Stunning ocean and city views set the tone for this quaint mid-century ranch-style home. This charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath residence is full of character, featuring a cozy brick fireplace and thoughtfully crafted custom details that bring warmth and personality throughout. Filled with natural light, the inviting interiors offer a comfortable, easygoing feel--perfect for relaxed mornings or unwinding at day's end. Its intimate scale enhances the home's appeal, creating a space that feels both special and welcoming. An ideal pied-à-terre or full-time coastal retreat, this is a rare opportunity to own a truly sweet escape with captivating views.
Single-familyProperty Type
1958Year Built
6,534 sq ftLot Size
$1,462Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Strickland Home Team•DRE #00665220• Compass
Bought with cameron@cameronchesley.com Chesley•DRE #01976155• Carolwood Partners Inc.
Est. $5,608 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 5 Las Alturas Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
SBMLS #26-1277
May 21, 2026
Sold
$1,520,000
$1,462/sq ft
May 4, 2026
Pending
—
Apr 20, 2026
Listed
$1,585,000
$1,524/sq ft
SBMLS #08-472
May 21, 2008
Sold
$977,500
$940/sq ft
Feb 4, 2008
Listed
$1,009,000
$970/sq ft
+3
This Riviera residence is a single level cottage that has been lovingly restored. The views of the Pacific Ocean, Channel Islands, Santa Barbara Harbor and city lights are expansive & unobstructed. Vaulted ceilings, skylights, fireplace, and brick patio make this home a peaceful retreat. Freshly painted and staged.
SBMLS #08-468
May 21, 2008
Sold
$977,500
$940/sq ft
Feb 4, 2008
Listed
$1,009,000
$970/sq ft
+3
This Riviera residence is a single level cottage that has been lovingly restored. The views of the Pacific Ocean, Channel Islands, Santa Barbara Harbor and city lights are expansive & unobstructed. Vaulted ceilings,skylights, fireplace, and brick patio make this home a peaceful retreat. Freshly painted & staged.
SBMLS #07-1087
Nov 29, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Mar 13, 2007
Listed
$1,249,000
$1,201/sq ft
SBMLS #07-1086
Nov 29, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Mar 13, 2007
Listed
$1,249,000
$1,201/sq ft
Public Records
May 4, 2005
Sold
$1,206,000
$1,160/sq ft
SBMLS #05-536
Mar 17, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Feb 18, 2005
Listed
$1,249,000
$1,201/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 2, 1986
Sold
$200,000
$192/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 30, 1984
Sold
$159,500
$153/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,684 (+1.8%)
$1,098,623 + $211,008
$1,309,631
2024
$13,448 (+1.9%)
$1,077,082 + $206,871
$1,283,953
2023
$13,202 (+1.8%)
$1,055,963 + $202,815
$1,258,778
2022
$12,973 (+2.4%)
$1,035,258 + $198,839
$1,234,097
2021
$12,674 (+17.1%)
$1,014,959 + $194,941
$1,209,900
2020
$10,819 (−0.2%)
$995,058 + $191,119
$1,186,177
2019
$10,839 (+1.5%)
$849,000 + $162,000
$1,011,000
2018
$10,683 (+6.4%)
$849,000 + $162,000
$1,011,000
2017
$10,040 (+5.0%)
$792,000 + $152,000
$944,000
2016
$9,563 (+9.4%)
$792,000 + $152,000
$944,000
2015
$8,742 (+4.6%)
$754,000 + $145,000
$899,000
2014
$8,356 (+9.7%)
$652,300 + $125,400
$777,700
2013
$7,614 (+1.4%)
$652,300 + $125,400
$777,700
2012
$7,510 (−9.5%)
$593,000 + $114,000
$707,000
2011
$8,301 (−10.4%)
$593,000 + $114,000
$707,000
2009
$9,261 (−30.2%)
$693,720 + $133,480
$827,200
2008
$13,271
$1,061,208 + $218,608
$1,279,816
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,534 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1970
Sq. Ft.
1,040
Year built
1958
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
019331022
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
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
May 31, 2024 • Final
1 & 2 family home hvac system replacements
Remove and replace the heating and air conditioning furnace and fan.
HVAC
Mar 1, 2019 • Final
Historic permits
Replace existing exterior wood stairs with a new curved steel stair design featuring stone treads.
Remodel
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