The Santa Barbara Riviera is widely regarded as one of the city's most iconic and desirable neighborhoods, known for its dramatic topography, stunning view corridors, Mediterranean character, and close proximity to downtown Santa Barbara, the harbor and beaches. Often compared to the hillsides of the French and Italian Riviera, the neighborhood offers a unique blend of elevated privacy, architectural beauty, and coastal living. Winding roads, lush landscaping, and hillside estates create a setting unlike anywhere else on the Central Coast. 40 Rincon Vista offers a rare opportunity to build a custom home on one of Santa Barbara's most sought-after Riviera view parcels. Perched above the city, the property captures breathtaking panoramic vistas of the Pacific Ocean, harbor, coastline, Channel islands, and sparkling city lights below. The elevated setting also showcases spectacular sunrise and mesmerizing sunset views, with ever changing colors illuminating the sky and coastline from dawn to dusk. These jaw dropping views are constantly changing and never get old, offering a dynamic landscape that remains captivating day after day.
This exceptional homesite combines serenity and scenery while remaining just minutes from beaches, restaurants, shopping, theaters, hiking trails, and the Funk Zone. The elevated position offers the opportunity to create a one-of-a-kind residence designed to maximize the sweeping views and Santa Barbara's year-round coastal climate.
Vacant Riviera land opportunities of this caliber are increasingly rare, making 40 Rincon Vista an outstanding offering for an owner-user, developer, or investor seeking to create something truly special in one of Santa Barbara's premier hillside neighborhoods.
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a Riviera view parcel where significant preliminary design and planning work has already been undertaken to solicit project feasibility. Conceptual architectural studies and recent pre-application discussions with the City suggest a thoughtful path toward future development, while still allowing a new owner the flexibility to tailor a project to their own vision and preferences.
Active
$1,695,000
40 Rincon Vista Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
--beds
0baths
6,534Square Feet
Unimproved Land
Built in ----
6,534 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jon Mahoney 01269717 805-689-0532,
Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara
Source: SBMLS,MLS#: 26-1759
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 0
Features
- Has fireplace: No
Property
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Ocean, City, Setting
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Ocean
Lot
- Size: 6,534 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 019282018
- Zoning: Other
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Underground Utilities
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: 15 - Riviera/Upper
Location
- Region: Santa Barbara
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $404,647
- Annual tax amount: $4,281
- Date on market: 5/28/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 13 days
- Listing terms: Cash
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$7,319/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,695,000 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,281 +1.7% | $404,647 +2% |
| 2024 | $4,207 +1.8% | $396,713 +2% |
| 2023 | $4,131 +1.7% | $388,935 +2% |
| 2022 | $4,060 +2.3% | $381,309 +2% |
| 2021 | $3,967 +1% | $373,833 +1% |
| 2020 | $3,926 +991.5% | $370,000 +1030.8% |
| 2019 | $360 +1.5% | $32,721 +2% |
| 2018 | $355 +3.4% | $32,080 +2% |
| 2017 | $343 -19.5% | $31,451 +2% |
| 2016 | $426 +2.2% | $30,835 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $417 | $30,372 +2% |
| 2014 | $417 | $29,778 +22.9% |
| 2001 | -- | $24,232 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $23,757 |
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Monthly payment
Estimated monthly payment$1,822
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Riviera
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Cleveland Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.8 mi
- 3/10Santa Barbara Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 6/10Santa Barbara Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Cleveland
- Middle: S.B. Jr.
- High: S.B. Sr.
Source: SBMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- California
- Santa Barbara County
- Santa Barbara
- 93103
- Riviera
- 40 Rincon Vista Rd




