Serious million dollar, unobstructed view of the ocean, city and harbor from this charming 3 bedroom home with a wrap around deck for indoor/outdoor living. Updated kitchen with granite counters, updated bathroom and hardwood-like vinyl floors make it easy to move right in. This ideal location is well suited to go quickly to downtown or Montecito. Plans available to add a two car garage at street level and an additional 1000 sq ft of living space with elevator. This could be a sweet vacation home as is, or an amazing full time home with a little work!
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
6,098 sq ftLot Size
$2,093Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Ruth Ann Bowe, 805 698 1971 Bowe•DRE #01751940• Village Properties - 1
Bought with Louise McKaig• Keller Williams Realty Montecito
Super cute upper Riviera California cottage with ''no-wires'' hug ocean, city and harbor views. Light and bright interior with wrap-around deck for that Santa Barbara indoor/outdoor living. Convenient location, close to downtown and Montecito.
SBMLS #14-3574
Jul 31, 2015
Sold
$945,000
$962/sq ft
Jun 30, 2015
Contingent
—
Nov 19, 2014
Listed
$1,175,000
$1,197/sq ft
Nov 19, 2014
Price Changed
$999,000
$1,017/sq ft
Nov 19, 2014
Price Changed
$1,095,000
$1,115/sq ft
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Super cute upper Riviera California Cottage with a ''no-wires'' huge ocean, city and harbor views. Light and bright interior with wrap-around deck for that Santa Barbara indoor/outdoor living. Convenient location-close to downtown and Montecito.
SBMLS #06-1905
Jan 18, 2007
Sold
$900,000
$916/sq ft
Nov 16, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Apr 25, 2006
Listed
$949,000
$966/sq ft
SBMLS #05-3902
Mar 10, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Oct 12, 2005
Listed
$980,000
$998/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,046 (+1.8%)
$1,104,080 + $634,844
$1,738,924
2024
$17,735 (+1.9%)
$1,082,432 + $622,397
$1,704,829
2023
$17,409 (+1.8%)
$1,061,208 + $610,194
$1,671,402
2022
$17,107 (+54.7%)
$1,040,400 + $598,230
$1,638,630
2021
$11,059 (+1.0%)
$1,020,000 + $586,500
$1,606,500
2020
$10,945 (+1.8%)
$738,210 + $295,283
$1,033,493
2019
$10,753 (+1.4%)
$730,641 + $292,256
$1,022,897
2018
$10,599 (+3.4%)
$716,315 + $286,526
$1,002,841
2017
$10,249 (+2.1%)
$688,500 + $275,400
$963,900
2016
$10,042 (+30.8%)
$688,500 + $275,400
$963,900
2015
$7,676 (+4.5%)
$675,000 + $270,000
$945,000
2014
$7,342 (+9.7%)
$602,000 + $79,000
$681,000
2013
$6,691 (+1.5%)
$602,000 + $79,000
$681,000
2012
$6,595 (−9.5%)
$547,000 + $72,000
$619,000
2011
$7,286 (−15.6%)
$547,000 + $72,000
$619,000
2009
$8,629 (−10.1%)
$684,320 + $85,540
$769,860
2008
$9,599
$816,000 + $102,000
$918,000
Tax history for 31 Las Alturas Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,046 (+1.8%)
$1,104,080 + $634,844
$1,738,924
2024
$17,735 (+1.9%)
$1,082,432 + $622,397
$1,704,829
2023
$17,409 (+1.8%)
$1,061,208 + $610,194
$1,671,402
2022
$17,107 (+54.7%)
$1,040,400 + $598,230
$1,638,630
2021
$11,059 (+1.0%)
$1,020,000 + $586,500
$1,606,500
2020
$10,945 (+1.8%)
$738,210 + $295,283
$1,033,493
2019
$10,753 (+1.4%)
$730,641 + $292,256
$1,022,897
2018
$10,599 (+3.4%)
$716,315 + $286,526
$1,002,841
2017
$10,249 (+2.1%)
$688,500 + $275,400
$963,900
2016
$10,042 (+30.8%)
$688,500 + $275,400
$963,900
2015
$7,676 (+4.5%)
$675,000 + $270,000
$945,000
2014
$7,342 (+9.7%)
$602,000 + $79,000
$681,000
2013
$6,691 (+1.5%)
$602,000 + $79,000
$681,000
2012
$6,595 (−9.5%)
$547,000 + $72,000
$619,000
2011
$7,286 (−15.6%)
$547,000 + $72,000
$619,000
2009
$8,629 (−10.1%)
$684,320 + $85,540
$769,860
2008
$9,599
$816,000 + $102,000
$918,000
*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
3
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,098 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1960
Sq. Ft.
982
Year built
1960
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
019331018
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 5, 2026 • Final
Residential
Update a bathroom. No changes will be made to surrounding rooms or the exterior of the home.
Remodel
Apr 18, 2025 • Final
Electrical
Upgrade the existing electrical service from 60 amps to 200 amps.
Electrical
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
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Cpt #1
Attached Garage: No
Carport: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Features
Laundry Features: Gas Hookup, Other
Appliances: Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Stove, Microwave, Washer
Directions: From APS turn onto Las Alturas. Home is 3rd driveway on left, across from Drexel. Caution - driveway is steep. You may want to park on the street.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 982
Stories: —
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: 1960
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 019331018
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
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Schools
Cleveland Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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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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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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Estimated sale price
$1.95M – $2.36M
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