Enjoy sweeping, unobstructed sunrise to sunset views from every room in this dramatic and thoughtfully designed south-facing Contemporary. The spacious and well-proportioned rooms are enhanced by sliding glass doors to covered balconies, perfect for entertaining or stargazing. Situated above the SB Mission on a private, terraced quarter acre, this premier view property is just minutes to downtown.
Single-familyProperty Type
1990Year Built
0.26 acresLot Size
$982Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Kelly Knight• Village Properties - 1
Bought with Gail Shannon•DRE #01010817• Village Properties - 1
Enjoy sweeping, unobstructed sunrise to sunset views from every room in this dramatic and thoughtfully designed south-facing Contemporary. The spacious and well-proportioned rooms are enhanced by sliding glass doors to covered balconies, perfect for entertaining or stargazing. Situated above the SB Mission on a private, terraced quarter acre, this premier view property is just minutes to downtown.
SBMLS #15-438
Jul 29, 2015
Sold
$1,537,500
$544/sq ft
May 14, 2015
Contingent
—
Feb 10, 2015
Listed
$1,675,000
$593/sq ft
Feb 10, 2015
Price Changed
$1,595,000
$565/sq ft
SBMLS #97-547
Feb 24, 1998
Sold
$565,000
$200/sq ft
Dec 30, 1997
Listing Removed
—
Feb 10, 1997
Listed
$579,000
$205/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 20, 1989
Sold
$250,000
$88/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 11, 1987
Sold
$65,000
$23/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$19,476 (+1.7%)
$875,413 + $981,068
$1,856,481
2024
$19,147 (+1.8%)
$858,249 + $961,832
$1,820,081
2023
$18,804 (+1.7%)
$841,421 + $942,973
$1,784,394
2022
$18,485 (+2.3%)
$824,923 + $924,484
$1,749,407
2021
$18,067 (+1.0%)
$808,749 + $906,357
$1,715,106
2020
$17,884 (+1.8%)
$792,892 + $888,586
$1,681,478
2019
$17,572 (+1.4%)
$784,762 + $879,475
$1,664,237
2018
$17,321 (+3.5%)
$769,375 + $862,231
$1,631,606
2017
$16,741 (+2.6%)
$739,500 + $828,750
$1,568,250
2016
$16,323 (+99.9%)
$739,500 + $828,750
$1,568,250
2015
$8,164 (−4.8%)
$725,000 + $812,500
$1,537,500
2014
$8,580 (+0.8%)
$312,609 + $423,328
$735,937
2013
$8,516 (+3.8%)
$312,609 + $423,328
$735,937
2012
$8,203 (+2.2%)
$311,197 + $421,415
$732,612
2011
$8,026 (+0.8%)
$305,096 + $413,152
$718,248
2009
$7,960 (+3.8%)
$296,879 + $402,024
$698,903
2008
$7,668
$291,750 + $395,079
$686,829
Tax history for 944 Cheltenham Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$19,476 (+1.7%)
$875,413 + $981,068
$1,856,481
2024
$19,147 (+1.8%)
$858,249 + $961,832
$1,820,081
2023
$18,804 (+1.7%)
$841,421 + $942,973
$1,784,394
2022
$18,485 (+2.3%)
$824,923 + $924,484
$1,749,407
2021
$18,067 (+1.0%)
$808,749 + $906,357
$1,715,106
2020
$17,884 (+1.8%)
$792,892 + $888,586
$1,681,478
2019
$17,572 (+1.4%)
$784,762 + $879,475
$1,664,237
2018
$17,321 (+3.5%)
$769,375 + $862,231
$1,631,606
2017
$16,741 (+2.6%)
$739,500 + $828,750
$1,568,250
2016
$16,323 (+99.9%)
$739,500 + $828,750
$1,568,250
2015
$8,164 (−4.8%)
$725,000 + $812,500
$1,537,500
2014
$8,580 (+0.8%)
$312,609 + $423,328
$735,937
2013
$8,516 (+3.8%)
$312,609 + $423,328
$735,937
2012
$8,203 (+2.2%)
$311,197 + $421,415
$732,612
2011
$8,026 (+0.8%)
$305,096 + $413,152
$718,248
2009
$7,960 (+3.8%)
$296,879 + $402,024
$698,903
2008
$7,668
$291,750 + $395,079
$686,829
*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
3
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.26 Acres
Year renovated
1990
Sq. Ft.
2,817
Year built
1990
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
023142020
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, Interior Access, Attached, Other
Garage: Yes
Attached Garage: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Dining Information
Dining Area
Breakfast Area
Interior Features
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Fireplace Features: LR
Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Oven/Rnge/Blt-in, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Washer
Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
Exterior
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Raised, Caisson/Piling
Exterior Features: Fruit Trees
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Roof: Composition
Property Information
Architectural Style: Contemporary
# Of Buildings: 1
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Property Condition: Excellent
Levels: Two
Lot Information
View: Ocean, City, Harbor, Panoramic
Zoning: R-1
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Heating Available: Yes
Heating: Forced Air
Utilities Information
Sewer: Sewer Hookup
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Roosevelt
Middle Or Junior School: S.B. Jr.
High School: S.B. Sr.
Location Information
Cross Street: Exeter Place
Directions: 192/Foothill Road to Cheltenham; right onto Exeter Place; right again on Cheltenham. Property on the right (downhill) side.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,817
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1990
Year Renovated: 1990
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 023142020
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Roosevelt Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.0mi
7/10
Santa Barbara Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.3mi
3/10
Santa Barbara Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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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
0.77% 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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Historical weather
Santa Barbara, CA • 93105
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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
$2.64M – $3.19M
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