This contemporary villa with stunning ocean views, defines the California dream of indoor- outdoor living! The heart of the main house, is a spectacular, light-filled great room, with a wall of floor-to-ceiling, French doors, that open to an expansive terrace - an alfresco living and dining 'room' overlooking picturesque gardens, and the sparkling Pacific Ocean, beyond. And each bedroom enjoys the luxury of a private deck, with direct access to the park-like grounds. Approached by a separate driveway, the guesthouse, more like a secondary residence, offers a living room, full kitchen, bedroom and two baths. Here again, French Doors in every room lead out to the surrounding terrace, and a secluded, lush lawn area, shaded by mature olive and pepper trees. This extraordinary property, is located on a quiet, country road and surrounded by magnificent scenery, framed by mountain and ocean vistas. A peaceful retreat ... just minutes from some of California's best beaches, and the shops and restaurants of Montecito's famed villages.
Single-familyProperty Type
1967Year Built
1.01 acresLot Size
$1,679Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by • Sotheby's International Realty
Listed by Caroline Santandrea•DRE #01349311• Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with Rachael Douglas•DRE #02024147• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
The ultimate in indoor/outdoor living, this inviting Montecito contemporary estate on 1.01 acres boasts approx. 2,067 sqft of living space with glorious ocean views. The South facing living room, dining room and kitchen all enjoy floor to ceiling French doors opening to sun drenched 45 foot ocean view deck. There is a private 800 sqft guest house, expanded parking and gardens
SBMLS #01-2435
Jan 29, 2002
Listing Removed
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Aug 20, 2001
Listed
$1,150,000
$556/sq ft
SBMLS #00-948
Jun 5, 2000
Sold
$995,000
$481/sq ft
May 15, 2000
Listing Removed
—
Apr 13, 2000
Listed
$1,050,000
$508/sq ft
SBMLS #99-1871
Sep 24, 1999
Sold
$611,000
$296/sq ft
Jul 28, 1999
Listing Removed
—
Jun 30, 1999
Listed
$649,500
$314/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$26,772 (+5.6%)
$1,380,100 + $1,381,223
$2,761,323
2024
$25,358 (+1.8%)
$1,353,040 + $1,181,337
$2,534,377
2023
$24,907 (+1.3%)
$1,326,510 + $1,072,880
$2,399,390
2022
$24,578 (+2.1%)
$1,300,500 + $1,051,844
$2,352,344
2021
$24,067 (+16.4%)
$1,275,000 + $1,031,220
$2,306,220
2020
$20,670 (+2.7%)
$1,250,000 + $1,011,000
$2,261,000
2019
$20,127 (+1.6%)
$1,210,431 + $731,887
$1,942,318
2018
$19,812 (+1.8%)
$1,186,698 + $717,537
$1,904,235
2017
$19,470 (+1.8%)
$1,140,618 + $689,675
$1,830,293
2016
$19,135 (+1.1%)
$1,140,618 + $689,675
$1,830,293
2015
$18,922 (+6.4%)
$1,118,253 + $676,152
$1,794,405
2014
$17,791 (+13.3%)
$1,079,880 + $652,951
$1,732,831
2013
$15,701 (+1.9%)
$1,079,880 + $652,951
$1,732,831
2012
$15,406 (+2.0%)
$748,876 + $781,548
$1,530,424
2011
$15,103 (+0.5%)
$734,193 + $766,224
$1,500,417
2009
$15,035 (+1.9%)
$714,419 + $745,586
$1,460,005
2008
$14,752
$702,076 + $732,704
$1,434,780
Tax history for 685 Toro Canyon Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$26,772 (+5.6%)
$1,380,100 + $1,381,223
$2,761,323
2024
$25,358 (+1.8%)
$1,353,040 + $1,181,337
$2,534,377
2023
$24,907 (+1.3%)
$1,326,510 + $1,072,880
$2,399,390
2022
$24,578 (+2.1%)
$1,300,500 + $1,051,844
$2,352,344
2021
$24,067 (+16.4%)
$1,275,000 + $1,031,220
$2,306,220
2020
$20,670 (+2.7%)
$1,250,000 + $1,011,000
$2,261,000
2019
$20,127 (+1.6%)
$1,210,431 + $731,887
$1,942,318
2018
$19,812 (+1.8%)
$1,186,698 + $717,537
$1,904,235
2017
$19,470 (+1.8%)
$1,140,618 + $689,675
$1,830,293
2016
$19,135 (+1.1%)
$1,140,618 + $689,675
$1,830,293
2015
$18,922 (+6.4%)
$1,118,253 + $676,152
$1,794,405
2014
$17,791 (+13.3%)
$1,079,880 + $652,951
$1,732,831
2013
$15,701 (+1.9%)
$1,079,880 + $652,951
$1,732,831
2012
$15,406 (+2.0%)
$748,876 + $781,548
$1,530,424
2011
$15,103 (+0.5%)
$734,193 + $766,224
$1,500,417
2009
$15,035 (+1.9%)
$714,419 + $745,586
$1,460,005
2008
$14,752
$702,076 + $732,704
$1,434,780
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.01 Acres
Year renovated
1967
Sq. Ft.
2,067
Year built
1967
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
155130012
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Gar #2
Garage: Yes
Attached Garage: No
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
Dining Information
In Living Room
In Kitchen
Breakfast Bar
Interior Features
Laundry Features: Gas Hookup, In Kitchen
Fireplace Features: Other, 2, LR
Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Washer