Tranquility, natural sunlight, cathedral ceilings & the Mission bells welcome you to this Mission Canyon paradise looking out to the Pacific Ocean & beyond. Enjoy entertaining as you watch the sunset dancing on the ocean from the large backyard under a canopy of majestic oaks, sip your coffee on the deck, so many outdoor areas to relish the Santa Barbara views. Then step inside by the cozy fireplace & enjoy the expanse open concept, with soaring ceilings,formal dining and the new kitchen with eat at bar, appliances of envy, a walk-in pantry. South facing inviting the sunlight flowing in the windows & many doors to the great outdoors. Wake-up to the views in the Master Suite retreat with a spa bath complete with a soaking tub & large walk-in shower, private view deck & walk-in closet In addition to the 3 bedrooms & 2 baths there is an ABUNDANCE of storage space including a finished attic loft. Quality remodel included Tankless On-Demand Hot Water & Air Conditioning. The Mission Canyon location is ideal & has good parking plus easy access to downtown, yet, an oasis of ... tranquility.
Mission Canyon Shangri-La. Tucked into a private corner, surrounded by Oak trees, with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, Channel Islands, City of Santa Barbara & Old Mission, this special 2,174 sq ft home is available for the first time since built by the current owners. A private veranda off the master suite provides stunning views of Santa Barbara. Close to Mission & Downtown.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,452 (+1.7%)
$597,357 + $669,041
$1,266,398
2024
$13,227 (+1.8%)
$585,645 + $655,923
$1,241,568
2023
$12,993 (+1.7%)
$574,162 + $643,062
$1,217,224
2022
$12,775 (+2.3%)
$562,904 + $630,453
$1,193,357
2021
$12,489 (+1.0%)
$551,867 + $618,092
$1,169,959
2020
$12,363 (+1.8%)
$541,047 + $605,973
$1,147,020
2019
$12,149 (−4.1%)
$535,500 + $599,760
$1,135,260
2018
$12,669 (+3.3%)
$525,000 + $588,000
$1,113,000
2017
$12,264 (+2.4%)
$528,122 + $607,339
$1,135,461
2016
$11,980 (+1.1%)
$528,122 + $607,339
$1,135,461
2015
$11,851 (+101.3%)
$517,767 + $595,431
$1,113,198
2014
$5,888 (+0.9%)
$111,458 + $367,725
$479,183
2013
$5,836 (+4.3%)
$111,458 + $367,725
$479,183
2012
$5,598 (+2.1%)
$110,955 + $366,064
$477,019
2011
$5,481 (+0.9%)
$108,780 + $358,887
$467,667
2009
$5,431 (+4.7%)
$105,851 + $349,221
$455,072
2008
$5,188
$104,023 + $343,188
$447,211
Tax history for 850 Cheltenham Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,452 (+1.7%)
$597,357 + $669,041
$1,266,398
2024
$13,227 (+1.8%)
$585,645 + $655,923
$1,241,568
2023
$12,993 (+1.7%)
$574,162 + $643,062
$1,217,224
2022
$12,775 (+2.3%)
$562,904 + $630,453
$1,193,357
2021
$12,489 (+1.0%)
$551,867 + $618,092
$1,169,959
2020
$12,363 (+1.8%)
$541,047 + $605,973
$1,147,020
2019
$12,149 (−4.1%)
$535,500 + $599,760
$1,135,260
2018
$12,669 (+3.3%)
$525,000 + $588,000
$1,113,000
2017
$12,264 (+2.4%)
$528,122 + $607,339
$1,135,461
2016
$11,980 (+1.1%)
$528,122 + $607,339
$1,135,461
2015
$11,851 (+101.3%)
$517,767 + $595,431
$1,113,198
2014
$5,888 (+0.9%)
$111,458 + $367,725
$479,183
2013
$5,836 (+4.3%)
$111,458 + $367,725
$479,183
2012
$5,598 (+2.1%)
$110,955 + $366,064
$477,019
2011
$5,481 (+0.9%)
$108,780 + $358,887
$467,667
2009
$5,431 (+4.7%)
$105,851 + $349,221
$455,072
2008
$5,188
$104,023 + $343,188
$447,211
*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
2
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,970 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1990
Sq. Ft.
1,931
Year built
1989
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
023171062
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: Gar #2, Unc #1, Interior Access, Attached