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1480 Lou Dillon Lane, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103

$3,834,600
Property Type: Res Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 5 Square Footage: 5,238 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 50,094 Status: Closed
Current Price: $3,834,600 List Date: 5/05/2025 Last Modified: 8/24/2025

Description

Ocean views, vineyard charm, and timeless craftsmanship converge on this ±1.15-acre gated estate just minutes from Montecito and downtown Santa Barbara. Spanning approx. 5,238 SF, this 4-bed (with option for a 5th bedroom), 5-bath residence features custom Venetian plaster, vaulted ceilings, artisan tilework, and hand-forged iron fixtures throughout. Step through an impressive 12-foot wrought iron door and the grand entryway welcomes you with four graceful arches, a statement chandelier, Venetian plaster walls, and beautifully tiled floors. It's an entrance that sets the tone for everything this home has to offer. Designed for both entertaining and daily living, the chef's kitchen features dual oversized islands, a Wolf oven, Sub-Zero refrigerator, hand-pounded

Supplements: 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.

More Information MLS# 25-1779

Location Info

Country: US Compass Map: Santa Barbara Map Grid: Q12 Cross Street: Salinas St District: 15 - SB/EAST OF STATE Street #: 1480 Street Name: Lou Dillon Street Suffix: Lane State: CA Postal Code: 93103 County: Santa Barbara Parcel Number: 015-202-047

Contract Info

Seller Consider Concessions: Yes Affordable Housing: No Current Price: $3,834,600 Price: 4250000 Begin Date: 2025-05-05 Status: Closed

Status Information

Financing: Cash Sold Date: 2025-08-20 Sold Price: $3,834,600 Under Contract Date: 2025-06-20

Property Information

Year Built: 1986 Apx # Acres: 1.15 Total #Units: 1 Main House SqFt: 5238 Source: Measured Recurring Fees: No ADU: No Within City Limits: Yes TYP: Home/Estate Total Bedrooms: 5 Total Bathrooms: 5 Total Full Baths: 5 Total SqFt.: 5238

Neighborhood/Schools

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

Owner Info

Deposit: 3

Remarks

Hot Sheet Comment: price Directions: 101 N exit Salinas, turn right on Lou Dillon, follow to the top and enter through gate on the right. Geo Lat: 34.426122 Geo Lon: -119.666102

Condition

Good: 1 Under Construction: 1

Style

Spanish: 1

Construction

Split Level: 1

Roof

Tile: 1

Foundation

Mixed: 1

Exterior

Stucco: 1

Parking/Garage

Gar #3: 1 Attached: 1

Grounds/Landscaping

Fruit Trees: 1

Patio and Porch Features

Patio Open: 1 Covered: 1

View

Ocean: 1

Proximity

Near Bus: 1 Near School(s): 1 Near Shopping: 1 Restaurants: 1

Rooms

Family Room: 1 Great Room: 1 Office: 1

Dining

Dining Area: 1 In Kitchen: 1

Laundry

Laundry Room: 1

Amenities

Dual Pane Window: 1 Remodeled Bath: 1 Remodeled Kitchen: 1

Interior Features

Cathedral Ceilings: 1

Appliances Included

Dishwasher: 1 Disposal: 1 Dryer: 1 Gas Range: 1 Microwave: 1 Other: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Washer: 1

Fireplace(s)

2: 1 Family Room: 1 LR: 1

Security

Smoke Detector(s): 1

Water/Sewer

S.B. Wtr: 1

Zoning

R-1: 1

Reports Available

Home Inspection: 1 Prelim: 1 NHD: 1

Terms

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1

Heating

Forced Air: 1 Radiant Floor: 1

Flr/Wdw Coverings

Tile: 1

Property Features

Condition: Good; Under Construction Style: Spanish Construction: Split Level Roof: Tile Foundation: Mixed Exterior: Stucco Patio and Porch Features: Covered; Patio Open View: Ocean Proximity: Near Bus; Near School(s); Near Shopping; Restaurants Rooms: Family Room; Great Room; Office Dining: Dining Area; In Kitchen Laundry: Laundry Room Amenities: Dual Pane Window; Remodeled Bath; Remodeled Kitchen Interior Features: Cathedral Ceilings Appliances Included: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Gas Range; Microwave; Other; Refrigerator; Washer Fireplace(s): 2; Family Room; LR Security: Smoke Detector(s) Heating: Forced Air; Radiant Floor Zoning: R-1 Reports Available: Home Inspection; Prelim; NHD Terms: Cash; Conventional
Listing Office: Compass
IDX
Last Updated: August - 24 - 2025
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