Golden Quadrangle. Endless Possibilities. Warm, inviting & celebrating the best of Montecito, this ocean & mountain view residence invites you into a lifestyle of beauty, culture & community. Designed in classic Santa Barbara ranch style, the single-level home embodies versatility & timeless simplicity, flowing between contemporary & traditional design. Expansive windows & high ceilings frame sweeping views, while the floor plan offers ease & comfort. The chef's kitchen, generous entertaining spaces & serene primary suite anchor the home, complemented by guest accommodations & flexible rooms for bedrooms, gym or office. A ranch style retreat w a cosmopolitan spirit, this is a sanctuary where high design meets natural splendor, & where every day is as vibrant or as tranquil as you choose.
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
1.02 acresLot Size
$2,068Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by The Kogevinas Group•DRE #01209514• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Listed by Don Johnston Sutton - Montecito Luxury Group Johnston•DRE #01868263• Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with Cristal Clarke•DRE #00968247• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Golden Quadrangle. Endless Possibilities. Celebrating the best of Montecito, this ocean & mountain view residence invites a lifestyle of nature, culture & community. Set on over a gated acre in prime Montecito, the location shares the privacy commanded by some of the most significant estates in town, yet defines the ease of life for which your friends are moving to Montecito: minutes to both Villages, schools, trails, and beaches. A distinctive, contemporary aesthetic and a single-level, ranch-style layout present a rare opportunity: embrace the home's existing modernism, or transform the residence into your custom Modern Farmhouse dream with intentional cosmetic upgrades. With a rare combination of views, privacy and an in-town location, 796 Hot Springs is poised for your next chapter.
SBMLS #25-3531
Jan 13, 2026
Sold
$8,463,668
$1,963/sq ft
Jan 5, 2026
Contingent
—
Sep 20, 2025
Listed
$8,995,000
$2,087/sq ft
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Golden Quadrangle. Endless Possibilities. Celebrating the best of Montecito, this ocean & mountain view residence invites a lifestyle of nature, culture & community. Set on over a gated acre in prime Montecito, the location shares the privacy commanded by some of the most significant estates in town, yet defines the ease of life for which your friends are moving to Montecito: minutes to both Villages, schools, trails, and beaches. A distinctive, contemporary aesthetic and a single-level, ranch-style layout present a rare opportunity: embrace the home's existing modernism, or transform the residence into your custom Modern Farmhouse dream with intentional cosmetic upgrades. With a rare combination of views, privacy and an in-town location, 796 Hot Springs is poised for your next chapter.
SBMLS #25-3530
Jan 13, 2026
Sold
$8,463,668
$1,963/sq ft
Jan 5, 2026
Contingent
—
Sep 20, 2025
Listed
$8,995,000
$2,087/sq ft
TheMLS #24-447443
Aug 5, 2025
Relisted
—
Jul 23, 2025
Contingent
—
Mar 21, 2025
Price Changed
*
Oct 1, 2024
Listed
*
SBMLS #24-2836
Jul 30, 2025
Relisted
—
Jul 22, 2025
Contingent
—
Jul 22, 2025
Listing Removed
—
Mar 20, 2025
Price Changed
$9,950,000
$2,308/sq ft
Aug 27, 2024
Listed
$10,900,000
$2,528/sq ft
SBMLS #24-1077
May 30, 2024
Listing Removed
—
Apr 9, 2024
Listed
$12,400,000
$2,876/sq ft
TheMLS #24-393365
Apr 9, 2024
Listed
*
SBMLS #21-3459
Mar 25, 2022
Sold
$11,000,000
$2,552/sq ft
Mar 8, 2022
Pending
—
Feb 3, 2022
Price Changed
$9,995,000
$2,318/sq ft
Sep 14, 2021
Listed
$11,250,000
$2,610/sq ft
TheMLS #21-783580
Mar 25, 2022
Sold
$11,000,000
$2,552/sq ft
Mar 11, 2022
Pending
—
Sep 14, 2021
Listed
$11,250,000
$2,610/sq ft
SBMLS #03-700
Feb 22, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Mar 3, 2003
Listed
$4,850,000
$1,125/sq ft
SBMLS #03-693
Feb 22, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Feb 7, 2003
Listed
$4,850,000
$1,125/sq ft
SBMLS #10-1053
Aug 5, 2010
Sold
$6,050,000
$1,403/sq ft
Mar 25, 2010
Listed
$6,650,000
$1,543/sq ft
SBMLS #09-1097
Mar 26, 2009
Listed
$6,650,000
$1,543/sq ft
SBMLS #08-2520
Jun 23, 2008
Listed
$6,650,000
$1,543/sq ft
SBMLS #08-1233
Mar 19, 2008
Listed
$6,750,000
$1,566/sq ft
SBMLS #04-3360
Dec 2, 2004
Sold
$4,100,000
$951/sq ft
Nov 12, 2004
Listing Removed
—
Sep 27, 2004
Listed
$4,600,000
$1,067/sq ft
SBMLS #04-3315
Dec 1, 2004
Sold
$4,100,000
$951/sq ft
Oct 25, 2004
Listing Removed
—
Sep 27, 2004
Listed
$4,600,000
$1,067/sq ft
SBMLS #98-2883
Mar 25, 1999
Sold
$1,585,000
$368/sq ft
Oct 12, 1998
Listed
$1,595,000
$370/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 21, 1978
Sold
$265,000
$61/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$121,937 (+1.9%)
$4,870,944 + $7,035,809
$11,906,753
2024
$119,701 (+3.9%)
$4,775,436 + $6,897,852
$11,673,288
2023
$115,212 (+249.0%)
$4,681,800 + $6,762,600
$11,444,400
2022
$33,011 (+2.1%)
$4,500,000 + $6,500,000
$11,000,000
2021
$32,341 (+1.0%)
$837,726 + $2,191,651
$3,029,377
2020
$32,014 (+2.5%)
$821,300 + $2,148,678
$2,969,978
2019
$31,240 (+1.9%)
$812,879 + $2,126,646
$2,939,525
2018
$30,656 (+2.0%)
$796,941 + $2,084,948
$2,881,889
2017
$30,060 (+3.1%)
$765,996 + $2,003,988
$2,769,984
2016
$29,143 (+2.0%)
$765,996 + $2,003,988
$2,769,984
2015
$28,582 (+1.6%)
$750,977 + $1,964,695
$2,715,672
2014
$28,136 (+0.4%)
$725,208 + $1,897,277
$2,622,485
2013
$28,018 (+2.3%)
$725,208 + $1,897,277
$2,622,485
2012
$27,393 (+1.9%)
$721,931 + $1,888,703
$2,610,634
2011
$26,874 (−42.0%)
$707,776 + $1,851,670
$2,559,446
2009
$46,324 (+2.4%)
$2,699,666 + $1,727,785
$4,427,451
2008
$45,253
$2,653,020 + $1,697,932
$4,350,952
Tax history for 796 Hot Springs Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$121,937 (+1.9%)
$4,870,944 + $7,035,809
$11,906,753
2024
$119,701 (+3.9%)
$4,775,436 + $6,897,852
$11,673,288
2023
$115,212 (+249.0%)
$4,681,800 + $6,762,600
$11,444,400
2022
$33,011 (+2.1%)
$4,500,000 + $6,500,000
$11,000,000
2021
$32,341 (+1.0%)
$837,726 + $2,191,651
$3,029,377
2020
$32,014 (+2.5%)
$821,300 + $2,148,678
$2,969,978
2019
$31,240 (+1.9%)
$812,879 + $2,126,646
$2,939,525
2018
$30,656 (+2.0%)
$796,941 + $2,084,948
$2,881,889
2017
$30,060 (+3.1%)
$765,996 + $2,003,988
$2,769,984
2016
$29,143 (+2.0%)
$765,996 + $2,003,988
$2,769,984
2015
$28,582 (+1.6%)
$750,977 + $1,964,695
$2,715,672
2014
$28,136 (+0.4%)
$725,208 + $1,897,277
$2,622,485
2013
$28,018 (+2.3%)
$725,208 + $1,897,277
$2,622,485
2012
$27,393 (+1.9%)
$721,931 + $1,888,703
$2,610,634
2011
$26,874 (−42.0%)
$707,776 + $1,851,670
$2,559,446
2009
$46,324 (+2.4%)
$2,699,666 + $1,727,785
$4,427,451
2008
$45,253
$2,653,020 + $1,697,932
$4,350,952
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
4
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.02 Acres
Year renovated
1993
Sq. Ft.
4,196
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
011090019
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
Office
Library/Study
Ground Floor Primary
Ground Floor Bedroom 2
Great Room
Dining Information
In Kitchen
Formal
Interior Features
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer, Wtr Softener/Owned
Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Hardwood, Marble
Exterior
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Mixed
Exterior Features: Lawn, Fruit Trees, Drought Tolerant LND
Roof: Metal
Property Information
Architectural Style: Contemporary
# Of Buildings: 1
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Property Condition: Excellent
Levels: Single Story
Lot Information
View: Mountain(s), Ocean, Setting
Zoning: E-1
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Cooling Available: Yes
Cooling: Central Air
Heating Available: Yes
Heating: Forced Air
Utilities Information
Water Source: Mont Wtr
Sewer: Sewer Hookup
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Mont Union
Middle Or Junior School: S.B. Jr.
High School: S.B. Sr.
Location Information
Cross Street: E Mountain Drive
Directions: Exit 101 at Hot Springs and turn right at 796 Hot Springs Road.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,196
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.02 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: 1993
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 011090019
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Montecito Union School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.1mi
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk 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
9 days above 87° expected this year, 23 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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Estimated sale price
$8.47M – $10.25M
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