Inside the gates of Riven Rock, the storied 1896 McCormick estate, this 2.53-acre property rests beneath a canopy of 200-year-old oaks. Rebuilt over 3 years, the original 1958 house was taken down to the earth. What stands today is a newly constructed single-level residence and detached guest house, designed to sit quietly within the landscape. Vaulted shiplap ceilings, blackened steel windows, Venetian plaster, Italian marble, brushed brass, white oak, and walls of glass open to the oak grove and gardens beyond. The grounds unfold with decomposed-granite paths, a natural-edge pool, sunken firepit beneath a century-old oak, chef's garden, fruit trees, and original stone bridges from the historic estate. Cold Spring School District. Moments to the Upper Village and Butterfly Beach.
Single-familyProperty Type
1958Year Built
2.53 acresLot Size
$2,979Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Riskin Partners Group•DRE #01815307 / 01447045 / 01954177 / 01951069• Village Properties
Inside the gates of Riven Rock, the storied 1896 McCormick estate, this 2.53-acre property rests beneath a canopy of 200-year-old oaks. Rebuilt over 3 years, the original 1958 house was taken down to the earth. What stands today is a newly constructed single-level residence and detached guest house, designed to sit quietly within the landscape. Vaulted shiplap ceilings, blackened steel windows, Venetian plaster, Italian marble, brushed brass, white oak, and walls of glass open to the oak grove and gardens beyond. The grounds unfold with decomposed-granite paths, a natural-edge pool, sunken firepit beneath a century-old oak, chef's garden, fruit trees, and original stone bridges from the historic estate. Cold Spring School District. Moments to the Upper Village and Butterfly Beach.
SBMLS #26-1086
Jun 15, 2026
Listing Removed
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May 19, 2026
Price Changed
$16,495,000
$3,072/sq ft
Apr 6, 2026
Listed
$17,950,000
$3,343/sq ft
SBMLS #20-775
Sep 10, 2020
Sold
$2,700,000
$503/sq ft
Sep 4, 2020
Pending
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Jul 28, 2020
Contingent
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Mar 2, 2020
Listed
$2,995,000
$558/sq ft
Greater Lansing AoR #19538462
Sep 10, 2020
Sold
$2,700,000
$503/sq ft
Dec 26, 2019
Listed
$2,995,000
$558/sq ft
TheMLS #19-538462
Sep 10, 2020
Sold
$2,700,000
$503/sq ft
Jul 28, 2020
Pending
—
Dec 26, 2019
Listed
$2,995,000
$558/sq ft
SBMLS #19-4102
Sep 10, 2020
Sold
$2,700,000
$503/sq ft
Sep 4, 2020
Pending
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Jul 28, 2020
Contingent
—
Dec 17, 2019
Listed
$2,995,000
$558/sq ft
SBMLS #94-1752
Sep 28, 2016
Listing Removed
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May 19, 1994
Listed
$995,000
$185/sq ft
SBMLS #91-4219
Sep 28, 2016
Listing Removed
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Sep 25, 1991
Listed
$1,195,000
$223/sq ft
SBMLS #08-1815
May 5, 2008
Listed
$6,750,000
$1,257/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 4, 1995
Sold
$920,000
$171/sq ft
SBMLS #95-188
Mar 6, 1995
Listing Removed
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Jan 6, 1995
Listed
$995,000
$185/sq ft
SBMLS #93-3791
Jan 5, 1994
Sold
$900,000
$168/sq ft
Nov 16, 1993
Listing Removed
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Oct 25, 1993
Listed
$995,000
$185/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$55,958 (+1.8%)
$2,314,282 + $2,980,167
$5,294,449
2024
$54,971 (+4.7%)
$2,268,904 + $2,921,733
$5,190,637
2023
$52,509 (+52.7%)
$2,224,416 + $2,864,445
$5,088,861
2022
$34,391 (+19.4%)
$2,180,800 + $2,808,280
$4,989,080
2021
$28,808 (+80.9%)
$2,102,000 + $1,127,000
$3,229,000
2020
$15,926 (+4.0%)
$2,000,000 + $700,000
$2,700,000
2019
$15,308 (+31.2%)
$952,247 + $530,451
$1,482,698
2018
$11,668 (−45.5%)
$933,576 + $520,050
$1,453,626
2017
$21,413 (+2.8%)
$897,325 + $1,136,078
$2,033,403
2016
$20,820 (+1.1%)
$897,325 + $1,136,078
$2,033,403
2015
$20,590 (+1.6%)
$879,731 + $1,113,802
$1,993,533
2014
$20,260 (+0.4%)
$849,544 + $1,075,582
$1,925,126
2013
$20,170 (+2.7%)
$849,544 + $1,075,582
$1,925,126
2012
$19,641 (+2.1%)
$845,705 + $1,070,721
$1,916,426
2011
$19,243 (+0.6%)
$829,123 + $1,049,727
$1,878,850
2009
$19,128 (+2.6%)
$806,791 + $1,021,454
$1,828,245
2008
$18,640
$792,851 + $1,003,805
$1,796,656
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
4
Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
2.53 Acres
Year renovated
1995
Finished Sq. Ft.
3,845
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
3,845
Year built
1958
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
011080003
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
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
5/10 Heat Factor
9 days above 84° expected this year, 23 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 • 93108
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Sun exposure
92/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 20% for direct sun exposure in Santa Barbara. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.1 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 790 Rockbridge Rd
$15,316,328
$679K under list price of $16.0M
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