First time on market, this unique Mission Canyon retreat sits on nearly an acre just below the Botanic Gardens. Built in 1980s, this spacious multi-level Contemporary offers privacy, natural beauty, and endless potential. The main residence features an open floor plan with a sunken living room, stone fireplace, soaring wood ceilings, sunroom, and walls of glass. One bedroom and bath on the main level; the large Primary suite upstairs includes a big walk-in closet, deck with hot tub, and treetop views. A spacious lower-level studio with both interior and exterior access adds flexible space. A private wing with kitchen, living room, loft, sunroom, 1 bed/1 bath offers rental or guest potential. Koi pond, mature landscaping, garage, and Mission Creek views complete this rare offering.
Sold for $2,090,000 on 07/18/25
$2,090,000
1040 Mission Canyon Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
3beds
4,700sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1982
0.93 Acres Lot
$2,093,400 Zestimate®
$445/sqft
$8,070 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 21, 2025 at 08:46am
Listed by:
Sheela Hunt 01103376 805-698-3767,
Village Properties,
Mark A Hunt 01460852 805-698-2174,
Village Properties
Bought with:
Renae Conner, 02013226
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Source: SBMLS,MLS#: 25-2147

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Built-In Gas Range, Built-In Gas Oven, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Dryer, Microwave, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Laminate, Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,700
- Total interior livable area: 4,700 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Attached
- Has attached garage: Yes
Features
- Levels: Split Level
- Patio & porch: Enclosed, Deck, Patio Open
- Exterior features: Wooded
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Hot Tub
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Setting
Lot
- Size: 0.93 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 023060043
- Zoning: R-1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Mixed
Condition
- Average
- Year built: 1982
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic In
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Santa Barbara
- Subdivision: 15 - Mission Canyon
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Ctnl