Set on a gated and private one acre lot, this sophisticated and awe-inspiring contemporary home features an open-concept floor plan with walls of glass that allow for lots of natural light. Surrounded by sycamore trees, this ultra-chic architectural masterpiece also offers a detached studio suitable for hosting weekend guests. Perfect for someone looking for a small house on a big lot.
Single-familyProperty Type
1964Year Built
1 acresLot Size
$2,683Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Stephanie Young• Coldwell Banker Realty
Listed by Marie Sue Parsons• Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with Jacqueline Walters•DRE #00835438• Village Properties
Down a bucolic lane to a spacious acre. 1 bedroom/1 bath house with peaceful front deck. Separate art studio with big private deck and spa. Perfect country hide-away on beautiful 1 acre parcel - ideal as a retreat or convenient to live in while planning new, larger home. Enjoy the private location and peaceful feel among the graceful sycamores and sandstone boulders.
SBMLS #03-3704
Jan 23, 2004
Sold
$1,079,000
$1,232/sq ft
Dec 31, 2003
Listing Removed
—
Dec 9, 2003
Listed
$1,099,000
$1,255/sq ft
+3
Down a bucolic lane to a spacious acre. 1 bedroom/1 bath house with peaceful front deck. Separate art studio with big private deck and spa. Perfect country hide-away on beautiful 1 acre parcel – ideal as a retreat or convenient to live in while planning new, larger home. Enjoy the private location and peaceful feel among the graceful sycamores and sandstone boulders.
SBMLS #98-2404
Feb 23, 1999
Sold
$561,000
$640/sq ft
Aug 16, 1998
Listed
$585,000
$668/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,729 (+2.0%)
$1,116,909 + $403,290
$1,520,199
2024
$15,422 (+1.8%)
$1,095,009 + $395,383
$1,490,392
2023
$15,147 (+1.5%)
$1,073,539 + $387,631
$1,461,170
2022
$14,924 (+2.1%)
$1,052,490 + $380,031
$1,432,521
2021
$14,612 (+1.0%)
$1,031,853 + $372,580
$1,404,433
2020
$14,468 (+2.7%)
$1,011,621 + $365,275
$1,376,896
2019
$14,091 (+1.4%)
$1,001,249 + $361,530
$1,362,779
2018
$13,901 (+1.8%)
$981,617 + $354,442
$1,336,059
2017
$13,661 (+1.8%)
$943,500 + $340,680
$1,284,180
2016
$13,425 (+17.3%)
$943,500 + $340,680
$1,284,180
2015
$11,443 (+14.6%)
$925,000 + $334,000
$1,259,000
2014
$9,983 (+9.7%)
$854,000 + $117,000
$971,000
2013
$9,102 (+4.9%)
$854,000 + $117,000
$971,000
2012
$8,678 (−9.9%)
$776,000 + $106,000
$882,000
2011
$9,635 (−6.0%)
$739,000 + $101,000
$840,000
2009
$10,251 (−15.0%)
$821,560 + $111,860
$933,420
2008
$12,055
$1,028,309 + $139,632
$1,167,941
Tax history for 2920 Torito Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,729 (+2.0%)
$1,116,909 + $403,290
$1,520,199
2024
$15,422 (+1.8%)
$1,095,009 + $395,383
$1,490,392
2023
$15,147 (+1.5%)
$1,073,539 + $387,631
$1,461,170
2022
$14,924 (+2.1%)
$1,052,490 + $380,031
$1,432,521
2021
$14,612 (+1.0%)
$1,031,853 + $372,580
$1,404,433
2020
$14,468 (+2.7%)
$1,011,621 + $365,275
$1,376,896
2019
$14,091 (+1.4%)
$1,001,249 + $361,530
$1,362,779
2018
$13,901 (+1.8%)
$981,617 + $354,442
$1,336,059
2017
$13,661 (+1.8%)
$943,500 + $340,680
$1,284,180
2016
$13,425 (+17.3%)
$943,500 + $340,680
$1,284,180
2015
$11,443 (+14.6%)
$925,000 + $334,000
$1,259,000
2014
$9,983 (+9.7%)
$854,000 + $117,000
$971,000
2013
$9,102 (+4.9%)
$854,000 + $117,000
$971,000
2012
$8,678 (−9.9%)
$776,000 + $106,000
$882,000
2011
$9,635 (−6.0%)
$739,000 + $101,000
$840,000
2009
$10,251 (−15.0%)
$821,560 + $111,860
$933,420
2008
$12,055
$1,028,309 + $139,632
$1,167,941
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1 Acre
Year renovated
1964
Sq. Ft.
876
Year built
1964
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
005050032
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Gar #2
Garage: Yes
Attached Garage: No
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Room Information
Art Studio 2
Dining Information
In Kitchen
Dining Area
Interior Features
Laundry Features: In Kitchen
Appliances: Gas Range, Oven/Bltin, Dishwasher
Flooring: Wood, Carpet
Exterior
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Mixed
Exterior Features: Wooded, Drought Tolerant LND
Construction Materials: Stucco
Roof: Metal
Property Information
Architectural Style: Contemporary
# Of Buildings: 1
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Other Structures: Other
Property Condition: Excellent, Good
Levels: Two
Lot Information
View: Setting, Wooded
Lot Features: Level
Zoning: Other
Utilities
Utilities Information
Water Source: Mont Wtr
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Summerland
Middle Or Junior School: Carp. Jr.
High School: Carp. Sr.
Location Information
Cross Street: Toro Canyon Rd
Directions: Toro Canyon to Torito. Cross 2 bridges, down long shared driveway on the right.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 876
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1964
Year Renovated: 1964
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 005050032
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
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Schools
Summerland Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi
10/10
Carpinteria Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.2mi
5/10
Carpinteria Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.6mi
7/10
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 86° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
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Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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13 unhealthy days expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$2.23M – $2.70M
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