OFF MARKET

Off market dec 2020 for $32M

$51,406,089

•

18,302

sq ft

2845 Sycamore Canyon Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108

About this home

''Sotto Il Monte, '' designed in 1927 by renowned architect George Washington Smith, is one of Montecito's most revered historic estates. Nearly 11 acres, the Italian Renaissance-inspired Villa lives on over 18,000 square feet. The current owners have thoughtfully and fastidiously preserved the Villa and it's ancillary structures along with the incredible mature gardens, many of them originally designed in 1927 by noted architect A. E. Hanson. The estate provides 8-bedrooms and 12-bathrooms in the main residence, a pool solarium, and features a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom guest house, 6-bedroom staff house, 2-level pool pavilion, and automobile storage, including a four-car garage in the motor court, plus a +/- 3,400 sqft climate-controlled collectors garage. The 25-meter swimming pool is surrounded by the "Great English Lawn" with championship tennis court sited just below.

Single-familyProperty Type

1929Year Built

10.94 acresLot Size

$2,809Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

4 garage spacesParking

Listed by Michael Dreyfus •DRE #01121795 • Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty

Bought with RECIP •DRE #01209514 • Out of Area Office

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•Source:MLSListings #ML81805655

Redfin Estimate

$51,406,089

$19.2M since sold in December 2020$1.9M since October

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This home's estimate is 83.7% higher than the average sale price ($27.98M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$56,100,000
A
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SOLD OCT 22, 2026
$18,000,000
B
5 beds7 baths7,981 sq ft
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SOLD OCT 21, 2026
$4,500,000
C
5 beds4.5 baths5,996 sq ft
939 Arcady Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$17,950,000
D
4 beds6.5 baths6,430 sq ft
204 Hot Springs Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
SOLD MAY 12, 2026
$11,450,000
E
7 beds6.5 baths5,556 sq ft
1574 Green Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
SOLD APR 30, 2026
$59,881,000
F
8 beds12 baths— sq ft
2910 Sycamore Canyon Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108

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Market trends in 93108, CA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-list price

98.1%

+0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$5.3M

$302K MoM

Avg. days on market

73d

20 days MoM

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Sale history for 2845 Sycamore Canyon Rd

Date

Event

Price

TheMLS #20-646358

Dec 9, 2020

Delisted

—

Dec 8, 2020

Sold

$32,250,000

$1,762/sq ft

Oct 13, 2020

Listed

$39,750,000

$2,172/sq ft

+48

Sotto Il Monte (1927), designed by renowned architect George Washington Smith, is one of Montecito's most revered historic estates. Sited on almost 12 acres, the Italian Renaissance-inspired Villa lives on over 18,000 square feet. The current owners have thoughtfully and fastidiously preserved the Villa and its ancillary structures along with the incredible mature gardens, many of them originally designed in 1927 by noted architect A. E. Hanson. The estate provides 8-bedrooms and 10-bathrooms in the main residence, a pool solarium, and features a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom guest house, 6-bedroom staff house, 2-level pool pavilion, and automobile storage, including a four-car garage in the motor court, plus a +/- 3,400 sqft climate-controlled collectors garage. The 25-meter swimming pool is surrounded by the "Great English Lawn" with championship tennis court sited just below.

MLSListings #ML81805655

Dec 1, 2020

Sold

$32,250,000

$1,762/sq ft

Oct 13, 2020

Listed

$39,750,000

$2,172/sq ft

SBMLS #20-3070

Dec 1, 2020

Sold

$32,250,000

$1,762/sq ft

Nov 17, 2020

Pending

—

Aug 9, 2020

Listed

$39,750,000

$2,172/sq ft

''Sotto Il Monte,'' designed in 1927 by renowned architect George Washington Smith, is one of Montecito's most revered historic estates. Sited on almost 11 acres, the Italian Renaissance-inspired Villa lives on over 18,000 square feet. The current owners have thoughtfully and fastidiously preserved the Villa and it's ancillary structures along with the incredible mature gardens, many of them originally designed in 1927 by noted architect A.E. Hanson. The estate provides 8-bedrooms and 12-bathrooms in the main residence, a pool solarium, and features a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom guest house, 6-bedroom staff house, 2-level pool pavilion, and automobile storage, including a four-car garage in the motor court, plus a +/- 3,400 sqft climate-controlled collectors garage. The 25-meter swimming pool i surrounded by the "Great English Lawn" with championship tennis court sited just below.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$367,164 (+1.8%)

$22,081,615 + $25,388,555

$47,470,170

2024

$360,537 (+1.9%)

$21,648,643 + $13,259,793

$34,908,436

2023

$353,945 (+1.6%)

$21,224,160 + $12,999,798

$34,223,958

2022

$348,479 (+2.1%)

$20,808,000 + $12,744,900

$33,552,900

2021

$341,144 (+8.2%)

$20,400,000 + $12,495,000

$32,895,000

2020

$315,412 (−9.4%)

$20,000,000 + $12,250,000

$32,250,000

2019

$347,977 (+2.0%)

$20,000,000 + $10,000,000

$30,000,000

2018

$341,201 (+1.7%)

$19,864,878 + $13,243,248

$33,108,126

2017

$335,334 (+3.1%)

$19,093,501 + $12,728,998

$31,822,499

2016

$325,282 (+1.2%)

$19,093,501 + $12,728,998

$31,822,499

2015

$321,403 (+1.6%)

$18,719,119 + $12,479,410

$31,198,529

2014

$316,231 (+0.5%)

$18,076,768 + $12,051,176

$30,127,944

2013

$314,740 (+15.9%)

$18,076,768 + $12,051,176

$30,127,944

2012

$271,498 (−11.4%)

$17,995,071 + $11,996,711

$29,991,782

2011

$306,548 (+0.7%)

$16,000,000 + $10,000,000

$26,000,000

2009

$304,541 (+2.6%)

$17,510,374 + $11,673,580

$29,183,954

2008

$296,891

$17,207,817 + $11,471,876

$28,679,693

Tax history for 2845 Sycamore Canyon Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$367,164 (+1.8%)

$22,081,615 + $25,388,555

$47,470,170

2024

$360,537 (+1.9%)

$21,648,643 + $13,259,793

$34,908,436

2023

$353,945 (+1.6%)

$21,224,160 + $12,999,798

$34,223,958

2022

$348,479 (+2.1%)

$20,808,000 + $12,744,900

$33,552,900

2021

$341,144 (+8.2%)

$20,400,000 + $12,495,000

$32,895,000

2020

$315,412 (−9.4%)

$20,000,000 + $12,250,000

$32,250,000

2019

$347,977 (+2.0%)

$20,000,000 + $10,000,000

$30,000,000

2018

$341,201 (+1.7%)

$19,864,878 + $13,243,248

$33,108,126

2017

$335,334 (+3.1%)

$19,093,501 + $12,728,998

$31,822,499

2016

$325,282 (+1.2%)

$19,093,501 + $12,728,998

$31,822,499

2015

$321,403 (+1.6%)

$18,719,119 + $12,479,410

$31,198,529

2014

$316,231 (+0.5%)

$18,076,768 + $12,051,176

$30,127,944

2013

$314,740 (+15.9%)

$18,076,768 + $12,051,176

$30,127,944

2012

$271,498 (−11.4%)

$17,995,071 + $11,996,711

$29,991,782

2011

$306,548 (+0.7%)

$16,000,000 + $10,000,000

$26,000,000

2009

$304,541 (+2.6%)

$17,510,374 + $11,673,580

$29,183,954

2008

$296,891

$17,207,817 + $11,471,876

$28,679,693

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

10.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

476,546

Year renovated

1950

Sq. Ft.

18,302

Year built

1929

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Santa Barbara County

APN

009021069

Parking Spaces

Basement

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

Views, Pool

Last updated by owner on Nov 3, 2025.

Property details

Parking

Garage Information
# of Garage Spaces: 4

Parking Information
# of Total Parking Spaces: 28
Has Garage: Yes
Parking Features: Detached, Parking Area

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 9
# of Baths (1/2): 3

Dining Room Information
Breakfast Room, Formal Dining Room

Family Room Information
Separate Family Room

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 3
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Has Fireplace: Yes

Flooring Information
Hardwood, Marble, Tile

Interior Features
Interior Features: Wet Bar

Kitchen Information
Kitchen Features: Pantry

Exterior

Building Information
Roof: Tile

Exterior Features
Other Structures: Barn, Greenhouse, Tennis/Raquetball
Patio & Porch Features: Dog Run/Kennel, Gazebo, Tennis Court(s)

Stories
Stories: 2

Year Built
Year Built Details: 6

Property Information
Building Area Total (Sq. Ft.): 18,302

View
View: Mountains, Ocean

Financial

Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash

Utilities

Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central Forced Air
Heating: Central Forced Air (Gas)

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Public Water
Water Source: Public, Well

Location

School Information
Elementary School District: Cold Spring Elementary
High School District: Santa Barbara High

Location Information
MLS Area: Other Area
Street Name: Sycamore Canyon
Street Number: 2845

WalkScore Information
Walk Score: 20

Public facts

Beds: 8
Baths: 10.5
Sq. Ft.: 18,302
Stories: —
Parking Spaces: 28
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 10.94 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1929
Year Renovated: 1950
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 009021069
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Views, Pool

Home facts updated by owner on Nov 3, 2025

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Cold Spring Elementary School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.1mi

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Lifestyle

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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

0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 84° expected this year, 19 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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Historical weather

Santa Barbara, CA • 93108

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In this area, properties receive around 9.9 hours in June and 5.8 hours in December, placing it above the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$48.84M – $59.12M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
2925 Sycamore Canyon Road, Santa Barbara, CA 7 Beds \| 8.5 Baths \| 10700 Sq. Ft.	$30,653,178
2900 Sycamore Canyon Road, Santa Barbara, CA 3 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4030 Sq. Ft.	$6,867,584
1277 Pepper Lane, Santa Barbara, CA 8 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 6961 Sq. Ft.	$17,788,526
435 Woodley Road, Santa Barbara, CA 4 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$7,886,414
450 Woodley Road, Santa Barbara, CA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4048 Sq. Ft.	$5,768,336
1270 Pepper Lane, Santa Barbara, CA 6 Beds \| 7 Baths \| 6640 Sq. Ft.	$13,925,152
1211 E Valley Road, Santa Barbara, CA 4 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 4099 Sq. Ft.	$4,688,029

Address	Redfin Estimate
2799 Sycamore Canyon Road, Santa Barbara, CA 2 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2563 Sq. Ft.	$3,860,341
339 Hot Springs Road, Santa Barbara, CA 10 Beds \| 8 Baths \| 11205 Sq. Ft.	$23,722,503
1225 E Valley Road, Santa Barbara, CA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 676 Sq. Ft.	$1,025,143
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365 Hot Springs Road, Santa Barbara, CA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4511 Sq. Ft.	$6,362,052
1221 E Valley Road, Santa Barbara, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1283 Sq. Ft.	$1,776,007
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482 Woodley Road, Santa Barbara, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 5632 Sq. Ft.	$6,406,915
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465 Hot Springs Road, Montecito, CA 9 Beds \| 12 Baths \| 15355 Sq. Ft.	$22,015,899

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