Warm, welcoming, and full of soul, this four bedroom, two and a half bath Eucalyptus Hill home is tucked peacefully off the street, offering an easy charm that makes you feel instantly at ease. Sunlight streams through picture windows, rich hardwood floors add warmth underfoot, and French doors open the interiors to lush gardens beyond. The inviting living room, with its tray ceiling and fireplace, feel equally suited to quiet afternoons and evenings with friends. The open kitchen flows naturally into the family and dining room, where another fireplace, vaulted ceiling, and garden views create a relaxed gathering place at the heart of the home. Three bedrooms are thoughtfully positioned near the front of the residence, each enjoying views of the surrounding greenery. The primary suite is a retreat of its own, with a high beamed ceiling, cozy fireplace, and French doors opening to the garden beyond. A generous walk in closet and spacious bath, complete with a soaking tub beneath a picture window, complete the mood. Surrounded by established gardens on approximately 0.3 acres, the property feels wonderfully private, yet remains just minutes from both Montecito and Santa Barbara. This is a home with heart--comfortable, inviting, and filled with character.
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
0.36 acresLot Size
$1,676Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Maureen McDermut•DRE #01175027• Sotheby's International Realty
Eucalpytus Hill, located between Montecito and the Santa Barbara Waterfront, is a hillside and residential Santa Barbara neighborhood with ocean-view streets and winding canyon lanes. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Coast Village Road corridor, where espresso bars, galleries, and locally run boutiques set a polished, walkable rhythm. Spanish Colonial Revival estates and mid-century homes sit behind mature eucalyptus and palms, with terraced gardens on steep lots. The blufftop edge near Shoreline Park frames daily routines with coastal paths and open lawns. Lotusland and the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History anchor the area’s cultural calendar. The setting balances quiet streets with a strong pull toward the coast and downtown.
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Offer insights
505 Alston Rd · $3,950,000
$3.96M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $3.96M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
35 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, primary bedroom, and family room
Tankless water heater
Dishwasher
Garbage disposal
Gas stove
Hardwood flooring
Tile flooring
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom
Ground-floor primary bedroom
Ground-floor second bedroom
Den
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom
Kitchen
Gas stove
Dishwasher
Garbage disposal
Tankless water heater
Laundry & utility
Dedicated laundry room
Flooring
Hardwood
Tile
Heating & cooling
Central air conditioning
Ceiling fans
Forced-air heating
Exterior features
Shed(s)
Level and rolling slope terrain
Setting/view
Home design
Single-story home
Home/Estate property type
Parking
Detached 2-car garage
Construction
Stucco exterior
Slab foundation
Utilities
Central air conditioning
Forced air heating
Tankless water heater
Other
Pets allowed
Electricity and solar
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Beautifully remodeled home. Kitchen, family room, and master suite added on 12 years ago. Gourmet kitchen with beautiful attention to detail throughout.
SBMLS #95-2524
Sep 28, 2016
Listing Removed
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Jul 25, 1995
Listed
$414,500
$176/sq ft
SBMLS #95-3034
Sep 28, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Jul 25, 1995
Listed
$414,500
$176/sq ft
SBMLS #95-506
Sep 28, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Feb 10, 1995
Listed
$425,000
$180/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 18, 1996
Sold
$400,000
$170/sq ft
SBMLS #92-2384
Jun 28, 1993
Sold
$375,000
$159/sq ft
Jun 16, 1993
Listing Removed
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Jun 1, 1992
Listed
$429,000
$182/sq ft
SBMLS #92-2386
Jun 28, 1993
Sold
$375,000
$159/sq ft
Jun 16, 1993
Listing Removed
—
Jun 1, 1992
Listed
$429,000
$182/sq ft
Public Records
May 13, 1986
Sold
$295,000
$125/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$24,556 (+1.7%)
$1,242,984 + $1,118,685
$2,361,669
2024
$24,134 (+1.9%)
$1,218,612 + $1,096,750
$2,315,362
2023
$23,695 (+1.8%)
$1,194,718 + $1,075,246
$2,269,964
2022
$23,287 (+2.4%)
$1,171,293 + $1,054,163
$2,225,456
2021
$22,752 (+1.0%)
$1,148,327 + $1,033,494
$2,181,821
2020
$22,517 (+1.8%)
$1,125,811 + $1,013,230
$2,139,041
2019
$22,124 (+1.4%)
$1,114,268 + $1,002,841
$2,117,109
2018
$21,810 (+3.4%)
$1,092,420 + $983,178
$2,075,598
2017
$21,090 (+224.8%)
$1,050,000 + $945,000
$1,995,000
2016
$6,493 (+1.1%)
$1,050,000 + $945,000
$1,995,000
2015
$6,421 (+1.7%)
$275,158 + $335,901
$611,059
2014
$6,316 (+0.5%)
$265,716 + $324,375
$590,091
2013
$6,287 (+3.5%)
$265,716 + $324,375
$590,091
2012
$6,074 (+2.3%)
$264,516 + $322,909
$587,425
2011
$5,935 (+0.7%)
$259,330 + $316,578
$575,908
2009
$5,894 (+2.9%)
$252,346 + $308,052
$560,398
2008
$5,727
$247,987 + $302,730
$550,717
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.36 Acres
Year renovated
1960
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,357
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,357
Year built
1960
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
015110012
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
RS-25
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
Oct 4, 2022 • Final
Residential miscellaneous
Upgrade the existing main electrical service panel to a new 200-amp main panel in the same location.
Electrical
Mar 1, 2019 • Final
Historic permits
Legalize an existing concrete block wall located along the front property line.
Grading
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
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 84° expected this year, 20 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.9 hours in
June and 5.8 hours in December, placing it above the
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Redfin Estimate for 505 Alston Rd
$3,874,230
$76K under list price of $3.95M
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