Dramatic Hamptons-style Modern Farmhouse on a wooded 1/2 acre. Spacious, 3BD, 3BA home + additional unit with private entrance, ADU in process. All bedrooms ensuite. Beautifully remodeled with fresh white exterior/interior paint. New wood floors by California Classics. Spacious living room has new stone fireplace; 25' vaulted ceiling. Pro chef's kitchen with all new counters, Sub-Zero, Viking Tuscany 6-burner range, two ovens, new cabinetry. Striking master bedroom, with vintage fireplace and California Closets, has French doors that lead to deck. New master bath has tiled shower with premium fixtures and new tiled flooring. Rear yard features a KitchenAid barbecue island. Spacious deck has built in seating. + 2-car garage with loft.
Single-familyProperty Type
1991Year Built
0.53 acresLot Size
$842Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Laura Drammer•DRE #01209580• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Bought with Sue Irwin, Realtor Irwin•DRE #01413354• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Dramatic Hamptons-style Modern Farmhouse on a wooded 1/2 acre. Spacious, 3BD, 3BA home + additional unit with private entrance, ADU in process. All bedrooms ensuite. Beautifully remodeled with fresh white exterior/interior paint. New wood floors by California Classics. Spacious living room has new stone fireplace; 25' vaulted ceiling. Pro chef's kitchen with beautiful white counters and cabinetry, Sub-Zero, Viking Tuscany 6-burner range, two ovens. Striking master bedroom, with vintage fireplace and California Closets, has French doors that lead to deck. New master bath has tiled shower with premium fixtures and new tiled flooring. Rear yard features a KitchenAid barbecue island. Spacious deck has built in seating. + 2-car garage with loft.
SBMLS #20-2291
Aug 5, 2020
Sold
$1,650,000
$507/sq ft
Jun 30, 2020
Contingent
—
Jun 19, 2020
Listed
$1,695,000
$521/sq ft
SBMLS #18-4047
Mar 28, 2019
Sold
$1,400,000
$430/sq ft
Jan 27, 2019
Contingent
—
Nov 11, 2018
Listed
$1,450,000
$445/sq ft
+33
This beautiful custom-built home has over 3200 sq. ft. of living space on a private wooded half-acre, all just minutes to the beach, UCSB and State St. Flexible floorplan with lovely, spacious 3BD/3BA main home, 2 lofts, and a separate suite with potential for rental, ADU or dual living (private entrance, sitting room, wet bar, bath and patio). In the main home, enjoy dramatic 25' vaulted wood-beam ceilings in the living room along with a plush window seat to nestle into and take in the beautiful surroundings. This great room's ample size is perfect for gathering with friends and family. The country kitchen/dining room showcases a reproduction antique stove, stainless steel appliances, large bay windows, butcher block and tile counters, and wood floors with a beautiful warm patina. French doors lead from the dining area to a sizeable private patio with Jacuzzi spa, and a private alcove leads to a master bedroom suite with more French doors, a private patio and vaulted ceiling. The handsome ensuite bathroom features a Carrera marble double vanity, jacuzzi bathtub, porcelain flooring and a large skylight. Two additional bedroom suites and an office on the other side of the living room round out the private living areas of the main home. A 2-car garage of more than 700sf hides a private entrance to a large attic chock-full of unrealized potential. This incredible property feels like country, but is close to everything. Bring your extended family or enjoy the income potential provided by this amazing property in the coveted Foothill School attendance area.
SBMLS #96-141
Sep 28, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Jan 15, 1996
Listed
$395,000
$121/sq ft
SBMLS #15-489
May 7, 2015
Sold
$1,129,000
$347/sq ft
Mar 18, 2015
Contingent
—
Feb 13, 2015
Listed
$1,297,500
$399/sq ft
SBMLS #12-2843
Nov 29, 2012
Sold
$855,000
$263/sq ft
Sep 6, 2012
Listed
$870,000
$267/sq ft
Public Records
May 18, 1990
Sold
$305,000
$94/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$19,685 (+1.8%)
$772,855 + $1,048,875
$1,821,730
2024
$19,342 (+1.6%)
$757,701 + $1,028,309
$1,786,010
2023
$19,040 (+1.7%)
$742,845 + $1,008,147
$1,750,992
2022
$18,728 (+1.6%)
$728,280 + $988,380
$1,716,660
2021
$18,428 (+16.5%)
$714,000 + $969,000
$1,683,000
2020
$15,820 (+15.5%)
$700,000 + $950,000
$1,650,000
2019
$13,703 (+2.1%)
$612,000 + $816,000
$1,428,000
2018
$13,422 (+1.8%)
$538,694 + $677,677
$1,216,371
2017
$13,189 (+3.4%)
$517,777 + $651,363
$1,169,140
2016
$12,754 (+28.5%)
$517,777 + $651,363
$1,169,140
2015
$9,922 (+1.0%)
$507,625 + $638,592
$1,146,217
2014
$9,823 (+0.4%)
$452,043 + $406,838
$858,881
2013
$9,788 (+29.1%)
$452,043 + $406,838
$858,881
2012
$7,583 (+21.4%)
$450,000 + $405,000
$855,000
2011
$6,245 (+0.6%)
$255,694 + $385,239
$640,933
2009
$6,210 (+5.1%)
$164,024 + $354,742
$518,766
2008
$5,907
$161,191 + $338,437
$499,628
Tax history for 285 El Sueno Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$19,685 (+1.8%)
$772,855 + $1,048,875
$1,821,730
2024
$19,342 (+1.6%)
$757,701 + $1,028,309
$1,786,010
2023
$19,040 (+1.7%)
$742,845 + $1,008,147
$1,750,992
2022
$18,728 (+1.6%)
$728,280 + $988,380
$1,716,660
2021
$18,428 (+16.5%)
$714,000 + $969,000
$1,683,000
2020
$15,820 (+15.5%)
$700,000 + $950,000
$1,650,000
2019
$13,703 (+2.1%)
$612,000 + $816,000
$1,428,000
2018
$13,422 (+1.8%)
$538,694 + $677,677
$1,216,371
2017
$13,189 (+3.4%)
$517,777 + $651,363
$1,169,140
2016
$12,754 (+28.5%)
$517,777 + $651,363
$1,169,140
2015
$9,922 (+1.0%)
$507,625 + $638,592
$1,146,217
2014
$9,823 (+0.4%)
$452,043 + $406,838
$858,881
2013
$9,788 (+29.1%)
$452,043 + $406,838
$858,881
2012
$7,583 (+21.4%)
$450,000 + $405,000
$855,000
2011
$6,245 (+0.6%)
$255,694 + $385,239
$640,933
2009
$6,210 (+5.1%)
$164,024 + $354,742
$518,766
2008
$5,907
$161,191 + $338,437
$499,628
*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
4
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.53 Acres
Year renovated
1995
Sq. Ft.
3,255
Year built
1991
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
059222005
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
10-R-1
D
Single Family Residential Zone
The R-1 zones are applied to areas appropriately located for one-family living at a reasonable range of population densities, consistent with sound standards of public health, safety, and welfare. This zone is intended to protect the residential characteristics of an area and to promote a suitable environment for family life.
Zone overlays
Design Control Overlay Zone
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Greenhouse / nursery
Community / recreation center
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Waste transfer station
Lodging-Full service
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Gar #2, Attached, Other
Garage: Yes
Attached Garage: Yes
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
Room Information
Loft
Library/Study
Ground Floor Primary
Dining Information
In Kitchen
Dining Area
Breakfast Bar
Interior Features
Laundry Features: In Garage
Fireplace Features: Primary Bedroom, 2, LR
Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Wood, Marble
Exterior
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Slab, Mixed
Exterior Features: Deck, Wooded, Fenced: PRT
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Roof: Composition
Property Information
Architectural Style: Ranch
# Of Buildings: 1
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Other Structures: Other, Second Residence
Property Condition: Excellent
Levels: Two
Lot Information
View: Setting, Wooded
Lot Features: Level, Sloped Down, Near Public Transit
Zoning: R-1
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Heating Available: Yes
Heating: Forced Air
Utilities Information
Water Source: Goleta Wtr
Sewer: Sewer Hookup
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Pets Allowed: Yes
School Information
Elementary School: Foothill
Middle Or Junior School: LaColina
High School: San Marcos
Location Information
Cross Street: Sherwood
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,255
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.53 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1991
Year Renovated: 1995
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 059222005
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
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Schools
Foothill Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.8mi
8/10
La Colina Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
8/10
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
0.93% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
10 days above 82° expected this year, 27 days in 30 years
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Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$2.60M – $3.15M
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