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1815 Mira Vista Avenue, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103

$6,595,000
Property Type: Res Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 6 Square Footage: 4,815 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 23,087 Status: Closed
Current Price: $6,595,000 List Date: 5/14/2025 Last Modified: 2/04/2026

Description

First time on the market in 60 years, this exceptional home is nestled on a private cul-de-sac and has been meticulously expanded and redesigned over the decades with premium engineering and high end materials. Features include custom solid cherry doors, hand crafted cherry kitchen cabinetry and built-ins, quartersawn oak flooring, and hand made imported Mexican roof tiles. The home boasts a limestone entry, smooth plaster finishes, a custom wrought iron entry door designed by Handleman, a local sandstone fireplace and vintage lighting throughout. Offering sweeping views of the ocean, islands and city with no power lines. Poolside entertaining in the ''Grotto'' or covered patio with changing rooms and bath. A rare opportunity to own a timeless estate in one of the most desirable areas.

Supplements: Designed by architect James Taylor and built by trusted local contractors, the home offers sweeping views of the ocean, islands, city and harbor from nearly every room. Multiple ocean view decks and balconies including spacious terraces off the living room, enhance the indoor-outdoor life style. The large private backyard features multi-level terraces with a pool, expansive lawn area, mature landscaping, fruit trees, ancient oaks, and a majestic Canary Island pine. Sandstone paths were created from on site materials, adding to the home's character. The property includes an unfinished workshop and dedicated poolside entertaining spaces as well as a pool bath and changing rooms. Located just one block from Sunday brunch and Jazz at the El Encanto hotel, and two blocks from the Riviera theater, this is a rare opportunity to own a timeless estate in one of the areas most desirable neighborhoods.

More Information MLS# 25-1921

Location Info

Country: US Compass Map: Santa Barbara Map Grid: O11 Cross Street: San Carlos Rd. District: 15 - SB/EAST OF STATE Street #: 1815 Street Name: Mira Vista Street Suffix: Avenue State: CA Postal Code: 93103 County: Santa Barbara Parcel Number: 019-090-024

Contract Info

Seller Consider Concessions: Yes Affordable Housing: No Current Price: $6,595,000 Price: 6595000 Begin Date: 2025-05-14 Status: Closed

Property Information

Year Built: 1951 Apx Lot SqFt: 23087 Apx # Acres: 0.53 Total #Units: 1 Source: Measured Recurring Fees: No ADU: No Within City Limits: Yes TYP: Home/Estate Total Bedrooms: 4 Total Bathrooms: 6 Total Full Baths: 4 Total Half Baths: 2 Total SqFt.: 4815

Neighborhood/Schools

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

Owner Info

Deposit: 3

Remarks

Hot Sheet Comment: new Geo Lat: 34.439694 Geo Lon: -119.701088

Condition

Good: 1

Style

Spanish: 1

Construction

Two Story: 1

Roof

Tile: 1

Foundation

Raised: 1

Exterior

Stucco: 1

Parking/Garage

Gar #2: 1 Inside Entrance: 1 Unc #2: 1

Pool Features

Pool: 1

Grounds/Landscaping

Yard Irrigation PRT: 1 Lawn: 1

Other Buildings

Pool House: 1 Workshop: 1

Patio and Porch Features

Patio Open: 1

Fencing

Fenced: ALL: 1

View

Ocean: 1 City: 1 Islands: 1

Site Improvements

Public: 1

Rooms

Family Room: 1 Ground Floor Bedroom: 1 Lbry/Study: 1

Dining

Breakfast Area: 1 Dining Area: 1

Laundry

Laundry Room: 1

Appliances Included

Built-In Electric Oven: 1 Built-In Gas Range: 1 Dishwasher: 1 Disposal: 1 Dryer: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Washer: 1

Fireplace(s)

Family Room: 1 LR: 1 Primary Bedroom: 1

Security

Smoke Detector(s): 1

Water/Sewer

S.B. Wtr: 1

Zoning

R-1: 1

Reports Available

TDS: 1 Home Inspection: 1 Pest Inspection: 1 Prelim: 1 Roof: 1 Pool: 1 Sewer Lateral: 1

Terms

OTHER/CLA: 1

Heating

Forced Air: 1

Flr/Wdw Coverings

Carpet: 1 Hardwood: 1

Pub Listing Details

Other: 1

Status Information

Sold Date: 2025-07-01 Sold Price: $6,595,000 Under Contract Date: 2025-05-27

NeighborhoodSchools

Neighborhood: 15 - Riviera/Upper

Property Features

Condition: Good Style: Spanish Construction: Two Story Roof: Tile Foundation: Raised Exterior: Stucco Fencing: Fenced: ALL Patio and Porch Features: Patio Open Other Buildings: Pool House; Workshop View: Ocean; Islands Site Improvements: Public Rooms: Family Room; Ground Floor Bedroom; Lbry/Study Dining: Breakfast Area; Dining Area Laundry: Laundry Room Appliances Included: Built-In Electric Oven; Built-In Gas Range; Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Refrigerator; Washer Fireplace(s): Family Room; LR; Primary Bedroom Security: Smoke Detector(s) Heating: Forced Air Pool Features: Pool Zoning: R-1 Reports Available: TDS; Home Inspection; Pest Inspection; Prelim; Pool; Sewer Lateral Terms: OTHER/CLA Pub Listing Details: Other
Listing Office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
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Last Updated: February - 04 - 2026
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