One of a kind, mid century modern home in Mission Canyon with ocean and mountain views. Walls of glass and views from every direction. Enjoy some of the best scenery that Santa Barbara has to offer without leaving the comfort of your home. Completely remodeled and expanded in 2008, this 2400+SF home offers endless entertaining and indoor-outdoor living. The property features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a wrap-around front deck with ocean and city views and a large grass area perfect for entertaining. With modern amenities and upgrades, this home has been meticulously cared for while preserving the mid century modern flare. Great flow, lots of natural light and positive vibes, this is truly a nostalgic home where homeowners can reflect and enjoy life from every space.
Single-familyProperty Type
1964Year Built
10,018 sq ftLot Size
$1,149Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by • Compass
Bought with Hitchcock & Associates•DRE #01932289• Compass
OCEAN, CITY AND ISLAND VIEWS FROM THIS WOOD AND GLASS CONTEMPORARY RESIDENCE FEATURING THREE BEDROOMS, THREE BATHSAND FAMILY ROOM. CEILINGS ARE BEAMED AND THERE IS A SKYLIGHTIN THE KITCHEN. TILED FAMILY ROOM IS ALSO EASILY USED AS A FORMAL DINING ROOM. PLEASE NOTE THAT TWO OF THE BEDROOMS ANDBATHS ARE MASTER SUITES WITH PRIVATE ENTRANCES. LBCF-GO!!!
SBMLS #00-852
Jul 14, 2000
Sold
$615,000
$256/sq ft
Jun 30, 2000
Listing Removed
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Apr 3, 2000
Listed
$659,000
$274/sq ft
OCEAN, CITY, ISLAND VWS CAN BE ENJOYED FROM THIS IMMACULATE MISSION CANYON HEIGHTS HM W/WOOD BEAMED CEILING THROUGHOUT, WALLS OF GLASS INVITING THE OUTDOORS IN, WONDERFUL INTIMATE PATIO & MARVELOUS VIEW DECK, MASTER SUITE W/VIEW & DRESSING AREA & BATH, 2ND BDRM W/BTH, 3RD BDRM/DEN & HALF BTH, VERY LIGHT, OPEN & AIRY. CLA RE:SEWER BOND, CLA TO SHOW 563-7278
SBMLS #92-3377
Apr 13, 1993
Sold
$345,000
$144/sq ft
Apr 1, 1993
Listing Removed
—
Aug 9, 1992
Listed
$365,000
$152/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$29,839 (+1.7%)
$1,298,917 + $1,553,289
$2,852,206
2024
$29,335 (+9.2%)
$1,273,449 + $1,522,833
$2,796,282
2023
$26,854 (+74.0%)
$1,248,480 + $1,492,974
$2,741,454
2022
$15,433 (+2.3%)
$1,140,000 + $1,363,000
$2,503,000
2021
$15,084 (+1.0%)
$800,446 + $626,984
$1,427,430
2020
$14,932 (+1.8%)
$784,751 + $614,691
$1,399,442
2019
$14,671 (+1.5%)
$776,705 + $608,389
$1,385,094
2018
$14,461 (+5.5%)
$761,476 + $596,460
$1,357,936
2017
$13,710 (+5.4%)
$713,000 + $567,000
$1,280,000
2016
$13,008 (+1.6%)
$713,000 + $567,000
$1,280,000
2015
$12,808 (+4.6%)
$679,000 + $540,000
$1,219,000
2014
$12,250 (+9.5%)
$605,000 + $481,000
$1,086,000
2013
$11,183 (+1.7%)
$605,000 + $481,000
$1,086,000
2012
$10,997 (+0.4%)
$549,900 + $437,100
$987,000
2011
$10,957 (−15.0%)
$549,900 + $437,100
$987,000
2009
$12,884 (+3.1%)
$549,900 + $437,100
$987,000
2008
$12,495
$646,695 + $506,562
$1,153,257
Tax history for 959 Cheltenham Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$29,839 (+1.7%)
$1,298,917 + $1,553,289
$2,852,206
2024
$29,335 (+9.2%)
$1,273,449 + $1,522,833
$2,796,282
2023
$26,854 (+74.0%)
$1,248,480 + $1,492,974
$2,741,454
2022
$15,433 (+2.3%)
$1,140,000 + $1,363,000
$2,503,000
2021
$15,084 (+1.0%)
$800,446 + $626,984
$1,427,430
2020
$14,932 (+1.8%)
$784,751 + $614,691
$1,399,442
2019
$14,671 (+1.5%)
$776,705 + $608,389
$1,385,094
2018
$14,461 (+5.5%)
$761,476 + $596,460
$1,357,936
2017
$13,710 (+5.4%)
$713,000 + $567,000
$1,280,000
2016
$13,008 (+1.6%)
$713,000 + $567,000
$1,280,000
2015
$12,808 (+4.6%)
$679,000 + $540,000
$1,219,000
2014
$12,250 (+9.5%)
$605,000 + $481,000
$1,086,000
2013
$11,183 (+1.7%)
$605,000 + $481,000
$1,086,000
2012
$10,997 (+0.4%)
$549,900 + $437,100
$987,000
2011
$10,957 (−15.0%)
$549,900 + $437,100
$987,000
2009
$12,884 (+3.1%)
$549,900 + $437,100
$987,000
2008
$12,495
$646,695 + $506,562
$1,153,257
*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
10,019 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1994
Sq. Ft.
2,404
Year built
1964
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
023141011
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 #3
Garage: Yes
Attached Garage: No
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
Family Room 2
Den
Dining Information
Dining Area
Breakfast Bar
Interior Features
Window Features: Drapes, Blinds
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Fireplace Features: Family Room
Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Oven/Bltin, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Wtr Softener/Owned