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
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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#: 25557083
Originating 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
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/16/2025 | Sold | $6,780,000-3.1%$1,631/sqft |
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| 8/20/2025 | Pending sale | $6,995,000$1,683/sqft |
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| 8/20/2025 | Contingent | $6,995,000$1,683/sqft |
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| 8/7/2025 | Price change | $6,995,000-12.3%$1,683/sqft |
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| 6/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $7,975,000+89.9%$1,918/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax 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
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Cold Spring Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 1 mi
- NASanta Barbara Unified Early ChildhoodGrades: Distance: 1.5 mi
