Rare, sophisticated and functional, this stunning contemporary stands atop a hillside in Montecito with 360° breathtaking ocean, island and mountain views. Set on 10± acres with three bedrooms and three and a half baths; every room has walls of glass and full height sliding doors and windows opening onto gardens, terraces and a magnificent swimmer’s pool.
Single-familyProperty Type
2007Year Built
10 acresLot Size
2 car garageParking
Listed by Suzanne Perkins• Sotheby's International Realty
Listed by • Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with Suzanne Perkins• Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with Vivienne Leebosh•DRE #01229350• Sotheby's International Realty
Rare, sophisticated and functional, this stunning contemporary stands atop a hillside in Montecito with 360° breathtaking ocean, island and mountain views. Set on 10+/- acres with three bedrooms and three and a half baths; every room has walls of glass and full height sliding doors and windows opening onto gardens, terraces and a magnificent swimmer’s pool.
SBMLS #02-3354
Feb 25, 2004
Sold
$1,750,000
Dec 15, 2003
Listing Removed
—
Nov 15, 2002
Listed
$2,395,000
SBMLS #95-3301
Aug 4, 1998
Sold
$615,000
Jul 7, 1998
Listing Removed
—
Sep 26, 1995
Listed
$695,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$49,506 (+2.0%)
$3,410,748 + $1,372,135
$4,782,883
2024
$48,541 (+1.8%)
$3,343,871 + $1,345,231
$4,689,102
2023
$47,677 (+1.7%)
$3,278,305 + $1,318,854
$4,597,159
2022
$46,902 (+2.1%)
$3,214,025 + $1,292,995
$4,507,020
2021
$45,923 (+1.0%)
$3,151,005 + $1,267,643
$4,418,648
2020
$45,471 (+2.0%)
$3,089,221 + $1,242,788
$4,332,009
2019
$44,585 (+1.6%)
$3,057,545 + $1,230,045
$4,287,590
2018
$43,889 (+1.7%)
$2,997,594 + $1,205,927
$4,203,521
2017
$43,136 (+1.7%)
$2,881,195 + $1,159,100
$4,040,295
2016
$42,395 (+1.1%)
$2,881,195 + $1,159,100
$4,040,295
2015
$41,926 (+6.3%)
$2,824,701 + $1,136,373
$3,961,074
2014
$39,431 (+0.1%)
$2,727,772 + $1,097,379
$3,825,151
2013
$39,374 (+1.9%)
$2,727,772 + $1,097,379
$3,825,151
2012
$38,639 (+2.0%)
$2,715,444 + $1,092,420
$3,807,864
2011
$37,887 (+58.6%)
$2,662,200 + $1,071,000
$3,733,200
2009
$23,886 (+1.9%)
$1,642,124 + $1,043,022
$2,685,146
2008
$23,445
$1,646,026 + $601,800
$2,247,826
Tax history for 896 Toro Canyon Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$49,506 (+2.0%)
$3,410,748 + $1,372,135
$4,782,883
2024
$48,541 (+1.8%)
$3,343,871 + $1,345,231
$4,689,102
2023
$47,677 (+1.7%)
$3,278,305 + $1,318,854
$4,597,159
2022
$46,902 (+2.1%)
$3,214,025 + $1,292,995
$4,507,020
2021
$45,923 (+1.0%)
$3,151,005 + $1,267,643
$4,418,648
2020
$45,471 (+2.0%)
$3,089,221 + $1,242,788
$4,332,009
2019
$44,585 (+1.6%)
$3,057,545 + $1,230,045
$4,287,590
2018
$43,889 (+1.7%)
$2,997,594 + $1,205,927
$4,203,521
2017
$43,136 (+1.7%)
$2,881,195 + $1,159,100
$4,040,295
2016
$42,395 (+1.1%)
$2,881,195 + $1,159,100
$4,040,295
2015
$41,926 (+6.3%)
$2,824,701 + $1,136,373
$3,961,074
2014
$39,431 (+0.1%)
$2,727,772 + $1,097,379
$3,825,151
2013
$39,374 (+1.9%)
$2,727,772 + $1,097,379
$3,825,151
2012
$38,639 (+2.0%)
$2,715,444 + $1,092,420
$3,807,864
2011
$37,887 (+58.6%)
$2,662,200 + $1,071,000
$3,733,200
2009
$23,886 (+1.9%)
$1,642,124 + $1,043,022
$2,685,146
2008
$23,445
$1,646,026 + $601,800
$2,247,826
*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
4
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10.04 Acres
Year renovated
2009
Sq. Ft.
2,824
Year built
2009
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
155240014
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
RR-20
D
Residential Ranchette Zone
The RR zone is applied within Urban, Inner-Rural and Existing Developed Rural Neighborhood areas as designated on the Comprehensive Plan maps where low density residential and agricultural uses are appropriate. This zone is intended to preserve the character of an area and to minimize the services required by providing for low density residential development.
Zone overlays
Design Control Overlay Zone
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Greenhouse / nursery
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Waste transfer station
Lodging-Full service
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Gar #2
Garage: Yes
Attached Garage: No
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Dining Information
Dining Area
Interior Features
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Fireplace Features: LR
Appliances: Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Gas Stove
Fireplace: Yes
Exterior
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Slab, Raised, Mixed
Exterior Features: Pool
Construction Materials: Other
Roof: Metal
Property Information
Architectural Style: Contemporary
# Of Buildings: 1
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Property Condition: Excellent
Levels: Entry Lvl(No Stairs), Single Story
Lot Information
View: Mountain(s), Ocean, Harbor, Panoramic
Zoning: R-1
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Heating Available: Yes
Heating: Forced Air
Utilities Information
Water Source: Shared Well
Sewer: Septic In
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Summerland
Middle Or Junior School: Carp. Jr.
High School: Carp. Sr.
Location Information
Cross Street: Toro Canyon
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,824
Stories: —
Lot Size: 10.04 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2009
Year Renovated: 2009
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 155240014
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Summerland Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.8mi
10/10
Carpinteria Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.2mi
5/10
Carpinteria Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.3mi
7/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
2% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 88° expected this year, 17 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
$9.06M – $10.97M
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