Positioned in the sought-after Santa Barbara Riviera, this iconic 1960s architectural home was designed by Santa Barbara architect Frank D. Robinson, whose work celebrated open floor plans, natural materials, and a graceful connection between indoors and out. Thoughtfully composed for its hillside setting, the home offers a rare blend of architectural character, warmth, and personal history. The main living space is defined by a remarkable hyperbolic paraboloid roof, soaring volume, exposed wood, and tall vertical windows that draw the eye upward and outward toward the landscape. The living, dining, and kitchen areas enjoy expansive views of Santa Barbara, the coastline, harbor, and Channel Islands, while generous decks extending from the living room and kitchen create an effortless connection to the outdoors. Cherished by the same family for decades, the property reflects a remarkable sense of care and intention. Beautiful green ash trees have matured into a natural canopy surrounding the home, adding privacy, shade, and a peaceful sense of enclosure. Their presence complements the architecture, creating a setting that feels both protected and alive. The home offers a primary suite and two additional bedrooms, each with sliding glass doors opening to a full-length balcony that extends the living experience outdoors while capturing the home's remarkable coastal setting. The two bathrooms feature original handmade Indonesian tile, adding warmth, texture, and character while preserving an authentic architectural detail. An office with built-ins provides a functional retreat, while the art studio and adjacent living space create an additional gathering area with direct access to an expansive deck overlooking the Riviera. A true expression of California modernism, this distinctive home offers exceptional architectural form, period details, mature landscaping, and unforgettable views. It is a property with presence, history, and heart, ready for its next chapter.
Single-familyProperty Type
1963Year Built
9,583 sq ftLot Size
$1,539Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Cristal Clarke•DRE #00968247• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
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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Offer insights
395 Loma Media Rd · $2,995,000
$2.99M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $2.99M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
86 days
The average home goes pending in 38 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.4%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Laundry room
Fireplaces in the living room and another room
Hardwood flooring
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom
Library/Study
Great room
Art studio
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Laundry & utility
Laundry room
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Cooling available
Exterior features
Mountain, island, ocean, city, harbor and panoramic views
Home design
Custom-built home/estate
Two levels
Parking
2 garage spaces (not attached)
Construction
Other roof type
Utilities
Forced air heating
Cooling available
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Positioned in the sought-after Santa Barbara Riviera, this iconic 1960s architectural home was designed by Santa Barbara architect Frank D. Robinson, whose work celebrated open floor plans, natural materials, and a graceful connection between indoors and out. Thoughtfully composed for its hillside setting, the home offers a rare blend of architectural character, warmth, and personal history. The main living space is defined by a remarkable hyperbolic paraboloid roof, soaring volume, exposed wood, and tall vertical windows that draw the eye upward and outward toward the landscape. The living, dining, and kitchen areas enjoy expansive views of Santa Barbara, the coastline, harbor, and Channel Islands, while generous decks extending from the living room and kitchen create an effortless connection to the outdoors. Cherished by the same family for decades, the property reflects a remarkable sense of care and intention. Beautiful green ash trees have matured into a natural canopy surrounding the home, adding privacy, shade, and a peaceful sense of enclosure. Their presence complements the architecture, creating a setting that feels both protected and alive. The home offers a primary suite and two additional bedrooms, each with sliding glass doors opening to a full-length balcony that extends the living experience outdoors while capturing the home's remarkable coastal setting. The two bathrooms feature original handmade Indonesian tile, adding warmth, texture, and character while preserving an authentic architectural detail. An office with built-ins provides a functional retreat, while the art studio and adjacent living space create an additional gathering area with direct access to an expansive deck overlooking the Riviera. A true expression of California modernism, this distinctive home offers exceptional architectural form, period details, mature landscaping, and unforgettable views. It is a property with presence, history, and heart, ready for its next chapter.
SBMLS #26-2338
Jul 14, 2026
Listed
$2,995,000
$1,539/sq ft
SBMLS #25-2103
Aug 20, 2025
Listing Removed
—
May 28, 2025
Listed
$3,195,000
$1,642/sq ft
SBMLS #24-3788
May 14, 2025
Listing Removed
—
Apr 29, 2025
Price Changed
$3,295,000
$1,693/sq ft
Apr 2, 2025
Price Changed
$3,685,000
$1,894/sq ft
Nov 20, 2024
Listed
$3,849,000
$1,978/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,468 (+1.8%)
$423,590 + $388,420
$812,010
2024
$8,320 (+369.6%)
$415,285 + $380,804
$796,089
2023
$1,772 (+1.9%)
$1,000,000 + $800,000
$1,800,000
2022
$1,739 (+2.6%)
$59,691 + $94,442
$154,133
2021
$1,695 (+1.1%)
$58,521 + $92,591
$151,112
2020
$1,677 (+1.8%)
$57,374 + $90,776
$148,150
2019
$1,647 (+1.5%)
$56,786 + $89,846
$146,632
2018
$1,622 (+3.4%)
$55,673 + $88,085
$143,758
2017
$1,568 (−2.9%)
$53,512 + $84,665
$138,177
2016
$1,615 (+1.1%)
$53,512 + $84,665
$138,177
2015
$1,597 (+1.5%)
$52,463 + $83,005
$135,468
2014
$1,574 (+0.4%)
$50,663 + $80,158
$130,821
2013
$1,567 (+5.4%)
$50,663 + $80,158
$130,821
2012
$1,486 (+2.3%)
$50,435 + $79,796
$130,231
2011
$1,454 (+0.8%)
$49,447 + $78,232
$127,679
2009
$1,442 (+5.8%)
$48,116 + $76,126
$124,242
2008
$1,363
$47,286 + $74,811
$122,097
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,583 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1964
Finished Sq. Ft.
—
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,946
Year built
1963
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
019271009
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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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
Mar 1, 2019 • Final
Historic permits
Replace the existing furnace and ductwork with a new system installed under the floor.
HVAC
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
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
89/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Santa Barbara. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.2 hrs
6.7 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 395 Loma Media Rd
$2,812,946
$182K under list price of $3.00M
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