Nestled on 1.26 gated acres on the edge of Mission Canyon, this 1924 Cape Cod-style estate is a rare blend of timeless architecture, verdant grounds, and proximity to the iconic Santa Barbara Mission and Belmond El Encanto. Shaded by magnificent heritage oaks, the property unfolds with a sense of privacy and grace, offering 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, a dedicated office with fireplace, and a sunroom with built-in bookcases--currently styled as a serene massage room, ideal for a library, creative studio, or future ensuite.At the heart of the home, the gorgeous kitchen features an impressive industrial-style Wolf range, a walk-in pantry, and a charming breakfast nook. Adjacent, a butler's pantry with a wet bar ensures all your entertaining essentials are close at hand--perfect for hosting intimate dinners or lively celebrations. The formal dining room, framed by French doors, opens to the expansive covered porch for seamless indoor-outdoor gatherings.The backyard is a private sanctuary, complete with a sparkling pool, expansive lawns beneath the shade of majestic oak trees, a wood-fired pizza oven, and classic brick patios. With ample space to add a pool house or guest retreat, the possibilities are both luxurious and practical.A long gravel drive leads to a detached two-car garage, flanked by two versatile studio rooms ideal for storage, creative space, or future expansion. Just minutes from downtown Santa Barbara, this timeless estate embodies the very best of... California living-graceful, grounded, and effortlessly refined.
For sale
Price cut: $300K (7/27)
$5,575,000
770 Mission Canyon Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
5beds
4,660sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1924
1.26 Acres Lot
$5,401,900 Zestimate®
$1,196/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Sparkling poolSunroom with built-in bookcasesGated acresDedicated office with fireplaceIndustrial-style wolf rangeTimeless architectureClassic brick patios
- 66 days
- on Zillow |
- 3,726 |
- 278 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 27, 2025 at 08:26am
Listed by:
Laura Drammer DRE#: 01209580 805-448-7500,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServ-Los Olivos,
Cole Robbins DRE#: 01910827 805-403-7735,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServ-Los Olivos
Source: North Santa Barbara County MLS,MLS#: 25001218

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Dining room
- Features: Formal/Separate, Breakfast Area, Dining Area
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Oven/Range-Gas, Refrigerator, Microwave, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Pantry, Wet Bar
- Flooring: Wood, Tile
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,660
- Total interior livable area: 4,660 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Drive Space, Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio Covered, Patio
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Outdoor Pool
- Fencing: Fenced Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Hill/Peak/Mnt, Partial/Filtered
Lot
- Size: 1.26 Acres
- Features: Level, Sloped Up, Yard Sprinklers
Details
- Parcel number: 023280001
- Zoning description: Other
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Other
Condition
- Year built: 1924
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Shared Well
Green energy
- Green verification: Unknown
- Energy efficient items: Unknown
- Energy generation: Unknown
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Santa Barbara
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,196/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,661,947
- Annual tax amount: $28,502
- Date on market: 6/18/2025
- Listing terms: New Loan,Cash
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