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About this home
Freshly reimagined in 2026, this light filled Santa Barbara home pairs a fresh, modern sensibility with warmth, character, and an effortless connection to its natural surroundings. Set on approximately .61 acres, the two story residence unfolds among mature trees, with warm wood floors, expansive windows, vaulted ceilings, and ocean and island views creating an inviting backdrop for relaxed California living. At the heart of the home, a striking living room makes an immediate impression with its soaring, beamed and paneled ceiling, substantial stone fireplace, and oversized picture window framing the landscape beyond. The open, airy interiors flow into a newly renovated kitchen, dining area, and casual living spaces, where large windows draw in abundant natural light and keep the outdoors ever present. Fresh finishes and a soft, natural palette give the home an easy sophistication while preserving the architectural details that make it distinctive. A generously sized ensuite bedroom on the main level feels immersed in the landscape, with walls of glass looking out to mature trees and direct access to the outdoors. Upstairs, the primary suite is a private retreat, complete with a walk in closet, beautifully updated bath, and two sets of glass doors opening to a broad private balcony. Here, treetop vistas give way to ocean and island views, creating a wonderful perch above it all. With generous grounds, multiple connections to the outdoors, and a two car garage, the property captures a particularly appealing side of Santa Barbara living--fresh and stylish, yet wonderfully relaxed, with nature, light, and views woven throughout.
Single-familyProperty Type
1954Year Built
0.61 acresLot Size
$1,625Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Maureen McDermut•DRE #01175027• Sotheby's International Realty
Mission Canyon Heights, located between Mission Canyon Road and the Santa Ynez Mountains foothills, is a hillside and residential Mission Canyon neighborhood with winding canyon lanes and trail-forward scenery. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Mission Canyon Road corridor near Rocky Nook Park, where cyclists, hikers, and dog-walkers set the tempo. Architecture leans to mid-century ranch homes, Spanish-influenced details, and tucked-away cottages on terraced lots. Rocky Nook Park functions as the outdoor living room, with picnic lawns and creekside shade. The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden adds a strong sense of place through native-plant landscapes and canyon paths. Days often revolve around trailheads, garden walks, and quiet views across the canyon.
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Offer insights
975 Tornoe Rd · $3,395,000
$3.43M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $3.43M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
14 days
The average home goes pending in 38 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.4%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Fireplaces in the living room and patio
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom
Ground-floor bedroom
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom
Kitchen
Refrigerator, dishwasher, gas stove
Flooring
Hardwood, tile
Heating & cooling
Central air
Exterior features
Mountain, island, and ocean views
Level and rolling-slope terrain
Home design
Two levels
Parking
2-car garage
1-car carport
Utilities
Sewer hookup
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Enjoy sweeping ocean, island, city and mountain views from this 0.61 acre home on the coveted private Tornoe Rd. in the Mission Canyon area of Santa Barbara.2 bd,3ba with a den/family room. Hardwood floor, open beamed ceiling and a stone fireplace in the living room overlook the city and the historic Santa Barbara Seminary. Front and rear patios include an outdoor fireplace and stunning vistas. In need of updating, this fixer home offers endless possibilities in a highly desirable neighborhood, minutes to downtown, parks schools, restaurants and beaches.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,461 (+1.6%)
$1,200,000 + $1,000,000
$2,200,000
2024
$2,423 (+1.7%)
$71,047 + $134,589
$205,636
2023
$2,382 (+1.6%)
$69,654 + $131,950
$201,604
2022
$2,345 (+2.2%)
$68,289 + $129,363
$197,652
2021
$2,295 (+0.9%)
$66,950 + $126,827
$193,777
2020
$2,273 (+1.8%)
$65,638 + $124,341
$189,979
2019
$2,233 (+1.6%)
$64,965 + $123,067
$188,032
2018
$2,199 (+3.8%)
$63,692 + $120,654
$184,346
2017
$2,118 (−0.6%)
$61,220 + $115,970
$177,190
2016
$2,130 (+1.0%)
$61,220 + $115,970
$177,190
2015
$2,109 (−19.7%)
$60,020 + $113,697
$173,717
2014
$2,625 (+1.4%)
$57,961 + $109,797
$167,758
2013
$2,588 (+6.1%)
$57,961 + $109,797
$167,758
2012
$2,439 (+1.9%)
$57,700 + $109,301
$167,001
2011
$2,395 (+1.3%)
$56,569 + $107,158
$163,727
2009
$2,364 (+8.3%)
$55,046 + $104,272
$159,318
2008
$2,182
$54,096 + $102,471
$156,567
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
3
Stories
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Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.61 Acres
Year renovated
1955
Finished Sq. Ft.
—
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,089
Year built
1954
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
023180018
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
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
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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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.
9.9 hrs
5.7 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 975 Tornoe Rd
$3,335,862
$59K under list price of $3.40M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $2.0M to $4.3M.