Hope Ranch Annex/Vieja Valley School attendance area! Located in a ''secret'' little neighborhood surrounding ''Teardrop Open Space'' proximate to the bike path and a quick jaunt to the beach. Enjoy the fantastic yard that features a pool, changing cabana, sport court and expansive gardens. Plenty of room for an ADU or other fun activities! Photos virtually staged/enhanced. Offer deadline is Monday, December 7 at 5 pm.
Single-familyProperty Type
1962Year Built
0.35 acresLot Size
$1,222Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by The Epstein Partners•DRE #00994429• Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara
Listed by Steve Epstein•DRE #00994429• Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara
Hope Ranch Annex/Vieja Valley School attendance area! Located in a ''secret'' little neighborhood surrounding ''Teardrop Open Space'' proximate to the bike path and a quick jaunt to the beach. Enjoy the fantastic yard that features a pool, changing cabana, sport court and expansive gardens. Plenty of room for an ADU or other fun activities! Photos virtually staged/enhanced.
SBMLS #20-4650
Jan 7, 2021
Sold
$1,310,000
$791/sq ft
Dec 8, 2020
Contingent
—
Dec 3, 2020
Listed
$1,099,000
$663/sq ft
TheMLS #20-666868
Jan 7, 2021
Sold
$1,310,000
$791/sq ft
Dec 9, 2020
Pending
—
Dec 3, 2020
Listed
$1,099,000
$663/sq ft
+23
Vieja Valley School attendance area! Located in a ''secret'' little neighborhood surrounding ''Teardrop Open Space'' proximate to the bike path and a quick jaunt to the beach. Enjoy the fantastic yard that features a pool, changing cabana, sport court and expansive gardens. Plenty of room for an ADU or other fun activities! Select photos virtually staged.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,867 (+1.9%)
$1,048,875 + $397,467
$1,446,342
2024
$15,567 (+1.8%)
$1,028,309 + $389,674
$1,417,983
2023
$15,290 (+1.7%)
$1,008,147 + $382,034
$1,390,181
2022
$15,039 (+729.2%)
$988,380 + $374,544
$1,362,924
2021
$1,814 (+0.7%)
$969,000 + $367,200
$1,336,200
2020
$1,801 (+6.3%)
$30,851 + $74,554
$105,405
2019
$1,693 (+2.6%)
$30,535 + $73,790
$104,325
2018
$1,651 (+7.3%)
$29,937 + $72,344
$102,281
2017
$1,538 (+3.5%)
$28,775 + $69,536
$98,311
2016
$1,486 (+0.8%)
$28,775 + $69,536
$98,311
2015
$1,474 (−0.6%)
$28,211 + $68,173
$96,384
2014
$1,483 (+0.9%)
$27,244 + $65,834
$93,078
2013
$1,470 (+3.3%)
$27,244 + $65,834
$93,078
2012
$1,423 (+3.4%)
$27,121 + $65,537
$92,658
2011
$1,377 (+0.5%)
$26,590 + $64,252
$90,842
2009
$1,370 (+6.2%)
$25,875 + $62,523
$88,398
2008
$1,290
$25,429 + $61,444
$86,873
Tax history for 578 Via Rueda
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,867 (+1.9%)
$1,048,875 + $397,467
$1,446,342
2024
$15,567 (+1.8%)
$1,028,309 + $389,674
$1,417,983
2023
$15,290 (+1.7%)
$1,008,147 + $382,034
$1,390,181
2022
$15,039 (+729.2%)
$988,380 + $374,544
$1,362,924
2021
$1,814 (+0.7%)
$969,000 + $367,200
$1,336,200
2020
$1,801 (+6.3%)
$30,851 + $74,554
$105,405
2019
$1,693 (+2.6%)
$30,535 + $73,790
$104,325
2018
$1,651 (+7.3%)
$29,937 + $72,344
$102,281
2017
$1,538 (+3.5%)
$28,775 + $69,536
$98,311
2016
$1,486 (+0.8%)
$28,775 + $69,536
$98,311
2015
$1,474 (−0.6%)
$28,211 + $68,173
$96,384
2014
$1,483 (+0.9%)
$27,244 + $65,834
$93,078
2013
$1,470 (+3.3%)
$27,244 + $65,834
$93,078
2012
$1,423 (+3.4%)
$27,121 + $65,537
$92,658
2011
$1,377 (+0.5%)
$26,590 + $64,252
$90,842
2009
$1,370 (+6.2%)
$25,875 + $62,523
$88,398
2008
$1,290
$25,429 + $61,444
$86,873
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.35 Acres
Year renovated
1962
Sq. Ft.
1,596
Year built
1962
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
061362017
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
15-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 #2, Unc #2, Attached
Garage: Yes
Attached Garage: Yes
Open Parking YN: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Dining Information
Dining Area
Interior Features
Laundry Features: In Garage
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Dining Room, 2
Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
Exterior
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Mixed
Exterior Features: Pool, Deck
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Brick/Stone, Stucco
Roof: Composition
Property Information
# Of Buildings: 1
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Levels: Single Story
Lot Information
Zoning: Other, R-1
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Heating Available: Yes
Heating: Forced Air
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Vieja Valley
Middle Or Junior School: LaColina
High School: San Marcos
Location Information
Cross Street: More Mesa Drive
Directions: Puente to More Mesa to Via Rueda
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,596
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.35 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1962
Year Renovated: 1962
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 061362017
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
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Schools
Vieja Valley Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.7mi
10/10
La Colina Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi
8/10
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Climate risks
6/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 68-76% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.46% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 82° expected this year, 23 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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Santa Barbara, CA • 93110
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In this area, properties receive around 9.9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.92M – $2.33M
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