Santa Barbara@1 acre country setting- Minutes to SB downtown, Hendry's Beach, Mesa shopping- Attractive 4 bedroom/den with 2.5 bth home, attached 2 car garage featuring an orchard, 446 sq.ft. detached workshop, amazing mountain views. Fruit trees, a rock garden, barn area for a horse and pets. Las Positas Mutual Water Co. providing water at a reasonable rate and property is located in the County of Santa Barbara. Multi-Use Path is nearby allowing you to leave your car at home.
Single-familyProperty Type
1963Year Built
0.91 acresLot Size
$1,271Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Palumbo Family Team Palumbo•DRE #00620622• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Bought with Kendrick Guehr | Guehr Group Guehr•DRE #01964065• Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara
Bought with Santa Barbara | Montecito Collective Real Estate Advisors•DRE #00994429• Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara
Your Forever Home features mesmerizing mountains views that welcome you to peace, quiet, nature and complete privacy. This almost 1 acre parcel is located conveniently in the Hidden Valley neighborhood but feels like a rural location. The property consists of a 1,888sq.ft. tri-level home with 4 BD, 2.5 baths & attached 2 car garage. Close to the new Las Positas Multi-Use bike or foot path that leads directly to Arroyo Burro/Hendry's Beach, shopping on the Mesa, Shoreline Park or take a ride out to UCSB and Isla Vista. Gleaming hardwood floors throughout, paned windows, custom cabinetry, brick fireplace- exterior entertaining decks and more, including a separate 446+sq.ft. workshop/studio with utilities. Landscaped parcel includes a rock garden, lush botanical specimens and trees. Part of the Las Positas Mutual Water Co. that provides both interior/exterior water for a quarterly fee of $330. Make this lovely, spacious house your family home for years to come. Measured square footage Residence 1,888 sq. ft. Garage 484 sq. ft. Studio/Storage 446 sq. ft. OPEN HOUSES THIS WEEK SATURDAY 12/09/2023 1-3pm SUNDAY 12/10/2023 1-3pm
Public Records
Oct 24, 1980
Sold
$81,000
$43/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$24,242 (+14.5%)
$1,456,560 + $884,340
$2,340,900
2024
$21,178 (+327.2%)
$1,428,000 + $867,000
$2,295,000
2023
$4,958 (+1.8%)
$1,224,000 + $775,200
$1,999,200
2022
$4,871 (+2.4%)
$188,314 + $282,482
$470,796
2021
$4,756 (+1.1%)
$184,622 + $276,944
$461,566
2020
$4,706 (+1.8%)
$181,002 + $271,514
$452,516
2019
$4,622 (+1.5%)
$179,147 + $268,730
$447,877
2018
$4,555 (+3.4%)
$175,635 + $263,461
$439,096
2017
$4,403 (+0.9%)
$168,816 + $253,232
$422,048
2016
$4,365 (+1.1%)
$168,816 + $253,232
$422,048
2015
$4,317 (+1.7%)
$165,506 + $248,267
$413,773
2014
$4,246 (+0.5%)
$159,827 + $239,748
$399,575
2013
$4,227 (+3.8%)
$159,827 + $239,748
$399,575
2012
$4,070 (+2.4%)
$159,105 + $238,665
$397,770
2011
$3,977 (+0.7%)
$155,986 + $233,986
$389,972
2009
$3,950 (+3.4%)
$151,786 + $227,685
$379,471
2008
$3,820
$149,164 + $223,751
$372,915
Tax history for 970 Veronica Springs Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$24,242 (+14.5%)
$1,456,560 + $884,340
$2,340,900
2024
$21,178 (+327.2%)
$1,428,000 + $867,000
$2,295,000
2023
$4,958 (+1.8%)
$1,224,000 + $775,200
$1,999,200
2022
$4,871 (+2.4%)
$188,314 + $282,482
$470,796
2021
$4,756 (+1.1%)
$184,622 + $276,944
$461,566
2020
$4,706 (+1.8%)
$181,002 + $271,514
$452,516
2019
$4,622 (+1.5%)
$179,147 + $268,730
$447,877
2018
$4,555 (+3.4%)
$175,635 + $263,461
$439,096
2017
$4,403 (+0.9%)
$168,816 + $253,232
$422,048
2016
$4,365 (+1.1%)
$168,816 + $253,232
$422,048
2015
$4,317 (+1.7%)
$165,506 + $248,267
$413,773
2014
$4,246 (+0.5%)
$159,827 + $239,748
$399,575
2013
$4,227 (+3.8%)
$159,827 + $239,748
$399,575
2012
$4,070 (+2.4%)
$159,105 + $238,665
$397,770
2011
$3,977 (+0.7%)
$155,986 + $233,986
$389,972
2009
$3,950 (+3.4%)
$151,786 + $227,685
$379,471
2008
$3,820
$149,164 + $223,751
$372,915
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.91 Acres
Year renovated
1963
Sq. Ft.
1,888
Year built
1963
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
049073013
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached
Attached Garage: Yes
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Room Information
Family Room 2
Dining Information
In Kitchen
Formal
Interior Features
Window Features: Plantation Shutters
Laundry Features: In Garage
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Appliances: Built-In Gas Range, Built-In Gas Oven, Dryer, Washer, Wtr Softener/Owned
Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Hardwood
Exterior
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Mixed
Exterior Features: Dog Run, Lawn, Fruit Trees, Yard Irrigation T/O
AtticCrawl Hatchway(s) Insulated
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Roof: Composition
Property Information
Architectural Style: Traditional
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Property Condition: Good
Levels: Tri-Level
Lot Information
View: Mountain(s), Setting
Lot Features: Rolling Slope, Near Public Transit
Zoning: E-1
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Cooling Available: Yes
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
Heating Available: Yes
Heating: Forced Air
Utilities Information
Water Source: Shared Well, Pvt Wtr Sys
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Pets Allowed: Yes
School Information
Elementary School: Adams
Middle Or Junior School: LaCumbre
High School: San Marcos
Location Information
Cross Street: Torino
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,888
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.91 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1963
Year Renovated: 1963
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 049073013
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Adams Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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La Cumbre Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
6/10
San Marcos Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.7mi
8/10
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 84° expected this year, 20 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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Estimated sale price
$2.28M – $2.76M
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