Stunning remodel on 1/3 acre in Monte Vista School District! Gorgeous master suite complete with fireplace, walk- in closet, & soaring beamed ceilings, Enlarged bright family room with high ceilings and loft. Open floor plan with Pella windows throughout , wood floors, and a tastefully remodeled kitchen w/ granite counters. Includes separate detached guest quarters/office +bath! 2 car garage accommodates 1 full and 1 mini car. Lots of off street parking with circular driveway and room for RV. 10+ fruit trees and lush backyard create a lovely backdrop for entertaining. Peeks of mountains. Rural feel yet close to upper State Street shopping.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
0.37 acresLot Size
$1,082Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Yolanda Van Wingerden, 805.570.4965 Van Wingerden•DRE #01308141• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Bought with Caroline Harrah• Santa Barbara Brokers, Inc.
CHARMING,IMMACULATE 2BR,2 FULL BA HOME IN WELL MAINTAINED CONDITION.HOUSE SIT BACK ON LARGE LOT.A LAZY ''U'' SHAPED FLOOPLAN OPENS TO LOVELY PATIO.WONDERFUL WINDOWS & LIGHT.A RARE OPPORTUNITY IN MONTE VISTA.BE CAUTIOUS OF ''TIMMY'' LITTLE COLLIE-FRIENDLY-LEAVE IN HOUSE.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,299 (+2.0%)
$596,621 + $565,220
$1,161,841
2024
$12,058 (+1.9%)
$584,923 + $554,138
$1,139,061
2023
$11,837 (+1.7%)
$573,454 + $543,273
$1,116,727
2022
$11,636 (+3.7%)
$562,210 + $532,621
$1,094,831
2021
$11,217 (+1.1%)
$551,187 + $522,178
$1,073,365
2020
$11,099 (+3.0%)
$540,380 + $511,940
$1,052,320
2019
$10,771 (+2.0%)
$534,840 + $506,691
$1,041,531
2018
$10,561 (+2.5%)
$524,353 + $496,756
$1,021,109
2017
$10,307 (+2.4%)
$503,993 + $477,467
$981,460
2016
$10,070 (+1.1%)
$503,993 + $477,467
$981,460
2015
$9,964 (+1.6%)
$494,111 + $468,105
$962,216
2014
$9,807 (+1.4%)
$477,156 + $452,043
$929,199
2013
$9,674 (+74.1%)
$477,156 + $452,043
$929,199
2012
$5,556 (+2.0%)
$475,000 + $450,000
$925,000
2011
$5,445 (+0.7%)
$194,497 + $345,715
$540,212
2009
$5,410 (+2.5%)
$189,259 + $336,404
$525,663
2008
$5,278
$185,990 + $330,593
$516,583
Tax history for 3896 Sunset Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,299 (+2.0%)
$596,621 + $565,220
$1,161,841
2024
$12,058 (+1.9%)
$584,923 + $554,138
$1,139,061
2023
$11,837 (+1.7%)
$573,454 + $543,273
$1,116,727
2022
$11,636 (+3.7%)
$562,210 + $532,621
$1,094,831
2021
$11,217 (+1.1%)
$551,187 + $522,178
$1,073,365
2020
$11,099 (+3.0%)
$540,380 + $511,940
$1,052,320
2019
$10,771 (+2.0%)
$534,840 + $506,691
$1,041,531
2018
$10,561 (+2.5%)
$524,353 + $496,756
$1,021,109
2017
$10,307 (+2.4%)
$503,993 + $477,467
$981,460
2016
$10,070 (+1.1%)
$503,993 + $477,467
$981,460
2015
$9,964 (+1.6%)
$494,111 + $468,105
$962,216
2014
$9,807 (+1.4%)
$477,156 + $452,043
$929,199
2013
$9,674 (+74.1%)
$477,156 + $452,043
$929,199
2012
$5,556 (+2.0%)
$475,000 + $450,000
$925,000
2011
$5,445 (+0.7%)
$194,497 + $345,715
$540,212
2009
$5,410 (+2.5%)
$189,259 + $336,404
$525,663
2008
$5,278
$185,990 + $330,593
$516,583
*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
Beds
3
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.37 Acres
Year renovated
1985
Sq. Ft.
2,332
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
057191001
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
8-R-1
Single Family Residential Zone
The R-1 zones are applied to areas appropriately located for one-family living at a reasonable range of population densities, consistent with sound standards of public health, safety, and welfare. This zone is intended to protect the residential characteristics ofan area and to promote a suitable environment for family life.