Situated down a long driveway is a mostly flat & usable Montecito view parcel. With an existing water meter & resting on 1.12 acres, this quiet lot enjoys a southern exposure with great ocean views (not just a peek). An incredible opportunity to build in the 93108 zip code! Property has been surveyed & staked. Seller has City design approval for current plans. See docs for reports or contact agent
Vacant landProperty Type
1.12 acresLot Size
$3,580,816Price/Acres
Listed by Marsha Kotlyar•DRE #01426886• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Bought with Jon Ryan Schlobohm•DRE #01876237• Compass
Tired of looking for that perfect house? Stunning view parcel down a long 50ft wide driveway mins to lower village Montecito. Beautiful unobstructed ocean views highlight this usable 1.12ac parcel. Extremely private building site sits almost 200ft off Alston Rd. Prop has been surveyed & staked. Building corridor allows 4 single story design w/2story elements. See docs 4 rendering, survey & soils..
SBMLS #12-3652
Jan 31, 2013
Sold
$950,000
Dec 3, 2012
Listed
$1,085,000
Spectacular Estate Site located in 93108 zip. Gentle slopping Topo offers: Privacy & sun light. Exceptionally long estate-like driveway & would easily accommodate gate entry leading to building envelope with ocean views ! Unable to see or hear Alston Rd. from building envelope area.
SBMLS #09-3227
Sep 16, 2009
Listed
$955,000
SBMLS #08-896
Feb 20, 2009
Sold
$900,000
Mar 5, 2008
Listed
$1,095,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$42,767 (+1.7%)
$1,640,641 + $2,489,701
$4,130,342
2024
$42,033 (+1.9%)
$1,608,472 + $2,440,884
$4,049,356
2023
$41,269 (+1.8%)
$1,576,934 + $2,393,024
$3,969,958
2022
$40,558 (+9.1%)
$1,546,014 + $2,346,102
$3,892,116
2021
$37,163 (+28.5%)
$1,515,700 + $2,300,100
$3,815,800
2020
$28,911 (+72.6%)
$1,485,981 + $2,015,000
$3,500,981
2019
$16,747 (+12.9%)
$1,471,001 + $1,250,000
$2,721,001
2018
$14,828 (+3.4%)
$1,437,649 + $130,000
$1,567,649
2017
$14,339 (+9.9%)
$1,362,600
2016
$13,050 (+27.0%)
$1,362,600
2015
$10,278 (+1.7%)
$1,243,681
2014
$10,109 (+1.4%)
$954,313
2013
$9,972 (+3.3%)
$954,313
2012
$9,657 (+2.3%)
$941,173
2011
$9,437 (+0.6%)
$922,719
2009
$9,377
$897,867
Tax history for 626 Alston Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$42,767 (+1.7%)
$1,640,641 + $2,489,701
$4,130,342
2024
$42,033 (+1.9%)
$1,608,472 + $2,440,884
$4,049,356
2023
$41,269 (+1.8%)
$1,576,934 + $2,393,024
$3,969,958
2022
$40,558 (+9.1%)
$1,546,014 + $2,346,102
$3,892,116
2021
$37,163 (+28.5%)
$1,515,700 + $2,300,100
$3,815,800
2020
$28,911 (+72.6%)
$1,485,981 + $2,015,000
$3,500,981
2019
$16,747 (+12.9%)
$1,471,001 + $1,250,000
$2,721,001
2018
$14,828 (+3.4%)
$1,437,649 + $130,000
$1,567,649
2017
$14,339 (+9.9%)
$1,362,600
2016
$13,050 (+27.0%)
$1,362,600
2015
$10,278 (+1.7%)
$1,243,681
2014
$10,109 (+1.4%)
$954,313
2013
$9,972 (+3.3%)
$954,313
2012
$9,657 (+2.3%)
$941,173
2011
$9,437 (+0.6%)
$922,719
2009
$9,377
$897,867
*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
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
4
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.12 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
4,457
Year built
2020
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
015171020
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
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
May 11, 2022 • Final
Sitework grading
Construct a new swimming pool with a spa.
Grading
Mar 11, 2021 • Final
Residential revision
Perform alterations to the hardscape and impervious areas. Work includes a garden wall, boulder wall, and a step pathway from the pool.
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.
Property details
Exterior
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Residential/SFR
Lot Information
View: Ocean, Setting
Lot Features: Level, Sloped Down, Near Public Transit
Zoning: R-1
Utilities
Utilities Information
Water Source: Meter In
Sewer: Sewer Hookup
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Cleveland
Middle Or Junior School: S.B. Jr.
High School: S.B. Sr.
Location Information
Cross Street: Norman Lane
Directions: Exit Freeway at Hot Springs Rd. Continue up Hot Springs, left on Alston Road. Lot on left at 626 Alston.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,457
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.12 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2020
Year Renovated: —
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 015171020
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Cleveland Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.7mi
4/10
Santa Barbara Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
3/10
Santa Barbara Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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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
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Estimated sale price
$3.81M – $4.61M
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