Back on Market - No Fault of Property (All contingencies were removed, and all Section 1 termite has been completed) Tremendous opportunity for a single-level ocean view home in an excellent location. Easy to show!!! This charming, single level, home plus guest cottage is perched on .6 acre in the highly sought after “Alston Corridor” with beautiful ocean views. The quality home provides a feeling of privacy, while being conveniently located near Montecito’s Upper and Lower Villages. The luxurious Master Bedroom enjoys ocean views, a walk-in closet plus two additional dual closets, and a private balcony. The kitchen has an open floor plan - perfect for entertaining! The spacious guest apartment includes a living room, kitchen and breakfast area, and a large bedroom.
Single-familyProperty Type
1953Year Built
2 car garageParking
Listed by Daniel Encell•DRE #00976141• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Bought with Daniel Encell• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Montecito Ocean View Gem: Just a stone's throw from the Lower Village, this lovely 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath Santa Barbara ranch residence with 1 bedroom/1 bath plus office and bonus room guest house enjoys sweeping ocean and island views from most rooms in addition to its expansive grounds encompassing .62 acres of gardens.
SBMLS #04-3593
Dec 14, 2004
Sold
$1,800,000
Oct 26, 2004
Listing Removed
—
Oct 25, 2004
Listed
$1,740,000
Single level Ranch well down from the street. Nicely landscaped back yard. Ocean view. Lots of extra parking. Third bedroom and bath are separate from main house and are ideal for guest or in-law unit. Three fireplaces. Additional room can be dining , family, den or guest bedroom.
SBMLS #03-1697
Jul 5, 2003
Sold
$1,500,000
Jun 19, 2003
Listing Removed
—
May 30, 2003
Listed
$1,495,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$32,909 (+1.7%)
$2,031,024 + $1,131,568
$3,162,592
2024
$32,346 (+1.8%)
$1,991,200 + $1,109,381
$3,100,581
2023
$31,760 (+1.6%)
$1,952,157 + $1,087,629
$3,039,786
2022
$31,260 (+2.3%)
$1,913,880 + $1,066,303
$2,980,183
2021
$30,546 (+1.0%)
$1,876,353 + $1,045,396
$2,921,749
2020
$30,232 (+2.2%)
$1,839,562 + $1,024,899
$2,864,461
2019
$29,587 (+1.4%)
$1,820,700 + $1,014,390
$2,835,090
2018
$29,168 (+1.2%)
$1,785,000 + $994,500
$2,779,500
2017
$28,815 (+2.7%)
$1,775,330 + $954,262
$2,729,592
2016
$28,062 (+1.1%)
$1,775,330 + $954,262
$2,729,592
2015
$27,754 (+1.7%)
$1,740,520 + $935,551
$2,676,071
2014
$27,297 (+29.9%)
$1,680,794 + $903,449
$2,584,243
2013
$21,014 (+1.0%)
$1,680,794 + $903,449
$2,584,243
2012
$20,799 (−19.3%)
$1,285,000 + $700,000
$1,985,000
2011
$25,780 (+1.1%)
$1,285,000 + $700,000
$1,985,000
2009
$25,511 (+28.4%)
$1,504,000 + $805,700
$2,309,700
2008
$19,868
$1,167,328 + $742,845
$1,910,173
Tax history for 912 Alston Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$32,909 (+1.7%)
$2,031,024 + $1,131,568
$3,162,592
2024
$32,346 (+1.8%)
$1,991,200 + $1,109,381
$3,100,581
2023
$31,760 (+1.6%)
$1,952,157 + $1,087,629
$3,039,786
2022
$31,260 (+2.3%)
$1,913,880 + $1,066,303
$2,980,183
2021
$30,546 (+1.0%)
$1,876,353 + $1,045,396
$2,921,749
2020
$30,232 (+2.2%)
$1,839,562 + $1,024,899
$2,864,461
2019
$29,587 (+1.4%)
$1,820,700 + $1,014,390
$2,835,090
2018
$29,168 (+1.2%)
$1,785,000 + $994,500
$2,779,500
2017
$28,815 (+2.7%)
$1,775,330 + $954,262
$2,729,592
2016
$28,062 (+1.1%)
$1,775,330 + $954,262
$2,729,592
2015
$27,754 (+1.7%)
$1,740,520 + $935,551
$2,676,071
2014
$27,297 (+29.9%)
$1,680,794 + $903,449
$2,584,243
2013
$21,014 (+1.0%)
$1,680,794 + $903,449
$2,584,243
2012
$20,799 (−19.3%)
$1,285,000 + $700,000
$1,985,000
2011
$25,780 (+1.1%)
$1,285,000 + $700,000
$1,985,000
2009
$25,511 (+28.4%)
$1,504,000 + $805,700
$2,309,700
2008
$19,868
$1,167,328 + $742,845
$1,910,173
*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
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.62 Acres
Year renovated
2005
Sq. Ft.
2,160
Year built
1953
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
015173012
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
Nov 9, 2023 • Final
Historic permits
Perform an interior remodel of a master bathroom and remove a window.
Remodel
Nov 9, 2023 • Final
Historic permits
Remove existing cedar shake roofing and install new plywood sheathing. Reroof the residential building with fiberglass dimensional composition shingles.
Roofing
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
Garage: Yes
Attached Garage: No
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Interior Features
Fireplace Features: 2+
Fireplace: Yes
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Composition
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Lot Information
View: Ocean
Zoning: A-2
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: Glenview Rd
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,160
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.62 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: 2005
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 015173012
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
Around this home
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 • 2.3mi
6/10
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Climate risks
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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In this area, properties receive around 9.9 hours in
June and 5.8 hours in December, placing it above the
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Estimated sale price
$5.09M – $6.16M
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