Tucked away between Montecito and Santa Barbara, this private 1 acre property has a 5000 square foot building parcel, all utilities, and septic already in place. Set amongst the enchanting oaks with ocean and island views, build your own private getaway. Close to town, yet feels a world away. Concept plans by Santa Barbara's famed architect and artist Jeff Shelton.
Vacant landProperty Type
Listed by Susan Jordano•DRE #01775462• Village Properties
Listed by Simone Eurich•DRE #02105209• Village Properties
Bought with Cathie Messina•DRE #00893569• Sotheby's International Realty
This one acre parcel stands ready for you to claim as your own. While the structure was burnt in the Tea Fire - the oaks, building pad & utilities coupled with the panoramic harbor-ocean-mountain-wooded views remain. Seller can provide City single family design board approved preliminary design for a fire resistant modular home which should cost between $400-500k or standard stick construction
SBMLS #15-634
Dec 11, 2015
Listing Removed
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Nov 16, 2015
Price Changed
$370,000
Jul 19, 2015
Relisted
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Apr 21, 2015
Pending
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Feb 27, 2015
Listed
$398,000
SBMLS #14-245
Jun 27, 2014
Listing Removed
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Mar 26, 2014
Relisted
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Mar 24, 2014
Listing Removed
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Jan 27, 2014
Listed
$425,000
SBMLS #13-2441
Jan 17, 2014
Listing Removed
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Oct 31, 2013
Price Changed
$448,000
Jul 29, 2013
Listed
$499,000
SBMLS #11-993
Mar 16, 2011
Listed
$400,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,661 (+1.7%)
$546,210
2024
$5,564 (+22.0%)
$535,500
2023
$4,561 (+1.7%)
$525,000
2022
$4,483 (+2.3%)
$429,473
2021
$4,380 (+1.0%)
$421,052
2020
$4,335 (+1.8%)
$412,797
2019
$4,260 (+1.4%)
$408,565
2018
$4,200 (+3.4%)
$400,554
2017
$4,061 (+129.8%)
$385,000
2016
$1,767 (+1.0%)
$385,000
2015
$1,749 (+1.6%)
$159,666
2014
$1,721 (+0.2%)
$154,188
2013
$1,717 (+5.3%)
$154,188
2012
$1,631 (+2.3%)
$153,492
2011
$1,595 (+31.9%)
$150,483
2009
$1,209 (−73.7%)
$146,431
2008
$4,601
$144,032 + $295,980
$440,012
Tax history for 981 Coyote Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,661 (+1.7%)
$546,210
2024
$5,564 (+22.0%)
$535,500
2023
$4,561 (+1.7%)
$525,000
2022
$4,483 (+2.3%)
$429,473
2021
$4,380 (+1.0%)
$421,052
2020
$4,335 (+1.8%)
$412,797
2019
$4,260 (+1.4%)
$408,565
2018
$4,200 (+3.4%)
$400,554
2017
$4,061 (+129.8%)
$385,000
2016
$1,767 (+1.0%)
$385,000
2015
$1,749 (+1.6%)
$159,666
2014
$1,721 (+0.2%)
$154,188
2013
$1,717 (+5.3%)
$154,188
2012
$1,631 (+2.3%)
$153,492
2011
$1,595 (+31.9%)
$150,483
2009
$1,209 (−73.7%)
$146,431
2008
$4,601
$144,032 + $295,980
$440,012
*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
Permits
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
1 Acre
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Vacant Land
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
021061006
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
RS-1A
One-Family Residence Zone
This zone is intended to provide areas for single-unit housing on individual lots at appropriate low densities of one unit per legal lot with allowances for an Accessory Dwelling Unit or Two-Unit Residential Development when certain standards are met. Designators (e.g. -25, -15) refer to minimum lot size in thousands of square ft or, in the case of RS-1A, acres. The regulations for the RS Zone are intended to limit activities which would be inharmonious with or injurious to the preservation and character of a residential environment. Nonresidential uses are limited to those that support daily life of neighborhoods and complement surrounding residential development. Nonresidential uses are strictly limited in order to mitigate impacts associated with nonresidential uses such as: traffic, increased parking demand, light, glare, and noise.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Livestock production
Garden center
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Mar 1, 2019 • Final
Historic permits
Replace an existing attached arbor, reroof the single-family home with new composition shingles, and repaint the house with new colors.
Remodel
Roofing
Mar 1, 2019 • Final
Historic permits
Demolish existing footings, concrete slab, foundation, retaining wall, and exterior walkways. Install jute erosion control material over all exposed earth areas.
Demolition
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Exterior
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Residential/SFR
Lot Information
View: Ocean, Setting
Zoning: A-1
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Septic In
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Cleveland
Middle Or Junior School: S.B. Jr.
High School: S.B. Sr.
Location Information
Cross Street: Sycamore Canyon
Directions: Drive up coyote road, and the driveway is on the lefthand side
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 021061006
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Cleveland Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.6mi
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Santa Barbara Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi
3/10
Santa Barbara Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi
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
1% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
11 days above 84° expected this year, 27 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
7/10 Air Factor
12 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
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Estimated sale price
$508,000 – $615,000
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