Villa delle Palme, a meticulously crafted Italian-inspired estate, is unmatched in quality with a seamless blend of sophistication and luxury. This completely re-imagined one-of-a-kind villa is situated on 2.49 acres of lush landscaping with spectacular ocean views, intimate terraces, and serene gardens. This property showcases ultimate privacy, set behind 3 separate double-gates and mature hedging with the driveway leading to a vast hand-laid cobblestone motor court. The 5 bed, 8 bath main residence presents dramatic interior spaces adorned with vaulted wood-beamed ceilings and wrought iron and glass double doors that create an effortless indoor-outdoor flow throughout. The brand new Poliform kitchen offers high-end appliances, hidden refrigeration, and a large center island overlooking the central living area. The magical glass-encased dining room has beautiful arched doors and windows that showcase a 180-degree view of the grounds and the Pacific ocean. The primary wing offers a romantic bedroom suite with a fireplace and outdoor sitting areas overlooking the ocean. The fabulous showroom-style primary closet offers glass encased shelves and closets, a TV lounge, and glass doors that open to a private outdoor stone veranda, perfect for lounging by the exterior fireplace. The primary bathroom features separate his-and-her vanities, a separate walk-in shower and a modern Italian glass tub. Completing the main house is a fabulous en-suite pool room, 4 additional over-sized en-suite bedrooms with walk-in closets and beautiful views, a wine cellar, and a top floor viewing room. The property also features a 1 bedroom, 2 bathroom guest house, a tennis pavilion with an outdoor bathroom, a chic enclosable outdoor gym, a private well, and lush botanicals including a rose garden, a stunning orchid-filled greenhouse, and gardening boxes. An estate of incomparable grandeur, the attention to detail and expansive floor plan showcase grand scale, design, and functionality.
Single-familyProperty Type
2002Year Built
2.49 acresLot Size
$3,339Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 car garageParking
Listed by • Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with Randy Solakian Estates Group•DRE #00622258 / 01895788• Coldwell Banker Realty
Villa delle Palme, a meticulously crafted Italian-inspired estate, is unmatched in quality with a seamless blend of sophistication and luxury. This completely re-imagined one-of-a-kind villa is situated on 2.49 acres of lush landscaping with spectacular ocean views, intimate terraces, and serene gardens. This property showcases ultimate privacy, set behind 3 separate large double-gates and mature hedging with the driveway leading to a vast hand-laid cobblestone motor court. The 5 bedroom, 8 bathroom main residence presents dramatic interior spaces adorned with vaulted wood-beamed ceilings and wrought iron and glass double doors that create an effortless indoor-outdoor flow throughout. The brand new Poliform kitchen offers high-end appliances, hidden refrigeration, and a large center island overlooking the central living area. The magical glass-encased dining room has beautiful arched doors and windows that showcase a 180-degree view of the grounds and the Pacific ocean. The primary wing offers a romantic bedroom suite with a fireplace and outdoor sitting areas overlooking the ocean. The fabulous showroom-style primary closet offers glass encased shelves and closets, a TV lounge, and glass doors that open to a private outdoor stone veranda, perfect for lounging by the exterior fireplace. The primary bathroom features separate his-and-her vanities, a separate walk-in shower and a modern Italian glass tub. Completing the main house is a fabulous en-suite pool room, 4 additional over-sized en-suite bedrooms with walk-in closets and beautiful views, a wine cellar, and a top floor viewing room. The property also features a 1 bedroom, 2 bathroom guest house, a tennis pavilion with an outdoor bathroom, a chic enclosable outdoor gym, a private well, and lush botanicals including a rose garden, a stunning orchid-filled greenhouse, and gardening boxes. An estate of incomparable grandeur, the attention to detail and expansive floor plan showcase grand scale, design, and functionality.
SBMLS #24-2865
Jan 10, 2025
Sold
$30,000,000
$3,454/sq ft
Aug 30, 2024
Listed
$35,000,000
$4,030/sq ft
SBMLS #19-2541
Jan 14, 2021
Sold
$8,780,000
$1,011/sq ft
Jan 7, 2021
Pending
—
Dec 18, 2020
Contingent
—
Dec 5, 2020
Price Changed
$9,150,000
$1,054/sq ft
Jul 20, 2020
Price Changed
$9,950,000
$1,146/sq ft
Jun 7, 2020
Price Changed
$10,450,000
$1,203/sq ft
Feb 26, 2020
Price Changed
$11,450,000
$1,318/sq ft
Jan 23, 2020
Price Changed
$11,950,000
$1,376/sq ft
Dec 12, 2019
Price Changed
$12,495,000
$1,439/sq ft
Oct 9, 2019
Price Changed
$12,900,000
$1,485/sq ft
Sep 20, 2019
Price Changed
$13,800,000
$1,589/sq ft
Jul 22, 2019
Listed
$14,500,000
$1,670/sq ft
+23
Incredible ocean views span the horizon of this gorgeous 2.5 acre estate. Together, the design team of Don Nulty and Christina Rottman have reimaged Mediterranean architecture for how we live today. Moroccan influences & ultra-luxurious finishes create captivating interiors while stunning outdoor spaces foster an incredible lifestyle. The lavish & livable floor plan includes an expansive, ocean view, main floor master with dual baths and a media room. Upstairs, a secret office opens to a private patio. Public spaces open to the southern terrace, a perfect place to check the surf or watch the sunset. An impressive guest house is ideal for visitors. Lush botanicals, a private well, intimate terraces, tropical gardens, a pool & tennis court offer the ultimate Montecito experience.
SBMLS #97-45
Sep 28, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Jan 6, 1997
Listed
$1,895,000
$218/sq ft
SBMLS #96-1239
Sep 28, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Apr 22, 1996
Listed
$1,995,000
$230/sq ft
Public Records
May 4, 2015
Sold
$11,685,000
$1,345/sq ft
SBMLS #15-284
May 4, 2015
Sold
$11,684,566
$1,345/sq ft
Feb 18, 2015
Contingent
—
Jan 27, 2015
Listed
$12,500,000
$1,439/sq ft
SBMLS #03-594
Nov 8, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Feb 21, 2003
Listed
$8,950,000
$1,031/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 29, 2004
Sold
$7,750,000
$892/sq ft
SBMLS #04-72
Apr 29, 2004
Sold
—
Mar 5, 2004
Listing Removed
—
Jan 9, 2004
Listed
$8,950,000
$1,031/sq ft
SBMLS #03-3004
Nov 26, 2003
Listing Removed
—
Sep 22, 2003
Listed
$8,950,000
$1,031/sq ft
SBMLS #02-1273
Dec 26, 2002
Listing Removed
—
May 6, 2002
Listed
$8,950,000
$1,031/sq ft
SBMLS #97-1222
Sep 15, 1997
Sold
—
Sep 8, 1997
Listing Removed
—
Apr 22, 1997
Listed
$1,850,000
$213/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$105,470 (+6.5%)
$6,120,000 + $24,378,000
$30,498,000
2024
$99,028 (+4.4%)
$3,347,296 + $6,852,335
$10,199,631
2023
$94,819 (+1.8%)
$3,258,624 + $6,305,721
$9,564,345
2022
$93,106 (−30.7%)
$3,141,200 + $6,007,492
$9,148,692
2021
$134,381 (+1.0%)
$3,060,000 + $5,895,600
$8,955,600
2020
$133,035 (+2.3%)
$6,661,943 + $6,311,709
$12,973,652
2019
$130,003 (+2.0%)
$6,593,633 + $6,246,991
$12,840,624
2018
$127,456 (+1.7%)
$6,464,347 + $6,124,501
$12,588,848
2017
$125,294 (+3.1%)
$6,213,330 + $5,886,680
$12,100,010
2016
$121,576 (+28.9%)
$6,213,330 + $5,886,680
$12,100,010
2015
$94,315 (+1.6%)
$6,091,500 + $5,771,255
$11,862,755
2014
$92,786 (+0.4%)
$3,479,499 + $5,520,358
$8,999,857
2013
$92,383 (+2.6%)
$3,479,499 + $5,520,358
$8,999,857
2012
$90,042 (+2.0%)
$3,463,774 + $5,495,409
$8,959,183
2011
$88,261 (+0.6%)
$3,395,857 + $5,387,656
$8,783,513
2009
$87,771 (+2.0%)
$3,304,390 + $5,242,540
$8,546,930
2008
$86,037
$3,247,296 + $5,151,956
$8,399,252
Tax history for 956 Mariposa Ln
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$105,470 (+6.5%)
$6,120,000 + $24,378,000
$30,498,000
2024
$99,028 (+4.4%)
$3,347,296 + $6,852,335
$10,199,631
2023
$94,819 (+1.8%)
$3,258,624 + $6,305,721
$9,564,345
2022
$93,106 (−30.7%)
$3,141,200 + $6,007,492
$9,148,692
2021
$134,381 (+1.0%)
$3,060,000 + $5,895,600
$8,955,600
2020
$133,035 (+2.3%)
$6,661,943 + $6,311,709
$12,973,652
2019
$130,003 (+2.0%)
$6,593,633 + $6,246,991
$12,840,624
2018
$127,456 (+1.7%)
$6,464,347 + $6,124,501
$12,588,848
2017
$125,294 (+3.1%)
$6,213,330 + $5,886,680
$12,100,010
2016
$121,576 (+28.9%)
$6,213,330 + $5,886,680
$12,100,010
2015
$94,315 (+1.6%)
$6,091,500 + $5,771,255
$11,862,755
2014
$92,786 (+0.4%)
$3,479,499 + $5,520,358
$8,999,857
2013
$92,383 (+2.6%)
$3,479,499 + $5,520,358
$8,999,857
2012
$90,042 (+2.0%)
$3,463,774 + $5,495,409
$8,959,183
2011
$88,261 (+0.6%)
$3,395,857 + $5,387,656
$8,783,513
2009
$87,771 (+2.0%)
$3,304,390 + $5,242,540
$8,546,930
2008
$86,037
$3,247,296 + $5,151,956
$8,399,252
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
5
Baths
7
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.49 Acres
Year renovated
2003
Sq. Ft.
7,847
Year built
2002
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
007070012
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Gar #4, Unc #4
Garage: Yes
Attached Garage: No
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 7
# of Bathrooms (Half): 4
Room Information
Patio Enclosed
Library/Study
Ground Floor Bedroom 2
Great Room
Dining Information
Dining Area
Breakfast Bar
Breakfast Area
Interior Features
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Dining Room, Patio
Appliances: Built-In Gas Range, Built-In Gas Oven
Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Hardwood
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed
Foundation Details: Slab
Exterior Features: Tennis Court(s), Pool, Patio Open, Patio Covered, Hot Tub, Lawn, Fruit Trees, Fenced: ALL
Construction Materials: Stucco
Roof: Tile
Property Information
Architectural Style: Estate
# Of Buildings: 1
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Other Structures: Other, Greenhouse
Property Condition: Excellent
Levels: Two
Lot Information
View: Mountain(s), Ocean, Panoramic
Lot Features: Level, Sloped Down
Zoning: E-1
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Cooling Available: Yes
Cooling: Central Air
Heating Available: Yes
Heating: Forced Air
Utilities Information
Water Source: Private, Mont Wtr
Sewer: Septic In
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
School Information
Elementary School: Mont Union
Middle Or Junior School: S.B. Jr.
High School: S.B. Sr.
Location Information
Cross Street: Lilac
Directions: From East Valley Road, left on Lilac Road to Mariposa Lane.
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 7.0
Sq. Ft.: 7,847
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2.49 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2002
Year Renovated: 2003
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 007070012
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
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Montecito Union School
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$27.55M – $33.35M
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