
SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103
This Architectural Mid-Century Modern Retreat is listed at $2,875,000, positioned closely to its $2,814,081 Fair Market Value, reflecting the price stability of this premier Santa Barbara enclave. Maintaining a Good Condition Rating, the residence features a chef’s kitchen with high-end Gaggenau appliances and panoramic mountain views. The expansive one-acre lot offers rare privacy and includes professional ADU plans, providing significant future expansion potential. Located minutes from Montecito, this home offers a sophisticated lifestyle. It is a premier choice for Design-Conscious Homeowners or Owner-Occupants seeking a turnkey sanctuary.
Comparables within 1 miles sold in recently
| Address | Sold Price | Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | $/Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
★ 1512 Hillcrest Road Subject | $2,875,000* List Price | 3 | 4 | 2,790 | $1,009 | - |
A 340 W Mountain Drive Sold | $2,123,000 | 4 | 3 | 2,626 | $808 | 0.6 mi |
B 1302 Hillcrest Road Sold | $3,100,000 | 4 | 3 | 2,819 | $1,100 | 0.2 mi |
C 1060 Tremonto Road Active | $2,300,000 List Price | 4 | 4 | 3,060 | $752 | 0.8 mi |
* Subject property listed price vs sold prices of comps.
Property is move-in ready.
This 1974 mid-century modern home is in move-in ready condition and has been well-maintained. The kitchen features high-end modern appliances (Liebherr, Gaggenau, and Bertazzoni) and the interior showcases updated flooring and clean architectural lines. While it retains original character such as the vaulted wood ceilings and vintage-style kitchen tiling, the overall quality and lack of deferred maintenance align with the 'good' category. It does not meet the 'excellent' criteria as it is not a new build and retains several original 1970s structural and aesthetic components.
The property has a large lot size, which is more than 4 times of its living area. lot size in square feet = 43560, living area = 2790.
The property showcases exceptional mid-century modern architecture with clean lines and open volumes that maximize natural light and dramatic mountain views.
The kitchen is a standout feature, blending original character with high-end modern appliances including Liebherr, Gaggenau, and Bertazzoni.
Living area discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing living area = 2790, other record living area = 2020.
The full acre is currently an open, unfenced meadow, which may require significant investment for buyers seeking privacy or a manicured yard.
Built in 1974, the home may require ongoing maintenance or updates to original structural systems common to properties of this era.
The architecture sets the tone from the moment you arrive - clean lines, open volumes, mid-century modern in the best sense. But it's the relationship between the house and its setting that really stays with you. The light moves through beautifully, morning to evening, and the mountain views shift with it in ways that never get old. Dramatic, cozy, effortlessly alive - this house holds all of it. Inside, the kitchen blends original mid-century character with serious modern cooking - Liebherr, Gaggenau, and Bertazzoni - with mountain views on full display. The primary suite offers a classic ensuite bath, fireplace, and a private deck that makes mornings genuinely hard to leave. Two additional bedrooms and a spacious home office round it out. The full acre has been left as found - an open meadow, unfenced and unhurried, where deer and birds are still very much at home. Above the meadow, thoughtfully designed ADU plans were created by Ferguson-Ettinger Architects. Private and serene, yet remarkably close to everything: Francheschi Park, Parma Park, Cold Spring Trail, biking up Gibraltar Road, world-class dining in Montecito and Santa Barbara - all minutes away. This is a place that feels discovered rather than built - though of course, it was both.
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| Feature | Subject | Average Home | Neighborhood Ranking (50 Listings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beds | 3.0 | 3.0 | 50% |
| Baths | 4.0 | 2.0 | 84% |
| Square foot | 2,790 | 1,816 | 81% |
| Lot Size | 43,560 | 10,454.4 | 78% |
| Price | $2.88M | $2.09M | 65% |
| Price per sq ft | $1.0K | $1.1K | 49% |
| Built year | 1974 | 1940 | 76% |
| HOA | $0 | $0 | 50% |
| Days on market | 36 | 196 | 5% |
Mar 17, 2026
$2,875,000
Initial Listing
May 26, 2017
$1,575,000
Public Record