This charming 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home is truly the epitome of the Mesa lifestyle with ocean views & beautiful outdoor patios to enjoy California living. Originally designed with a Mediterranean flair & recently updated, it's summer living at it's best! French doors open from almost every room to enjoy the view & surrounding lush greenery. Great floor plan for entertaining with gourmet kitchen, spacious island & dining area, & cozy living room with fireplace. Situated above the street on a private driveway there is a sense of privacy & serenity. Ensuite primary bedroom & second bedroom both open to the upper balcony with peaceful views. Custom SB sandstone hard scape with colorful drought tolerant plantings. Short stroll to Mesa Lane beach, Hendry's, Elings Park & Mesa shopping. Two car attached garage with one bay converted to possible office space with French doors - great for remote working or art studio. Easy maintenance property, perfect for vacation home, also great as a primary residence! Recent improvements: " Extensive landscaping with new Santa Barbara sandstone retaining wall, French drain installation " Colorful drought tolerant landscaping with full irrigation " Private seating area above the patio " Interior paint throughout " Kitchen cabinets painted, Euro hinges and new hardware installed " Exterior trim and French doors painted " Vanities replaced both bathrooms, all new fixtures " White oak hardwood floors refinished downstairs " New Bosch dishwasher and Frigidaire Gallery refrigerator " New lighting throughout " All Section 1 termite work completed
Single-familyProperty Type
1976Year Built
0.27 acresLot Size
$1,380Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by The Ouellette Team•DRE #00974906 / 02044390• Century 21 Masters
Bought with Dan Johnson•DRE #00609860• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Up a private drive, well above Fellowship Rd, nestled in a peaceful environment, sits this 2-story Mesa home. This hillside setting features ocean, island & canyon views from various balconies & decks. A freshly painted interior, refinished downstairs wood floors accompany the updated kitchen and baths. Top it off with a drought tolerant landscape and you're set to enjoy all the Mesa has to offer!
NSBCRMLS #1073157
May 25, 2017
Listing Removed
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Apr 25, 2017
Listed
$1,099,000
$763/sq ft
SBMLS #96-597
Sep 28, 2016
Listing Removed
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Feb 29, 1996
Listed
$289,500
$201/sq ft
SBMLS #02-2897
Jan 9, 2003
Listing Removed
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Oct 3, 2002
Listed
$749,000
$520/sq ft
SBMLS #99-1337
Jan 5, 2000
Sold
$444,000
$308/sq ft
May 13, 1999
Listed
$488,876
$339/sq ft
SBMLS #98-2382
Nov 25, 1998
Sold
$431,500
$300/sq ft
Aug 24, 1998
Listed
$439,000
$305/sq ft
SBMLS #97-679
May 15, 1997
Sold
$277,500
$193/sq ft
Apr 18, 1997
Listing Removed
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Feb 22, 1997
Listed
$277,500
$193/sq ft
SBMLS #95-2428
Oct 17, 1995
Listing Removed
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Jul 18, 1995
Listed
$297,500
$207/sq ft
SBMLS #95-1218
Oct 17, 1995
Listing Removed
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Jan 14, 1995
Listed
$292,500
$203/sq ft
SBMLS #94-2672
Feb 27, 1995
Listing Removed
—
Jul 31, 1994
Listed
$298,000
$207/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,636 (+1.7%)
$1,144,440 + $654,411
$1,798,851
2024
$18,317 (+51.8%)
$1,122,000 + $641,580
$1,763,580
2023
$12,066 (+1.8%)
$1,100,000 + $629,000
$1,729,000
2022
$11,858 (+2.4%)
$710,869 + $431,989
$1,142,858
2021
$11,584 (+1.0%)
$696,931 + $423,519
$1,120,450
2020
$11,463 (+1.8%)
$683,266 + $415,215
$1,098,481
2019
$11,262 (+1.4%)
$676,260 + $410,958
$1,087,218
2018
$11,102 (+78.5%)
$663,000 + $402,900
$1,065,900
2017
$6,218 (+1.5%)
$364,182 + $223,800
$587,982
2016
$6,128 (+1.1%)
$364,182 + $223,800
$587,982
2015
$6,061 (+1.6%)
$357,042 + $219,412
$576,454
2014
$5,963 (+0.4%)
$344,791 + $211,884
$556,675
2013
$5,936 (+3.5%)
$344,791 + $211,884
$556,675
2012
$5,734 (+2.3%)
$343,233 + $210,927
$554,160
2011
$5,604 (+0.6%)
$336,503 + $206,792
$543,295
2009
$5,567 (+3.0%)
$327,440 + $201,223
$528,663
2008
$5,406
$321,783 + $197,748
$519,531
Tax history for 853 Fellowship Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,636 (+1.7%)
$1,144,440 + $654,411
$1,798,851
2024
$18,317 (+51.8%)
$1,122,000 + $641,580
$1,763,580
2023
$12,066 (+1.8%)
$1,100,000 + $629,000
$1,729,000
2022
$11,858 (+2.4%)
$710,869 + $431,989
$1,142,858
2021
$11,584 (+1.0%)
$696,931 + $423,519
$1,120,450
2020
$11,463 (+1.8%)
$683,266 + $415,215
$1,098,481
2019
$11,262 (+1.4%)
$676,260 + $410,958
$1,087,218
2018
$11,102 (+78.5%)
$663,000 + $402,900
$1,065,900
2017
$6,218 (+1.5%)
$364,182 + $223,800
$587,982
2016
$6,128 (+1.1%)
$364,182 + $223,800
$587,982
2015
$6,061 (+1.6%)
$357,042 + $219,412
$576,454
2014
$5,963 (+0.4%)
$344,791 + $211,884
$556,675
2013
$5,936 (+3.5%)
$344,791 + $211,884
$556,675
2012
$5,734 (+2.3%)
$343,233 + $210,927
$554,160
2011
$5,604 (+0.6%)
$336,503 + $206,792
$543,295
2009
$5,567 (+3.0%)
$327,440 + $201,223
$528,663
2008
$5,406
$321,783 + $197,748
$519,531
*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
3
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.27 Acres
Year renovated
1976
Sq. Ft.
1,440
Year built
1976
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
041175005
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
RS-15
One-Family Residence Zone
This zone is intended to provide areas for single-unit housing on individual lots at appropriate low densities of one unit per legal lot with allowances for an Accessory Dwelling Unit or Two-Unit Residential Development when certain standards are met. Designators (e.g. -25, -15) refer to minimum lot size in thousands of square ft or, in the case of RS-1A, acres. The regulations for the RS 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 and complement surrounding residential development. Nonresidential uses are strictly limited in order to mitigate impacts associated with nonresidential uses such as: traffic, increased 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
May 13, 2024 • Final
1 & 2 family expedited solar pv and optional ess
Install a solar photovoltaic system and a battery energy storage system.
Battery
Electrical
Solar
Mar 1, 2019 • Final
Historic permits
Replace the existing gas line with a new line in the same location.
Plumbing
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
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Gar #2, Attached
Garage: Yes
Attached Garage: Yes
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Dining Information
Dining Area
Interior Features
Laundry Features: Gas Hookup, In Kitchen
Fireplace Features: LR
Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave
Directions: Cliff Drive to Fellowship. 853 is above the street on a driveway. The mailbox for 853 is on the parking strip, the driveway is to the right of the mailbox, take it to the first house.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,440
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.27 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1976
Year Renovated: 1976
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 041175005
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Monroe Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.4mi
7/10
La Cumbre Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
6/10
San Marcos Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.1mi
8/10
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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
5/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 84° expected this year, 16 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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Estimated sale price
$1.89M – $2.29M
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