Welcome to 817 Cheltenham Road! • Nestled into the Santa Barbara hillside, this Mission Canyon gem will steal your heart. • A botanical wonderland filled with towering trees, lush tropicals and countless succulents surround this 3 bedroom, 3 bath tri-level Santa Barbara home. • The original home, built in the 1950's is now lovingly referred to as the garden bedroom or simply, the studio. This recently remodeled space is on the main level and has an en-suite bath w/shower, it's own private garden entrance (the original front door), open beamed ceiling, a Vermont castings gas stove on a stone hearth, sink, counter space and plenty of cabinetry. A sliding glass door opens to a private patio and of course, views of the gardens from every angle. This space can be closed off from the rest of the house and offers so many possibilities - your own private art studio, a place for family and friends to stay when they come to visit, perhaps you are working from home now fulltime and need the perfect home office, the possibilities are endless. " Per the Seller, the rest of the home was added on in the mid 80's. The contemporary tri-level includes a great room, atrium, spiral staircase and 2 additional bedrooms and bathrooms. " Upon entering you will fall in love with the flagstone floors and then your eyes will be drawn to the brass-railed spiral staircase that leads to the primary suite on the 3rd floor. " The great room includes garden views from all windows, a modest kitchen and living/dining area complimented by an entire wall of soaring custom windows that allow sunlight to bathe the space. " The entire 3rd floor is dedicated to the primary suite. Vaulted ceilings, a south facing sun-filled deck and balcony with vibrant verdant views. Master bath complete with transoms and mosaic Roman style tub/shower. The skylights and designer windows flood this space with light during the day and allow for ready viewing of the stars at night. " Bottom level, tucked just off the main living space, hosts the 3rd bedroom with a skylight, garden view, wood interior and a bathroom with an oversized shower. " Approx. 90 feet of frontage on Cheltenham and access to Foothill Blvd from the back driveway where the single car garage is located... this home really does have it all. " Enough cannot be said about the grounds at 817 Cheltenham. Cared for and lovingly nurtured by the same homeowner for more than 25 years. Flagstone pathways wind through the fern understory amidst varieties of palms, redwood, bamboo, avocado and birds of paradise... making every spot in the yard, the perfect spot, to stop and listen as the Mission bells toll their evening vespers. " Peaceful, Private, Casual Indoor-Outdoor Lifestyle. " About 10 minutes to downtown SB, the Beach and close to many of Santa Barbara's other treasures - the Old Mission & Rose Garden, Museum of Natural History, SB Botanical Gardens, the SB Tennis Club, Rocky Nook Park and more!
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
7,840 sq ftLot Size
$1,305Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Debbie Lucas•DRE #01470147• Rodeo Realty, Inc.
Bought with Emily Termond•DRE #01845077• Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara
Welcome to 817 Cheltenham Road ⢠Nestled into the Santa Barbara hillside, this Mission Canyon gem will steal your heart! ⢠A botanical wonderland filled with towering trees, lush tropicals and countless succulents surround this 3 bedroom, 3 bath tri-level Santa Barbara home. ⢠The original home, built in the 1950's is now lovingly referred to as the garden bedroom or simply, the studio. This recently remodeled space is on the main level and has an en-suite bath w/ shower, it's own private garden entrance (the original front door), open beamed ceiling, a Vermont castings gas stove on a stone hearth, sink, counter space and plenty of cabinetry. A sliding glass door opens to a private patio and of course, views of the gardens from every angle. This space can be closed off from the rest of the house and offers so many possibilities - your own private art studio, a place for family and friends to stay when they come to visit, perhaps you are working from home now fulltime and need the perfect home office, the possibilities are endless. ⢠Per the Seller, the rest of the home was added on in the mid 80's. The contemporary tri-level includes a great room, atrium, spiral staircase and 2 additional bedrooms and bathrooms. ⢠Upon entering you will fall in love with the flagstone floors and then your eyes will be drawn to the brass-railed spiral staircase that leads to the primary suite on the 3rd floor. ⢠The great room includes garden views from all windows, a modest kitchen and living/dining area complimented by an entire wall of soaring custom windows that allow sunlight to bathe the space. ⢠The entire 3rd floor is dedicated to the primary suite. Vaulted ceilings, a south facing sun-filled deck and balcony with vibrant verdant views. Master bath complete with transoms and mosaic Roman style tub/shower. The skylights and designer windows flood this space with light during the day and allow for ready viewing of the stars at night. ⢠Bottom level, tucked just off the main living space, hosts the 3rd bedroom with a skylight, garden view, wood interior and a bathroom with an oversized shower. ⢠Approx. 90 feet of frontage on Cheltenham and access to Foothill Blvd from the back driveway where the single car garage is located. .. this home really does have it all. ⢠Enough cannot be said about the grounds at 817 Cheltenham. Cared for and lovingly nurtured by the same homeowner for more than 25 years. Flagstone pathways wind through the fern understory amidst varieties of palms, redwood, bamboo, avocado and birds of paradise. .. making every spot in the yard, the perfect spot, to stop and listen as the Mission bells toll their evening vespers. ⢠Peaceful, Private, Casual Indoor-Outdoor Lifestyle. ⢠About 10 minutes to downtown SB, the Beach and close to many of Santa Barbara's other treasures - the Old Mission & Rose Garden, Museum of Natural History, SB Botanical Gardens, the SB Tennis Club, Rocky Nook Park and more!
SBMLS #21-2826
Sep 29, 2021
Sold
$1,487,000
$1,171/sq ft
Aug 18, 2021
Contingent
—
Jul 28, 2021
Listed
$1,487,000
$1,171/sq ft
SBMLS #98-3398
Dec 31, 1998
Listing Removed
—
Dec 7, 1998
Listed
$429,900
$339/sq ft
SBMLS #97-2973
Nov 25, 1997
Sold
$320,000
$252/sq ft
Nov 5, 1997
Listing Removed
—
Oct 10, 1997
Listed
$329,000
$259/sq ft
SBMLS #94-497
Jul 20, 1994
Sold
$280,000
$220/sq ft
Jun 27, 1994
Listing Removed
—
Feb 10, 1994
Listed
$299,000
$235/sq ft
SBMLS #94-494
Jul 20, 1994
Sold
$280,000
$220/sq ft
Jun 27, 1994
Listing Removed
—
Feb 10, 1994
Listed
$299,000
$235/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,454 (+1.5%)
$44,991 + $67,524
$112,515
2024
$1,433 (+1.6%)
$44,109 + $66,200
$110,309
2023
$1,410 (+1.5%)
$43,245 + $64,902
$108,147
2022
$1,389 (−73.7%)
$42,398 + $63,630
$106,028
2021
$5,276 (+1.0%)
$41,567 + $62,383
$103,950
2020
$5,224 (+1.8%)
$265,518 + $206,512
$472,030
2019
$5,132 (+1.5%)
$262,796 + $204,395
$467,191
2018
$5,057 (+3.6%)
$257,644 + $200,388
$458,032
2017
$4,881 (+1.4%)
$247,641 + $192,607
$440,248
2016
$4,812 (+1.0%)
$247,641 + $192,607
$440,248
2015
$4,762 (−9.0%)
$242,786 + $188,831
$431,617
2014
$5,234 (+0.9%)
$234,456 + $182,352
$416,808
2013
$5,185 (+4.4%)
$234,456 + $182,352
$416,808
2012
$4,965 (+2.1%)
$233,397 + $181,528
$414,925
2011
$4,862 (+1.0%)
$228,821 + $177,969
$406,790
2009
$4,816 (+5.0%)
$222,659 + $173,176
$395,835
2008
$4,586
$218,812 + $170,185
$388,997
Tax history for 817 Cheltenham Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,454 (+1.5%)
$44,991 + $67,524
$112,515
2024
$1,433 (+1.6%)
$44,109 + $66,200
$110,309
2023
$1,410 (+1.5%)
$43,245 + $64,902
$108,147
2022
$1,389 (−73.7%)
$42,398 + $63,630
$106,028
2021
$5,276 (+1.0%)
$41,567 + $62,383
$103,950
2020
$5,224 (+1.8%)
$265,518 + $206,512
$472,030
2019
$5,132 (+1.5%)
$262,796 + $204,395
$467,191
2018
$5,057 (+3.6%)
$257,644 + $200,388
$458,032
2017
$4,881 (+1.4%)
$247,641 + $192,607
$440,248
2016
$4,812 (+1.0%)
$247,641 + $192,607
$440,248
2015
$4,762 (−9.0%)
$242,786 + $188,831
$431,617
2014
$5,234 (+0.9%)
$234,456 + $182,352
$416,808
2013
$5,185 (+4.4%)
$234,456 + $182,352
$416,808
2012
$4,965 (+2.1%)
$233,397 + $181,528
$414,925
2011
$4,862 (+1.0%)
$228,821 + $177,969
$406,790
2009
$4,816 (+5.0%)
$222,659 + $173,176
$395,835
2008
$4,586
$218,812 + $170,185
$388,997
*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
Beds
3
Baths
3
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,841 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,270
Year built
1985
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
023172033
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
7-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 ofan area and to promote a suitable environment for family life.
Zone overlays
Design Control Overlay Zone
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
Interior
Room Information
Ground Floor Bedroom 2
Dining Information
Breakfast Bar
Interior Features
Flooring: Carpet, Stone
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Composition
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Levels: Tri-Level
Lot Information
Zoning: R-1
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Roosevelt
Middle Or Junior School: S.B. Jr.
High School: S.B. Sr.
Location Information
Cross Street: Foothill
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,270
Stories: —
Lot Size: 7,841 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1985
Year Renovated: —
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 023172033
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
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Schools
Roosevelt Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.8mi
7/10
Santa Barbara Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi
3/10
Santa Barbara Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.46% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
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10 days above 84° expected this year, 26 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.58M – $1.91M
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