Serene setting on half acre lot on rarely available private lane. Originally an artist cottage with loft, skylight, fireplace and deck. Surrounded by garden with abundant landscaping and city views. Tremendous upside potential or live in as-is. One of kind location.
Single-familyProperty Type
1945Year Built
0.6 acresLot Size
$1,782Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Carolyn Parks•DRE #00893715• Good Management Co.
Bought with Victoria Busby• Coldwell Banker Realty
YOU CAN HAVE THE BEAUTY OF MISSION CYN FOR UNER $400K WITH ASERENE SETTING ON AN ESTATE SIZED LOT WITH OCEAN VIEWS.ORIG-AN ARTISTS COTTAGE SO ITS ROMANTIC AMBIANCE IS ENHANCED BY ALARGE SKYLIGHT.WORLD WIDE SPECIMAN PLANTINGS MAKE THE SETTINEXOTIC.DEFINITELY ONE OF A KIND PROPERTY ON THE MARKET.MBR HAS FR DRS TO DECK.GRT OFFICE SPACE W/BANK OF WIND.E&T 1ST A
Public Records
Jun 26, 1987
Sold
$315,000
$238/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 4, 1985
Sold
$230,000
$174/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$20,749 (+1.7%)
$1,406,772 + $565,683
$1,972,455
2024
$20,400 (+1.8%)
$1,379,189 + $554,596
$1,933,785
2023
$20,036 (+1.7%)
$1,352,147 + $543,722
$1,895,869
2022
$19,698 (+2.3%)
$1,325,635 + $533,061
$1,858,696
2021
$19,253 (+17.8%)
$1,299,643 + $522,609
$1,822,252
2020
$16,338 (+21.4%)
$1,274,160 + $512,362
$1,786,522
2019
$13,454 (−1.8%)
$1,028,000 + $483,000
$1,511,000
2018
$13,702 (+6.5%)
$1,028,000 + $208,000
$1,236,000
2017
$12,870 (+5.3%)
$979,000 + $214,000
$1,193,000
2016
$12,218 (+1.5%)
$979,000 + $214,000
$1,193,000
2015
$12,036 (+4.1%)
$932,000 + $204,000
$1,136,000
2014
$11,559 (+9.4%)
$831,000 + $182,000
$1,013,000
2013
$10,568 (+1.7%)
$831,000 + $182,000
$1,013,000
2012
$10,387 (+0.4%)
$755,760 + $165,440
$921,200
2011
$10,349 (−5.3%)
$755,760 + $165,440
$921,200
2009
$10,926 (−8.2%)
$755,760 + $165,440
$921,200
2008
$11,903
$893,000 + $196,000
$1,089,000
Tax history for 940 Tornoe Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$20,749 (+1.7%)
$1,406,772 + $565,683
$1,972,455
2024
$20,400 (+1.8%)
$1,379,189 + $554,596
$1,933,785
2023
$20,036 (+1.7%)
$1,352,147 + $543,722
$1,895,869
2022
$19,698 (+2.3%)
$1,325,635 + $533,061
$1,858,696
2021
$19,253 (+17.8%)
$1,299,643 + $522,609
$1,822,252
2020
$16,338 (+21.4%)
$1,274,160 + $512,362
$1,786,522
2019
$13,454 (−1.8%)
$1,028,000 + $483,000
$1,511,000
2018
$13,702 (+6.5%)
$1,028,000 + $208,000
$1,236,000
2017
$12,870 (+5.3%)
$979,000 + $214,000
$1,193,000
2016
$12,218 (+1.5%)
$979,000 + $214,000
$1,193,000
2015
$12,036 (+4.1%)
$932,000 + $204,000
$1,136,000
2014
$11,559 (+9.4%)
$831,000 + $182,000
$1,013,000
2013
$10,568 (+1.7%)
$831,000 + $182,000
$1,013,000
2012
$10,387 (+0.4%)
$755,760 + $165,440
$921,200
2011
$10,349 (−5.3%)
$755,760 + $165,440
$921,200
2009
$10,926 (−8.2%)
$755,760 + $165,440
$921,200
2008
$11,903
$893,000 + $196,000
$1,089,000
*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
4
Baths
4
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
26,136
Year renovated
2019
Sq. Ft.
1,321
Year built
1945
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
023180027
Parking Spaces
5
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
Views
Last updated by owner on Mar 7, 2025.
20-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 of an 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 #1, Unc #2, Detached
Garage: Yes
Attached Garage: No
Open Parking YN: Yes
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Room Information
Sun Room
Loft
Dining Information
Breakfast Area
Interior Features
Laundry Features: Other
Fireplace Features: LR
Appliances: Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Stove
Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Exterior
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Mixed
Exterior Features: Other, Deck, Patio Open, SPA-Outside, Lawn, Fruit Trees
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Stucco
Roof: Composition, Slate
Property Information
# Of Buildings: 1
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Property Condition: Fair
Levels: Single Story
Lot Information
View: Ocean, City, Setting
Lot Features: Level
Zoning: R-1
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Heating Available: Yes
Heating: Forced Air
Utilities Information
Sewer: Sewer Hookup
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Pets Allowed: Yes
HOA Information
Association: Yes
Association FeeInc ludes: Other
CondoCO-OPPUD Association Fee: $175
School Information
Elementary School: Roosevelt
Middle Or Junior School: S.B. Jr.
High School: S.B. Sr.
Location Information
Cross Street: Mission Canyon
Directions: Mission Canyon Road to Foothill. Cross Foothill to enter Tornoe Road. House is towards the end of Tornoe Road, right hand side.
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,321
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: 5
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.6 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1945
Year Renovated: 2019
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 023180027
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Views
Home facts updated by owner on Mar 7, 2025
Around this home
Schools
Roosevelt Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.9mi
7/10
Santa Barbara Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi
3/10
Santa Barbara Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi
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
4/10 Fire Factor
0.93% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
10 days above 84° expected this year, 26 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.9 hours in
June and 5.7 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$2.24M – $2.71M
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