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  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 8 Beds
  • 9 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 9,518 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 55 minutes ago
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Ravenscroft, one of George Washington Smith's most fabled estates, is a masterwork of 1920s Spanish Revival architecture. Commissioned by the incomparable Peggy Ravenscroft, this enchanting 1.59-acre Montecito villa blends theatricality and elegance with timeless grandeur. From the 52-foot stage-inspired living room to lush gardens, a guest house, wine cellar, pool, tennis court, and hidden surprises, Ravenscroft is an architectural legacy reimagined for modern life. Painstakingly restored and richly layered in history, this landmark estate is ready to write its next chapter.

Full Property Details for 779 Ayala Ln

General

  • Price: $29,950,000
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: SBAOR
  • MLS ID: 26-3086
  • Updated: Today (9/15/2026)
  • Added to Site: Today

Interior

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace(s): Living Room, Patio
  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Built-In Gas Range, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Reverse Osmosis
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Marble, Stone, Tile

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 10
  • Full Bathrooms: 9
  • Half Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 8

Additional Information

  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Description: Outdoor Pool, Outdoor Pool

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Tennis Court(s), SPA-Outside, Sauna, Lawn, Fruit Trees, Drought Tolerant LND

Parking

  • Parking Features: Detached

Location

  • Area: 10 - MONTECITO
  • County: Santa Barbara
  • Cross Streets: Ashley Road
  • Driving Directions: From Sycamore Canyon Rd, turn right on Ashley Road. Continue to Ayala Lane.

School Information

  • Elementary School: Cold Spring
  • Middle School: S.B. Jr.
  • High School: S.B. Sr.

Community

  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Pet Restrictions: Yes

Heating & Cooling

  • Central air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central Air

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer Hookup
  • Water: Mont Wtr

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Mediterranean, Spanish, Estate
  • Construction: Stucco
  • Exterior Const.: Stucco
  • Foundation: Raised
  • Roof: Tile
  • Square Feet: 9,518
  • Living Area: 7,254 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1922
  • Property Condition: Excellent

Additional Structures

  • Other Structures: Other, Employee Quarters

Lot Features

  • Property View: Mountain(s), Setting
  • Lot Size (Acres): 1.59
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 69,260.4
  • Lot Size: 1.59
  • Lot Features: Level, Cul-De-Sac
  • Zoning: R-1

Financial Considerations

  • Terms: Cash, Conventional

Disclosures and Reports

  • Property ID: 013-220-011

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Schools serving 779 Ayala Ln

School District:Cold Spring Elementary School District
NameGradesDistance
Cold Spring Elementary School
2243 Sycamore Canyon Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
K-60.4 mi
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Price & Sales History for 779 Ayala Ln Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
Source
9/15/2026
Listed
$29,950,000
401.26%
MLS
2/23/2009
Sold
$5,975,000
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Tax History for 779 Ayala Ln

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$61,742
2%
$5,889,373
2%
2024
$60,645
—
$5,773,896
2%
2024
$60,645
2%
$5,660,683
2%
2023
$59,554
2%
$5,549,690
2%
2022
$58,576
2%
$5,440,874
2%
2021
$57,361
1%
$5,334,191
1%
2020
$56,766
2%
$5,279,496
2%
2019
$55,551
2%
$5,175,978
2%
2018
$54,388
2%
$5,064,685
2%
2017
$53,395
7%
$4,965,379
6%
2016
$49,882
2%
$4,684,000
2%
2015
$48,918
5%
$4,592,000
5%
2014
$46,799
10%
$4,373,000
10%
2013
$42,650
—
$3,975,000
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779 Ayala Lane, Montecito, CA 93108 (MLS# 26-3086) is a Single Family property with 8 bedrooms, 9 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 779 Ayala Lane is currently listed for $29,950,000 and was received on September 15, 2026. Want to learn more about 779 Ayala Lane? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Montecito? You can browse all Montecito real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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