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  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 8 Beds
  • 9 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 10,701 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 4 hours ago
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LA MACARENA. An architectural legacy, reimagined. Composed as a Mediterranean village by Mary Craig, c.1929 & restored by Xorin Balbes, the property unfolds as an 8 bed, 9.5 bath Spanish Colonial Revival estate w commanding ocean & mtn views. The 6 bed main residence, entertainment pavilion w theater, gym, sauna, cold plunge, & bar + 2 bed pool house/ADU create a private destination anchored by a pool, spa & fire pit. Romantic courtyards, terraces & French doors draw the eye to ocean views. The primary suite is an oasis w steam shower, meditation room & private terrace. Layered gardens, lawns, paths & pickleball complete a transformative outdoor rhythm. Shaped by time & intentionally evolved for modern luxury living, La Macarena stands as one of Montecito's premier heirloom estates.

Full Property Details for 680 Buena Vista Dr

General

  • Price: $34,950,000
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: CLAW
  • MLS ID: 26832929
  • Updated: Today (5/13/2026)
  • Added to Site: Today

Interior

  • Rooms/Areas: Studio, Primary Bedroom, Dining Room, Pantry, Breakfast Area, Den, Bar, Living Room, Gym, Home Theater, Patio Open
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 9
  • Eating Areas: Formal Dining Rm, Breakfast Counter/Bar
  • Furnishings: Unfurnished
  • Flooring: Tile, Stone, Hardwood, Marble

Rooms

Bathrooms

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

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 8

Other Rooms

  • Laundry: Room

Additional Information

  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Description: Heated, Pool Cover, In-Ground
  • Spa: Yes
  • Spa Description: In-Ground
  • Security/Safety: Gated
  • Other Features: Other

Exterior

  • Deck/Patio: Open Patio

Parking

  • Garage Description: Garage Is Attached, Garage Is Detached, Driveway, Gated, Garage - 3 Car, Garage - 2 Car, Driveway Gate

Location

  • Area: Montecito
  • County: Santa Barbara
  • Driving Directions: Take Sheffield Drive to East Valley Road, continue to Buena Vista Drive and proceed to 680.
  • Direction Faces: South

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Air Conditioning, Multi/Zone
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Zoned

Utilities

  • Sewer: In Street
  • Water: District

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Spanish
  • Structure Type: Single Family Residence
  • Exterior Const.: Stucco
  • Basement Desc.: Combination
  • Foundation: Combination
  • Roof: Tile
  • Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
  • Entry Location: Main Level
  • Stories/Levels: 0
  • Square Feet: 10,701
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Other
  • Year Built: 1929
  • Year Built Source: Other
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Other Struct. Feat.: Balcony, Historical, Sauna Private, French Doors

Additional Structures

  • Other Structures: Other

Lot Features

  • Property View: Mountains, Ocean
  • Lot Size: 79497
  • Lot Size Source: Survey
  • Irrigation System: Sprinkler System
  • Zoning: E-1
  • Lot Description: Fenced, Lawn

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $3,266.05
  • Assessment Year: 1929

Disclosures and Reports

  • Disclosures/Reports: Other
  • APN: 007-130-011

Listed by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Propert, Nancy Kogevinas

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Schools serving 680 Buena Vista Dr

School District:Montecito Union Elementary School District
NameGradesDistance
Montecito Union School
385 San Ysidro Rd., Santa Barbara, CA 93108
K-61.3 mi
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Price & Sales History for 680 Buena Vista Dr Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Price
Change
Source
5/13/2026
Listed
$34,950,000
267.89%
MLS
6/24/2024
Sold
$9,500,000
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Tax History for 680 Buena Vista Dr

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$64,507
901%
$6,090,000
1227%
2024
$6,444
1%
$458,857
2%
2023
$6,353
—
$449,861
2%
2022
$6,382
2%
$441,041
2%
2021
$6,281
1%
$432,394
1%
2020
$6,233
7%
$427,961
2%
2019
$5,843
1%
$419,570
2%
2018
$5,757
3%
$411,344
2%
2017
$5,583
3%
$403,279
2%
2016
$5,403
5%
$395,372
2%
2015
$5,149
1%
$389,434
2%
2014
$5,084
—
$381,807
—
2013
$5,066
—
$380,082
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680 Buena Vista Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108 (MLS# 26832929) is a Single Family property with 8 bedrooms, 9 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 680 Buena Vista Dr is currently listed for $34,950,000 and was received on May 13, 2026. Want to learn more about 680 Buena Vista Dr? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Santa Barbara? You can browse all Santa Barbara real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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