Diamond in the rough. .. stunning architectural duplex on sprawling half-acre lot in the heart of Santa Barbara. Two single level 2BD 2BA units joined by a breezeway creating an extraordinary architectural compound. Available for sale for the first time in many decades, a superb opportunity to purchase this quiet & peaceful rustic property at the end of a private drive. This property was home to legendary Santa Barbara musician, artists and scholars with large garden spaces and stone walls. Featuring lush, private & quiet sanctuary spaces. Wonderful to remodel or re-build! Improvements include newer roof, appliances, decks; painting, main water pipes, electric panels, two storage sheds, and thorough, continuous garden landscape. A rare and renown chance to live Santa Barbara history!
0.58 acresLot Size
Listed by Konstantine Valissarakos•DRE #01023114
•323-252-9451 (agent)
•konstantine@nourmand.com (agent)
Listed by Richard Yohon•DRE #01276405
•323-270-1725 (agent)
•rick.yohon@sothebyshomes.com (agent)
Bought with Subscriber Non•DRE #13252• Non-Participant Office
Source:TheMLS #22-214033
Redfin Estimate
$2,787,406
$2.5M since sold in March 2023
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This home's estimate is 4.2% lower than the average sale price ($2.91M) of 6 comparable homes.
Diamond in the rough. .. stunning architectural duplex on sprawling half-acre lot in the heart of Santa Barbara. Two single level 2BD 2BA units joined by a breezeway creating an extraordinary architectural compound. Available for sale for the first time in many decades, a superb opportunity to purchase this quiet & peaceful rustic property at the end of a private drive. This property was home to legendary Santa Barbara musician, artists and scholars with large garden spaces and stone walls. Featuring lush, private & quiet sanctuary spaces. Wonderful to remodel or re-build! Improvements include newer roof, appliances, decks; painting, main water pipes, electric panels, two storage sheds, and thorough, continuous garden landscape. A rare and renown chance to live Santa Barbara history!
SBMLS #22-3592
Dec 1, 2022
Sold
$1,500,000
Nov 22, 2022
Price Changed
$1,689,000
Nov 21, 2022
Pending
—
Nov 1, 2022
Listed
$2,000,000
+30
Diamond in the rough...stunning architectural duplex on sprawling half-acre lot in the heart of Santa Barbara. Two single level 2BD 2BA units joined by a breezeway creating an extraordinary architectural compound. Available for sale for the first time in many decades, a superb opportunity to purchase this quiet & peaceful rustic property at the end of a private drive. This property was home to legendary Santa Barbara musician, artists and scholars with large garden spaces and stone walls; featuring lush, private & quiet sanctuary spaces. Wonderful to remodel or re-build! Improvements include newer roof, appliances, decks; painting, main water pipes, electric panels, two storage sheds, and thorough, continuous garden landscape. A rare and renown chance to live Santa Barbara history!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,820 (+1.7%)
$1,273,449 + $318,362
$1,591,811
2024
$16,538 (+1.8%)
$1,248,480 + $312,120
$1,560,600
2023
$16,243 (+11.5%)
$1,224,000 + $306,000
$1,530,000
2022
$14,570 (+2.3%)
$1,200,000 + $300,000
$1,500,000
2021
$14,242 (+1.0%)
$780,861 + $557,758
$1,338,619
2020
$14,099 (+1.8%)
$765,550 + $546,822
$1,312,372
2019
$13,854 (+1.4%)
$757,701 + $541,216
$1,298,917
2018
$13,657 (+3.5%)
$742,845 + $530,604
$1,273,449
2017
$13,199 (+533.1%)
$714,000 + $510,000
$1,224,000
2016
$2,085 (+0.9%)
$714,000 + $510,000
$1,224,000
2015
$2,066 (−20.0%)
$59,213 + $103,018
$162,231
2014
$2,584 (+1.4%)
$57,182 + $99,484
$156,666
2013
$2,548 (+6.1%)
$57,182 + $99,484
$156,666
2012
$2,402 (+1.8%)
$56,924 + $99,035
$155,959
2011
$2,359 (+1.3%)
$55,808 + $97,094
$152,902
2009
$2,329 (+8.4%)
$54,306 + $94,480
$148,786
2008
$2,149
$53,369 + $92,849
$146,218
Tax history for 778 Mission Canyon Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,820 (+1.7%)
$1,273,449 + $318,362
$1,591,811
2024
$16,538 (+1.8%)
$1,248,480 + $312,120
$1,560,600
2023
$16,243 (+11.5%)
$1,224,000 + $306,000
$1,530,000
2022
$14,570 (+2.3%)
$1,200,000 + $300,000
$1,500,000
2021
$14,242 (+1.0%)
$780,861 + $557,758
$1,338,619
2020
$14,099 (+1.8%)
$765,550 + $546,822
$1,312,372
2019
$13,854 (+1.4%)
$757,701 + $541,216
$1,298,917
2018
$13,657 (+3.5%)
$742,845 + $530,604
$1,273,449
2017
$13,199 (+533.1%)
$714,000 + $510,000
$1,224,000
2016
$2,085 (+0.9%)
$714,000 + $510,000
$1,224,000
2015
$2,066 (−20.0%)
$59,213 + $103,018
$162,231
2014
$2,584 (+1.4%)
$57,182 + $99,484
$156,666
2013
$2,548 (+6.1%)
$57,182 + $99,484
$156,666
2012
$2,402 (+1.8%)
$56,924 + $99,035
$155,959
2011
$2,359 (+1.3%)
$55,808 + $97,094
$152,902
2009
$2,329 (+8.4%)
$54,306 + $94,480
$148,786
2008
$2,149
$53,369 + $92,849
$146,218
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
20-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.
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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
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Property Information
Legal Description: POR SEC 9 TWN 4 RNG 27
Lot Information
Land Sq. Ft: 25,265
Municipality Name: SANTA BARBARA COUNTY
Acres: 0.58
Zoning Code: 20-R-1
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL RENTALS
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax Area: SANTA BARBARA COUNTY
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.58 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 023230018
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Roosevelt Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.6mi
7/10
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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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
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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Historical weather
Santa Barbara, CA • 93105
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Estimated sale price
$2.61M – $3.16M
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