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The first impression is unforgettable: Santa Barbara unfolds below, and the Pacific Ocean stretches toward the horizon. At this beautifully remodeled Riviera residence, the sheer breadth of the views is captivating, changing with the light throughout the day before giving way to the glow of the city after dusk. A dramatic 26-foot ± span of glass doors opens the main living area to a broad terrace, where glass railings preserve the uninterrupted panorama. Three large decks provide generous space for dining and lounging, creating a magnificent setting for outdoor entertaining. Generously proportioned and thoughtfully designed, the kitchen features two islands with ample room for cooking and conversation. White oak floors, thoughtfully chosen lighting, and a fireplace on each level bring warmth and understated sophistication to the interiors. Located on the first level, the primary suite includes a luxurious bathroom with a large dual shower and soaking tub. Three additional bedrooms occupy the lower level, two with private en-suite bathrooms, alongside a bar and adjoining living area. An upper-level bedroom offers a restful retreat, while a separate room tucked away from the main living spaces provides an inviting setting for a home office or personal gym. Garden steps wind through terraced grounds planted with fruit trees. A garage, driveway, and additional parking beside the house complete this remarkable Riviera offering.
Single-familyProperty Type
1980Year Built
0.43 acresLot Size
$1,490Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Cristal Clarke•DRE #00968247• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Riviera, located between Downtown Santa Barbara and the Santa Ynez Mountains, is a hillside and coastal Santa Barbara neighborhood with terraced streets and ocean-view overlooks. The character concentrates around the El Encanto area on Mission Ridge Road, where a quiet, resort-like pocket meets winding lanes and garden courtyards. Spanish Colonial Revival estates and midcentury view homes line the slopes above Alameda Padre Serra, with palms and stone walls shaping the streetscape. The Riviera Theatre and the Santa Barbara Bowl act as cultural anchors for film nights and live music. Mission Canyon’s trailheads and the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden add a nature-forward rhythm to the neighborhood.
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Offer insights
806 Arbolado Rd · $9,250,000
$9.45M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $9.45M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
3 days
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SALE-TO-LIST
98.5%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Fireplaces in the living room, primary bedroom, and another location
Bedrooms
Ground-floor primary bedroom
Bathrooms
5 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom
Kitchen
Dining area in the kitchen
Laundry & utility
Laundry room
Flooring
Hardwood and tile flooring
Heating & cooling
Heat pump heating and cooling
Exterior features
Fruit trees
Mountain, island, coastline, ocean, city, harbor, and panoramic views
Home design
Spanish architectural style
Tri-level
Parking
Attached garage with 2 spaces
Construction
Stucco construction
Tile roof
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
The first impression is unforgettable: Santa Barbara unfolds below, and the Pacific Ocean stretches toward the horizon. At this beautifully remodeled Riviera residence, the sheer breadth of the views is captivating, changing with the light throughout the day before giving way to the glow of the city after dusk. A dramatic 26-foot span of glass doors opens the main living area to a broad terrace, where glass railings preserve the uninterrupted panorama. Three large decks provide generous space for dining and lounging, creating a magnificent setting for outdoor entertaining. Generously proportioned and thoughtfully designed, the kitchen features two islands with ample room for cooking and conversation. White oak floors, thoughtfully chosen lighting, and a fireplace on each level bring warmth and understated sophistication to the interiors. Located on the first level, the primary suite includes a luxurious bathroom with a large dual shower and soaking tub. Three additional bedrooms occupy the lower level, two with private en-suite bathrooms, alongside a bar and adjoining living area. An upper-level bedroom offers a restful retreat, while a separate room tucked away from the main living spaces provides an inviting setting for a home office or personal gym. Garden steps wind through terraced grounds planted with fruit trees. A garage, driveway, and additional parking beside the house complete this remarkable Riviera offering.
SBMLS #26-3636
Oct 28, 2026
Listed
$9,250,000
$1,490/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$38,730 (+4.7%)
$1,948,377 + $1,784,869
$3,733,246
2024
$36,979 (+1.8%)
$1,910,174 + $1,749,872
$3,660,046
2023
$36,307 (+1.8%)
$1,872,720 + $1,612,620
$3,485,340
2022
$35,683 (+308.4%)
$1,836,000 + $1,581,000
$3,417,000
2021
$8,738 (+1.1%)
$1,800,000 + $1,550,000
$3,350,000
2020
$8,647 (+1.8%)
$220,103 + $600,874
$820,977
2019
$8,494 (+1.5%)
$217,847 + $594,713
$812,560
2018
$8,371 (+3.4%)
$213,576 + $583,052
$796,628
2017
$8,093 (+1.8%)
$205,284 + $560,412
$765,696
2016
$7,947 (+1.1%)
$205,284 + $560,412
$765,696
2015
$7,858 (+1.7%)
$201,259 + $549,424
$750,683
2014
$7,730 (+0.5%)
$194,353 + $530,572
$724,925
2013
$7,695 (+3.4%)
$194,353 + $530,572
$724,925
2012
$7,443 (+2.3%)
$193,475 + $528,175
$721,650
2011
$7,272 (+0.7%)
$189,682 + $517,819
$707,501
2009
$7,223 (+2.8%)
$184,574 + $503,872
$688,446
2008
$7,029
$181,386 + $495,167
$676,553
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
5
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.43 Acres
Year renovated
1982
Finished Sq. Ft.
—
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
5,099
Year built
1980
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
019232004
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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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
May 20, 2026 • Active
Residential
Demolition
Grading
Mar 12, 2026 • Final
Revision
Grading
Remodel
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.
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, 20 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 • 93103
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Sun exposure
90/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Santa Barbara. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.5 hrs
7.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 806 Arbolado Rd
$9,074,783
$175K under list price of $9.25M
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