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Sold for $6,780,000 on 09/16/25
  • Listing Provided by: 

    Cristal Clarke DRE #00968247 805-886-9378,

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

    Bought with: OUT OF AREA
    $6,780,000

    1029 Alston Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108

    5beds
    4,157sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1948
    1.02 Acres Lot
    $6,486,600 Zestimate®
    $1,631/sqft
    $28,223 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $6,486,600

    $6.16M - $6.81M

    $28,223/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Gated and thoughtfully updated, this Spanish-style residence rests on 1.02 acres in one of Montecito's most desirable locations. Enjoy peaceful glimpses of the Santa Barbara Harbor, mature trees, and beautifully landscaped grounds just minutes from Cold Spring School and both Upper and Lower Villages. The main level flows effortlessly across multiple gathering spaces, including a formal living room, a gracious dining room, and a spacious family room with exposed beam ceilings. The thoughtfully designed kitchen featuring custom cabinetry, a large center island, and premium appliances connects seamlessly to an inviting casual living area ideal for daily life and entertaining. The serene primary suite offers direct access to the patio and gardens through a set of French doors, inviting a seamless indoor-outdoor connection. The home also includes four additional bedrooms, which includes a playful bunk room and well-appointed guest accommodations - designed with comfort and flexibility in mind. The bedrooms are complemented by a separate upstairs office retreat featuring a fireplace, balcony, and harbor views - an inspiring space for work or quiet reflection. Outdoors, a sweeping veranda opens to a pool and spa surrounded by lush lawn and vibrant gardens. Olive trees and a custom fountain accent the welcoming motor court, setting the tone for this classic yet livable Montecito retreat.

    Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago

    Listing updated: September 16, 2025 at 01:32pm

    Listing Provided by:

    Cristal Clarke DRE #00968247 805-886-9378,

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

    Bought with:

    OUT OF AREA, DRE #00000000

    OUT OF AREA

    Source: CRMLS,MLS#: 25557083MLS LogoOriginating MLS: CLAW

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 5
    • Full bathrooms: 5
    Heating
    • Forced Air
    Cooling
    • None
    Appliances
    • Laundry: Laundry Room
    Features
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    • Fireplace features: Living Room
    • Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 4,157
    • Total interior livable area: 4,157 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Door-Multi, Garage
    • Has garage: Yes
    Features
    • Levels: One,Two
    • Stories: 1
    • Pool features: In Ground
    • Has spa: Yes
    • Spa features: In Ground
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Ocean
    • Has water view: Yes
    • Water view: Ocean
    Lot
    • Size: 1.02 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: 009091002
    • Zoning: A-2
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Spanish
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1948

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Santa Barbara

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    9/16/2025Sold$6,780,000-3.1%$1,631/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #25557083 Report a problem
    8/20/2025Pending sale$6,995,000$1,683/sqft
    Source: CLAW #25557083 Report a problem
    8/20/2025Contingent$6,995,000$1,683/sqft
    Source: SBMLS #25-2270 Report a problem
    8/7/2025Price change$6,995,000-12.3%$1,683/sqft
    Source: SBMLS #25-2270 Report a problem
    6/10/2025Listed for sale$7,975,000+89.9%$1,918/sqft
    Source: SBMLS #25-2270 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$56,514 +4.1%$5,272,540 +4.4%
    2024$54,280 +9.5%$5,051,000 +10%
    2023$49,551 +1.6%$4,592,000 +2%

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 93108

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