This A-plus location is set near the edge of Painted Cave, overlooking Santa Barbara and the Channel Islands. Originally built in 1935, this cabin has been lovingly upgraded and expanded while keeping its charm. A great room combines living, dining, and kitchen functions with excellent circulation, so the cook is never cut off from the social action. The kitchen is fantastic and both baths have been redone. The primary bedroom is on its own floor for isolation and privacy. Room for a hot tub or ADU set amongst boulders and oak trees. This is a high-quality home in an eclectic mountain community of 100 homes, 15 minutes outside of SB near the top of San Marcos Pass. Mt. View school. The adjacent lot is available MLS 22-2414 for $225,000.
Single-familyProperty Type
1935Year Built
9,583 sq ftLot Size
$877Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Scott Williams•DRE #00628741• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Bought with Ken Switzer•DRE #01245644• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Source:SBMLS #22-2413
Redfin Estimate
$1,338,722
$298K since sold in June 2023$13K since July
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 23.6% lower than the average sale price ($1.75M) of 6 comparable homes.
This A-plus location is set near the edge of Painted Cave, overlooking Santa Barbara and the Channel Islands. Originally built in 1935, this cabin has been lovingly upgraded and expanded while keeping its charm. A great room combines living, dining, and kitchen functions with excellent circulation, so the cook is never cut off from the social action. The kitchen is fantastic and both baths have been redone. The primary bedroom is on its own floor for isolation and privacy. Room for a hot tub or ADU set amongst boulders and oak trees. This is a high-quality home in an eclectic mountain community of 100 homes, 15 minutes outside of SB near the top of San Marcos Pass. Mt. View school. The adjacent lot is available MLS 22-2414 for $225,000.
SBMLS #10-3056
Dec 3, 2010
Sold
$515,000
$337/sq ft
Aug 26, 2010
Listed
$575,000
$377/sq ft
Experience living above the clouds in this remodeled 3bd/2bth home just minutes from the hustle and bustle of Santa Barbara! Enjoy an updated cabin feel with all the modern day conveniences of a remodeled kitchen, beautiful wood floors, upstairs private Master Suite, and central air conditioning. Life at home on this quarter acre of wooded land is a peaceful dream come true!
SBMLS #09-3727
Nov 4, 2009
Listed
$725,000
$475/sq ft
SBMLS #07-3089
Aug 23, 2007
Sold
$889,000
$583/sq ft
Jul 17, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Jul 11, 2007
Listed
$889,000
$583/sq ft
SBMLS #07-1493
Jun 14, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Feb 27, 2007
Listed
$989,000
$648/sq ft
SBMLS #06-544
May 4, 2006
Sold
$830,000
$544/sq ft
Apr 4, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Feb 6, 2006
Listed
$874,000
$573/sq ft
SBMLS #04-396
Mar 22, 2004
Sold
$662,000
$434/sq ft
Mar 3, 2004
Listing Removed
—
Feb 5, 2004
Listed
$650,000
$426/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 7, 1986
Sold
$150,000
$98/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,286 (+1.9%)
$610,194 + $493,726
$1,103,920
2024
$11,079 (+6.2%)
$598,230 + $484,046
$1,082,276
2023
$10,431 (+60.2%)
$586,500 + $474,555
$1,061,055
2022
$6,511 (+1.7%)
$550,000 + $439,000
$989,000
2021
$6,399 (+2.8%)
$350,107 + $271,634
$621,741
2020
$6,224 (+1.9%)
$343,243 + $266,308
$609,551
2019
$6,106 (+2.0%)
$339,724 + $263,578
$603,302
2018
$5,987 (+1.7%)
$333,063 + $258,410
$591,473
2017
$5,886 (+2.2%)
$320,131 + $248,377
$568,508
2016
$5,758 (+1.1%)
$320,131 + $248,377
$568,508
2015
$5,693 (+7.3%)
$313,854 + $243,507
$557,361
2014
$5,308 (+9.9%)
$287,000 + $223,000
$510,000
2013
$4,832 (+0.8%)
$287,000 + $223,000
$510,000
2012
$4,794 (−9.9%)
$261,000 + $203,000
$464,000
2011
$5,322 (−43.7%)
$261,000 + $203,000
$464,000
2009
$9,452 (+2.3%)
$656,340 + $248,290
$904,630
2008
$9,243
$645,000 + $244,000
$889,000
Tax history for 4856 Lookout Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,286 (+1.9%)
$610,194 + $493,726
$1,103,920
2024
$11,079 (+6.2%)
$598,230 + $484,046
$1,082,276
2023
$10,431 (+60.2%)
$586,500 + $474,555
$1,061,055
2022
$6,511 (+1.7%)
$550,000 + $439,000
$989,000
2021
$6,399 (+2.8%)
$350,107 + $271,634
$621,741
2020
$6,224 (+1.9%)
$343,243 + $266,308
$609,551
2019
$6,106 (+2.0%)
$339,724 + $263,578
$603,302
2018
$5,987 (+1.7%)
$333,063 + $258,410
$591,473
2017
$5,886 (+2.2%)
$320,131 + $248,377
$568,508
2016
$5,758 (+1.1%)
$320,131 + $248,377
$568,508
2015
$5,693 (+7.3%)
$313,854 + $243,507
$557,361
2014
$5,308 (+9.9%)
$287,000 + $223,000
$510,000
2013
$4,832 (+0.8%)
$287,000 + $223,000
$510,000
2012
$4,794 (−9.9%)
$261,000 + $203,000
$464,000
2011
$5,322 (−43.7%)
$261,000 + $203,000
$464,000
2009
$9,452 (+2.3%)
$656,340 + $248,290
$904,630
2008
$9,243
$645,000 + $244,000
$889,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
RR-10
Residential Ranchette Zone
The RR zone is applied within Urban, Inner-Rural and Existing Developed Rural Neighborhood areas as designated on the Comprehensive Plan maps where low density residential and agricultural uses are appropriate. This zone is intended to preserve the character of an area and to minimize the services required by providing for low density residential development.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Greenhouse / nursery
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Waste transfer station
Lodging-Full service
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Wall Furnace
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Raised W/Crawlspace
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding
View Information
View: Ocean
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,526
Building Sq. Ft: 1,526
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: LOT 55A 62A OGRAM SUB SEC 23 TWN 5 RNG 28
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Type: Carport
Garage / Carport Type: Carport
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 9,583
Legal Lot Number: 55A
Municipality Name: GOLETA COUNTY
Acres: 0.22
Zoning Code: RR-10
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Septic
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax Area: GOLETA COUNTY
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,526
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 9,583 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1935
Year Renovated: 1970
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 153142004
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Mountain View Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 3.6mi
10/10
La Colina Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 4.2mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
6/10 Fire Factor
12% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
0 hot days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
6/10 Air Factor
10 unhealthy days expected this year, 10 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Santa Barbara, CA • 93105
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In this area, properties receive around 10 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.27M – $1.54M
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