SELLERS RELOCATING & MOTIVATED. GARDEN OASIS HIDEAWAY ON ALMOST 10K SQ.FT LOT. This comfortable and warm 3bd/2bath stucco bungalow is nestled into a tropically lush hillside with an exceptional terraced & private back patio & garden with abundant foliage & a gas fire pit. The living & dining rooms have hardwood floors & share a wrap-around glass enclosed fireplace. Warm wood cabinets, granite countertops & stainless steel appliances give the remodeled kitchen a country feel & a large bay window above the sink overlooks the beautiful backyard. The 3 bedrooms are separate from each other and all have Anderson French doors to outside decks. Close to... Close to the Botanical Gardens, Natural History Museum, SB Mission & Rose Garden, numerous canyon hiking trails and downtown shops and restaurants.
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
9,583 sq ftLot Size
$1,260Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Monica Lenches•DRE #01081461• Coast and Valley Properties
Listed by Holly McKenna•DRE #00984593• Coldwell Banker Realty
This remodeled California cottage is located on a large beautifully landscaped lot in popular Mission Canyon, near the Natural History Museum and Mission. The dining room and all three bedrooms have french doors that open to the outside decks and patio. The updated kitchen features a bay window over the sink, granite counters, breakfast bar and stainless steel appliances. The large back deck runs the length of the house and overlooks the gently sloping back yard with it's secluded sitting area, many rose bushes and other flowering plants and much loved oak trees. Both the front and back yards have many mature fruit trees. The third bedroom has a bar sink and large sleeping loft. The detached building off the deck is used as an office. The attic has pull down ladder for storage.
Public Records
Mar 5, 1997
Sold
$320,000
$227/sq ft
SBMLS #97-143
Jan 28, 1997
Listing Removed
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Jan 13, 1997
Listed
$325,000
$231/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 19, 1988
Sold
$290,000
$206/sq ft
Public Records
May 22, 1985
Sold
$153,000
$109/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,770 (+1.7%)
$665,626 + $438,062
$1,103,688
2024
$11,574 (+1.8%)
$652,575 + $429,473
$1,082,048
2023
$11,370 (+1.7%)
$639,780 + $421,052
$1,060,832
2022
$11,180 (+2.3%)
$627,236 + $412,797
$1,040,033
2021
$10,930 (+1.0%)
$614,938 + $404,703
$1,019,641
2020
$10,821 (+1.8%)
$602,881 + $396,768
$999,649
2019
$10,633 (−3.2%)
$596,700 + $392,700
$989,400
2018
$10,980 (+3.5%)
$585,000 + $385,000
$970,000
2017
$10,609 (+113.8%)
$600,000 + $385,000
$985,000
2016
$4,963 (+1.1%)
$600,000 + $385,000
$985,000
2015
$4,911 (−8.7%)
$240,763 + $205,376
$446,139
2014
$5,381 (+0.9%)
$232,502 + $198,330
$430,832
2013
$5,332 (+4.4%)
$232,502 + $198,330
$430,832
2012
$5,107 (+2.1%)
$231,452 + $197,434
$428,886
2011
$5,001 (+1.0%)
$226,914 + $193,563
$420,477
2009
$4,954 (+4.9%)
$220,803 + $188,350
$409,153
2008
$4,721
$216,989 + $185,097
$402,086
Tax history for 835 Cheltenham Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,770 (+1.7%)
$665,626 + $438,062
$1,103,688
2024
$11,574 (+1.8%)
$652,575 + $429,473
$1,082,048
2023
$11,370 (+1.7%)
$639,780 + $421,052
$1,060,832
2022
$11,180 (+2.3%)
$627,236 + $412,797
$1,040,033
2021
$10,930 (+1.0%)
$614,938 + $404,703
$1,019,641
2020
$10,821 (+1.8%)
$602,881 + $396,768
$999,649
2019
$10,633 (−3.2%)
$596,700 + $392,700
$989,400
2018
$10,980 (+3.5%)
$585,000 + $385,000
$970,000
2017
$10,609 (+113.8%)
$600,000 + $385,000
$985,000
2016
$4,963 (+1.1%)
$600,000 + $385,000
$985,000
2015
$4,911 (−8.7%)
$240,763 + $205,376
$446,139
2014
$5,381 (+0.9%)
$232,502 + $198,330
$430,832
2013
$5,332 (+4.4%)
$232,502 + $198,330
$430,832
2012
$5,107 (+2.1%)
$231,452 + $197,434
$428,886
2011
$5,001 (+1.0%)
$226,914 + $193,563
$420,477
2009
$4,954 (+4.9%)
$220,803 + $188,350
$409,153
2008
$4,721
$216,989 + $185,097
$402,086
*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
4
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,583 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1961
Sq. Ft.
1,407
Year built
1960
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
023172007
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
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Cpt #2, Detached
Garage: Yes
Attached Garage: No
Carport: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Dining Information
Dining Area
Breakfast Bar
Interior Features
Laundry Features: In Unit
Fireplace Features: Other, LR
Appliances: Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Stove, Washer
Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Exterior
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Raised
Exterior Features: Deck, Patio Open, Fruit Trees
Construction Materials: Stucco
Roof: Composition
Property Information
Architectural Style: Ranch
# Of Buildings: 1
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Property Condition: Excellent
Levels: Single Story
Lot Information
View: Setting
Zoning: R-1
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Heating Available: Yes
Heating: Forced Air
Utilities Information
Sewer: Sewer Hookup
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Pets Allowed: Yes
School Information
Elementary School: Roosevelt
Middle Or Junior School: S.B. Jr.
High School: S.B. Sr.
Location Information
Cross Street: Foothill
Directions: Foothill to Cheltenham. Home is on your left with parking below for 2 cars in carport. Feel free to use the driveway. There is room to turn around below on the flat area.
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,407
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9,583 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: 1961
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 023172007
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
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Schools
Roosevelt Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.9mi
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Santa Barbara Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi
3/10
Santa Barbara Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi
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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
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10 days above 84° expected this year, 26 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.69M – $2.04M
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