Nestled in the serene enclave of Mission Canyon Heights, this 3-bedroom home offers a blend of privacy and views. Entry level offers warm wood floors and two bedrooms and one bathroom downstairs along with open concept living and dining, complete with kitchen and breakfast nook. The primary suite boasts soaring wood-beamed ceilings and a private balcony, perfect for soaking in panoramic glimpses of the ocean, islands, and city lights. Indoor-outdoor living components with a front patio view deck and a rear Saltillo tile patio with outdoor fireplace, ideal for entertaining or relaxation. Mature plantings line the long driveway, leading to an attached garage, ensuring both seclusion and convenience in this idyllic Santa Barbara retreat.
Single-familyProperty Type
1952Year Built
0.25 acresLot Size
$1,188Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Hitchcock & Associates•DRE #01932289• Compass
Bought with Michelle Eskandari•DRE #01861525• Sotheby's International Realty
Nestled in the serene enclave of Mission Canyon Heights, this 3-bedroom home offers a blend of privacy and views. Entry level offers warm wood floors and two bedrooms and one bathroom downstairs along with open concept living and dining, complete with kitchen and breakfast nook. The primary suite boasts soaring wood-beamed ceilings and a private balcony, perfect for soaking in panoramic glimpses of the ocean, islands, and city lights. Indoor-outdoor living components with a front patio view deck and a rear Saltillo tile patio with outdoor fireplace, ideal for entertaining or relaxation. Mature plantings line the long driveway, leading to an attached garage, ensuring both seclusion and convenience in this idyllic Santa Barbara retreat.
SBMLS #24-2726
Nov 22, 2024
Sold
$1,598,000
$967/sq ft
Nov 3, 2024
Pending
—
Oct 16, 2024
Price Changed
$1,699,000
$1,028/sq ft
Sep 11, 2024
Price Changed
$1,775,000
$1,074/sq ft
Aug 19, 2024
Listed
$1,799,000
$1,089/sq ft
SBMLS #97-3219
Jan 9, 1998
Sold
$420,000
$254/sq ft
Jan 5, 1998
Listing Removed
—
Nov 9, 1997
Listed
$429,000
$260/sq ft
OCEAN,CITY,ISLAND VIEWS,A PRIVATE HAVEN FOR A COUPLE OR OLDEKIDS.SITUATED UP A LONG DRIVE (LOW RIDE CARS PARK AT BOTTOM WLK UP)HRDWD FLRS,REDWOOD & SALTILLO DECKS & PATIO,LR W/FPLCNEWER LARGE MSTR STE W/LG BEAMS & SUNRISE TO SUNSET VWS.2 CAGARAGE.CALL OWNER TO LEAVE LBOX OUT FOR SHOWING.PLS,PLS DON'LET CAT OUT.IF UNABLE TO REACH OWNER,CLA FOR KEY.MUST SEE!
Public Records
Jun 8, 1977
Sold
$68,000
$41/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,420 (+140.7%)
$841,500 + $816,000
$1,657,500
2024
$7,238 (+1.8%)
$825,000 + $800,000
$1,625,000
2023
$7,110 (+1.7%)
$367,871 + $289,599
$657,470
2022
$6,992 (+2.3%)
$360,658 + $283,921
$644,579
2021
$6,836 (+1.0%)
$353,587 + $278,354
$631,941
2020
$6,768 (+1.8%)
$346,654 + $272,897
$619,551
2019
$6,649 (+1.5%)
$343,100 + $270,099
$613,199
2018
$6,553 (+3.6%)
$336,373 + $264,803
$601,176
2017
$6,328 (+1.8%)
$323,312 + $254,521
$577,833
2016
$6,216 (+1.1%)
$323,312 + $254,521
$577,833
2015
$6,150 (−6.8%)
$316,973 + $249,531
$566,504
2014
$6,600 (+0.8%)
$306,097 + $240,969
$547,066
2013
$6,545 (+4.1%)
$306,097 + $240,969
$547,066
2012
$6,287 (+2.2%)
$304,714 + $239,880
$544,594
2011
$6,154 (+0.9%)
$298,740 + $235,177
$533,917
2009
$6,099 (+4.4%)
$290,695 + $228,843
$519,538
2008
$5,844
$285,673 + $224,890
$510,563
Tax history for 909 Cheltenham Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,420 (+140.7%)
$841,500 + $816,000
$1,657,500
2024
$7,238 (+1.8%)
$825,000 + $800,000
$1,625,000
2023
$7,110 (+1.7%)
$367,871 + $289,599
$657,470
2022
$6,992 (+2.3%)
$360,658 + $283,921
$644,579
2021
$6,836 (+1.0%)
$353,587 + $278,354
$631,941
2020
$6,768 (+1.8%)
$346,654 + $272,897
$619,551
2019
$6,649 (+1.5%)
$343,100 + $270,099
$613,199
2018
$6,553 (+3.6%)
$336,373 + $264,803
$601,176
2017
$6,328 (+1.8%)
$323,312 + $254,521
$577,833
2016
$6,216 (+1.1%)
$323,312 + $254,521
$577,833
2015
$6,150 (−6.8%)
$316,973 + $249,531
$566,504
2014
$6,600 (+0.8%)
$306,097 + $240,969
$547,066
2013
$6,545 (+4.1%)
$306,097 + $240,969
$547,066
2012
$6,287 (+2.2%)
$304,714 + $239,880
$544,594
2011
$6,154 (+0.9%)
$298,740 + $235,177
$533,917
2009
$6,099 (+4.4%)
$290,695 + $228,843
$519,538
2008
$5,844
$285,673 + $224,890
$510,563
*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
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.25 Acres
Year renovated
1965
Sq. Ft.
1,652
Year built
1952
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
023130042
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, Attached
Garage: Yes
Attached Garage: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Dining Information
Nook2
Dining Area
Interior Features
Laundry Features: In Garage
Fireplace Features: Other, LR
Appliances: Refrigerator, Built-In Gas Oven, Dishwasher, Wtr Softener/Owned
Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Deck, Fenced: PRT
Property Information
# Of Buildings: 1
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Levels: Two
Lot Information
View: Islands, Ocean, City, Panoramic
Zoning: R-1
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Cooling Available: No
Cooling: None
Heating Available: Yes
Heating: Forced Air
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
School Information
Elementary School: Peabody
Middle Or Junior School: S.B. Jr.
High School: S.B. Sr.
Location Information
Cross Street: Selwyn Circle
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,652
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.25 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1952
Year Renovated: 1965
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 023130042
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
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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
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0.77% 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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Estimated sale price
$1.87M – $2.26M
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