Beautiful, stylish 1920's Santa Barbara cottage in highly desirable neighborhood. Completely remodeled with designer touches for your 21st century lifestyle. Fresh and crisp this home leaves no stone unturned. Perched above a creek, this home features ample outdoor entertaining space for the indoor/ outdoor lifestyle. This home is in one of the most desirable areas in town with great schools and shopping nearby . Custom tiles, chefs kitchen and an open flowing floorplan create a great space for entertaining. Open the custom Dutch entry door and move right in. Your Santa Barbara home awaits. Showing by appointment only.
Single-familyProperty Type
1927Year Built
0.29 acresLot Size
$1,311Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Eric Haskell•DRE #01866805• The Agency
Bought with Diane Lundberg•DRE #01409305• Coldwell Banker Realty
Feels Like Country Living. Privacy & Charm! Located moments from the amenities of upper State Street and situated at the end of a long driveway set back from La Cumbre Road sits this classic 1920’s, 3 bedroom, 2 bath home. Positioned lower than the surrounding homes yet on a raised building pad the home is tucked away and is both private and peaceful. Upon entering the home you are greeted with original wood flooring, a cozy fireplace and a light and bright interior with pleasant outdoor views from every window. The interior space boasts ample sized rooms and a very functional floorplan making this home amenable to an array of remodeling ideas. The home sits on a useable .29 acre lot with mature trees, deck and privacy providing a great opportunity for a buyer looking for a home in a wonderful location with lots of potential to create ones dream home
SBMLS #15-3756
Feb 9, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Jan 20, 2016
Price Changed
$799,000
$537/sq ft
Jan 15, 2016
Contingent
—
Nov 18, 2015
Listed
$839,000
$563/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,859 (+2.0%)
$682,695 + $628,080
$1,310,775
2024
$13,588 (+1.9%)
$669,309 + $615,765
$1,285,074
2023
$13,337 (+1.7%)
$656,186 + $603,692
$1,259,878
2022
$13,111 (+3.7%)
$643,320 + $591,855
$1,235,175
2021
$12,640 (+1.1%)
$630,706 + $580,250
$1,210,956
2020
$12,506 (+46.8%)
$618,340 + $568,873
$1,187,213
2019
$8,520 (+2.0%)
$612,000 + $563,040
$1,175,040
2018
$8,355 (+2.7%)
$530,604 + $274,852
$805,456
2017
$8,137 (+92.4%)
$510,000 + $264,180
$774,180
2016
$4,229 (+1.1%)
$510,000 + $264,180
$774,180
2015
$4,185 (+1.6%)
$351,226 + $48,445
$399,671
2014
$4,119 (+1.4%)
$339,175 + $46,784
$385,959
2013
$4,064 (+3.1%)
$339,175 + $46,784
$385,959
2012
$3,942 (+2.0%)
$337,643 + $46,573
$384,216
2011
$3,864 (+0.7%)
$331,023 + $45,660
$376,683
2009
$3,839 (+2.7%)
$322,108 + $44,431
$366,539
2008
$3,739
$316,544 + $43,664
$360,208
Tax history for 496 N La Cumbre Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,859 (+2.0%)
$682,695 + $628,080
$1,310,775
2024
$13,588 (+1.9%)
$669,309 + $615,765
$1,285,074
2023
$13,337 (+1.7%)
$656,186 + $603,692
$1,259,878
2022
$13,111 (+3.7%)
$643,320 + $591,855
$1,235,175
2021
$12,640 (+1.1%)
$630,706 + $580,250
$1,210,956
2020
$12,506 (+46.8%)
$618,340 + $568,873
$1,187,213
2019
$8,520 (+2.0%)
$612,000 + $563,040
$1,175,040
2018
$8,355 (+2.7%)
$530,604 + $274,852
$805,456
2017
$8,137 (+92.4%)
$510,000 + $264,180
$774,180
2016
$4,229 (+1.1%)
$510,000 + $264,180
$774,180
2015
$4,185 (+1.6%)
$351,226 + $48,445
$399,671
2014
$4,119 (+1.4%)
$339,175 + $46,784
$385,959
2013
$4,064 (+3.1%)
$339,175 + $46,784
$385,959
2012
$3,942 (+2.0%)
$337,643 + $46,573
$384,216
2011
$3,864 (+0.7%)
$331,023 + $45,660
$376,683
2009
$3,839 (+2.7%)
$322,108 + $44,431
$366,539
2008
$3,739
$316,544 + $43,664
$360,208
*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
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
3
Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.29 Acres
Year renovated
1930
Sq. Ft.
1,473
Year built
1927
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
057170059
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
RS-7.5
USS
USS
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.
Zone overlays
Upper State Street Area Overlay Zone
Upper State Street Area Overlay Zone
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
Residential alteration
Upgrade the foundation according to engineering specifications. Install new perimeter footings and new pad footings with a girder.
Remodel
Mar 1, 2019 • Final
Residential miscellaneous
Remove existing wood shingles and replace them with new composition shingles. Install new plywood and underlayment.
Roofing
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.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Room Information
Ground Floor Primary
Ground Floor Bedroom 2
Family Room 2
Dining Information
Nook2
In Kitchen
Dining Area
Breakfast Area
Interior Features
Laundry Features: In Unit
Fireplace Features: Gas
Fireplace: Yes
Exterior
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Slab
Exterior Features: Fruit Trees
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Roof: Composition
Property Information
# Of Buildings: 1
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Property Condition: Excellent
Levels: Single Story
Lot Information
View: Mountain(s), Wooded
Lot Features: Flag Lot
Zoning: S-D, E-3
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Cooling Available: Yes
Cooling: Central Air
Heating Available: Yes
Heating: Other
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Monte Vista
Middle Or Junior School: LaColina
High School: San Marcos
Location Information
Cross Street: Hope Ave
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,473
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.29 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1927
Year Renovated: 1930
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 057170059
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Monte Vista Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.3mi
10/10
La Colina Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
8/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk 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
11 days above 83° expected this year, 29 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.9 hours in
June and 5.7 hours in December, placing it above the
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Estimated sale price
$1.86M – $2.25M
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