1225 Bel Air Drive, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105 (MLS# 26-2436)

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1225 Bel Air Drive, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105

$3,395,000

Timeless Colonial Estate in Bel Air Knolls

Property Type: Res Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 3,492 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 15,682 Status: Active

Current Price: $3,395,000 List Date: 7/23/2026 Last Modified: 8/01/2026

Overview

Description

Ideally situated in the coveted Bel Air Knolls neighborhood, within its prestigious enclave of larger estate homes, this Colonial Estate captures sweeping Mountain Views while combining timeless architectural character, exceptional craftsmanship & an effortless lifestyle, offering 3,500± SF w/5BD/3BA on over 1/3 acre. Surrounded by lush grounds that feel like your own private park, minutes from Santa Barbara's beaches & the Mesa, this exceptional property embraces the indoor-outdoor lifestyle in a quiet neighborhood, ideal for walking & bicycling, where mature gardens, expansive lawns & inviting gathering areas become a natural extension of the home. Designed for everyday living & entertaining, this spacious residence offers the flexibility of 1 or 2 private offices. French doors open to..

Supplements: magnificent, colorful gardens that create a beautiful backdrop from inside the home, while sidelights and a charming bay window with a cushioned window seat invite natural light into the living spaces, creating inviting places to relax and enjoy the gardens and surrounding mountain views. Fine quality is evident throughout, with beautifully proport ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 26-2436

Location Info

District: 20 - SB/WEST OF STATE
Street #: 1225
Street Name: Bel Air
Street Suffix: Drive
State: CA
Country: US
Postal Code: 93105
County: Santa Barbara
Parcel Number: 043-280-006
Cross Street: Portesuello

Contract Info

Price: 3395000
Seller Consider Concessions: Yes
Affordable Housing: No
Begin Date: 2026-07-22

Property Information

TYP: Home/Estate
Total Bedrooms: 5
Total Bathrooms: 3
Total Full Baths: 2
Total Half Baths: Yes
Year Built: 1983
Total SqFt.: 3492
Source: Public Records
Main House SqFt: 3492
Apx # Acres: 0.36
ADU: No
Within City Limits: Santa Barbara
Recurring Fees: No

NeighborhoodSchools

Neighborhood: 20 - Bel Air Knolls

Remarks

Directions: Travel north on US-101 and exit at Las Positas Road. Turn left on Las Positas Road, continue past the Modoc Road intersection, then turn left on Portesuello Avenue. Turn right onto Bel Air Drive.
Hot Sheet Comment: new

Owner Info

Deposit: 3
Deposit Type: $
COE: ASAP

More Information

Neighborhood/Schools

Elementary School: Harding
Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
High School: S.B. Sr.

Condition

Excellent: Yes

Style

Colonial: Yes
Estate: Yes

Construction

Two Story: Yes

Roof

Composition: Yes

Foundation

Slab: Yes

Exterior

Wood Siding: Yes

Parking/Garage

Attached Storage Cabinets: Yes
Storage: Yes
Garage: Yes
RV Access/Parking: Yes
Inside Entrance: Yes
Attached: Yes
Total # Garage Spaces: 2
Total # Uncovered Spaces: 6

Grounds/Landscaping

Yard Irrigation T/O: Yes
Lawn: Yes
Fruit Trees: Yes
Play Area: Yes
Manicured Gardens: Yes
Mature Hedges: Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Patio Open: Yes
Covered: Yes
Front Porch: Yes
Rear Porch: Yes
Terrace: Yes

Location/Topo

Level: Yes

Fencing

Fenced: BCK: Yes

View

Mountain(s): Yes
Coastline: Yes
Other: Yes

Site Improvements

Public: Yes
Paved: Yes
Sidewalks: Yes
Street Lights: Yes
Cable TV: Yes
Underground Utilities: Yes

Proximity

Near Bus: Yes
Near Downtown: Yes
Near Golf Course: Yes
Near Grocery: Yes
Near Hospital: Yes
Near Ocean: Yes
Near Park(s): Yes
Near Restaurants: Yes
Near School(s): Yes
Near Shopping: Yes
Near Tennis/Pickleball: Yes

Rooms

Family Room: Yes
Office: Yes
Other: Yes
Primary Bedroom: Yes

Dining

Breakfast Area: Yes
Breakfast Bar: Yes
Dining Area: Yes
Formal: Yes
In Kitchen: Yes
Other: Yes

Laundry

Laundry Room: Yes
220V Elect: Yes
Gas Hookup: Yes

Amenities

Dual Pane Window: Yes
Finished Attic: Yes
Insul:T/O: Yes
Pantry: Yes
Protection Plan: Yes
Remodeled Bath: Yes

Interior Features

Double Vanity: Yes
Recessed Lighting: Yes
Walk-In Closet(s): Yes

Appliances Included

Built-In Electric Oven: Yes
Built-In Gas Range: Yes
Gas Tankless Water Heater: Yes
Ice Maker: Yes
Vented Exhaust Fan: Yes
Water Purifier Owned: Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Disposal: Yes
Double Oven: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Elect Stove: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Rev Osmosis: Yes
Tankless Water Heater: Yes
Washer: Yes
Wtr Softener Leased: Yes
Wtr Softener/Owned: Yes

Fireplace(s)

Family Room: Yes

Security

Carbon Monoxide Detector: Yes
Smoke Detector(s): Yes

Water/Sewer

S.B. Wtr: Yes
Meter In: Yes
Sewer Hookup: Yes

Pets

Yes: Yes

Zoning

R-1: Yes

Reports Available

NHD: Yes

Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Construction Materials

Attic/Crawl Hatchway(s) Insulated: Yes

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s): Yes

Heating

Forced Air: Yes

Flr/Wdw Coverings

Carpet: Yes
Tile: Yes
Laminate: Yes
Blinds: Yes
Drapes/Curtains: Yes

Window Features

Double-pane: Yes
Window Screens: Yes

Property Features

Condition: Excellent Style: Colonial; Estate Construction: Two Story Construction Materials: Attic/Crawl Hatchway(s) Insulated Roof: Composition Foundation: Slab Exterior: Wood Siding Fencing: Fenced: BCK Patio and Porch Features: Covered; Front Porch; Rear Porch; Terrace; Patio Open View: Mountain(s); Coastline; Other Site Improvements: Public; Paved; Sidewalks; Street Lights; Cable TV; Underground Utilities Proximity: Near Bus; Near Downtown; Near Golf Course; Near Grocery; Near Hospital; Near Ocean; Near Park(s); Near Restaurants; Near School(s); Near Shopping; Near Tennis/Pickleball Rooms: Family Room; Office; Other; Primary Bedroom Dining: Breakfast Area; Breakfast Bar; Dining Area; Formal; In Kitchen; Other Laundry: 220V Elect; Gas Hookup; Laundry Room Amenities: Dual Pane Window; Finished Attic; Insul:T/O; Pantry; Protection Plan; Remodeled Bath Interior Features: Double Vanity; Recessed Lighting; Walk-In Closet(s) Appliances Included: Built-In Electric Oven; Built-In Gas Range; Gas Tankless Water Heater; Ice Maker; Vented Exhaust Fan; Water Purifier Owned; Dishwasher; Disposal; Double Oven; Dryer; Elect Stove; Microwave; Refrigerator; Rev Osmosis; Tankless Water Heater; Washer; Wtr Softener Leased; Wtr Softener/Owned Fireplace(s): Family Room Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector; Smoke Detector(s) Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s) Heating: Forced Air Pets: Yes Window Features: Double-pane; Window Screens Zoning: R-1 Reports Available: NHD Terms: Cash; Conventional

Listing Office: Sotheby's International Realty

Last Updated: August - 01 - 2026

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