Tucked away on a spacious and level ±1-acre parcel, this gated Montecito estate embodies the essence of a true luxury compound. The property showcases two thoughtfully designed residences — including a newly built ±1,200 sq ft ADU — set amid expansive, park-like grounds ideal for multi-generational living, hosting family & friends, or generating income opportunities. Located in the sought-after Cold Spring School District, the retreat is perfectly positioned between Montecito's upper and lower villages, just minutes from pristine beaches and scenic hiking trails. Architectural plans by A34 Studios are available, with a land-use permit already secured for future expansion of the main residence. Inside the gated property, a spacious motor court offers ample parking and comfortable separation between the two residences. Significant infrastructure upgrades include electrical, sewer, water, and gas system improvements. The single-level main residence features vaulted ceilings, a cozy fireplace, a remodeled kitchen, two bedrooms plus a loft, and easy access to a generous entertaining deck, outdoor barbecue, & various seating areas. Steps away, a newly built 2-bed/2-bath ADU features soaring 10-foot ceilings, open-concept living areas, and folding steel doors that invite the outdoors in. Just off the main living area, a covered patio overlooks the expansive grassy lawn and serene setting. At every turn, the home features sophisticated, top-quality finishes, energy-efficient upgrades, and custom details. A covered breezeway connects the home to an oversized garage with EV charging, private laundry, and abundant storage, completing the ADU's thoughtful layout. Outside, endless possibilities await, whether you're entertaining, gardening, or simply looking for a serene space to relax outdoors. Amenities include a fire pit area, garden beds, grassy open areas, a putting green, and a detached flex space perfect for an office, art studio, or fitness room all surrounded by lush landscaping, mature trees, and privacy hedges. With its flat, usable land, dual residences, and notable privacy, this property offers a rare combination of space and versatility ready for immediate enjoyment or future expansion.
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
1 acresLot Size
$4,654Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Dusty Baker Group•DRE #01908615 / 02004391• Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with Locale Group•DRE #01157712 / 01428394• Compass
Set on a remarkably private and level 1-acre parcel, this gated Montecito estate lives like a true luxury compound. Featuring 2 beautifully designed homes including a newly constructed +/- 1,200 sq ft ADU the expansive, park-like property is ideal for multi-generational living, guests, or income potential. Located in the coveted Cold Spring School District, this rare retreat sits perfectly between Montecito's upper and lower villages and is just minutes from beaches and scenic hiking trails. Plans designed by A34 Studios are available for expansion of the main residence, with a land use permit for new construction in hand. Beyond the gated entrance, a spacious motor court offers ample parking and comfortable separation between the two residences. Significant infrastructure upgrades -- including electrical, sewer, water, and gas system improvements -- provide peace of mind for years to come. The single-level main residence features vaulted ceilings, a cozy fireplace, a remodeled kitchen, two bedrooms plus a loft, and easy access to a generous entertaining deck, outdoor barbecue, and various seating areas. Steps away, the newly built 2-bed/2-bath ADU features soaring 10-foot ceilings, open-concept living areas, and folding steel doors that invite the outdoors in. Just off the main living area, a covered patio overlooks the expansive grassy lawn and serene setting. At every turn, the home features sophisticated, top-quality finishes, energy-efficient upgrades, and custom details. A covered breezeway connects the home to an oversized garage with EV charging, private laundry, and abundant storage, completing the ADU's thoughtful layout. Outside, endless possibilities await, whether you're entertaining, gardening, or simply looking for a serene space to relax outdoors. Amenities include a fire pit area, garden beds, grassy open areas, a putting green, and a detached flex space perfect for an office, art studio, or fitness room -- all surrounded by lush landscaping, mature trees, and privacy hedges. With its flat, usable land, dual residences, and impressive seclusion, this property offers a rare combination of space, privacy, and versatility -- ready for immediate enjoyment or future expansion.
SBMLS #25-2792
Jan 16, 2026
Sold
$4,960,000
$3,955/sq ft
Dec 19, 2025
Pending
—
Oct 6, 2025
Price Changed
$5,295,000
$4,222/sq ft
Jul 22, 2025
Listed
$5,495,000
$4,382/sq ft
NSBCRMLS #24001567
Nov 4, 2024
Sold
$5,300,000
$4,226/sq ft
Oct 21, 2024
Pending
—
Oct 4, 2024
Price Changed
$5,750,000
$4,585/sq ft
Sep 4, 2024
Price Changed
$5,995,000
$4,781/sq ft
Aug 9, 2024
Listed
$6,299,000
$5,023/sq ft
+50
Enchanting ultra-private estate located in the heart of Montecito in the highly sought-after Cold Spring School District. Enter the gated 1+/- acre property, and you will find not only one, but two inviting homes providing a modern compound on the manicured park-like grounds designed for entertaining and serenity. The charming single-level main house wwith a new roof includes 2 bedrooms + loft and 1 bathroom, a remodeled kitchen with Bosch appliances, vaulted ceilings, and a cozy living area with a fireplace. The home overlooks the sprawling parcel, complete with multiple outdoor seating areas, including a large entertainment patio with a built-in BBQ, outdoor fire pit, planter beds ready for full bloom, putting green, generous motor court, and additional structure perfect for a flex space for an office, art studio, or exercise room. Elevating the property even further, the grounds are complete with a brand new 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom home (ADU) finalized in 2024 with 10 foot high ceilings, a gourmet kitchen complete with a Wolf stove and Miele appliances, HALO water filtration system, A/C, custom made white oak cabinets, and open-plan living room with an electric fireplace and bifold Euroline steel doors designed for seamless indoor/outdoor living leading out to the covered patio. The home features spacious bedrooms, spa-like bathrooms, and large closets with custom built-ins. No detail was missed with solar panels on the roof and an expansive detached +/- 750 sq. ft. 2.5-car garage with a 60 amp receptacle for a car charger and private laundry area. The ADU was built with a vision for multigenerational living, and while both homes are move-in ready, there is plenty of room to make your own vision come to life by expanding upon the main residence to create your dream home. This property includes many unseen site improvements, including a new underground electrical pole to a 400 amp panel in the trash enclosure providing 200 amp to the ADU and 200 amp at the main house, a new sewer lateral with 2 backflow devices, all new underground sewer, and new underground gas and water lines. Privacy coupled with proximity, the property is close to the Montecito villages, hiking trails, beaches, shopping, fine dining, and all that Montecito has to offer, making it the ideal place to call home. Please see floor plans. Main home is +/- 1254 sq. ft. and ADU is +/- 1199 sq. ft., with a +/- total sq. ft. of 2453 sq. ft. on the two structures. Garage is +/- 750 sq. ft.
TheMLS #24-424567
Nov 4, 2024
Sold
$5,300,000
$4,226/sq ft
Oct 21, 2024
Pending
—
Oct 4, 2024
Price Changed
$5,750,000
$4,585/sq ft
Sep 4, 2024
Price Changed
$5,995,000
$4,781/sq ft
Aug 8, 2024
Listed
$6,299,000
$5,023/sq ft
SBMLS #24-2089
Nov 4, 2024
Sold
$5,300,000
$4,226/sq ft
Oct 21, 2024
Contingent
—
Oct 4, 2024
Price Changed
$5,750,000
$4,585/sq ft
Sep 4, 2024
Price Changed
$5,995,000
$4,781/sq ft
Jun 25, 2024
Listed
$6,299,000
$5,023/sq ft
SBMLS #24-1090
Nov 4, 2024
Sold
$5,300,000
$4,226/sq ft
Oct 21, 2024
Contingent
—
Oct 4, 2024
Price Changed
$5,750,000
$4,585/sq ft
Sep 4, 2024
Price Changed
$5,995,000
$4,781/sq ft
Jun 24, 2024
Price Changed
$6,299,000
$5,023/sq ft
May 17, 2024
Price Changed
$6,495,000
$5,179/sq ft
Apr 9, 2024
Listed
$6,750,000
$5,383/sq ft
SBMLS #16-174
Feb 12, 2016
Sold
$1,475,000
$1,176/sq ft
Feb 3, 2016
Pending
—
Jan 20, 2016
Listed
$1,295,000
$1,033/sq ft
CRMLS #213005457
Sep 30, 2014
Sold
$1,050,000
$837/sq ft
Sep 30, 2014
Sold
$1,050,000
$837/sq ft
Nov 22, 2013
Pending
—
Nov 21, 2013
Delisted
—
Nov 21, 2013
Listed
$635,000
$506/sq ft
Nov 21, 2013
Listed
$635,000
$506/sq ft
SBMLS #12-2789
Aug 31, 2012
Listed
$1,495,000
$1,192/sq ft
SBMLS #12-2274
Jul 13, 2012
Listed
$1,495,000
$1,192/sq ft
SBMLS #06-3069
Aug 24, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Jun 1, 2006
Listed
$1,995,000
$1,591/sq ft
SBMLS #06-1484
Aug 24, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Apr 1, 2006
Listed
$1,995,000
$1,591/sq ft
SBMLS #06-4897
Dec 19, 2006
Sold
$1,700,000
$1,356/sq ft
Oct 20, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Oct 9, 2006
Listed
$1,795,000
$1,431/sq ft
SBMLS #06-4896
Dec 19, 2006
Sold
$1,700,000
$1,356/sq ft
Oct 20, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Oct 9, 2006
Listed
$1,795,000
$1,431/sq ft
Public Records
May 7, 1981
Sold
$119,000
$95/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$52,814 (+102.4%)
$2,434,234 + $2,439,255
$4,873,489
2024
$26,088 (+35.9%)
$2,386,504 + $2,391,427
$4,777,931
2023
$19,191 (+1.3%)
$1,480,730 + $861,129
$2,341,859
2022
$18,951 (+2.0%)
$1,422,285 + $256,009
$1,678,294
2021
$18,581 (+1.9%)
$1,394,398 + $250,990
$1,645,388
2020
$18,236 (+2.1%)
$1,367,057 + $246,069
$1,613,126
2019
$17,852 (+1.7%)
$1,353,040 + $243,546
$1,596,586
2018
$17,562 (+2.2%)
$1,326,510 + $238,771
$1,565,281
2017
$17,190 (+18.3%)
$1,275,000 + $229,500
$1,504,500
2016
$14,532 (+2.4%)
$1,275,000 + $229,500
$1,504,500
2015
$14,185 (−31.0%)
$1,218,300 + $50,762
$1,269,062
2014
$20,571 (+0.4%)
$1,639,404 + $218,584
$1,857,988
2013
$20,484 (+2.6%)
$1,639,404 + $218,584
$1,857,988
2012
$19,973 (+2.0%)
$1,631,995 + $217,597
$1,849,592
2011
$19,589 (+1.6%)
$1,599,996 + $213,331
$1,813,327
2009
$19,289 (+3.4%)
$1,556,901 + $207,586
$1,764,487
2008
$18,657
$1,530,000 + $204,000
$1,734,000
Tax history for 2775 Sycamore Canyon Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$52,814 (+102.4%)
$2,434,234 + $2,439,255
$4,873,489
2024
$26,088 (+35.9%)
$2,386,504 + $2,391,427
$4,777,931
2023
$19,191 (+1.3%)
$1,480,730 + $861,129
$2,341,859
2022
$18,951 (+2.0%)
$1,422,285 + $256,009
$1,678,294
2021
$18,581 (+1.9%)
$1,394,398 + $250,990
$1,645,388
2020
$18,236 (+2.1%)
$1,367,057 + $246,069
$1,613,126
2019
$17,852 (+1.7%)
$1,353,040 + $243,546
$1,596,586
2018
$17,562 (+2.2%)
$1,326,510 + $238,771
$1,565,281
2017
$17,190 (+18.3%)
$1,275,000 + $229,500
$1,504,500
2016
$14,532 (+2.4%)
$1,275,000 + $229,500
$1,504,500
2015
$14,185 (−31.0%)
$1,218,300 + $50,762
$1,269,062
2014
$20,571 (+0.4%)
$1,639,404 + $218,584
$1,857,988
2013
$20,484 (+2.6%)
$1,639,404 + $218,584
$1,857,988
2012
$19,973 (+2.0%)
$1,631,995 + $217,597
$1,849,592
2011
$19,589 (+1.6%)
$1,599,996 + $213,331
$1,813,327
2009
$19,289 (+3.4%)
$1,556,901 + $207,586
$1,764,487
2008
$18,657
$1,530,000 + $204,000
$1,734,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
1
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1 Acre
Year renovated
1945
Sq. Ft.
1,080
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
011120054
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Gar #2, Detached
Garage: Yes
Attached Garage: No
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
Loft
Ground Floor Primary
Ground Floor Bedroom 2
Dining Information
Dining Area
Interior Features
Laundry Features: In Garage, Laundry Room
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
ADU 1 Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
# of Bathrooms: 2
Year Built: 2024
ADU Type: ADU
Attached: No
Living Area Source: Other
Kitchen Features - Range: Yes
Kitchen Features - Sink: Yes
Kitchen Features - Stove: Yes
Kitchen Features - Refrigerator: Yes
Exterior
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Slab
Exterior Features: Deck, Patio Covered, Lawn, Fenced: ALL, Fenced: PRT
Property Information
Architectural Style: Contemporary
# Of Buildings: 2
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Other Structures: Other
Property Condition: Excellent
Levels: Single Story
Lot Information
View: Mountain(s), Setting
Lot Features: Level, Near Public Transit
Zoning: R-1
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Cooling Available: Yes
Cooling: Central Air
Heating Available: Yes
Heating: Forced Air
Utilities Information
Water Source: Mont Wtr
Sewer: Sewer Hookup
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Cold Spring
Middle Or Junior School: S.B. Jr.
High School: S.B. Sr.
Location Information
Cross Street: Camino Viejo
Directions: From US Hwy 101, take exit to Hot Springs Rd. Turn left onto Sycamore Canyon Road. Just past East Valley Rd, the property will be on your right.
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,080
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: 1945
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 011120054
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
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Schools
Cold Spring Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.9mi
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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
8 days above 84° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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13 unhealthy days expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$5.54M – $6.71M
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