Realize the best of single-level living on the Upper Riviera with panoramic ocean, city, and island views from a half-acre lot. This bright, updated ranch home features an open floor plan, formal dining area, Brazilian cherry wood floors, and spacious primary suite. Enjoy indoor-outdoor living with French doors, walled yard, mature oaks, and multiple patios perfect for entertaining. Upgrades include a newer roof, heating and AC, and an oversized two-car garage, all offering modern comfort and convenience. While updated and livable as-is, the property has potential for further development and an ADU. This delightful property embodies gracious, easy Santa Barbara living in an exceptional location.
Single-familyProperty Type
1956Year Built
0.53 acresLot Size
$1,479Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by www.darciemcknight.com McKnight•DRE #01717947• Village Properties
Listed by Thomas Dabney•DRE #01262014• Village Properties
Bought with Lisa McCann, REALTOR McCann•DRE #01985174• Requisite Luxury Properties
Est. $8,131 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 712 Arbolado Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
SBMLS #25-4302
Apr 7, 2026
Sold
$3,225,000
$1,479/sq ft
Feb 20, 2026
Contingent
—
Jan 17, 2026
Price Changed
$3,325,000
$1,525/sq ft
Dec 3, 2025
Listed
$3,495,000
$1,603/sq ft
SBMLS #17-36
Jan 4, 2017
Listed
$2,100,000
$963/sq ft
Jan 4, 2017
Sold
$2,050,000
$940/sq ft
For statistical purposes only.
Public Records
Dec 30, 2016
Sold
$2,050,000
$940/sq ft
SBMLS #15-2389
Jan 20, 2016
Sold
$1,925,000
$883/sq ft
Dec 11, 2015
Pending
—
Sep 16, 2015
Price Changed
$2,170,000
$995/sq ft
Jul 14, 2015
Listed
$2,295,000
$1,053/sq ft
+13
Here is the answer to your Buyers’ Riviera requests: outstanding views, one-story living, immaculate condition, manageable size, A+ location, convenience yet seclusion. Located near the top of the prestigious Upper Riviera, this gracious one-story home sits on .53 usable acres with excellent ocean/island/city views. Light open floorplan, picture windows and French doors bring the outdoors in. Remodeled with luxury chef's kitchen, Brazilian cherry floors, newer heating/AC, roof, French doors, fitted closets. Huge master with patio, computer room, plus den/TV room. Verandahs and gardens for entertaining or relaxing, plumbed for spa. Oversized garage with easy driveway turn around. Pleasant, easy, Santa Barbara living.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$25,230 (+1.7%)
$1,479,744 + $947,036
$2,426,780
2024
$24,797 (+1.9%)
$1,450,730 + $928,467
$2,379,197
2023
$24,346 (+1.8%)
$1,422,285 + $910,262
$2,332,547
2022
$23,926 (+2.4%)
$1,394,398 + $892,414
$2,286,812
2021
$23,377 (+1.0%)
$1,367,057 + $874,916
$2,241,973
2020
$23,136 (+1.8%)
$1,340,252 + $857,761
$2,198,013
2019
$22,732 (+1.4%)
$1,326,510 + $848,966
$2,175,476
2018
$22,409 (+3.4%)
$1,300,500 + $832,320
$2,132,820
2017
$21,670 (+331.1%)
$1,250,000 + $800,000
$2,050,000
2016
$5,026 (+1.1%)
$1,250,000 + $800,000
$2,050,000
2015
$4,970 (+1.7%)
$230,886 + $239,135
$470,021
2014
$4,889 (+0.5%)
$222,964 + $230,930
$453,894
2013
$4,867 (+3.7%)
$222,964 + $230,930
$453,894
2012
$4,693 (+2.3%)
$221,957 + $229,887
$451,844
2011
$4,585 (+0.7%)
$217,605 + $225,380
$442,985
2009
$4,553 (+3.2%)
$211,745 + $219,310
$431,055
2008
$4,412
$208,088 + $215,521
$423,609
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.53 Acres
Year renovated
1956
Sq. Ft.
2,140
Year built
1956
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
019210007
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
RS-15
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
Apr 18, 2025 • Final
Residential
Perform a substantial redevelopment of an existing single-family home. The project includes the demolition of a portion of the structure and the addition and renovation of space to convert the residence into a two-story home with an attached garage.
Remodel
Mar 1, 2019 • Final
Historic permits
Remove existing wood shake and install new Eagle light ponderosa shake tile.
Roofing
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
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Attached
Attached Garage: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
Ground Floor Bedroom 2
Dining Information
Formal
Dining Area
Breakfast Area
Interior Features
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Appliances: Refrigerator, Built-In Gas Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave
Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Hardwood
Exterior
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Slab
Exterior Features: Lawn, Fruit Trees, Yard Irrigation PRT
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Stucco
Roof: Shake
Property Information
Architectural Style: Ranch
# Of Buildings: 1
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Property Condition: Excellent
Levels: Single Story
Lot Information
View: Islands, Coastline, Ocean, City, Setting, Harbor, Panoramic
Lot Features: Level, Sloped Down
Zoning: R-1
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Cooling Available: Yes
Cooling: Central Air
Heating Available: Yes
Heating: Forced Air
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Roosevelt
Middle Or Junior School: S.B. Jr.
High School: S.B. Sr.
Location Information
Cross Street: Viscaino
Directions: Take Mission Ridge or APS to Arbolado.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,140
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.53 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1956
Year Renovated: 1956
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 019210007
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Roosevelt Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.2mi
7/10
Santa Barbara Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
3/10
Santa Barbara Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
6/10
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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
0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 84° expected this year, 21 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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Santa Barbara, CA • 93103
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.9 hours in
June and 5.7 hours in December, placing it above the
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Estimated sale price
$3.36M – $4.07M
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