Stunning 3 bedroom/ 3.5 bath single level Mediterranean, sited on a half acre parcel tucked discreetly on to professionally landscaped grounds. Recent renovation includes a chef's kitchen with top-of-the-line stainless appliances, custom cabinetry, hand-picked tile backsplash, large kitchen island, and casual eat-in dining area. Flexible 'hacienda style' floor plan features family room, formal living and dining rooms; complete with vaulted ceilings, gleaming hardwood floors custom built-ins and beautifully tiled fireplaces; all with easy access to exterior. Master suite, complete with elevated ceilings, dual walk in closets/vanities and walk-in shower. Adjacent office/den allows for a multitude of uses. One bedroom/ one bath guest house, connected by breezeway, with cathedral ceilings, generous living room and eat-in kitchen dining nook. Sited on a flat, usable parcel; tucked discreetly on to professionally landscaped grounds with multiple outdoor patios and decks for outdoor gatherings. Property also includes raised planters, mature specimen trees; along with citrus and avocados trees. Notable features includes two car garage with ample uncovered parking spaces, outdoor gas fir pit and free-standing spa. Ideal location, in a quiet setting, while only minutes away from Santa Barbara's area beached, renowned local restaurants and boutique shopping. Located within the Vieja Valley Elementary attendance area.
Single-familyProperty Type
1935Year Built
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Nick Svensson•DRE #01213705• Compass
Listed by Melissa Birch• Compass
Bought with JustinCorrado.Com Corrado•DRE #01356799• Village Properties - 1
As you travel across the bridge toward this secluded Hope Ranch Annex home, you know this is going to be something very special. This home was transformed in by the current owners who extensively remodeled and added a wonderful guest house. This home is a perfect combination of style and function. The main living spaces are generously sized with wonderful architectural details and are perfect for entertaining. The modern updated kitchen has an abundance of storage and a great Corian counter. The kitchen opens to the large family room, overlooking the private back garden on one side and the quintessential Santa Barbara flagstone and paver courtyard on the other. This is really the hub of this home, kitchen, family room and courtyard; ideal for indoor outdoor casual living. The living room, with an inviting tumbled marble fireplace, is just perfect for a cozy get together. The formal dining room with a beehive style fireplace has lovely views of the front garden. The bedroom wing boasts a spacious master bedroom with French doors leading to a lovely sitting area, where you can take advantage of the private back garden with hot tub. The newly updated master bathroom has a simple, timeless elegance, and with two walk-in closets storage space is never an issue. Off the master is a huge private office, with lots of built-ins. It is ideally set up for two people and also has access to the exterior. This wing includes a second nicely sized bedroom and well-appointed guest bathroom. Upstairs is another bedroom suite with a lovely balcony with views of the mountains. This suite is nicely set apart from the rest of the house. Across the courtyard is the charming guest house. The guest house has similar attractive architectural details and spacious rooms which give a wonderful cohesive look and feel. With a delightful living room, kitchen with breakfast nook and full bedroom and bath... what more can you ask for? This property is beautifully landscaped and well designed, with mature trees and a perfect mix of native drought tolerant plants and some lawn to play... don't miss this very special property! Vieja Valley Attendance District.
SBMLS #16-1841
Jul 8, 2016
Sold
$2,000,000
Jul 5, 2016
Pending
—
Jun 11, 2016
Contingent
—
Jun 1, 2016
Listed
$1,895,000
+13
As you travel across the bridge toward this secluded Hope Ranch Annex home, you know this is going to be something very special. This home was transformed in by the current owners who extensively remodeled and added a wonderful guest house. This home is a perfect combination of style and function. The main living spaces are generously sized with wonderful architectural and are perfect for entertaining. The modern updated kitchen has an abundance of storage and a great Corian counter. The kitchen opens to the large family room, overlooking the private back garden on one side and the quintessential Santa Barbara flagstone and paver courtyard on the other. This is really the hub of this home, kitchen, family room and courtyard; ideal for indoor outdoor casual living. The living room, with an inviting tumbled marble fireplace, is just perfect for a cozy get together. The formal dining room with a beehive style fireplace has lovely views of the front garden. The bedroom wing boasts a spacious master bedroom with French doors leading to a lovely sitting area, where you can take advantage of the private back garden with hot tub. The newly updated master bathroom has a simple, timeless elegance, and with two walk-in closets storage space is never an issue. Off the master is a huge private office, with lots of built-ins. It is ideally set up for two people and also has access to the exterior. This wing includes a second nicely sized bedroom and well-appointed guest bathroom. Upstairs is another bedroom suite with a lovely balcony with views of the mountains. This suite is nicely set apart from the rest of the house. Across the courtyard is the charming guest house. The guest house has similar attractive architectural details and spacious rooms which give a wonderful cohesive look and feel. With a delightful living room, kitchen with breakfast nook and full bedroom and bath... what more can you ask for? This property is beautifully landscaped and well designed, with mature trees and a perfect mix of native drought tolerant plants and some lawn to play... don't miss this very special property! Vieja Valley Attendance District.
SBMLS #96-2718
Apr 4, 1997
Sold
$409,000
Feb 28, 1997
Listing Removed
—
Sep 10, 1996
Listed
$419,000
Public Records
Nov 30, 1995
Sold
$395,000
Public Records
Nov 30, 1995
Sold
$125,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$28,012 (+1.9%)
$1,137,827 + $1,433,662
$2,571,489
2024
$27,480 (+1.8%)
$1,115,517 + $1,405,551
$2,521,068
2023
$26,989 (+1.7%)
$1,093,645 + $1,377,992
$2,471,637
2022
$26,544 (+3.6%)
$1,072,201 + $1,350,973
$2,423,174
2021
$25,623 (+1.0%)
$1,051,178 + $1,324,484
$2,375,662
2020
$25,360 (+11.4%)
$1,030,567 + $1,298,514
$2,329,081
2019
$22,766 (+2.1%)
$1,020,000 + $1,285,200
$2,305,200
2018
$22,303 (+2.1%)
$936,360 + $1,144,440
$2,080,800
2017
$21,842 (+66.9%)
$900,000 + $1,100,000
$2,000,000
2016
$13,085 (+1.0%)
$900,000 + $1,100,000
$2,000,000
2015
$12,954 (+1.1%)
$335,014 + $845,044
$1,180,058
2014
$12,807 (+1.3%)
$323,519 + $816,047
$1,139,566
2013
$12,644 (+2.6%)
$323,519 + $816,047
$1,139,566
2012
$12,323 (+2.2%)
$322,057 + $812,359
$1,134,416
2011
$12,060 (+0.6%)
$315,743 + $796,431
$1,112,174
2009
$11,988 (+2.7%)
$307,239 + $774,980
$1,082,219
2008
$11,678
$301,931 + $761,591
$1,063,522
Tax history for 398 Arboleda Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$28,012 (+1.9%)
$1,137,827 + $1,433,662
$2,571,489
2024
$27,480 (+1.8%)
$1,115,517 + $1,405,551
$2,521,068
2023
$26,989 (+1.7%)
$1,093,645 + $1,377,992
$2,471,637
2022
$26,544 (+3.6%)
$1,072,201 + $1,350,973
$2,423,174
2021
$25,623 (+1.0%)
$1,051,178 + $1,324,484
$2,375,662
2020
$25,360 (+11.4%)
$1,030,567 + $1,298,514
$2,329,081
2019
$22,766 (+2.1%)
$1,020,000 + $1,285,200
$2,305,200
2018
$22,303 (+2.1%)
$936,360 + $1,144,440
$2,080,800
2017
$21,842 (+66.9%)
$900,000 + $1,100,000
$2,000,000
2016
$13,085 (+1.0%)
$900,000 + $1,100,000
$2,000,000
2015
$12,954 (+1.1%)
$335,014 + $845,044
$1,180,058
2014
$12,807 (+1.3%)
$323,519 + $816,047
$1,139,566
2013
$12,644 (+2.6%)
$323,519 + $816,047
$1,139,566
2012
$12,323 (+2.2%)
$322,057 + $812,359
$1,134,416
2011
$12,060 (+0.6%)
$315,743 + $796,431
$1,112,174
2009
$11,988 (+2.7%)
$307,239 + $774,980
$1,082,219
2008
$11,678
$301,931 + $761,591
$1,063,522
*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
4
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.54 Acres
Year renovated
2000
Sq. Ft.
4,305
Year built
1935
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
061210012
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
20-R-1
D
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 of an area and to promote a suitable environment for family life.
Directions: Hollister tp Arboleda. Stay on Arboleda until you reach the circle. Stay right on the circle an head over bridge. Drive straight ahead to the very end, past the horse. ..
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,305
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.54 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1935
Year Renovated: 2000
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 061210012
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
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Schools
Vieja Valley Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.3mi
10/10
La Colina Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
8/10
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.46% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 82° expected this year, 23 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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10 unhealthy days expected this year, 10 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$3.87M – $4.69M
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