Experience the charm of Santa Barbara living in this unique and artistic contemporary property, ready to be polished into your own masterpiece. Ideally situated on the Lower Riviera. The larger main home offers dramatic high ceilings and artistic flair with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms on two floors plus large storage room. Enjoy two view decks that provide glimpses of the sparkling ocean and islands, while the property borders Orpet Park, ensuring a nature-inspired setting. For added desirability there's a separate 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom unit, perfect for dual living or owner-user opportunities, complete with its own private deck. Discover the best of Santa Barbara living with this rare gem that seamlessly combines creative potential, convenience, and coastal beauty.
Single-familyProperty Type
1928Year Built
$1,220Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Hitchcock + Associates•DRE #01932289• Compass
Experience the charm of Santa Barbara living in this unique and artistic contemporary property, ready to be polished into your own masterpiece. Ideally situated on the Lower Riviera. The larger main home offers dramatic high ceilings and artistic flair with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms on two floors plus large storage room. Enjoy two view decks that provide glimpses of the sparkling ocean and islands, while the property borders Orpet Park, ensuring a nature-inspired setting. For added desirability there's a separate 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom unit, perfect for dual living or owner-user opportunities, complete with its own private deck. Discover the best of Santa Barbara living with this rare gem that seamlessly combines creative potential, convenience, and coastal beauty.
SBMLS #23-3300
Dec 20, 2023
Sold
$1,925,000
$845/sq ft
Nov 14, 2023
Pending
—
Nov 1, 2023
Listed
$1,925,000
$845/sq ft
+26
Experience the charm of Santa Barbara living in this unique and artistic contemporary property, ready to be polished into your own masterpiece. Ideally situated on the Lower Riviera. The larger main home offers dramatic high ceilings and artistic flair with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms on two floors plus large storage room. Enjoy two view decks that provide glimpses of the sparkling ocean and islands, while the property borders Orpet Park, ensuring a nature-inspired setting. For added desirability there's a separate 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom unit, perfect for dual living or owner-user opportunities, complete with its own private deck. Discover the best of Santa Barbara living with this rare gem that seamlessly combines creative potential, convenience, and coastal beauty.
SBMLS #23-3303
Dec 20, 2023
Sold
$1,925,000
$845/sq ft
Nov 14, 2023
Pending
—
Nov 1, 2023
Listed
$1,925,000
$845/sq ft
SBMLS #97-3046
Jan 13, 1998
Sold
$515,000
$226/sq ft
Jan 5, 1998
Listing Removed
—
Oct 18, 1997
Listed
$529,900
$233/sq ft
SBMLS #93-3173
Oct 1, 1993
Listing Removed
—
Aug 27, 1993
Listed
$449,000
$197/sq ft
SBMLS #93-3174
Oct 1, 1993
Listing Removed
—
Aug 27, 1993
Listed
$449,000
$197/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 11, 1981
Sold
$145,000
$64/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,476 (−43.9%)
$812,407 + $290,724
$1,103,131
2024
$20,465 (+143.4%)
$796,478 + $285,024
$1,081,502
2023
$8,409 (+1.8%)
$900,000 + $1,025,000
$1,925,000
2022
$8,262 (+2.4%)
$276,244 + $514,138
$790,382
2021
$8,068 (+1.1%)
$270,828 + $504,057
$774,885
2020
$7,984 (+1.8%)
$265,518 + $494,174
$759,692
2019
$7,843 (+1.5%)
$262,796 + $489,107
$751,903
2018
$7,729 (+3.4%)
$257,644 + $479,517
$737,161
2017
$7,473 (+1.7%)
$247,641 + $460,898
$708,539
2016
$7,345 (+1.1%)
$247,641 + $460,898
$708,539
2015
$7,263 (+1.7%)
$242,786 + $451,861
$694,647
2014
$7,144 (+0.5%)
$234,456 + $436,356
$670,812
2013
$7,112 (+3.4%)
$234,456 + $436,356
$670,812
2012
$6,876 (+2.3%)
$233,397 + $434,384
$667,781
2011
$6,718 (+0.7%)
$228,821 + $425,867
$654,688
2009
$6,673 (+2.8%)
$222,659 + $414,397
$637,056
2008
$6,489
$218,812 + $407,238
$626,050
Tax history for 809 Moreno Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,476 (−43.9%)
$812,407 + $290,724
$1,103,131
2024
$20,465 (+143.4%)
$796,478 + $285,024
$1,081,502
2023
$8,409 (+1.8%)
$900,000 + $1,025,000
$1,925,000
2022
$8,262 (+2.4%)
$276,244 + $514,138
$790,382
2021
$8,068 (+1.1%)
$270,828 + $504,057
$774,885
2020
$7,984 (+1.8%)
$265,518 + $494,174
$759,692
2019
$7,843 (+1.5%)
$262,796 + $489,107
$751,903
2018
$7,729 (+3.4%)
$257,644 + $479,517
$737,161
2017
$7,473 (+1.7%)
$247,641 + $460,898
$708,539
2016
$7,345 (+1.1%)
$247,641 + $460,898
$708,539
2015
$7,263 (+1.7%)
$242,786 + $451,861
$694,647
2014
$7,144 (+0.5%)
$234,456 + $436,356
$670,812
2013
$7,112 (+3.4%)
$234,456 + $436,356
$670,812
2012
$6,876 (+2.3%)
$233,397 + $434,384
$667,781
2011
$6,718 (+0.7%)
$228,821 + $425,867
$654,688
2009
$6,673 (+2.8%)
$222,659 + $414,397
$637,056
2008
$6,489
$218,812 + $407,238
$626,050
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
8,276 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
—
Year built
—
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
027071004
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
R-2
Two-Unit Residential District
This zone is intended to provide areas for medium-density residential where the principal use of land is for two-unit residences. Single-unit residence and garden apartment developments are also allowed. The regulations for this 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, complement surrounding residential development, and mitigate impacts to traffic, 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
Mar 1, 2019 • Final
Historic permits
Replace the sewer line from the dwelling to the property line.
Plumbing
Mar 1, 2019 • Final
Historic permits
Install a solar photovoltaic system on a single-family home as a supplemental electrical supply system. The installation includes a solar array and micro-inverters connected to the utility supply through the service equipment.
Electrical
Solar
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: Gar #2, Unc #3
Garage: Yes
Attached Garage: No
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
Office
Family Room 2
Dining Information
Dining Area
Interior Features
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas
Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Stove, Washer
Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Deck
Property Information
# Of Buildings: 2
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Other Structures: Second Residence
Levels: Two
Lot Information
View: Islands, Ocean, Partial/Filtered
Zoning: R-2
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Cooling Available: Yes
Cooling: Central Air
Heating Available: Yes
Heating: Gravity
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Roosevelt
Middle Or Junior School: S.B. Jr.
High School: S.B. Sr.
Location Information
Cross Street: Alameda Padre Serra
Directions: Located down the shared driveway bordering Orpet Park
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 8,276 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 027071004
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Roosevelt Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.3mi
7/10
Santa Barbara Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
3/10
Santa Barbara Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 84° expected this year, 22 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
In this area, properties receive around 9.9 hours in
June and 5.7 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.9 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$2.64M – $3.20M
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