Welcome to this light, bright, and sunny 3 bedroom, 3 full bathroom home with ocean views in beautiful Mission Canyon. Quality construction and design are evident throughout this well appointed home and it's resort style outdoor areas. Spacious primary suite with incredible spa style bathroom and walk in closet. Newly renovated kitchen and dining area with fireplace opens to a beautiful patio perfect for entertaining and indoor/outdoor living. Other features include detached bonus room, putting green, Barbeque, lawn, and inviting spa. Very private and serene.
Single-familyProperty Type
1948Year Built
9,583 sq ftLot Size
$1,115Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Jason Siemens•DRE #01886104• Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with Josh Tappeiner•DRE #02206470• eXp Realty of California, Inc.
Bought with Zia Group•DRE #01710544• eXp Realty of California, Inc.
Experience relaxed comfort in this timeless Mission Canyon charmer situated atop a knoll with ocean and island views, enduring interiors, and a special sense of place. Renovated to expand the living space and entertainment areas, the thoughtful design accommodates a work-from-home lifestyle masterfully renewed with current amenities. Features include a beautifully renovated kitchen and dining room with fireplace, generous primary suite with sitting area, resort-style bathroom, and walk-in closet, two additional bedrooms and bathrooms, tastefully conceived outdoor areas, detached multi-use room, outdoor shower, putting green, and privacy. Just minutes away you will find notable restaurants, local attractions, and more. 987 Cheltenham is the perfect home for a lifetime of treasured memories
SBMLS #23-2991
Nov 22, 2023
Sold
$2,200,000
$999/sq ft
Oct 24, 2023
Pending
—
Oct 10, 2023
Contingent
—
Oct 4, 2023
Listed
$2,200,000
$999/sq ft
+27
SBMLS #08-963
Jun 5, 2008
Sold
$750,000
$340/sq ft
Mar 11, 2008
Listed
$799,000
$363/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$24,345 (+3.1%)
$1,096,500 + $1,224,000
$2,320,500
2024
$23,613 (+129.0%)
$1,075,000 + $1,200,000
$2,275,000
2023
$10,310 (+1.7%)
$1,050,000 + $1,150,000
$2,200,000
2022
$10,137 (+2.3%)
$504,998 + $441,871
$946,869
2021
$9,909 (+1.0%)
$495,097 + $433,207
$928,304
2020
$9,809 (+1.8%)
$485,390 + $424,713
$910,103
2019
$9,638 (+1.5%)
$480,413 + $420,359
$900,772
2018
$9,499 (+6.8%)
$470,994 + $412,117
$883,111
2017
$8,895 (+5.0%)
$438,000 + $384,000
$822,000
2016
$8,470 (+1.5%)
$438,000 + $384,000
$822,000
2015
$8,345 (+2.0%)
$417,000 + $366,000
$783,000
2014
$8,182 (+9.3%)
$372,000 + $326,000
$698,000
2013
$7,487 (+2.1%)
$372,000 + $326,000
$698,000
2012
$7,332 (+0.4%)
$338,400 + $296,100
$634,500
2011
$7,305 (−5.1%)
$338,400 + $296,100
$634,500
2009
$7,696 (+305.8%)
$338,400 + $296,100
$634,500
2008
$1,897
$36,926 + $92,181
$129,107
Tax history for 987 Cheltenham Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$24,345 (+3.1%)
$1,096,500 + $1,224,000
$2,320,500
2024
$23,613 (+129.0%)
$1,075,000 + $1,200,000
$2,275,000
2023
$10,310 (+1.7%)
$1,050,000 + $1,150,000
$2,200,000
2022
$10,137 (+2.3%)
$504,998 + $441,871
$946,869
2021
$9,909 (+1.0%)
$495,097 + $433,207
$928,304
2020
$9,809 (+1.8%)
$485,390 + $424,713
$910,103
2019
$9,638 (+1.5%)
$480,413 + $420,359
$900,772
2018
$9,499 (+6.8%)
$470,994 + $412,117
$883,111
2017
$8,895 (+5.0%)
$438,000 + $384,000
$822,000
2016
$8,470 (+1.5%)
$438,000 + $384,000
$822,000
2015
$8,345 (+2.0%)
$417,000 + $366,000
$783,000
2014
$8,182 (+9.3%)
$372,000 + $326,000
$698,000
2013
$7,487 (+2.1%)
$372,000 + $326,000
$698,000
2012
$7,332 (+0.4%)
$338,400 + $296,100
$634,500
2011
$7,305 (−5.1%)
$338,400 + $296,100
$634,500
2009
$7,696 (+305.8%)
$338,400 + $296,100
$634,500
2008
$1,897
$36,926 + $92,181
$129,107
*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
9,583 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1949
Sq. Ft.
2,203
Year built
1948
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
023092042
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
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Interior Features
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Fireplace Features: Family Room, 2, Gas
Appliances: Dishwasher
Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: SPA-Outside, Fenced: BCK
Construction Materials: Stucco
Roof: Metal
Property Information
Architectural Style: Traditional, Mid-century Modern
# Of Buildings: 1
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Property Condition: Excellent
Levels: Split Level
Lot Information
View: Mountain(s), Islands, Ocean, City
Lot Features: Level
Zoning: R-1
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Cooling Available: Yes
Cooling: Central Air
Heating Available: Yes
Heating: Forced Air, Radiant Floor
Utilities Information
Pre-Wired for Electric Vehicle Charging
Sewer: Sewer Hookup
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
School Information
Elementary School: Roosevelt
Middle Or Junior School: S.B. Jr.
High School: S.B. Sr.
Location Information
Cross Street: Montrose Pl
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,203
Stories: —
Lot Size: 9,583 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: 1949
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 023092042
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 • 2.1mi
3/10
Santa Barbara Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi
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
10 days above 84° expected this year, 27 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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In this area, properties receive around 9.9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$2.33M – $2.83M
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