This special Riviera hideaway is situated down a private drive on a sprawling acre of grounds offering a magically private setting along with inspiring ocean, harbor & city views. The expertly renovated home offers an irresistible combination of cottage style comfort along with contemporary design elements & upscale amenities including a detached studio Ideal for art projects, an exercise/yoga room or a home office.
Single-familyProperty Type
1972Year Built
1.2 acresLot Size
2 car garageParking
Listed by Chris Palme• Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with Richard Cheetham•DRE #02032454• Sotheby's International Realty
Tucked away down a private drive this classic cottage style home offers an open floor plan with vaulted ceilings, 2 fireplaces and unobstructed ocean, harbor & city views. The 1.2 acre retreat features mature oak trees, sandstone paths, a detached art/yoga studio & ultimate privacy.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$26,909 (+1.7%)
$1,592,958 + $995,597
$2,588,555
2024
$26,447 (+1.9%)
$1,561,724 + $976,076
$2,537,800
2023
$25,966 (+1.8%)
$1,531,102 + $956,938
$2,488,040
2022
$25,519 (+2.4%)
$1,501,081 + $938,175
$2,439,256
2021
$24,933 (+1.0%)
$1,471,649 + $919,780
$2,391,429
2020
$24,676 (+66.2%)
$1,442,794 + $901,746
$2,344,540
2019
$14,843 (+2.1%)
$1,428,000 + $892,500
$2,320,500
2018
$14,533 (+913.5%)
$1,040,400 + $347,630
$1,388,030
2017
$1,434 (−3.4%)
$44,994 + $86,768
$131,762
2016
$1,484 (+1.2%)
$44,994 + $86,768
$131,762
2015
$1,466 (+1.6%)
$44,112 + $85,067
$129,179
2014
$1,443 (+0.4%)
$42,599 + $82,149
$124,748
2013
$1,437 (+5.8%)
$42,599 + $82,149
$124,748
2012
$1,358 (+2.4%)
$42,407 + $81,778
$124,185
2011
$1,327 (+0.9%)
$41,576 + $80,175
$121,751
2009
$1,316 (+6.2%)
$40,457 + $78,016
$118,473
2008
$1,238
$39,759 + $76,669
$116,428
Tax history for 285 Las Alturas Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$26,909 (+1.7%)
$1,592,958 + $995,597
$2,588,555
2024
$26,447 (+1.9%)
$1,561,724 + $976,076
$2,537,800
2023
$25,966 (+1.8%)
$1,531,102 + $956,938
$2,488,040
2022
$25,519 (+2.4%)
$1,501,081 + $938,175
$2,439,256
2021
$24,933 (+1.0%)
$1,471,649 + $919,780
$2,391,429
2020
$24,676 (+66.2%)
$1,442,794 + $901,746
$2,344,540
2019
$14,843 (+2.1%)
$1,428,000 + $892,500
$2,320,500
2018
$14,533 (+913.5%)
$1,040,400 + $347,630
$1,388,030
2017
$1,434 (−3.4%)
$44,994 + $86,768
$131,762
2016
$1,484 (+1.2%)
$44,994 + $86,768
$131,762
2015
$1,466 (+1.6%)
$44,112 + $85,067
$129,179
2014
$1,443 (+0.4%)
$42,599 + $82,149
$124,748
2013
$1,437 (+5.8%)
$42,599 + $82,149
$124,748
2012
$1,358 (+2.4%)
$42,407 + $81,778
$124,185
2011
$1,327 (+0.9%)
$41,576 + $80,175
$121,751
2009
$1,316 (+6.2%)
$40,457 + $78,016
$118,473
2008
$1,238
$39,759 + $76,669
$116,428
*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
2
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.2 Acres
Year renovated
1972
Sq. Ft.
1,451
Year built
1972
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
019300008
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 3, 2022 • Final
Residential miscellaneous
Install a solar photovoltaic system on a single-family home as a supplemental electrical supply system. The installation includes a solar array with roof-mounted panels and micro-inverters connected to the utility supply.
Electrical
Solar
May 26, 2021 • Final
Residential miscellaneous
Remove the existing tile roof, install new underlayment, and reroof using the existing tiles.
Roofing
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Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Gar #2
Garage: Yes
Attached Garage: No
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Room Information
Art Studio 2
Dining Information
Dining Area
Interior Features
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Fireplace Features: Primary Bedroom, 2, LR
Appliances: Refrigerator, Electric Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Elect Stove
Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Exterior
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Raised
Exterior Features: Deck, Wooded
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Stucco
Roof: Composition
Property Information
Architectural Style: Contemporary
# Of Buildings: 1
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Other Structures: Other
Property Condition: Excellent
Levels: Split Level
Lot Information
View: Ocean, City, Harbor
Zoning: E-2
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Cooling Available: Yes
Cooling: Central Air
Heating Available: Yes
Heating: Electric
Utilities Information
Sewer: Septic In
Location
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: APS to Las Alturas
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,451
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.2 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1972
Year Renovated: 1972
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 019300008
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
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Schools
Cleveland Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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Santa Barbara Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
3/10
Santa Barbara Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
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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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In this area, properties receive around 9.9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$3.34M – $4.04M
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