Nestled on 1.26 gated acres on the edge of Mission Canyon, this 1924 Cape Cod-style estate is a rare blend of timeless architecture, verdant grounds, and proximity to the iconic Santa Barbara Mission and Belmond El Encanto. Shaded by magnificent heritage oaks, the property unfolds with a sense of privacy and grace, offering 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, a dedicated office with fireplace, and a sunroom with built-in bookcases—currently styled as a serene massage room, ideal for a library, creative studio, or future ensuite. At the heart of the home, the gorgeous kitchen features an impressive industrial-style Wolf range, a walk-in pantry, and a charming breakfast nook. Adjacent, a butler's pantry with a wet bar ensures all your entertaining essentials are close at hand—perfect for... hosting intimate dinners or lively celebrations. The formal dining room, framed by French doors, opens to the expansive covered porch for seamless indoor-outdoor gatherings. The backyard is a private sanctuary, complete with a sparkling pool, expansive lawns beneath the shade of majestic oak trees, a wood-fired pizza oven, and classic brick patios. With ample space to add a pool house or guest retreat, the possibilities are both luxurious and practical. A long gravel drive leads to a detached two-car garage, flanked by two versatile studio rooms ideal for storage, creative space, or future expansion. Just minutes from downtown Santa Barbara, this timeless estate embodies the very best of California living graceful, grounded, and effortlessly refined.
Single-familyProperty Type
1924Year Built
1.26 acresLot Size
$1,105Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Laura Drammer•DRE #01209580• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Listed by Cole Robbins•DRE #01910827• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Bought with Teddy Muller•DRE #02160267• Village Properties
Nestled on 1.26 gated acres on the edge of Mission Canyon, this 1924 Cape Cod-style estate is a rare blend of timeless architecture, verdant grounds, and proximity to the iconic Santa Barbara Mission and Belmond El Encanto. Shaded by magnificent heritage oaks, the property unfolds with a sense of privacy and grace, offering 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, a dedicated office with fireplace, and a sunroom with built-in bookcases—currently styled as a serene massage room, ideal for a library, creative studio, or future ensuite. At the heart of the home, the gorgeous kitchen features an impressive industrial-style Wolf range, a walk-in pantry, and a charming breakfast nook. Adjacent, a butler's pantry with a wet bar ensures all your entertaining essentials are close at hand—perfect for hosting intimate dinners or lively celebrations. The formal dining room, framed by French doors, opens to the expansive covered porch for seamless indoor-outdoor gatherings. The backyard is a private sanctuary, complete with a sparkling pool, expansive lawns beneath the shade of majestic oak trees, a wood-fired pizza oven, and classic brick patios. With ample space to add a pool house or guest retreat, the possibilities are both luxurious and practical. A long gravel drive leads to a detached two-car garage, flanked by two versatile studio rooms ideal for storage, creative space, or future expansion. Just minutes from downtown Santa Barbara, this timeless estate embodies the very best of... California living-graceful, grounded, and effortlessly refined.
SBMLS #25-2372
Nov 21, 2025
Sold
$4,675,000
$1,003/sq ft
Oct 22, 2025
Contingent
—
Sep 10, 2025
Price Changed
$5,275,000
$1,132/sq ft
Jul 27, 2025
Price Changed
$5,575,000
$1,196/sq ft
Jun 18, 2025
Listed
$5,875,000
$1,261/sq ft
CRMLS #V1-30683
Nov 21, 2025
Sold
$4,675,000
$1,003/sq ft
Oct 22, 2025
Contingent
—
Sep 10, 2025
Price Changed
$5,275,000
$1,132/sq ft
Jul 27, 2025
Price Changed
$5,575,000
$1,196/sq ft
Jun 18, 2025
Listed
$5,875,000
$1,261/sq ft
Nestled on 1.26 gated acres on the edge of Mission Canyon, this 1924 Cape Cod-style estate is a rare blend of timeless architecture, verdant grounds, and proximity to the iconic Santa Barbara Mission and Belmond El Encanto. Shaded by magnificent heritage oaks, the property unfolds with a sense of privacy and grace, offering 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, a dedicated office with fireplace, and a sunroom with built-in bookcases--currently styled as a serene massage room, ideal for a library, creative studio, or future ensuite. At the heart of the home, the gorgeous kitchen features an impressive industrial-style Wolf range, a walk-in pantry, and a charming breakfast nook. Adjacent, a butler's pantry with a wet bar ensures all your entertaining essentials are close at hand--perfect for hosting intimate dinners or lively celebrations. The formal dining room, framed by French doors, opens to the expansive covered porch for seamless indoor-outdoor gatherings. The backyard is a private sanctuary, complete with a sparkling pool, expansive lawns beneath the shade of majestic oak trees, a wood-fired pizza oven, and classic brick patios. With ample space to add a pool house or guest retreat, the possibilities are both luxurious and practical. A long gravel drive leads to a detached two-car garage, flanked by two versatile studio rooms ideal for storage, creative space, or future expansion. Just minutes from downtown Santa Barbara, this timeless estate embodies the very best of California living-graceful, grounded, and effortlessly refined.
SBMLS #12-3384
Mar 26, 2013
Sold
$2,150,000
$461/sq ft
Oct 30, 2012
Listed
$2,300,000
$494/sq ft
SBMLS #12-2621
Aug 15, 2012
Listed
$2,499,000
$536/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$28,992 (+1.7%)
$2,000,000 + $2,675,000
$4,675,000
2024
$28,502 (+1.8%)
$1,231,423 + $1,483,762
$2,715,185
2023
$27,991 (+3.7%)
$1,207,278 + $1,454,669
$2,661,947
2022
$26,999 (+2.9%)
$1,183,606 + $1,426,147
$2,609,753
2021
$26,233 (+1.0%)
$1,160,399 + $1,349,458
$2,509,857
2020
$25,966 (+1.8%)
$1,137,647 + $1,308,293
$2,445,940
2019
$25,515 (+1.4%)
$1,125,982 + $1,294,879
$2,420,861
2018
$25,153 (+3.4%)
$1,103,904 + $1,269,490
$2,373,394
2017
$24,316 (+3.8%)
$1,061,039 + $1,220,196
$2,281,235
2016
$23,437 (+1.1%)
$1,061,039 + $1,220,196
$2,281,235
2015
$23,181 (+1.7%)
$1,040,235 + $1,196,271
$2,236,506
2014
$22,800 (+719.6%)
$1,004,540 + $1,155,221
$2,159,761
2013
$2,782 (+7.2%)
$1,004,540 + $1,155,221
$2,159,761
2012
$2,595 (+2.3%)
$71,082 + $179,265
$250,347
2011
$2,535 (+0.7%)
$69,689 + $175,750
$245,439
2009
$2,518 (+4.2%)
$67,813 + $171,017
$238,830
2008
$2,416
$66,643 + $168,063
$234,706
Tax history for 770 Mission Canyon Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$28,992 (+1.7%)
$2,000,000 + $2,675,000
$4,675,000
2024
$28,502 (+1.8%)
$1,231,423 + $1,483,762
$2,715,185
2023
$27,991 (+3.7%)
$1,207,278 + $1,454,669
$2,661,947
2022
$26,999 (+2.9%)
$1,183,606 + $1,426,147
$2,609,753
2021
$26,233 (+1.0%)
$1,160,399 + $1,349,458
$2,509,857
2020
$25,966 (+1.8%)
$1,137,647 + $1,308,293
$2,445,940
2019
$25,515 (+1.4%)
$1,125,982 + $1,294,879
$2,420,861
2018
$25,153 (+3.4%)
$1,103,904 + $1,269,490
$2,373,394
2017
$24,316 (+3.8%)
$1,061,039 + $1,220,196
$2,281,235
2016
$23,437 (+1.1%)
$1,061,039 + $1,220,196
$2,281,235
2015
$23,181 (+1.7%)
$1,040,235 + $1,196,271
$2,236,506
2014
$22,800 (+719.6%)
$1,004,540 + $1,155,221
$2,159,761
2013
$2,782 (+7.2%)
$1,004,540 + $1,155,221
$2,159,761
2012
$2,595 (+2.3%)
$71,082 + $179,265
$250,347
2011
$2,535 (+0.7%)
$69,689 + $175,750
$245,439
2009
$2,518 (+4.2%)
$67,813 + $171,017
$238,830
2008
$2,416
$66,643 + $168,063
$234,706
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
7
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.26 Acres
Year renovated
1924
Sq. Ft.
4,660
Year built
1924
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
023280001
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, Detached
Garage: Yes
Attached Garage: No
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Room Information
Sun Room
Primary Bedroom
Office
Dining Information
Formal
Dining Area
Breakfast Area
Interior Features
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Other
Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dishwasher, Microwave
Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Exterior
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Raised
Exterior Features: Pool, Patio Open, Patio Covered, Hot Tub, Lawn, Fruit Trees, Yard Irrigation PRT, Fenced: BCK
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Roof: Other
Property Information
Architectural Style: Estate, Cape Cod
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Other Structures: Other
Levels: Two
Lot Information
View: Mountain(s), Partial/Filtered
Lot Features: Level, Sloped Up
Zoning: E-1
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Cooling Available: Yes
Cooling: Central Air
Heating Available: Yes
Heating: Forced Air
Utilities Information
Water Source: Shared Well
Sewer: Sewer Hookup
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Roosevelt
Middle Or Junior School: S.B. Jr.
High School: S.B. Sr.
Location Information
Cross Street: Glendessary Lane
Public facts
Beds: 7
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,660
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1924
Year Renovated: 1924
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 023280001
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
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Schools
Roosevelt Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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Santa Barbara Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi
3/10
Santa Barbara Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
6/10
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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
0.46% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
9 days above 84° expected this year, 24 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 • 93105
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Estimated sale price
$4.89M – $5.92M
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