2024
$50,009 (+1.8%)
$1,538,934 + $3,331,655
$4,870,589
2023
$49,114 (+1.7%)
$1,508,759 + $3,266,329
$4,775,088
2022
$48,311 (+2.1%)
$1,479,176 + $3,202,284
$4,681,460
2021
$47,299 (+1.0%)
$1,450,173 + $3,139,495
$4,589,668
2020
$46,830 (+16.4%)
$1,421,739 + $3,077,937
$4,499,676
2019
$40,232 (+59.0%)
$1,407,161 + $3,046,377
$4,453,538
2018
$25,308 (+44.1%)
$1,379,570 + $2,439,586
$3,819,156
2017
$17,557 (+10.4%)
$1,326,000 + $326,400
$1,652,400
2016
$15,907 (+4.6%)
$1,326,000 + $326,400
$1,652,400
2015
$15,212 (+14.6%)
$1,228,000 + $265,000
$1,493,000
2014
$13,270 (+9.6%)
$1,064,000 + $229,000
$1,293,000
2013
$12,102 (+4.9%)
$1,064,000 + $229,000
$1,293,000
2012
$11,538 (−10.0%)
$967,000 + $208,000
$1,175,000
2011
$12,814 (−6.0%)
$921,000 + $198,000
$1,119,000
2009
$13,635 (−30.8%)
$1,023,660 + $219,960
$1,243,620
2008
$19,690
$1,807,695 + $104,040
$1,911,735
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Central
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 6
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 12
Exterior
Property Information
Subdivision Name: ORTAGA RHO
Building Sq. Ft: 8,281
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: ORTEGA RO MAP 1 LOT 142
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 40,946
Legal Lot Number: 142
Legal Block Number: 303
Municipality Name: CARPINTERIA COUNTY
Acres: 0.94
Zoning Code: 1-E-1
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax Area: CARPINTERIA COUNTY
Public facts
Beds: 6
Baths: 8.0
Sq. Ft.: 8,281
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.94 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1921
Year Renovated: 1921
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 005110004
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
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Transit
Summerland Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
10/10
Carpinteria Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.5mi
5/10
Carpinteria Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.2mi
7/10
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Climate risks
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
$9.17M – $11.10M
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