Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/30/2026
Listed
$4,395,000
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MLS
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Property Description
Ten Acre Ocean View Property: Previously entitled for a 6,673± sq ft estate compound incl residence, garage, decks, and pool. The property currently features a newer guest residence, state of the art workshop, extensive infrastructure, and active expansion plans, representing a rare largescale coastal estate property within Santa Barbara city limits. A beautifully engineered gated drive curves through meadows, pepper trees and palms, arriving at sweeping mountain, coastline, and island views that unfold across the property beneath Gibraltar and a panorama of Santa Barbara's front country, framed by majestic scenery and a remarkable sense of scale and drama. Substantial infrastructure has already been completed across the property, including 3-phase power, a 2-inch agricultural water meter 1-inch domestic water meter supporting a wide range of estate, agricultural, creative, and workshop uses. With substantial groundwork already completed, the property offers a compelling blend of privacy, utility, scale, and flexibility within Santa Barbara city limits. The parcel's size, infrastructure, and existing access configuration may also present additional estate planning or development opportunities, subj to City approvals. A rare lifestyle opportunity on Mountain Drive with convenient access to Montecito, the Upper East, and downtown Santa Barbara.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 965 W Mountain Dr
General
- Price: $4,395,000
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: SBAOR
- MLS ID: 26-1406
- Updated: 5/1/2026
- Added to Site: 4 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Recessed Lighting
- Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Washer
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 1
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Additional Information
- Improvements: PAved, Public
- Security/Safety: Smoke Detector
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Yard Irrigation PRT, Drought Tolerant LND
Parking
- Parking Features: Storage, Detached
Location
- Area: 15 - SB/EAST OF STATE
- County: Santa Barbara
- Subdivision: 15 - Las Canoas/El Cielito
- Cross Streets: El Cielito
School Information
- Elementary School: Cleveland
- 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: Septic Tank
- Water: AG Water Avail, Meter In, SB Wtr
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Mediterranean
- Construction: Stucco
- Exterior Const.: Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Tile
- Year Built: 2004
- Property Condition: Excellent
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Workshop, Other, Shed(s), Greenhouse
Lot Features
- Property View: Islands, Ocean, Panoramic
- Lot Size (Acres): 10.31
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 449,523
- Lot Size: 449523
- Lot Features: Rolling Slope
- Zoning: A-1
Financial Considerations
- Terms: Cash, Conventional
Disclosures and Reports
- Reports: Prelim
- Property ID: 021-050-026
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Schools
Schools serving 965 W Mountain Dr
School District:Santa Barbara Unified School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Cleveland Elementary School, Santa Barbara, CA 123 Alameda Padre Serra, Santa Barbara, CA 93103 | PK-6 | 2 mi |
Santa Barbara Junior High School 721 East Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93103 | 7-8 | 2 mi |
Santa Barbara Senior High School 700 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93103 | 9-12 | 1.9 mi |
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Price & Sales History for 965 W Mountain Dr
Tax History
Tax History for 965 W Mountain Dr
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$8,822
2%
$813,582
2%
2024
$8,665
4%
$797,630
5%
2023
$8,293
2%
$762,385
2%
2022
$8,144
2%
$747,438
2%
2021
$7,963
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$732,783
1%
2020
$7,968
12%
$728,142
12%
2019
$7,143
11%
$649,356
12%
2018
$6,443
3%
$580,743
1%
2017
$6,261
4%
$572,298
5%
2016
$5,994
18%
$544,019
20%
2015
$5,059
14%
$452,801
13%
2014
$4,439
—
$399,817
—
2013
$4,421
—
$398,011
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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- 0.32Acres
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- Updated 2 hours ago
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- 2Total Baths
- 1,011Sq. Ft.
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- Updated 6 days ago
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- 3Total Baths
- 2,896Sq. Ft.
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- 10Total Baths
- 8,140Sq. Ft.
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- Active
- Updated 5 days ago
- 2Beds
- 2Total Baths
- 1,117Sq. Ft.
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965 W Mountain Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93103 (MLS# 26-1406) is a Single Family property with 1 bedroom, 1 full bathroom and 1 partial bathroom. 965 W Mountain Drive is currently listed for $4,395,000 and was received on April 30, 2026. Want to learn more about 965 W Mountain Drive? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in East Of State? You can browse all East Of State real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.