Gated private retreat on 13+ acres & less than 20 min to downtown SB. With 4 separate structures this compound has it all: 2bd/1ba house, 1bd/1bth house w/ office/bonus rm, wkshop w/ artist studio, detached office/media rm. Hiking trails, fruit orchard, seasonal pond and creek, waterfall, vineyard & ocean views complete this property as a great weekend retreat, hideaway haven or private compound.
Single-familyProperty Type
1994Year Built
13.42 acresLot Size
$1,390Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Kellie Clénet Clenet•DRE #01434616• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Listed by Randy Freed•DRE #00624274• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Private gated property on13+ acres just outside the Painted Cave Community. With 4 separate structures this compound has it all: Medit style 2-bd, 1-bth hm; Medit style 1-bd, 1-bth hm. Separate workshop w artist studio/office. Detached office/media room w private bath. Plus, hiking trails, seasonal pond, creek w waterfall, an established fruit orchard, charming cabernet sauvignon vineyard & ocean views complete this property as a great weekend retreat, hideaway haven, or private compound.
SBMLS #11-358
Jul 26, 2011
Sold
$1,080,000
$659/sq ft
Jan 31, 2011
Listed
$1,199,000
$732/sq ft
SBMLS #11-357
Jul 26, 2011
Sold
$1,080,000
$659/sq ft
Jan 31, 2011
Listed
$1,199,000
$732/sq ft
SBMLS #09-1342
Apr 14, 2009
Listed
$1,595,000
$974/sq ft
SBMLS #06-4364
Mar 22, 2007
Listing Removed
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Sep 5, 2006
Listed
$2,650,000
$1,618/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,262 (+1.9%)
$640,583 + $743,077
$1,383,660
2024
$13,999 (+1.7%)
$628,023 + $728,507
$1,356,530
2023
$13,766 (+1.8%)
$615,709 + $714,223
$1,329,932
2022
$13,528 (+1.8%)
$603,637 + $700,219
$1,303,856
2021
$13,293 (+2.8%)
$591,801 + $686,490
$1,278,291
2020
$12,930 (+1.9%)
$580,198 + $673,030
$1,253,228
2019
$12,686 (+2.0%)
$574,249 + $666,129
$1,240,378
2018
$12,440 (+1.7%)
$562,990 + $653,068
$1,216,058
2017
$12,231 (+2.6%)
$541,129 + $627,709
$1,168,838
2016
$11,919 (+1.2%)
$541,129 + $627,709
$1,168,838
2015
$11,783 (+1.6%)
$530,519 + $615,401
$1,145,920
2014
$11,596 (+0.4%)
$512,315 + $594,285
$1,106,600
2013
$11,551 (+2.5%)
$512,315 + $594,285
$1,106,600
2012
$11,265 (+231.8%)
$510,000 + $591,600
$1,101,600
2011
$3,395 (+0.7%)
$500,000 + $580,000
$1,080,000
2009
$3,371 (+2.7%)
$165,388 + $154,711
$320,099
2008
$3,281
$162,531 + $152,039
$314,570
Tax history for 2734 Painted Cave Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,262 (+1.9%)
$640,583 + $743,077
$1,383,660
2024
$13,999 (+1.7%)
$628,023 + $728,507
$1,356,530
2023
$13,766 (+1.8%)
$615,709 + $714,223
$1,329,932
2022
$13,528 (+1.8%)
$603,637 + $700,219
$1,303,856
2021
$13,293 (+2.8%)
$591,801 + $686,490
$1,278,291
2020
$12,930 (+1.9%)
$580,198 + $673,030
$1,253,228
2019
$12,686 (+2.0%)
$574,249 + $666,129
$1,240,378
2018
$12,440 (+1.7%)
$562,990 + $653,068
$1,216,058
2017
$12,231 (+2.6%)
$541,129 + $627,709
$1,168,838
2016
$11,919 (+1.2%)
$541,129 + $627,709
$1,168,838
2015
$11,783 (+1.6%)
$530,519 + $615,401
$1,145,920
2014
$11,596 (+0.4%)
$512,315 + $594,285
$1,106,600
2013
$11,551 (+2.5%)
$512,315 + $594,285
$1,106,600
2012
$11,265 (+231.8%)
$510,000 + $591,600
$1,101,600
2011
$3,395 (+0.7%)
$500,000 + $580,000
$1,080,000
2009
$3,371 (+2.7%)
$165,388 + $154,711
$320,099
2008
$3,281
$162,531 + $152,039
$314,570
*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
1
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
13.42 Acres
Year renovated
1994
Sq. Ft.
1,638
Year built
1994
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
153150037
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
RR-10
Residential Ranchette Zone
The RR zone is applied within Urban, Inner-Rural and Existing Developed Rural Neighborhood areas as designated on the Comprehensive Plan maps where low density residential and agricultural uses are appropriate. This zone is intended to preserve the character of an area and to minimize the services required by providing for low density residential development.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Greenhouse / nursery
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Waste transfer station
Lodging-Full service
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Cpt #1, Unc #4, Detached
Garage: Yes
Attached Garage: No
Carport: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Room Information
Sun Room
Patio Enclosed
Office
Art Studio 2
Dining Information
Formal
Interior Features
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Stove
Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Tile
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed
Foundation Details: Mixed
Exterior Features: Patio Covered, Hot Tub, Fruit Trees, Wooded
Construction Materials: Stucco
Roof: Tile
Property Information
Architectural Style: Medit
# Of Buildings: 2
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Other Structures: Other, Shed(s), Work Shop
Property Condition: Excellent
Levels: Single Story
Lot Information
View: Mountain(s), Ocean, Setting, Wooded
Lot Features: Level, Rolling Slope, Mountain
Zoning: Other
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Heating Available: Yes
Heating: Radiant, Solar
Utilities Information
Water Source: Pvt Wtr Sys
Sewer: Septic In
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Mtn View
Middle Or Junior School: LaColina
High School: San Marcos
Location Information
Cross Street: Highway 154
Directions: From San Marcos Pass, turn right at Painted Cave Rd and go 2 miles. Take first private road on right after you pass the caves (next to the group of mailboxes). Agent will meet you there.
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,638
Stories: —
Lot Size: 13.42 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1994
Year Renovated: 1994
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 153150037
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
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Schools
Mountain View Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 3.9mi
10/10
La Colina Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 4.2mi
8/10
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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10% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$2.16M – $2.62M
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