Very liveable newer (remodeled by the current and previous owners) Spanish style house well situated in the middle of an uphill lot next door to Montecito. Cathedral ceilings, master with ocean view and terrace access, stepped down living room next to formal dining and comfortable family rooms, all with terrace access and ocean views.
SBMLS #01-3369
Nov 7, 2001
Listing Removed
—
May 8, 2001
Listed
$1,585,000
SBMLS #01-1338
Sep 10, 2001
Listing Removed
—
May 8, 2001
Listed
$1,585,000
SBMLS #99-1225
May 6, 1999
Listing Removed
—
May 5, 1999
Listed
$999,000
SBMLS #98-2453
Mar 23, 1999
Listing Removed
—
Sep 1, 1998
Listed
$995,000
Public Records
Jun 22, 1987
Sold
$490,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$44,945 (+12.3%)
$2,181,307 + $2,150,998
$4,332,305
2024
$40,032 (+1.8%)
$2,138,537 + $2,108,822
$4,247,359
2023
$39,306 (+1.7%)
$2,047,586 + $1,724,336
$3,771,922
2022
$38,645 (+2.3%)
$2,007,438 + $1,690,526
$3,697,964
2021
$37,775 (+76.7%)
$1,968,077 + $1,657,379
$3,625,456
2020
$21,381 (+3.8%)
$1,929,684 + $1,626,058
$3,555,742
2019
$20,599 (+5.0%)
$1,288,618 + $717,246
$2,005,864
2018
$19,627 (+3.4%)
$1,263,351 + $668,184
$1,931,535
2017
$18,979 (+2.5%)
$1,214,295 + $579,763
$1,794,058
2016
$18,525 (+1.1%)
$1,214,295 + $579,763
$1,794,058
2015
$18,329 (+2.2%)
$1,190,486 + $569,376
$1,759,862
2014
$17,934 (+2.9%)
$1,149,635 + $541,556
$1,691,191
2013
$17,436 (+3.1%)
$1,149,635 + $541,556
$1,691,191
2012
$16,915 (+3.1%)
$1,144,440 + $499,290
$1,643,730
2011
$16,406 (−8.3%)
$1,122,000 + $489,500
$1,611,500
2009
$17,891 (+2.3%)
$1,144,465 + $572,231
$1,716,696
2008
$17,487
$1,124,691 + $562,345
$1,687,036
Tax history for 903 Alston Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$44,945 (+12.3%)
$2,181,307 + $2,150,998
$4,332,305
2024
$40,032 (+1.8%)
$2,138,537 + $2,108,822
$4,247,359
2023
$39,306 (+1.7%)
$2,047,586 + $1,724,336
$3,771,922
2022
$38,645 (+2.3%)
$2,007,438 + $1,690,526
$3,697,964
2021
$37,775 (+76.7%)
$1,968,077 + $1,657,379
$3,625,456
2020
$21,381 (+3.8%)
$1,929,684 + $1,626,058
$3,555,742
2019
$20,599 (+5.0%)
$1,288,618 + $717,246
$2,005,864
2018
$19,627 (+3.4%)
$1,263,351 + $668,184
$1,931,535
2017
$18,979 (+2.5%)
$1,214,295 + $579,763
$1,794,058
2016
$18,525 (+1.1%)
$1,214,295 + $579,763
$1,794,058
2015
$18,329 (+2.2%)
$1,190,486 + $569,376
$1,759,862
2014
$17,934 (+2.9%)
$1,149,635 + $541,556
$1,691,191
2013
$17,436 (+3.1%)
$1,149,635 + $541,556
$1,691,191
2012
$16,915 (+3.1%)
$1,144,440 + $499,290
$1,643,730
2011
$16,406 (−8.3%)
$1,122,000 + $489,500
$1,611,500
2009
$17,891 (+2.3%)
$1,144,465 + $572,231
$1,716,696
2008
$17,487
$1,124,691 + $562,345
$1,687,036
*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
4
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.61 Acres
Year renovated
1980
Sq. Ft.
2,451
Year built
1973
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
015174018
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
RS-25
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
Oct 8, 2025 • Final
1 & 2 family home electrical panel replacement
Remove and replace two electrical panels with new recessed and surface-mounted electrical panels in the same locations.
Electrical
Jun 4, 2025 • Final
Residential
Construct a new detached accessory dwelling unit.
ADU
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
Parking Features: Gar #2, Attached
Garage: Yes
Attached Garage: Yes
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Exterior
Property Information
# Of Buildings: 1
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Property Condition: Excellent
Levels: Single Story
Lot Information
View: Ocean, Harbor
Zoning: Other
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Sewer Hookup
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Cleveland
Middle Or Junior School: S.B. Jr.
High School: S.B. Sr.
Location Information
Cross Street: Summit Road
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,451
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.61 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1973
Year Renovated: 1980
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 015174018
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
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Schools
Cleveland Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.0mi
4/10
Santa Barbara Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi
3/10
Santa Barbara Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi
6/10
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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
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 84° expected this year, 19 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
$6.03M – $7.30M
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