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Single-familyProperty Type
1969Year Built
1.01 acresLot Size
$1,352Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Marsha Kotlyar Estate Group•DRE #01426886• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
RELAX IN THE PEACEFUL SECLUSION OF THIS CONTEMP.MED.HOME. STONE PATHS LEAD THRU WALLED GARDENS TO COMPLETELY REMODELED`97 HOME.DRAMATIC ENTRY LEADS TO SPACIOUS LVG,DNG,& FAM. RMSW/HI BEAMED CEILINGS&FRENCH DRS.GOURMET KIT.W/LG CNTR ISLANDGRACIOUS MSTR.STE.W/FP.2 ADDT.BDS.+LG.LIBRARY+SEP.ART.STUDIOCITRUS GRV,MATURE OAKS&SYCAMORES ACCENT THIS 1 AC. PROPERTY.
SBMLS #97-785
Apr 11, 1997
Sold
$1,250,000
$348/sq ft
Mar 19, 1997
Listing Removed
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Mar 9, 1997
Listed
$1,250,000
$348/sq ft
BEAUTIFULLY REMODELED HOME ON SECLUDED ONE ACRE.3BR/3BA PLUSLIBRARY.5 FRPLCS,LR HAS VAULTED CEILINGS,STONE FP.FRENCH DRSLEAD TO SUNNY GARDEN.HDWD FLRS T/O.FAB.KITCHEN,CUSTOM CABINETS,GRANITE CENTER ISLAND.MASTER SUITE HAS FP+FRENCH DOORS TO PATIO.DETACHED ARTIST STUDIO.PROPERTY HAS LOVELY YEAR ROUND STREAM.
Public Records
Jun 25, 1993
Sold
$560,000
$156/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$40,006 (+1.8%)
$2,489,593 + $1,404,073
$3,893,666
2024
$39,280 (+1.9%)
$2,440,778 + $1,376,543
$3,817,321
2023
$38,558 (+1.5%)
$2,392,920 + $1,349,552
$3,742,472
2022
$37,973 (+15.4%)
$2,346,000 + $1,323,091
$3,669,091
2021
$32,910 (+14.1%)
$2,300,000 + $1,297,149
$3,597,149
2020
$28,845 (+2.2%)
$1,740,118 + $1,392,093
$3,132,211
2019
$28,215 (+70.6%)
$1,377,819 + $1,377,819
$2,755,638
2018
$16,540 (−45.9%)
$1,350,803 + $1,350,803
$2,701,606
2017
$30,589 (+2.9%)
$1,622,941 + $1,298,350
$2,921,291
2016
$29,720 (+1.1%)
$1,622,941 + $1,298,350
$2,921,291
2015
$29,390 (+1.6%)
$1,591,119 + $1,272,893
$2,864,012
2014
$28,915 (+0.4%)
$1,536,520 + $1,229,214
$2,765,734
2013
$28,785 (+2.7%)
$1,536,520 + $1,229,214
$2,765,734
2012
$28,037 (+2.1%)
$1,529,576 + $1,223,659
$2,753,235
2011
$27,465 (+0.6%)
$1,499,585 + $1,199,666
$2,699,251
2009
$27,301 (+2.6%)
$1,459,195 + $1,167,354
$2,626,549
2008
$26,611
$1,433,983 + $1,147,185
$2,581,168
Tax history for 813 Ashley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$40,006 (+1.8%)
$2,489,593 + $1,404,073
$3,893,666
2024
$39,280 (+1.9%)
$2,440,778 + $1,376,543
$3,817,321
2023
$38,558 (+1.5%)
$2,392,920 + $1,349,552
$3,742,472
2022
$37,973 (+15.4%)
$2,346,000 + $1,323,091
$3,669,091
2021
$32,910 (+14.1%)
$2,300,000 + $1,297,149
$3,597,149
2020
$28,845 (+2.2%)
$1,740,118 + $1,392,093
$3,132,211
2019
$28,215 (+70.6%)
$1,377,819 + $1,377,819
$2,755,638
2018
$16,540 (−45.9%)
$1,350,803 + $1,350,803
$2,701,606
2017
$30,589 (+2.9%)
$1,622,941 + $1,298,350
$2,921,291
2016
$29,720 (+1.1%)
$1,622,941 + $1,298,350
$2,921,291
2015
$29,390 (+1.6%)
$1,591,119 + $1,272,893
$2,864,012
2014
$28,915 (+0.4%)
$1,536,520 + $1,229,214
$2,765,734
2013
$28,785 (+2.7%)
$1,536,520 + $1,229,214
$2,765,734
2012
$28,037 (+2.1%)
$1,529,576 + $1,223,659
$2,753,235
2011
$27,465 (+0.6%)
$1,499,585 + $1,199,666
$2,699,251
2009
$27,301 (+2.6%)
$1,459,195 + $1,167,354
$2,626,549
2008
$26,611
$1,433,983 + $1,147,185
$2,581,168
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
1.36 Acres
Year renovated
1979
Sq. Ft.
3,470
Year built
1969
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
011040004
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Detached
Garage: Yes
Attached Garage: No
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Room Information
Ground Floor Primary
Dining Information
In Kitchen
Formal
Dining Area
Breakfast Area
Interior Features
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Patio
Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
Exterior
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Slab
Exterior Features: Lawn, Fruit Trees, Yard Irrigation T/O
Construction Materials: Stucco
Roof: Tile
Property Information
# Of Buildings: 1
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Property Condition: Excellent
Accessibility Features: Wide Doors, Hand Rails, Bathroom Fixtures
Levels: Single Story
Lot Information
View: Setting, Wooded
Lot Features: Level
Zoning: R-1
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Heating Available: Yes
Heating: Forced Air
Utilities Information
Water Source: Mont Wtr
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Cold Spring
Middle Or Junior School: S.B. Jr.
High School: S.B. Sr.
Location Information
Cross Street: Sycamore Canyon
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,470
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.36 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1969
Year Renovated: 1979
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 011040004
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Cold Spring Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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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
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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In this area, properties receive around 9.9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$4.61M – $5.58M
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