Enjoy Santa Barbara's vacation lifestyle & panoramic ocean views in this Mediterranean estate located on the Riviera. The 4-bed | 4-bath estate offers over 3500 SF of living space and nearly ½ an acre of resort-like grounds, complete w/ multiple verandas, elegant water features, spa & beautiful pool. The gourmet kitchen enjoys a large breakfast bar designed for enjoying the epic panoramic ocean & island views. The spacious guest apartment also enjoys these views & with its full kitchen & separate entrance could be a good Accessory Dwelling Unit option. Boasting a coveted location at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac w/ ample parking, this rare opportunity on the Riviera is just minutes away from the beach & downtown shopping & dining. Don't wait to enjoy this slice of Santa Barbara paradise.
Single-familyProperty Type
1979Year Built
0.48 acresLot Size
$1,480Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Zia Group Group•DRE #01710544• Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara
Bought with JoeSellsLA Lupariello•DRE #0194263• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Bought with Nancy Kogevinas• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Santa Barbara Upper Riviera home, finest views of the Pacific, almost .5 acre in a great location. Captivating Mediterranean architecture reminiscent of Sicily or Greece. Soaring ceilings. Curving walls. Balconies. Tremendous views from every room. 4bd/4ba. Guest suite. Large limestone terraces. Pool. Spa. Wet sauna. Dry sauna. Plunge pool. Hillside gardens. The finest in outdoor living.
SBMLS #03-1129
Nov 8, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Apr 10, 2003
Listed
$3,250,000
$924/sq ft
SBMLS #06-1659
Aug 24, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Apr 11, 2006
Listed
$3,200,000
$909/sq ft
SBMLS #11-1394
Apr 19, 2011
Listed
$2,100,000
$597/sq ft
SBMLS #10-2555
Jul 19, 2010
Listed
$2,995,000
$851/sq ft
SBMLS #05-32
Jul 1, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Jan 4, 2005
Listed
$2,950,000
$838/sq ft
SBMLS #94-3581
Jan 3, 1995
Sold
$675,000
$192/sq ft
Dec 13, 1994
Listing Removed
—
Oct 17, 1994
Listed
$725,000
$206/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$49,468 (+2.7%)
$2,208,161 + $2,564,223
$4,772,384
2024
$48,145 (+1.8%)
$2,164,864 + $2,513,945
$4,678,809
2023
$47,272 (+1.7%)
$2,122,416 + $2,419,554
$4,541,970
2022
$46,459 (+88.3%)
$2,080,800 + $2,372,112
$4,452,912
2021
$24,675 (+1.0%)
$2,040,000 + $2,325,600
$4,365,600
2020
$24,421 (+1.8%)
$986,339 + $1,334,458
$2,320,797
2019
$23,995 (+1.4%)
$976,226 + $1,320,775
$2,297,001
2018
$23,654 (+3.4%)
$957,085 + $1,294,878
$2,251,963
2017
$22,873 (+2.6%)
$919,921 + $1,244,598
$2,164,519
2016
$22,295 (+1.1%)
$919,921 + $1,244,598
$2,164,519
2015
$22,050 (+1.7%)
$901,884 + $1,220,195
$2,122,079
2014
$21,688 (+0.5%)
$870,936 + $1,178,325
$2,049,261
2013
$21,590 (+73.1%)
$870,936 + $1,178,325
$2,049,261
2012
$12,469 (+2.3%)
$867,000 + $1,173,000
$2,040,000
2011
$12,183 (+0.7%)
$468,051 + $722,887
$1,190,938
2009
$12,104 (+2.5%)
$455,445 + $703,417
$1,158,862
2008
$11,813
$447,576 + $691,264
$1,138,840
Tax history for 280 Loma Media Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$49,468 (+2.7%)
$2,208,161 + $2,564,223
$4,772,384
2024
$48,145 (+1.8%)
$2,164,864 + $2,513,945
$4,678,809
2023
$47,272 (+1.7%)
$2,122,416 + $2,419,554
$4,541,970
2022
$46,459 (+88.3%)
$2,080,800 + $2,372,112
$4,452,912
2021
$24,675 (+1.0%)
$2,040,000 + $2,325,600
$4,365,600
2020
$24,421 (+1.8%)
$986,339 + $1,334,458
$2,320,797
2019
$23,995 (+1.4%)
$976,226 + $1,320,775
$2,297,001
2018
$23,654 (+3.4%)
$957,085 + $1,294,878
$2,251,963
2017
$22,873 (+2.6%)
$919,921 + $1,244,598
$2,164,519
2016
$22,295 (+1.1%)
$919,921 + $1,244,598
$2,164,519
2015
$22,050 (+1.7%)
$901,884 + $1,220,195
$2,122,079
2014
$21,688 (+0.5%)
$870,936 + $1,178,325
$2,049,261
2013
$21,590 (+73.1%)
$870,936 + $1,178,325
$2,049,261
2012
$12,469 (+2.3%)
$867,000 + $1,173,000
$2,040,000
2011
$12,183 (+0.7%)
$468,051 + $722,887
$1,190,938
2009
$12,104 (+2.5%)
$455,445 + $703,417
$1,158,862
2008
$11,813
$447,576 + $691,264
$1,138,840
*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
3
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.48 Acres
Year renovated
1979
Sq. Ft.
3,519
Year built
1979
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
019262009
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
RS-15
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 7, 2025 • Final
Residential
Convert the entire first story of an existing single-family home into a special accessory dwelling unit.
ADU
Remodel
Oct 29, 2024 • Final
Residential
Revise the structural foundation and framing plans for interior alterations to an existing single-family home. The project includes an addition to the first story for accessory habitable square footage and a parking design waiver for the garage.
Remodel
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
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Inside Entrance, Attached
Attached Garage: Yes
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
Room Information
Office
Dining Information
Formal
Dining Area
Breakfast Area
Interior Features
Laundry Features: Gas Hookup, Laundry Room
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Free Standing, Patio
Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Tankless Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Washer, Wtr Softener/Owned
Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Exterior
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Slab
Exterior Features: SPA-Outside, Hot Tub, Sauna, Lawn, Fruit Trees, Yard Irrigation T/O, Drought Tolerant LND
Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Sloped Down, Near Public Transit
Zoning: R-1
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Cooling Available: Yes
Cooling: Central Air
Heating Available: Yes
Heating: Forced Air
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Pets Allowed: Yes
School Information
Elementary School: Cleveland
Middle Or Junior School: S.B. Jr.
High School: S.B. Sr.
Location Information
Cross Street: Alameda Padre Serra
Directions: From the Mission, take Alameda Padre Serra and turn left onto Loma Media Rd. Right turn onto Loma Media Rd cul-de-sac, property straight ahead.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,519
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.48 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1979
Year Renovated: 1979
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 019262009
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 • 0.8mi
3/10
Santa Barbara Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
6/10
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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
0.62% 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
8/10 Air Factor
13 unhealthy days expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$4.95M – $5.99M
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