Ten Acre Ocean View Property: Previously entitled for a 6,673± sq ft estate compound incl residence, garage, decks, and pool. The property currently features a newer guest residence, state of the art workshop, extensive infrastructure, and active expansion plans, representing a rare largescale coastal estate property within Santa Barbara city limits. A beautifully engineered gated drive curves through meadows, pepper trees and palms, arriving at sweeping mountain, coastline, and island views that unfold across the property beneath Gibraltar and a panorama of Santa Barbara's front country, framed by majestic scenery and a remarkable sense of scale and drama. Substantial infrastructure includes 3-phase power, a 2-inch agricultural water meter, 1-inch domestic water meter supporting agricultural, creative, and workshop uses. With substantial groundwork already completed, the property offers a compelling blend of privacy, utility, scale, and flexibility within Santa Barbara city limits. The parcel's size, infrastructure, and existing access configuration may also present additional estate planning or development opportunities, subj to City approvals. A rare lifestyle opportunity on Mountain Drive with convenient access to Montecito, the Upper East, and downtown Santa Barbara.
Single-familyProperty Type
2004Year Built
10.32 acresLot Size
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Robert Heckes 805-637-0047 Heckes•DRE #01723319• Sotheby's International Realty
Listed by Kristi Curtis•DRE #02012866• Sotheby's International Realty
Cielito, located between Mission Canyon and the Riviera, is a hillside and residential Santa Barbara neighborhood with winding lanes and canyon views. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Mission Canyon Road corridor near the Santa Barbara Mission, where trailheads, garden paths, and low-key cultural stops set the pace. Spanish Revival and mid-century homes sit on terraced lots, with mature oaks and stone retaining walls shaping the streetscape. The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden and Old Mission Santa Barbara act as local anchors for walks and weekend routines. Nearby, the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History adds a campus-like feel at the canyon edge. A short drive down the slope connects to State Street’s dining and galleries without changing the quiet, elevated atmosphere.
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Market insights
965 W Mountain Dr · $4,395,000
DAYS ON MARKET
121 days
The average home goes pending in 36 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.1%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$4,395,000
Median list price in this area is $1,039,500. (76% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
19% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Interior features
Laundry room
Refrigerator
Gas range
Dishwasher
Dryer
Microwave
Washer
Hardwood flooring
Tile flooring
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
1 half bathroom
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Gas range
Dishwasher
Microwave
Laundry & utility
Laundry room
Washer and dryer included
Flooring
Hardwood
Tile
Heating & cooling
Central air conditioning
Heating available
Exterior features
Yard irrigation (partial)
Drought-tolerant landscaping
Rolling slope terrain
Views of islands, ocean and panoramic vistas
Shed(s)
Greenhouse
Other outbuildings
Home design
Home/Estate property type
Two levels
Parking
Detached 2-car garage
Construction
Stucco construction
Tile roof
Slab foundation
Property in excellent condition
Utilities
Agricultural water available
Water meter installed
Other
Pets allowed
Zoning: A-1
Cross street: El Cielito
Electricity and solar
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This zone is intended to provide areas for single-unit housing on individual lots at appropriate low densities of one unit per legal lot with allowances for an Accessory Dwelling Unit or Two-Unit Residential Development when certain standards are met. Designators (e.g. -25, -15) refer to minimum lot size in thousands of square ft or, in the case of RS-1A, acres. The regulations for the RS Zone are intended to limit activities which would be inharmonious with or injurious to the preservation and character of a residential environment. Nonresidential uses are limited to those that support daily life of neighborhoods and complement surrounding residential development. Nonresidential uses are strictly limited in order to mitigate impacts associated with nonresidential uses such as: traffic, increased parking demand, light, glare, and noise.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Livestock production
Garden center
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Mar 23, 2026 • Final
Residential
Construct a two-story addition to an existing single-family home. The project includes a first-floor addition, a second-floor addition, and a screened porch. No grading is proposed.
Addition
Mar 13, 2023 • Final
Historic permits
Remove and replace existing electrical load centers along with conduit and wiring. No changes will be made to the main meter.
Electrical
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
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
11 days above 84° expected this year, 28 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
7/10 Air Factor
12 unhealthy days expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Santa Barbara, CA • 93103
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Sun exposure
84/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 965 W Mountain Dr
$4,034,150
$361K under list price of $4.40M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $1.6M to $4.8M.