Perched atop Santa Barbara's revered Riviera, this gorgeous ocean view villa captures the essence of Santa Barbara living. The home's white stucco, red tile roof, open beam vaulted ceilings, archways and classic courtyard mirror the Spanish Revival architecture for which this magical city is world-renown. The panoramic views found throughout the home and its beautiful grounds showcase the Pacific Ocean, Santa Barbara Harbor, Channel Islands and beyond. The community's coveted indoor-outdoor lifestyle is a distinct characteristic of the home. Numerous French doors open to outdoor dining, entertainment and relaxation spaces complemented by lush Mediterranean-inspired landscaping of citrus, Italian cypress and olive trees; an abundance of succulents and flowers and enchanting stone walking paths winding through the terraced gardens. Introducing the villa, an inviting wooden gate leads to a flagstone courtyard where the calming sound of a fountain and the serenity of luxuriant landscaping await. The living room hosts an embracing ambiance of casual sophistication. Its soaring open beam and truss cathedral ceiling and wide plank wood floor contrast beautifully with traditional white walls. As four sets of arched French doors provide access to the spacious veranda, invite cool ocean breezes, a delightful fireplace warms the room. Meanwhile, a dramatic circular stairway within a turret rises from the elevated dining room. Nearby, the designer kitchen has high-end appliances, a versatile center island, a bank of windows offering splendid views, and a charming breakfast nook with French doors to an intimate patio, providing stunning ocean views. The entry level of the home also accommodates a guest bedroom and adjacent bath. The home's upper level is reserved for the large master suite: a sanctuary affording a breathtaking panoramic view of the ocean over the city's twinkling lights and red tile roofs. The handsome bedroom features a vaulted open beam ceiling and two sets of French doors to a private loggia. There is an office in the suite, and the master bath hosts a luxurious soaking tub and dual sinks. Through its own entrance, the lower level of the home serves as a comfortable haven for family or guests thanks to its lovely bedroom, full bathroom and multi-purpose room with French doors leading to the gardens. Together, the villa's combination of quintessential Spanish architecture, unsurpassed city and ocean views, and incredibly lush approximately one-third-acre grounds inspire relaxation and serenity. Just moments from downtown Santa Barbara's excellent shopping, outstanding restaurants and picturesque beaches, this one-of-a-kind ocean view villa is sure to please those who seek the ultimate Santa Barbara home or home away from home.
Single-familyProperty Type
1992Year Built
0.35 acresLot Size
$1,850Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Cristal Clarke•DRE #00968247• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Bought with Jim Scarborough•DRE #01182792• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Source:SBMLS #19-2346
Redfin Estimate
$4,346,286
$846K since sold in August 2022$95K since August
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 31.8% higher than the average sale price ($3.30M) of 6 comparable homes.
Perched atop Santa Barbara's revered Riviera, this gorgeous ocean view villa captures the essence of Santa Barbara living. The home's white stucco, red tile roof, open beam vaulted ceilings, archways and classic courtyard mirror the Spanish Revival architecture for which this magical city is world-renown. The panoramic views found throughout the home and its beautiful grounds showcase the Pacific Ocean, Santa Barbara Harbor, Channel Islands and beyond. The community's coveted indoor-outdoor lifestyle is a distinct characteristic of the home. Numerous French doors open to outdoor dining, entertainment and relaxation spaces complemented by lush Mediterranean-inspired landscaping of citrus, Italian cypress and olive trees; an abundance of succulents and flowers and enchanting stone walking paths winding through the terraced gardens. Introducing the villa, an inviting wooden gate leads to a flagstone courtyard where the calming sound of a fountain and the serenity of luxuriant landscaping.
SBMLS #19-2346
Jul 26, 2019
Sold
$3,750,000
$1,596/sq ft
Jul 23, 2019
Pending
—
Jul 5, 2019
Listed
$3,750,000
$1,596/sq ft
+1
Perched atop Santa Barbara's revered Riviera, this gorgeous ocean view villa captures the essence of Santa Barbara living. The home's white stucco, red tile roof, open beam vaulted ceilings, archways and classic courtyard mirror the Spanish Revival architecture for which this magical city is world-renown. The panoramic views found throughout the home and its beautiful grounds showcase the Pacific Ocean, Santa Barbara Harbor, Channel Islands and beyond. The community's coveted indoor-outdoor lifestyle is a distinct characteristic of the home. Numerous French doors open to outdoor dining, entertainment and relaxation spaces complemented by lush Mediterranean-inspired landscaping of citrus, Italian cypress and olive trees; an abundance of succulents and flowers and enchanting stone walking paths winding through the terraced gardens. Introducing the villa, an inviting wooden gate leads to a flagstone courtyard where the calming sound of a fountain and the serenity of luxuriant landscaping await. The living room hosts an embracing ambiance of casual sophistication. Its soaring open beam and truss cathedral ceiling and wide plank wood floor contrast beautifully with traditional white walls. As four sets of arched French doors provide access to the spacious veranda, invite cool ocean breezes, a delightful fireplace warms the room. Meanwhile, a dramatic circular stairway within a turret rises from the elevated dining room. Nearby, the designer kitchen has high-end appliances, a versatile center island, a bank of windows offering splendid views, and a charming breakfast nook with French doors to an intimate patio, providing stunning ocean views. The entry level of the home also accommodates a guest bedroom and adjacent bath. The home's upper level is reserved for the large master suite: a sanctuary affording a breathtaking panoramic view of the ocean over the city's twinkling lights and red tile roofs. The handsome bedroom features a vaulted open beam ceiling and two sets of French doors to a private loggia. There is an office in the suite, and the master bath hosts a luxurious soaking tub and dual sinks. Through its own entrance, the lower level of the home serves as a comfortable haven for family or guests thanks to its lovely bedroom, full bathroom and multi-purpose room with French doors leading to the gardens. Together, the villa's combination of quintessential Spanish architecture, unsurpassed city and ocean views, and incredibly lush approximately one-third-acre grounds inspire relaxation and serenity. Just moments from downtown Santa Barbara's excellent shopping, outstanding restaurants and picturesque beaches, this one-of-a-kind ocean view villa is sure to please those who seek the ultimate Santa Barbara home or home away from home.
SBMLS #16-2180
Jun 30, 2016
Sold
$3,600,000
$1,533/sq ft
Jun 30, 2016
Listed
$3,600,000
$1,533/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 28, 2005
Sold
$3,100,000
$1,320/sq ft
SBMLS #05-3878
Oct 28, 2005
Sold
$3,222,000
$1,372/sq ft
Oct 11, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Oct 11, 2005
Listed
$3,195,000
$1,360/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 17, 1988
Sold
$350,000
$149/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 1, 1986
Sold
$187,500
$80/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,811 (+1.8%)
$513,979 + $427,966
$941,945
2024
$9,640 (+1.9%)
$503,901 + $419,575
$923,476
2023
$9,461 (−77.0%)
$494,021 + $411,349
$905,370
2022
$41,143 (+2.3%)
$484,335 + $403,284
$887,619
2021
$40,201 (+1.0%)
$1,958,076 + $1,906,548
$3,864,624
2020
$39,787 (−2.0%)
$1,919,683 + $1,869,165
$3,788,848
2019
$40,618 (+1.4%)
$1,900,000 + $1,850,000
$3,750,000
2018
$40,043 (+3.4%)
$1,910,174 + $1,910,174
$3,820,348
2017
$38,722 (+80.6%)
$1,836,000 + $1,836,000
$3,672,000
2016
$21,440 (+9.5%)
$1,836,000 + $1,836,000
$3,672,000
2015
$19,580 (+4.7%)
$1,242,000 + $805,000
$2,047,000
2014
$18,707 (+9.9%)
$1,075,000 + $697,000
$1,772,000
2013
$17,018 (+1.1%)
$1,075,000 + $697,000
$1,772,000
2012
$16,836 (−9.6%)
$977,000 + $634,000
$1,611,000
2011
$18,622 (−10.5%)
$977,000 + $634,000
$1,611,000
2009
$20,811 (−9.7%)
$1,142,100 + $740,720
$1,882,820
2008
$23,053
$1,350,000 + $875,000
$2,225,000
Tax history for 30 Rincon Vista Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,811 (+1.8%)
$513,979 + $427,966
$941,945
2024
$9,640 (+1.9%)
$503,901 + $419,575
$923,476
2023
$9,461 (−77.0%)
$494,021 + $411,349
$905,370
2022
$41,143 (+2.3%)
$484,335 + $403,284
$887,619
2021
$40,201 (+1.0%)
$1,958,076 + $1,906,548
$3,864,624
2020
$39,787 (−2.0%)
$1,919,683 + $1,869,165
$3,788,848
2019
$40,618 (+1.4%)
$1,900,000 + $1,850,000
$3,750,000
2018
$40,043 (+3.4%)
$1,910,174 + $1,910,174
$3,820,348
2017
$38,722 (+80.6%)
$1,836,000 + $1,836,000
$3,672,000
2016
$21,440 (+9.5%)
$1,836,000 + $1,836,000
$3,672,000
2015
$19,580 (+4.7%)
$1,242,000 + $805,000
$2,047,000
2014
$18,707 (+9.9%)
$1,075,000 + $697,000
$1,772,000
2013
$17,018 (+1.1%)
$1,075,000 + $697,000
$1,772,000
2012
$16,836 (−9.6%)
$977,000 + $634,000
$1,611,000
2011
$18,622 (−10.5%)
$977,000 + $634,000
$1,611,000
2009
$20,811 (−9.7%)
$1,142,100 + $740,720
$1,882,820
2008
$23,053
$1,350,000 + $875,000
$2,225,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
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
Aug 3, 2023 • Final
1 & 2 family expedited solar pv and optional ess
Install a solar photovoltaic system and a battery energy storage system.
Electrical
Solar
Jul 7, 2023 • Active
Like-for-like reroofing
Remove and replace composition roofing with the same material.
Roofing
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
Interior
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Property Information
Subdivision Name: LAS ALTURAS
Building Sq. Ft: 2,349
Legal Description: LAS ALTURAS TR L 14C AN LOT 14H
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 15,246
Legal Lot Number: 14H
Municipality Name: CITY OF SANTA BARBARA CITY
Acres: 0.35
Zoning Code: E-1
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax Area: CITY OF SANTA BARBARA CITY
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,349
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.35 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1992
Year Renovated: 1992
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 019282015
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 • 0.9mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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, 21 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 • 93103
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.9 hours in
June and 5.7 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$4.13M – $5.00M
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