Discover a rare opportunity to build your dream home in a serene natural setting, all while being just minutes from the best of Santa Barbara. This 0.68-acre lot at 330 Sherman includes city-approved plans for a stunning Spanish-style 3-bedroom home designed by beloved Santa Barbara architect Jeff Shelton. Ready to build immediately, the property offers impressive, expansive views of the Santa Ynez Mountains from its spacious decks. The offering is further enhanced by on-site utilities, a completed soil report, and a recent survey, a great asset to any build. With no HOA fees, this stands out as one of the most compelling, truly build-ready opportunities in the area. A rare blend of inspired architecture, natural beauty, and everyday convenience—this is S.B. living at its finest!
Vacant landProperty Type
0.68 acresLot Size
$875,000Price/Acres
Listed by Jon Ryan Schlobohm•DRE #01876237• Compass
Riviera, located between Downtown Santa Barbara and the Santa Ynez Mountains, is a hillside and coastal Santa Barbara neighborhood with terraced streets and ocean-view overlooks. The character concentrates around the El Encanto area on Mission Ridge Road, where a quiet, resort-like pocket meets winding lanes and garden courtyards. Spanish Colonial Revival estates and midcentury view homes line the slopes above Alameda Padre Serra, with palms and stone walls shaping the streetscape. The Riviera Theatre and the Santa Barbara Bowl act as cultural anchors for film nights and live music. Mission Canyon’s trailheads and the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden add a nature-forward rhythm to the neighborhood.
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Property details
Exterior
Exterior features
Panoramic mountain views
Property situated on a cul-de-sac
Sloped lot/downslope terrain
Home design
Single-family residence (Residential/SFR)
Zoned R-1
Sale and tax history for 330 Sherman Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
SBMLS #25-4402
Apr 18, 2026
Price Changed
$595,000
Dec 16, 2025
Listed
$695,000
TheMLS #21-728754
Jan 12, 2022
Sold
$390,000
Dec 2, 2021
Pending
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Jun 3, 2021
Relisted
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May 28, 2021
Pending
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May 12, 2021
Relisted
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May 10, 2021
Pending
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May 6, 2021
Listed
$419,000
+6
Large, almost 3/4 acre residential building lot with expansive mountain views on a serene cul-de-sac is a wonderful setting to create your dream home. Imagine entertaining friends and family, watching vibrant sunsets on the mountains slowly changing to quiet nights illuminated by moon and starlight. Panoramic views of Santa Ynez mountains, close to Parma Park, Sheffield Park, El Encanto Hotel spa and dining. This peaceful neighborhood with other newly built homes is mere minutes to Santa Barbara and Montecito Villages. Utilities at the site, just awaiting your vision!
SBMLS #21-1613
Jan 12, 2022
Sold
$390,000
Nov 2, 2021
Contingent
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Jun 24, 2021
Relisted
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Jun 6, 2021
Contingent
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Jun 3, 2021
Relisted
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May 28, 2021
Contingent
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May 12, 2021
Relisted
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May 10, 2021
Contingent
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May 5, 2021
Listed
$419,000
+6
Large, almost 3/4 acre residential building lot with expansive mountain views on a serene cul-de-sac is a wonderful setting to create your dream home. Imagine entertaining friends and family, watching vibrant sunsets on the mountains slowly changing to quiet nights illuminated by moon and starlight. Panoramic views of Santa Ynez mountains, close to Parma Park, Sheffield Park, El Encanto Hotel spa and dining. This peaceful neighborhood with other newly built homes is mere minutes to Santa Barbara and Montecito Villages. Utilities at the site, just awaiting your vision!
SBMLS #92-3809
Sep 28, 2016
Listing Removed
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Sep 3, 1992
Listed
$369,000
SBMLS #12-2400
Jul 31, 2013
Sold
$275,000
Jul 25, 2012
Listed
$275,000
SBMLS #09-3724
Nov 4, 2009
Listed
$399,000
Public Records
Aug 20, 1993
Sold
$300,000
Public Records
Jul 31, 1990
Sold
$435,000
Public Records
Sep 15, 1983
Sold
$180,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,378 (+1.7%)
$422,148
2024
$4,303 (+3.9%)
$413,871
2023
$4,143 (+22.4%)
$405,756
2022
$3,385 (+2.3%)
$390,000
2021
$3,307 (+1.0%)
$317,665
2020
$3,273 (+1.8%)
$311,437
2019
$3,216 (+1.4%)
$308,244
2018
$3,171 (+3.4%)
$302,200
2017
$3,066
$290,466
2016
$3,069 (+1.1%)
$290,466
2015
$3,036 (+1.6%)
$284,771
2014
$2,987 (+31.2%)
$275,000
2013
$2,277 (+29.8%)
$275,000
2012
$1,754 (+2.3%)
$207,031
2011
$1,715 (+0.6%)
$162,377
2009
$1,704 (−58.6%)
$158,005
2008
$4,119
$194,095 + $194,095
$388,190
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
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Lot size
0.68 Acres
Year renovated
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Finished Sq. Ft.
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Style
Vacant Land
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
019050007
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Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
RS-1A
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
Apr 30, 2025 • Active
Residential
Construct a new single-family home with an attached garage. Work includes a new driveway, landscaping, and stormwater management practices.
New construction
Mar 1, 2019 • Final
Historic permits
Demolish a residential building and remove debris. The driveway and caissons will remain, and erosion control will be managed using hay bales.
Demolition
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.
Climate risks
10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance 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 84° expected this year, 26 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
87/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.2 hrs
4.9 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 330 Sherman Rd
$543,534
$51K under list price of $595K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $624K to $3.2M.