Santa Barbara History at its Best! California Craftsman originally built by the Tornoe family. Swing on the front porch and enjoy ocean breezes or relax in the Grand living room with ocean views. Details include Handcrafted crown moldings , built in's, and Glass from local artists. New landscaping with a 4 car garage and Workshop on almost an acre.
Single-familyProperty Type
1904Year Built
0.9 acresLot Size
$1,073Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by P.J. Williams• Goodwin & Thyne Properties
Santa Barbara History at its Best! California Craftsman originally built by the Tornoe family. Swing on the front porch and enjoy ocean breezes or relax in the Grand living room with ocean views. Details include Handcrafted crown moldings , built in's, and Glass from local artists. New landscaping with a 4 car garage and Workshop on almost an acre.
SBMLS #16-3181
Mar 8, 2017
Sold
$1,375,000
$592/sq ft
Dec 30, 2016
Contingent
—
Nov 18, 2016
Price Changed
$1,499,000
$646/sq ft
Oct 15, 2016
Listed
$1,695,000
$730/sq ft
SBMLS #16-3169
Sep 22, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Sep 21, 2016
Listed
$1,695,000
$730/sq ft
SBMLS #15-3106
Dec 7, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Oct 24, 2015
Price Changed
$1,775,000
$765/sq ft
Sep 15, 2015
Listed
$1,850,000
$797/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$23,208 (+1.7%)
$1,027,781 + $1,182,234
$2,210,015
2024
$22,816 (+3.3%)
$1,007,629 + $1,159,053
$2,166,682
2023
$22,087 (+18.6%)
$987,872 + $1,136,327
$2,124,199
2022
$18,624 (+11.9%)
$968,699 + $1,083,459
$2,052,158
2021
$16,648 (+1.0%)
$944,902 + $775,843
$1,720,745
2020
$16,480 (+6.2%)
$921,474 + $618,475
$1,539,949
2019
$15,519 (+1.4%)
$912,026 + $612,134
$1,524,160
2018
$15,298 (+644.7%)
$884,340 + $546,210
$1,430,550
2017
$2,054 (−0.8%)
$76,714 + $87,297
$164,011
2016
$2,070 (+1.0%)
$76,714 + $87,297
$164,011
2015
$2,050 (−20.2%)
$75,210 + $85,586
$160,796
2014
$2,569 (+1.4%)
$72,630 + $82,650
$155,280
2013
$2,533 (+6.1%)
$72,630 + $82,650
$155,280
2012
$2,387 (+1.8%)
$72,302 + $82,277
$154,579
2011
$2,345 (+1.3%)
$70,885 + $80,664
$151,549
2009
$2,315 (+8.4%)
$68,977 + $78,492
$147,469
2008
$2,136
$67,786 + $77,137
$144,923
Tax history for 989 Tornoe Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$23,208 (+1.7%)
$1,027,781 + $1,182,234
$2,210,015
2024
$22,816 (+3.3%)
$1,007,629 + $1,159,053
$2,166,682
2023
$22,087 (+18.6%)
$987,872 + $1,136,327
$2,124,199
2022
$18,624 (+11.9%)
$968,699 + $1,083,459
$2,052,158
2021
$16,648 (+1.0%)
$944,902 + $775,843
$1,720,745
2020
$16,480 (+6.2%)
$921,474 + $618,475
$1,539,949
2019
$15,519 (+1.4%)
$912,026 + $612,134
$1,524,160
2018
$15,298 (+644.7%)
$884,340 + $546,210
$1,430,550
2017
$2,054 (−0.8%)
$76,714 + $87,297
$164,011
2016
$2,070 (+1.0%)
$76,714 + $87,297
$164,011
2015
$2,050 (−20.2%)
$75,210 + $85,586
$160,796
2014
$2,569 (+1.4%)
$72,630 + $82,650
$155,280
2013
$2,533 (+6.1%)
$72,630 + $82,650
$155,280
2012
$2,387 (+1.8%)
$72,302 + $82,277
$154,579
2011
$2,345 (+1.3%)
$70,885 + $80,664
$151,549
2009
$2,315 (+8.4%)
$68,977 + $78,492
$147,469
2008
$2,136
$67,786 + $77,137
$144,923
*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
4
Baths
5
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.9 Acres
Year renovated
1910
Sq. Ft.
3,630
Year built
1904
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
023180068
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
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
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Inside Entrance, Detached
Garage: Yes
Attached Garage: No
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Room Information
Library/Study
Ground Floor Primary
Ground Floor Bedroom 2
Dining Information
In Kitchen
Formal
Breakfast Area
Interior Features
Laundry Features: 220V Elect, Gas Hookup
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Gas
Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Laminate, Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Exterior
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Raised
Exterior Features: Other, Lawn, Fruit Trees
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Roof: Composition
Property Information
Architectural Style: Craftsman
# Of Buildings: 1
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Property Condition: Good
Levels: Single Story
Lot Information
View: Mountain(s), Ocean
Lot Features: Level
Zoning: R-1
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Cooling Available: Yes
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
Heating Available: Yes
Heating: Forced Air
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Roosevelt
Middle Or Junior School: S.B. Jr.
High School: S.B. Sr.
Location Information
Cross Street: Foothill Road
Directions: Mission street to Foothill road. Tornoe is one of the streets at the 4 way stop.
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,630
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.9 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1904
Year Renovated: 1910
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 023180068
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Roosevelt Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.9mi
7/10
Santa Barbara Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi
3/10
Santa Barbara Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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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
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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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.
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5.7 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$2.37M – $2.87M
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