Forever ocean and island views on a private one-acre plus Sea Ranch property. The ultimate Santa Barbara home with sweeping ocean views and close to all that Santa Barbara has to offer. This gated four-bedroom, three-bath home has a pool and a large patio for entertaining. 123 new avocado trees.
Single-familyProperty Type
1973Year Built
1 acresLot Size
Listed by Frank Abatemarco• Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with Linda Ryan•DRE #01119373• Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with William Reed• Sotheby's International Realty
Enjoy spectacular ocean and island views from this custom built four bedroom, three bath home set on approx. one acre. Extras include swimming pool, large patio for entertaining and unlimited potential. Prime location close to the ocean. Trust sale being sold 'as is'. CLA regarding required addendum + reports.
Public Records
Jan 15, 1981
Sold
$400,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,797 (+1.8%)
$407,753 + $1,026,139
$1,433,892
2024
$14,542 (+1.9%)
$399,758 + $1,006,019
$1,405,777
2023
$14,277 (+1.8%)
$391,920 + $986,294
$1,378,214
2022
$14,030 (+2.4%)
$384,236 + $966,955
$1,351,191
2021
$13,706 (+1.0%)
$376,702 + $947,996
$1,324,698
2020
$13,564 (+1.8%)
$369,316 + $929,408
$1,298,724
2019
$13,327 (+1.4%)
$365,530 + $919,879
$1,285,409
2018
$13,137 (+3.4%)
$358,363 + $901,843
$1,260,206
2017
$12,702 (+2.3%)
$344,449 + $866,824
$1,211,273
2016
$12,420 (+1.1%)
$344,449 + $866,824
$1,211,273
2015
$12,283 (+4.8%)
$337,696 + $849,828
$1,187,524
2014
$11,721 (+9.2%)
$326,109 + $786,445
$1,112,554
2013
$10,737 (+23.2%)
$326,109 + $786,445
$1,112,554
2012
$8,718 (+2.3%)
$324,636 + $694,044
$1,018,680
2011
$8,518 (−61.4%)
$318,271 + $518,671
$836,942
2009
$22,080 (+256.9%)
$309,699 + $504,701
$814,400
2008
$6,186
$297,271 + $297,271
$594,542
Tax history for 526 Sea Ranch Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,797 (+1.8%)
$407,753 + $1,026,139
$1,433,892
2024
$14,542 (+1.9%)
$399,758 + $1,006,019
$1,405,777
2023
$14,277 (+1.8%)
$391,920 + $986,294
$1,378,214
2022
$14,030 (+2.4%)
$384,236 + $966,955
$1,351,191
2021
$13,706 (+1.0%)
$376,702 + $947,996
$1,324,698
2020
$13,564 (+1.8%)
$369,316 + $929,408
$1,298,724
2019
$13,327 (+1.4%)
$365,530 + $919,879
$1,285,409
2018
$13,137 (+3.4%)
$358,363 + $901,843
$1,260,206
2017
$12,702 (+2.3%)
$344,449 + $866,824
$1,211,273
2016
$12,420 (+1.1%)
$344,449 + $866,824
$1,211,273
2015
$12,283 (+4.8%)
$337,696 + $849,828
$1,187,524
2014
$11,721 (+9.2%)
$326,109 + $786,445
$1,112,554
2013
$10,737 (+23.2%)
$326,109 + $786,445
$1,112,554
2012
$8,718 (+2.3%)
$324,636 + $694,044
$1,018,680
2011
$8,518 (−61.4%)
$318,271 + $518,671
$836,942
2009
$22,080 (+256.9%)
$309,699 + $504,701
$814,400
2008
$6,186
$297,271 + $297,271
$594,542
*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
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.05 Acres
Year renovated
1974
Sq. Ft.
2,360
Year built
1974
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
047021017
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Nov 4, 2026.
Mar 1, 2019 • Final
Historic permits
Remove the existing wood shake roof and install new composition shingles.
Roofing
Mar 1, 2019 • Final
Historic permits
Install a solar photovoltaic system including a solar array and one inverter on a single-family home. The system will serve as a supplemental electrical supply connected to the utility through the service equipment.
Electrical
Solar
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Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Dining Information
Formal
Breakfast Area
Interior Features
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Gas
Appliances: Dishwasher, Elect Stove
Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Carpet
Exterior
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Slab
Construction Materials: Stucco
Roof: Composition
Property Information
Architectural Style: Ranch
# Of Buildings: 1
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Property Condition: Average
Levels: Single Story
Lot Information
View: Ocean
Lot Features: Rolling Slope
Zoning: A-1
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Heating Available: Yes
Heating: Electric
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Monroe
Middle Or Junior School: LaCumbre
High School: San Marcos
Location Information
Cross Street: Marina
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,360
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.05 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1974
Year Renovated: 1974
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 047021017
Home facts updated by county records on Nov 4, 2026
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Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Monroe Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.4mi
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La Cumbre Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
6/10
San Marcos Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.7mi
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 84° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
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Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$4.32M – $5.23M
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