1480 Lou Dillon Lane, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103
Overview
Description
Supplements: ... (Read more) copper sinks, a walk-in pantry, and custom ironwork chandeliers by local artisan Steven Handelman. The adjoining living and dining areas flow seamlessly from indoors to out. The expansive great room integrates multiple seating and game areas beneath soaring ceilings. A bold fireplace anchors the room, while an abundance of windows and doors flood the space with light. Off this space lies a beautifully appointed en-suite bathroom with arched detailing, artisan tile, with the potential to convert the space into a main-level primary bedroom. The upstairs primary suite features vaulted ceilings, a private balcony and patio with ocean views, and a spacious walk-in closet. The en-suite bath is appointed with heated floors, skylights, a steam shower with arched entryways, Jacuzzi tub, and dual vanities. Additional guest suites include private baths and designer finishes. A flexible guest wing offers two bedrooms, a kitchenette, and an oversized bathroom; ideal for ADU conversion. The main living room, with its vaulted ceilings, commanding stone fireplace, and stylish mini bar, provides the perfect setting for intimate gatherings with family and friends. Upstairs, a crow's nest landing opens to a custom dual-desk office facing the Pacific. A three-car garage and spacious storage room add practical function to the estate's luxury. Perched behind the home, you'll find a peaceful, multi-tiered Pinot Noir vineyard featuring the coveted Swan and 777 clones, along with a grove of seedless lemon trees, sweet oranges (the kind that taste like sunshine), avocados, and kumquats a true flavor of California right in your own backyard. Just minutes from Santa Barbara and Montecito, and steps away from the Montecito Country Club and pickleball courts, this estate offers the best of all worlds and carries a unique piece of California historythe area is said to be the final resting place of Lou Dillon, one of the most celebrated harness racing horses of her time...a history that brings a rare and storied charm to the estate. More than a home, it's a legacy.
Listing Details MLS# 25-1779
Location Info
- District
- 15 - SB/EAST OF STATE
- Street #
- 1480
- Street Name
- Lou Dillon
- Street Suffix
- Lane
- State
- CA
- Country
- US
- Postal Code
- 93103
- Compass Map
- Santa Barbara
- Map Grid
- Q12
- County
- Santa Barbara
- Parcel Number
- 015-202-047
- Cross Street
- Salinas St
Contract Info
- Price
- 4250000
- Seller Consider Concessions
- Yes
- Affordable Housing
- No
- Begin Date
- 2025-05-05
Status Information
- Financing
- Cash
- Sold Date
- 2025-08-20
- Under Contract Date
- 2025-06-20
Property Information
- TYP
- Home/Estate
- Total Bedrooms
- 5
- Total Bathrooms
- 5
- Total Full Baths
- 5
- Year Built
- 1986
- Total SqFt.
- 5238
- Source
- Measured
- Main House SqFt
- 5238
- Apx # Acres
- 1.15
- ADU
- No
- Within City Limits
- Yes
- Total # Units in Development
- Yes
- Recurring Fees
- No
Remarks
- Directions
- 101 N exit Salinas, turn right on Lou Dillon, follow to the top and enter through gate on the right.
- Hot Sheet Comment
- price
Owner Info
- Deposit
- 3
More Information
Neighborhood/Schools
- Elementary School
- Cleveland
- Junior High School
- S.B. Jr.
- High School
- S.B. Sr.
Condition
- Good
- Yes
- Under Construction
- Yes
Style
- Spanish
- Yes
Construction
- Split Level
- Yes
Roof
- Tile
- Yes
Foundation
- Mixed
- Yes
Exterior
- Stucco
- Yes
Parking/Garage
- Gar #3
- Yes
- Attached
- Yes
Grounds/Landscaping
- Fruit Trees
- Yes
Patio and Porch Features
- Patio Open
- Yes
- Covered
- Yes
View
- Ocean
- Yes
Proximity
- Near Bus
- Yes
- Near School(s)
- Yes
- Near Shopping
- Yes
- Near Restaurants
- Yes
Rooms
- Family Room
- Yes
- Great Room
- Yes
- Office
- Yes
Dining
- Dining Area
- Yes
- In Kitchen
- Yes
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Yes
Amenities
- Dual Pane Window
- Yes
- Remodeled Bath
- Yes
- Remodeled Kitchen
- Yes
Interior Features
- Cathedral Ceilings
- Yes
Appliances Included
- Dishwasher
- Yes
- Disposal
- Yes
- Dryer
- Yes
- Gas Range
- Yes
- Microwave
- Yes
- Other
- Yes
- Refrigerator
- Yes
- Washer
- Yes
Fireplace(s)
- 2
- Yes
- Family Room
- Yes
- LR
- Yes
Security
- Smoke Detector(s)
- Yes
Water/Sewer
- S.B. Wtr
- Yes
Zoning
- R-1
- Yes
Reports Available
- Home Inspection
- Yes
- Prelim
- Yes
- NHD
- Yes
Terms
- Cash
- Yes
- Conventional
- Yes
Heating
- Forced Air
- Yes
- Radiant Floor
- Yes
Flr/Wdw Coverings
- Tile
- Yes
Property Features
