Huge price reduction. Priced to sell. Escape to the enchanting painted Cave Community. Nestled on the cool side of the mountain with panoramic views of the East Camino Cielo Mountains during the day and breathtaking views of the star painted sky at night. All new flooring throughout. New oven. Perfect views from the deck and inside the home, with no neighbors in front of the home. Unlike most homes in the area, the electric and phone lines run underground. Plenty of parking as the home sits back from the road and boasts a 3 plus car garage. Additional living quarters with separate entrance. Huge workshop and extra storage space. Miles of beautiful mountain trails for the avid hikers and bikers. Experience the beauty of the Painted Cave Community.
Single-familyProperty Type
1971Year Built
6,534 sq ftLot Size
$736Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 car garageParking
Listed by John R Thompson•DRE #01200900• Channel City Real Estate
Bought with Felipe Castaneda•DRE #02103365• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Wow, come experience the peacefulness of the painted Cave community. This Mountain Chalet is Nestled on the cool side of the mountain with panoramic views of the East Camino Cielo Mountains during the day and breathtaking views of the evening sky. Perfect views from the deck and inside the home, with no neighbors in front of the home. Unlike most homes in the area, the electric and phone lines run underground. Plenty of parking as the home sits back from the road and boasts a 3 plus car garage. Additional living quarters with separate entrance. Huge workshop and extra storage space. You wont believe the sparkling water from the well! Too much to mention here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,534 (+523.1%)
$416,160 + $509,796
$925,956
2024
$1,530 (+1.8%)
$408,000 + $499,800
$907,800
2023
$1,503 (+1.9%)
$41,494 + $108,429
$149,923
2022
$1,475 (+1.9%)
$40,681 + $106,303
$146,984
2021
$1,448 (+2.8%)
$39,884 + $104,219
$144,103
2020
$1,407 (+2.0%)
$39,102 + $102,176
$141,278
2019
$1,380 (+2.1%)
$38,702 + $101,129
$139,831
2018
$1,352 (−3.5%)
$37,944 + $99,147
$137,091
2017
$1,400 (+5.1%)
$36,471 + $95,298
$131,769
2016
$1,332 (+1.2%)
$36,471 + $95,298
$131,769
2015
$1,316 (+1.6%)
$35,756 + $93,430
$129,186
2014
$1,295 (+0.4%)
$34,530 + $90,225
$124,755
2013
$1,290 (+4.1%)
$34,530 + $90,225
$124,755
2012
$1,239 (+2.1%)
$34,374 + $89,818
$124,192
2011
$1,214 (+0.7%)
$33,700 + $88,057
$121,757
2009
$1,205 (+4.2%)
$32,794 + $85,686
$118,480
2008
$1,157
$32,228 + $84,206
$116,434
Tax history for 2787 Painted Cave Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,534 (+523.1%)
$416,160 + $509,796
$925,956
2024
$1,530 (+1.8%)
$408,000 + $499,800
$907,800
2023
$1,503 (+1.9%)
$41,494 + $108,429
$149,923
2022
$1,475 (+1.9%)
$40,681 + $106,303
$146,984
2021
$1,448 (+2.8%)
$39,884 + $104,219
$144,103
2020
$1,407 (+2.0%)
$39,102 + $102,176
$141,278
2019
$1,380 (+2.1%)
$38,702 + $101,129
$139,831
2018
$1,352 (−3.5%)
$37,944 + $99,147
$137,091
2017
$1,400 (+5.1%)
$36,471 + $95,298
$131,769
2016
$1,332 (+1.2%)
$36,471 + $95,298
$131,769
2015
$1,316 (+1.6%)
$35,756 + $93,430
$129,186
2014
$1,295 (+0.4%)
$34,530 + $90,225
$124,755
2013
$1,290 (+4.1%)
$34,530 + $90,225
$124,755
2012
$1,239 (+2.1%)
$34,374 + $89,818
$124,192
2011
$1,214 (+0.7%)
$33,700 + $88,057
$121,757
2009
$1,205 (+4.2%)
$32,794 + $85,686
$118,480
2008
$1,157
$32,228 + $84,206
$116,434
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,534 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1971
Sq. Ft.
2,034
Year built
1971
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
153133002
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
# of Garage Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Gar #4, RV, Attached
Garage: Yes
Attached Garage: Yes
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
Office
Media Room
Loft
Ground Floor Bedroom 2
Game Room 2
Art Studio 2
Interior Features
Window Features: Drapes
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Stove
Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Laminate
ADU 1 Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
# of Bathrooms: 1
Year Built: 1971
ADU Type: ADU
Attached: Yes
Construction: Stick Built
Living Area Source: Public Records
Exterior
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Slab
Exterior Features: Dog Run, Wooded, Fenced: PRT
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Stucco
Roof: Composition
Property Information
Architectural Style: Custom Built
# Of Buildings: 1
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Other Structures: Studio, Shed(s), Work Shop
Property Condition: Good
Levels: Tri-Level, Two
Lot Information
View: Mountain(s), Wooded, Panoramic
Lot Features: Mountain
Zoning: Other
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Heating Available: Yes
Heating: Forced Air
Utilities Information
Water Source: Shared Well
Sewer: Septic In
Utilities: Underground Util
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Mtn View
Middle Or Junior School: LaColina
High School: San Marcos
Location Information
Cross Street: 154 hwy
Directions: 154 hwy to Painted Cave Road, then to the top.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,034
Stories: —
Lot Size: 6,534 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1971
Year Renovated: 1971
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 153133002
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
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Schools
Mountain View Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 3.7mi
10/10
La Colina Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 4.3mi
8/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
6/10 Fire Factor
11% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
0 hot days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
6/10 Air Factor
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In this area, properties receive around 10 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.42M – $1.72M
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