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Off Market Jan 2024 for $2.2M

$2,822,876

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,339/mo

•

2,606

sq ft

999 Andante Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

About this home

Built in 1978 this one-of-a-kind, architecturally magical masterpiece is exquisite from head to tail - literally! ''The Whale House'', designed by Michael Carmichael, is a whimsical expression of artistry set amongst peaceful oak and sycamore trees and seasonal Mission Creek. The waving cedar shingled exterior gives the home a homogeneous skin to blend in with the natural surroundings. An artistic home calls for a unique entrance. Step through the whale's mouth and let the imaginative lifestyle begin. Three floors of creative genius encompass the head of the whale. Features include a spiraling stairwell open to the fresh outdoors, rock-covered elevator shaft, 270 Belgian leaded and stained glass windows to take in the tranquil 360 degree views, undulating walls of Venetian plaster, massive wood columns and beams. The belly of the whale is a relaxing interior courtyard with serene bamboo-lined outdoor shower, room to entertain and marvel guests, and a 75-foot glistening lap pool that flows into the grotto of the whale's tail. Rounding out this mind-blowing home is the guest house. Be the talk of the town and occupy "The Whale House" as your primary residence or add it to your real estate portfolio as an iconic trophy. And this is the tale of the whale!

Single-familyProperty Type

1978Year Built

0.51 acresLot Size

$1,083Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by • Sotheby's International Realty

Bought with Alemann & Associates Alemann •DRE #01925020 • Alemann and Associates

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•Source:SBMLS #23-2101

Redfin Estimate

$2,822,876

$573K since sold in January 2024$15K since August

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This home's estimate is 6.1% higher than the average sale price ($2.66M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$2,457,500
A
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SOLD JUL 10, 2026
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B
3 beds3 baths2,202 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 5, 2026
$3,400,000
C
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SOLD APR 1, 2026
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D
3 beds2.5 baths2,650 sq ft
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SOLD OCT 10, 2025
$3,350,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths2,489 sq ft
2609 Glendessary Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
SOLD AUG 27, 2026
$2,055,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths2,133 sq ft
6 E Constance Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

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Market trends in 93105, CA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

97.6%

+0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$2.0M

$60K MoM

Avg. days on market

37d

1 days MoM

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Sale history for 999 Andante Rd

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Jan 18, 2024

Sold

$2,230,000

$856/sq ft

SBMLS #23-2101

Jan 18, 2024

Sold

$2,250,000

$863/sq ft

Dec 29, 2023

Pending

—

Oct 4, 2023

Relisted

—

Sep 26, 2023

Pending

—

Sep 18, 2023

Price Changed

$2,990,000

$1,147/sq ft

Jul 17, 2023

Listed

$3,250,000

$1,247/sq ft

Public Records

Sep 13, 2017

Sold

$1,200,000

$460/sq ft

Public Records

May 27, 2015

Sold

$1,100,000

$422/sq ft

SBMLS #14-925

Apr 17, 2015

Listing Removed

—

Mar 26, 2015

Relisted

—

Mar 6, 2015

Contingent

—

Mar 27, 2014

Listed

$1,675,000

$643/sq ft

Mar 27, 2014

Price Changed

$1,399,000

$537/sq ft

Mar 27, 2014

Price Changed

$1,499,000

$575/sq ft

Mar 27, 2014

Price Changed

$1,449,000

$556/sq ft

SBMLS #13-3476

Mar 4, 2014

Listing Removed

—

Nov 4, 2013

Listed

$1,795,000

$689/sq ft

SBMLS #02-2574

Nov 10, 2011

Listing Removed

—

Sep 6, 2002

Listed

$1,995,000

$766/sq ft

SBMLS #02-2571

Nov 10, 2011

Listing Removed

—

Sep 6, 2002

Listed

$1,995,000

$766/sq ft

SBMLS #02-629

Nov 10, 2011

Listing Removed

—

Mar 1, 2002

Listed

$1,995,000

$766/sq ft

SBMLS #02-633

Nov 10, 2011

Listing Removed

—

Mar 1, 2002

Listed

$1,995,000

$766/sq ft

SBMLS #01-1562

Nov 10, 2011

Listing Removed

—

Nov 2, 2000

Listed

$1,995,000

$766/sq ft

SBMLS #04-3992

Aug 24, 2011

Listing Removed

—

Dec 6, 2004

Listed

$2,500,000

$959/sq ft

SBMLS #04-3997

Aug 24, 2011

Listing Removed

—

Dec 6, 2004

Listed

$2,500,000

$959/sq ft

SBMLS #05-2256

Aug 17, 2006

Listing Removed

—

Jun 17, 2005

Listed

$1,999,000

$767/sq ft

SBMLS #04-3993

Dec 7, 2004

Listing Removed

—

Dec 6, 2004

Listed

$250,000

$96/sq ft

Public Records

Oct 24, 1985

Sold

$382,000

$147/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$24,557 (+69.2%)

$1,196,460 + $1,144,440

$2,340,900

2024

$14,512 (+1.8%)

$1,173,000 + $1,122,000

$2,295,000

2023

$14,254 (+1.7%)

$669,310 + $669,310

$1,338,620

2022

$14,015 (+2.3%)

$656,187 + $656,187

$1,312,374

2021

$13,700 (+1.0%)

$643,321 + $643,321

$1,286,642

2020

$13,562 (+1.8%)

$630,707 + $630,707

$1,261,414

2019

$13,327 (+1.4%)

$624,240 + $624,240

$1,248,480

2018

$13,137 (+6.8%)

$612,000 + $612,000

$1,224,000

2017

$12,304 (+2.4%)

$569,554 + $569,554

$1,139,108

2016

$12,018 (−6.3%)

$569,554 + $569,554

$1,139,108

2015

$12,830 (−2.6%)

$558,387 + $558,387

$1,116,774

2014

$13,170 (+0.6%)

$597,876 + $568,784

$1,166,660

2013

$13,086 (+3.5%)

$597,876 + $568,784

$1,166,660

2012

$12,647 (+2.2%)

$595,174 + $566,214

$1,161,388

2011

$12,370 (+0.8%)

$583,504 + $555,112

$1,138,616

2009

$12,277 (+3.2%)

$567,788 + $540,161

$1,107,949

2008

$11,901

$557,978 + $530,829

$1,088,807

Tax history for 999 Andante Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$24,557 (+69.2%)

$1,196,460 + $1,144,440

$2,340,900

2024

$14,512 (+1.8%)

$1,173,000 + $1,122,000

$2,295,000

2023

$14,254 (+1.7%)

$669,310 + $669,310

$1,338,620

2022

$14,015 (+2.3%)

$656,187 + $656,187

$1,312,374

2021

$13,700 (+1.0%)

$643,321 + $643,321

$1,286,642

2020

$13,562 (+1.8%)

$630,707 + $630,707

$1,261,414

2019

$13,327 (+1.4%)

$624,240 + $624,240

$1,248,480

2018

$13,137 (+6.8%)

$612,000 + $612,000

$1,224,000

2017

$12,304 (+2.4%)

$569,554 + $569,554

$1,139,108

2016

$12,018 (−6.3%)

$569,554 + $569,554

$1,139,108

2015

$12,830 (−2.6%)

$558,387 + $558,387

$1,116,774

2014

$13,170 (+0.6%)

$597,876 + $568,784

$1,166,660

2013

$13,086 (+3.5%)

$597,876 + $568,784

$1,166,660

2012

$12,647 (+2.2%)

$595,174 + $566,214

$1,161,388

2011

$12,370 (+0.8%)

$583,504 + $555,112

$1,138,616

2009

$12,277 (+3.2%)

$567,788 + $540,161

$1,107,949

2008

$11,901

$557,978 + $530,829

$1,088,807

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.51 Acres

Year renovated

1980

Sq. Ft.

2,606

Year built

1980

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Santa Barbara County

APN

023190011

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Features: Unc #2
Attached Garage: No
Open Parking YN: Yes

Interior

Virtual Tour Information

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Room Information
Primary Bedroom
Loft
Great Room
Family Room 2

Dining Information
Dining Area

Interior Features
Laundry Features: Common Area, Laundry Room
Fireplace Features: Primary Bedroom, 2, LR
Appliances: Refrigerator, Built-In Gas Oven, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Gas Stove
Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Carpet, Stone, Tile

Exterior

Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Slab, Raised
Exterior Features: Pool, Sauna, Wooded
Construction Materials: Wood Shingles

Property Information
# Of Buildings: 2
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Other Structures: Second Residence
Property Condition: Good
Accessibility Features: Accessible Elevator Installed
Levels: Tri-Level, Outside Stairs

Lot Information
View: Setting, Wooded
Zoning: E-1

Utilities

Heating & Cooling
Heating Available: Yes
Heating: Wall

Location

Multi-Unit Information
Pets Allowed: Yes

School Information
Elementary School: Roosevelt
Middle Or Junior School: S.B. Jr.
High School: S.B. Sr.

Location Information
Cross Street: 192/Mission Canyon

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,606
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.51 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1980
Year Renovated: 1980
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 023190011

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

4/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 11-17% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

3/10 Fire Factor

0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 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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Santa Barbara, CA • 93105

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Estimated sale price

$2.68M – $3.25M

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Home values near 999 Andante Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
940 Andante Road, Santa Barbara, CA - Beds \| 1 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,889,338
960 Andante Road, Santa Barbara, CA 5 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 3194 Sq. Ft.	$2,596,927

Address	Redfin Estimate
930 Andante Road, Santa Barbara, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2293 Sq. Ft.	$3,732,258
980 Andante Road, Santa Barbara, CA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$3,090,117

Address	Redfin Estimate
950 Andante Road Unit B, Santa Barbara, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2245 Sq. Ft.	$3,585,395
950 Andante Road, Santa Barbara, CA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3219 Sq. Ft.	$4,179,924

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