Breathtaking home sits on ~145 feet of ocean frontage and offers sandy beach access along a private neighborhood easement. This spectacular custom built ~3,234 square foot home features a living room with fireplace, dining room, kitchen with dining area, family room, four bedrooms, four bathrooms, and a den. A very large ocean view deck boasts fabulous unobstructed Pacific Ocean and Channel Islands views through sliding doors or large windows from the living room, dining room, kitchen, family room, two bedrooms, and the den. This very private seaside sanctuary sits on .80 acres and offers a gated entrance with a circular driveway, wonderful palm trees, and a large three car garage. This unique property is conveniently located less than 10 miles from downtown Santa Barbara, Stearns Wharf, and the Harbor. Enjoy hiking and biking nearby on the More Mesa open space and the Goleta Obern Trail, a 21 mile bike path. Experience enjoying ocean front living and walks on a secluded beach from this special one-of-kind property.
Single-familyProperty Type
1992Year Built
0.8 acresLot Size
$2,619Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Mark Moseley• Coldwell Banker Realty
Listed by Cathy Moseley• Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with Linda Lorenzen• Coldwell Banker Realty
Enjoy the distinct pleasure of seaside living from this spectacular Mediterranean home located in More Mesa Shores. Listen to waves and watch exquisite sunsets from this magnificent 4 bedroom plus den and 4 bathroom oceanfront home. Breathtaking Pacific Ocean & island views are enjoyed from the living room, family room, kitchen, nook, master bedroom, guest room and study. These ocean view rooms are complimented with sliding glass doors that open to spacious decking along the length of the home featuring areas for private sitting and in/outdoor seaside living. This custom built 3,234 sqft home features cathedral ceilings, large windows & glass doors that bring in lots of natural light, built in cabinets, spacious rooms for entertaining, cooking, dining or just relaxing. Sitting on .80 acres, this property offers a gated entrance, circular driveway, lush landscaping including palm trees, roses, and bougainvillea. A large three car garage offers a mud room, 4th bathroom, utility closet, and tool/work room. Experience the privilege of enjoying beach front living and walks on a secluded beach accessed from a gated neighborhood beach access just steps away from the home. If into walking, hiking, or biking, there are many open spaces and a bike path located a short distance from the home. Conveniently located near UCSB, Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital, the freeway, and the Santa Barbara airport.
Public Records
Dec 21, 1989
Sold
$520,000
$161/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$83,018 (+1.8%)
$3,551,391 + $4,477,580
$8,028,971
2024
$81,516 (+1.6%)
$3,481,756 + $4,389,785
$7,871,541
2023
$80,193 (+1.7%)
$3,413,487 + $4,303,711
$7,717,198
2022
$78,833 (+71.8%)
$3,346,556 + $4,219,325
$7,565,881
2021
$45,890 (+30.8%)
$3,280,938 + $4,136,594
$7,417,532
2020
$35,087 (−24.7%)
$3,216,606 + $1,063,916
$4,280,522
2019
$46,602 (+2.0%)
$3,183,624 + $132,543
$3,316,167
2018
$45,699 (+1.7%)
$3,121,200 + $1,299,459
$4,420,659
2017
$44,936 (+256.1%)
$3,000,000 + $1,249,000
$4,249,000
2016
$12,620 (+1.1%)
$3,000,000 + $1,249,000
$4,249,000
2015
$12,483 (+1.3%)
$823,098 + $343,567
$1,166,665
2014
$12,319 (+0.4%)
$794,854 + $331,779
$1,126,633
2013
$12,273 (+2.4%)
$794,854 + $331,779
$1,126,633
2012
$11,982 (+2.2%)
$791,262 + $330,280
$1,121,542
2011
$11,727 (+1.2%)
$775,748 + $323,804
$1,099,552
2009
$11,583 (+2.5%)
$754,854 + $315,083
$1,069,937
2008
$11,303
$741,812 + $309,640
$1,051,452
Tax history for 5225 Austin Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$83,018 (+1.8%)
$3,551,391 + $4,477,580
$8,028,971
2024
$81,516 (+1.6%)
$3,481,756 + $4,389,785
$7,871,541
2023
$80,193 (+1.7%)
$3,413,487 + $4,303,711
$7,717,198
2022
$78,833 (+71.8%)
$3,346,556 + $4,219,325
$7,565,881
2021
$45,890 (+30.8%)
$3,280,938 + $4,136,594
$7,417,532
2020
$35,087 (−24.7%)
$3,216,606 + $1,063,916
$4,280,522
2019
$46,602 (+2.0%)
$3,183,624 + $132,543
$3,316,167
2018
$45,699 (+1.7%)
$3,121,200 + $1,299,459
$4,420,659
2017
$44,936 (+256.1%)
$3,000,000 + $1,249,000
$4,249,000
2016
$12,620 (+1.1%)
$3,000,000 + $1,249,000
$4,249,000
2015
$12,483 (+1.3%)
$823,098 + $343,567
$1,166,665
2014
$12,319 (+0.4%)
$794,854 + $331,779
$1,126,633
2013
$12,273 (+2.4%)
$794,854 + $331,779
$1,126,633
2012
$11,982 (+2.2%)
$791,262 + $330,280
$1,121,542
2011
$11,727 (+1.2%)
$775,748 + $323,804
$1,099,552
2009
$11,583 (+2.5%)
$754,854 + $315,083
$1,069,937
2008
$11,303
$741,812 + $309,640
$1,051,452
*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
5
Baths
6
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.8 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
4,525
Year built
2021
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
065310015
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.
Zone overlays
Design Control Overlay Zone
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Greenhouse / nursery
Community / recreation center
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Waste transfer station
Lodging-Full service
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Gar #3, Interior Access, Attached
Directions: Follow Patterson Avenue south towards the ocean to Orchid Drive. Drive to the end of Orchid Dr. and turn left onto Austin Road. House is on the ocean side of street.
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 6.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,525
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.8 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2021
Year Renovated: —
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 065310015
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
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Schools
Hollister Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.1mi
8/10
La Colina Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.5mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
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5 days above 82° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$8.05M – $9.74M
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