This California Cottage is Mission Canyon Heights has the ultimate in privacy with incredible light filling every room. Enjoy ocean, island, city and sunset views from the deck off the master bedroom and kitchen leading to beautiful gardens. Amenities include hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, upgraded kitchen, and fireplace in the living room. French doors lead to a private deck off the living room perfect for entertaining.
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
$1,488Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Gay Milligin• Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara
Unique, Tranquil, Eastern, Tropical paradise in the heart of Mission Canyon w/peeks of ocean view! Over $200K in improvements; new foundation (04), new $30,000 bamboo kitchen, $20,000 in Trex decking, Central AC, refinished HR and much more! more than 10 species of Bamboo, fruit trees and even a Koi pond! There is also an historical move from De La Guerra Plaza - Don't miss this opportunity!
SBMLS #02-1994
Sep 11, 2002
Sold
$710,000
$547/sq ft
Jul 25, 2002
Listing Removed
—
Jul 15, 2002
Listed
$685,000
$527/sq ft
SBMLS #01-1378
Sep 5, 2001
Listing Removed
—
Apr 11, 2001
Listed
$675,000
$520/sq ft
SBMLS #00-1934
Aug 30, 2000
Sold
$391,500
$301/sq ft
Aug 15, 2000
Listing Removed
—
Jul 10, 2000
Listed
$369,000
$284/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,650 (+1.7%)
$739,870 + $456,115
$1,195,985
2024
$12,438 (+1.8%)
$725,363 + $447,172
$1,172,535
2023
$12,216 (+1.7%)
$711,141 + $438,404
$1,149,545
2022
$12,011 (+2.3%)
$697,198 + $429,808
$1,127,006
2021
$11,740 (+1.0%)
$683,528 + $421,381
$1,104,909
2020
$11,622 (+1.8%)
$670,126 + $413,119
$1,083,245
2019
$11,419 (+1.5%)
$663,255 + $408,883
$1,072,138
2018
$11,255 (+20.5%)
$650,250 + $400,866
$1,051,116
2017
$9,338 (+2.2%)
$514,072 + $343,074
$857,146
2016
$9,139 (+1.1%)
$514,072 + $343,074
$857,146
2015
$9,043 (−4.3%)
$503,993 + $336,348
$840,341
2014
$9,445 (+0.7%)
$486,699 + $324,807
$811,506
2013
$9,378 (+3.7%)
$486,699 + $324,807
$811,506
2012
$9,043 (+11.9%)
$484,500 + $323,340
$807,840
2011
$8,084 (−13.2%)
$475,000 + $317,000
$792,000
2009
$9,309 (+3.5%)
$479,400 + $230,300
$709,700
2008
$8,990
$551,319 + $263,284
$814,603
Tax history for 902 Cheltenham Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,650 (+1.7%)
$739,870 + $456,115
$1,195,985
2024
$12,438 (+1.8%)
$725,363 + $447,172
$1,172,535
2023
$12,216 (+1.7%)
$711,141 + $438,404
$1,149,545
2022
$12,011 (+2.3%)
$697,198 + $429,808
$1,127,006
2021
$11,740 (+1.0%)
$683,528 + $421,381
$1,104,909
2020
$11,622 (+1.8%)
$670,126 + $413,119
$1,083,245
2019
$11,419 (+1.5%)
$663,255 + $408,883
$1,072,138
2018
$11,255 (+20.5%)
$650,250 + $400,866
$1,051,116
2017
$9,338 (+2.2%)
$514,072 + $343,074
$857,146
2016
$9,139 (+1.1%)
$514,072 + $343,074
$857,146
2015
$9,043 (−4.3%)
$503,993 + $336,348
$840,341
2014
$9,445 (+0.7%)
$486,699 + $324,807
$811,506
2013
$9,378 (+3.7%)
$486,699 + $324,807
$811,506
2012
$9,043 (+11.9%)
$484,500 + $323,340
$807,840
2011
$8,084 (−13.2%)
$475,000 + $317,000
$792,000
2009
$9,309 (+3.5%)
$479,400 + $230,300
$709,700
2008
$8,990
$551,319 + $263,284
$814,603
*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
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,534 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1975
Sq. Ft.
1,299
Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
023163002
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: Unc #3
Attached Garage: No
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Dining Information
In Living Room
Dining Area
Breakfast Area
Interior Features
Laundry Features: Common Area
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Appliances: Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Stove
Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Hardwood
Exterior
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Mixed
Exterior Features: Fruit Trees, Permeable Driveway
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Roof: Composition
Property Information
# Of Buildings: 1
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Other Structures: Greenhouse
Property Condition: Excellent
Levels: Single Story
Lot Information
View: Ocean, City, Wooded
Zoning: R-1
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Cooling Available: Yes
Cooling: Central Air
Heating Available: Yes
Heating: Forced Air
Utilities Information
Water Source: Meter In
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
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,299
Stories: —
Lot Size: 6,534 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: 1975
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 023163002
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
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Schools
Santa Barbara Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.4mi
3/10
Santa Barbara Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
1% 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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Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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In this area, properties receive around 9.9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.84M – $2.22M
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