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930 Monte Drive, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93110, SANTA BARBARA, 93110 - 5 bed, 7 bath

930 Monte Drive, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93110 home-pic-0
ACTIVE$8,000,000/sqft
930 Monte Drive, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93110
5Beds
7Baths
Sqft
71,874Lot

Price Vs. Estimate

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Key pros and cons

Top Pros:
High Available Lot Utilization: The property has a large lot size, which is more than 4 times of its living area. lot size in square feet = 71874, living area = 5162.
Top Cons:
High Ongoing Maintenance: The extensive 1.6-acre landscaped grounds, resort-style pool, and numerous outdoor amenities will require significant ongoing maintenance and associated costs.

Compared to the nearby listings

Price:$8.00M vs avg $2.05M (+$5,950,000)86%
Size: sqft vs avg 1,421 sqft31%
Price/sqft:$0 vs avg $76840%

More Insights

Built in 1983 (43 years old).
Condition: Despite being built in 1983, this property has undergone extensive, high-quality renovations that bring it to an excellent condition. The main kitchen is a 'gourmet's dream' with modern, high-end stainless steel appliances, sleek white cabinetry, contemporary countertops, and modern lighting, all in pristine condition. The Brazilian Cherry wood floors throughout the main living areas are exquisite and well-maintained. Bathrooms, including the spa-like primary suite with cherry wood and granite, and other en-suite baths, feature modern fixtures, updated tiling, and glass-enclosed showers, reflecting recent and tasteful updates. The overall aesthetic is one of modern sophistication, with no visible deferred maintenance. While the original build year is older, the significant and high-quality updates to critical areas like the kitchen and bathrooms, along with the overall presentation, align with a property extensively renovated within the last 5-15 years, making it virtually new in its most important features.
Year Built
1983
Close
-
List price
$8M
Original List price
-
Price/Sqft
$0
HOA
$266
Days on market
-
Sold On
-
MLS number
25-3477
Home ConditionExcellent
Features
Excellent View:
Deck
Pool
Spa
Patio
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About this home

A rare blend of timeless architecture and modern sophistication. This estate captures the essence of California living with soaring 22-foot ceilings, walls of glass, and a seamless connection between indoors and out. Designed to frame panoramic views from every room, the home is alive with natural light and surrounded by expansive decks and patios that invite effortless entertaining. At its heart lies a gourmet's dream kitchen, culinary showcase with appliances coveted by discerning culinary masters with a dramatic island, breakfast bar with a view, and direct flow to the outdoor dining terrace. Walls of glass bring in sweeping vistas of ocean, mountains, and Hope Ranch hills, transforming every gathering into an experience. The 1st floor Brazilian Cherry wood floors are exquisite. The first floor Primary Suite offers awakening views and a spa-like bath finished in cherry wood and granite with a generous walk-in closet. Complementing the home are a media room, 3 additional en suite bedrooms plus an attached guest suite with wet bar, and over 1,000 square feet of decks and patios, each designed for comfort and privacy. Outdoors, the resort-inspired pool retreat becomes the centerpiece: a cabana with full kitchen, fireplace, and pizza oven creates the ultimate entertainment pavilion, while the diving board ensures fun-filled afternoons. Beyond, 1.6 acres of landscaped grounds unfold into walking paths, a koi pond, fruit trees, and shaded seating areas that echo the serenity of a private park. The estate offers two driveway entries. One entry offers easy access to the first floor home while the other driveway offers access to the pool and grounds. This architectural treasure masterfully brought to life by Don G. Sharp - is both a statement of design and a sanctuary of natural beauty, offering the rare harmony of elegance, privacy, and timeless style.

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Ann Rasmussen
Listing Agent
Condition Rating
Excellent
Despite being built in 1983, this property has undergone extensive, high-quality renovations that bring it to an excellent condition. The main kitchen is a 'gourmet's dream' with modern, high-end stainless steel appliances, sleek white cabinetry, contemporary countertops, and modern lighting, all in pristine condition. The Brazilian Cherry wood floors throughout the main living areas are exquisite and well-maintained. Bathrooms, including the spa-like primary suite with cherry wood and granite, and other en-suite baths, feature modern fixtures, updated tiling, and glass-enclosed showers, reflecting recent and tasteful updates. The overall aesthetic is one of modern sophistication, with no visible deferred maintenance. While the original build year is older, the significant and high-quality updates to critical areas like the kitchen and bathrooms, along with the overall presentation, align with a property extensively renovated within the last 5-15 years, making it virtually new in its most important features.
Pros & Cons

Pros

High Available Lot Utilization: The property has a large lot size, which is more than 4 times of its living area. lot size in square feet = 71874, living area = 5162.
Panoramic Views: Offers breathtaking panoramic views of the ocean, mountains, and Hope Ranch hills from every room, significantly enhancing desirability and value.
Exceptional Architectural Design: A Don G. Sharp masterpiece featuring timeless architecture, soaring 22-foot ceilings, and walls of glass, creating a sophisticated and light-filled environment.
Gourmet Chef's Kitchen: Boasts a state-of-the-art gourmet kitchen with high-end appliances, a dramatic island, and a breakfast bar, ideal for culinary enthusiasts and entertaining.
Resort-Style Outdoor Living: Features an impressive pool retreat with a fully equipped cabana (kitchen, fireplace, pizza oven), extensive decks, and patios for ultimate entertainment and relaxation.
Expansive & Private Estate Grounds: Situated on 1.6 acres of meticulously landscaped grounds with walking paths, a koi pond, fruit trees, and dual driveway entries ensuring privacy and serenity.

Cons

High Ongoing Maintenance: The extensive 1.6-acre landscaped grounds, resort-style pool, and numerous outdoor amenities will require significant ongoing maintenance and associated costs.
Potential for System Updates: As a 1983 build, while architecturally significant and well-maintained, some core systems (e.g., HVAC, plumbing, electrical) may eventually require modernization or replacement.
Absence of Central Air Conditioning: The description does not explicitly mention a central cooling system, which might be a consideration for comfort during peak summer months, especially given the large glass exposures.
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