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1915 Monte Alegre Drive, CARPINTERIA, CA 93013

$19,250,000
Property Type: Res Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 12 Square Footage: 8,010 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 435,600 Status: Active
Current Price: $19,250,000 List Date: 3/05/2026 Last Modified: 4/02/2026

Description

Within the gates of the historic, 3,000-acre Rancho Monte Alegre, JTR Ranch is a rare 10-acre legacy property offering privacy, scale, and extraordinary access to wilderness--just minutes from Montecito and the beach. Spanning approximately 8010 square feet, the residence captures sweeping ocean and mountain views from nearly every room. Designed with a reverence for European craftsmanship by renowned Santa Barbara architect Don Nulty, the home features 200-year-old hand-hewn coffered ceilings, Belgian wide-plank French oak floors, and multiple French limestone fireplaces. A dramatic two-story stone fireplace anchors the grand living room, where walls of glass frame the coastline beyond.

Supplements: The formal dining room seats fourteen with ease, while the chef's kitchen--appointed with a six-burner range, four ovens, dual dishwashers, butler's pantry, and seated wet bar--was designed for both elevated entertaining and everyday living. The floor plan balances grandeur with comfort: a warm family room with fireplace, expansive media center, breakfast/game nook, walk-out lower level with wine cellar and billiards space, mudroom with drip-dry station, and multiple powder rooms. A Romeo and Juliet balcony overlooks the grounds, and upstairs a gallery library and two generous offices create refined work-from-home spaces. With all furnishings included, this home comes ready for you to make it your own. Four private suites--three king and one queen--along with a custom bunk room designed to sleep ten, provide exceptional accommodations. The primary suite is a retreat unto itself, complete with soaking tub, oversized wardrobe, and a discreet secondary staircase offering both privacy and peace of mind. Outdoors, the estate lives like a private resort. Pool and spa, bocce court, horseshoe pit, firepit, olive grove, fully-enclosed vegetable gardens, and meandering gravel paths create an atmosphere of relaxed sophistication. Entertain beneath the reclaimed barnwood loggia with heat lamps and limestone fireplace, or host al fresco dinners and smoker BBQs across multiple terraces. A detached guest retreat sleeps four and includes a loft, sitting area, powder bath, and outdoor shower. Footings have also been poured for an 800-sf cabana west of the pool. What further distinguishes this offering is its private access to the Santa Monica creek wilderness with year-round water flow on Rancho Monte Alegre--complete with swimming holes, waterfalls, and pristine riparian landscape, all backed by Los Padres National Forest, encompassing nearly two million acres of protected wilderness. For equestrian buyers, JTR Ranch is ideally suited for horses and trail riding, with usable acreage and direct access to miles of natural terrain. Few properties on the South Coast offer such seamless connection to both refined living and vast, untamed landscape. Despite its remarkable privacy, JTR Ranch is exceptionally convenient. Located just moments from the US 101 with easy on-and-off access, the estate is only minutes to Montecito, Coast Village Road, and the beach--while remaining only a 90-minute drive from Los Angeles. This rare combination of seclusion and accessibility makes it ideally positioned for both full-time residence and weekend retreat. Built in 2010, JTR Ranch represents a singular opportunity within one of Santa Barbara's most storied enclaves--where European elegance, equestrian lifestyle, and protected wilderness converge along the American Riviera. Four private suites--three king and one queen--along with a custom bunk room designed to sleep ten, provide exceptional accommodations. The primary suite is a retreat unto itself, complete with soaking tub, oversized wardrobe, and a discreet secondary staircase offering both privacy and peace of mind. Outdoors, the estate lives like a private resort. Pool and spa, bocce court, horseshoe pit, firepit, olive grove, enclosed gardens, and meandering gravel paths create an atmosphere of relaxed sophistication. Entertain beneath the reclaimed barnwood loggia with heat lamps and limestone fireplace, or host al fresco dinners and smoker BBQs across multiple terraces. A detached guest retreat sleeps four and includes a loft, sitting area, powder bath, and outdoor shower. Footings have also been poured for an 800-sf cabana west of the pool. What further distinguishes this offering is its private access to the Santa Monica creek wilderness with year-round water flow on Rancho Monte Alegre--complete with swimming holes, waterfalls, and pristine riparian landscape, all backed by Los Padres National Forest, encompassing nearly two million acres of protected wilderness. For equestrian buyers, JTR Ranch is ideally suited for horses and trail riding, with usable acreage and direct access to miles of natural terrain. Few properties on the South Coast offer such seamless connection to both refined living and vast, untamed landscape. Despite its remarkable privacy, JTR Ranch is exceptionally convenient. Located just moments from the US 101 with easy on-and-off access, the estate is only minutes to Montecito, Coast Village Road, and the beach--while remaining only a 90-minute drive from Los Angeles. This rare combination of seclusion and accessibility makes it ideally positioned for both full-time residence and weekend retreat. Built in 2010, JTR Ranch represents a singular opportunity within one of Santa Barbara's most storied enclaves--where European elegance, equestrian lifestyle, and protected wilderness converge along the American Riviera.

More Information MLS# 26-700

Location Info

Country: US Compass Map: Carpinteria Map Grid: E4 Cross Street: Santa Monica Road Development Name: Rancho Monte Alegre District: 05 - CARPINTERIA-SUMMERLAND Street #: 1915 Street Name: Monte Alegre Street Suffix: Drive State: CA Postal Code: 93013 County: Santa Barbara Parcel Number: 155-170-090

Contract Info

Seller Consider Concessions: Yes Affordable Housing: No Current Price: $19,250,000 Price: 19250000 Begin Date: 2026-03-05 Status: Active

Property Information

Year Built: 2010 Apx # Acres: 10 Total #Units: 2 Main House SqFt: 8010 Other Structures SqFt: 400 Source: Public Records Recurring Fees: Yes ADU: Yes ADU Count: 1 Within City Limits: No TYP: Home/Estate Total Bedrooms: 5 Total Bathrooms: 12 Total Full Baths: 6 Total Half Baths: 6 Total SqFt.: 8010

Neighborhood/Schools

Elementary School: Aliso Junior High School: Carp. Jr. High School: Carp. Sr.

Owner Info

Deposit: 3

Remarks

Hot Sheet Comment: new Directions: From SB: 101 S to Santa Claus Ln exit. Go S on Calle Real and turn L at Cravens. Turn R on Foothill and L at Santa Monica. Property is ~0.5 mi. up, on the left. Apple Maps: use 1915 Santa Monica Rd. Geo Lat: 34.418402 Geo Lon: -119.531533

Condo/CO-OP/PUD

Association Fee: 250 Association Fee Frequency: Monthly Detached: 1

Condition

Excellent: 1

Style

French Country: 1 Mediterranean: 1

Construction

Tri-Level: 1

Roof

Tile: 1

Foundation

Slab: 1

Exterior

Stucco: 1

Parking/Garage

Circular Driveway: 1 Garage: 1 Inside Entrance: 1 Outside: 1

Grounds/Landscaping

Yard Irrigation T/O: 1 Hot Tub: 1 Lawn: 1 Fruit Trees: 1 Permeable Driveway: 1 Bocce Ball: 1

Other Buildings

ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit): 1

Patio and Porch Features

Patio Open: 1 Covered: 1 Front Porch: 1 Rear Porch: 1

Location/Topo

Foothills: 1 Downslope: 1 Rural: 1

View

Ocean: 1 Mountain(s): 1 Panoramic: 1 Islands: 1

Rooms

Family Room: 1 Game Room: 1 Great Room: 1 Ground Floor Bedroom: 1 Ground Floor Primary: 1 Lbry/Study: 1 Office: 1 Primary Bedroom: 1

Dining

Breakfast Bar: 1 Formal: 1 In Kitchen: 1

Laundry

Laundry Room: 1

Amenities

Guest House: 1 Guest Quarters: 1 Wet Bar: 1

Interior Features

Cathedral Ceilings: 1 Walk-In Closet(s): 1

Appliances Included

Wine Refrigerator: 1 Dishwasher: 1 Double Oven: 1 Dryer: 1 Gas Range: 1 Gas Stove: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Washer: 1

Fireplace(s)

2+: 1 Family Room: 1 LR: 1 Patio: 1

Water/Sewer

Carp Wtr: 1

Pets

Yes: 1

Assoc/Park Amenities

Security: 1

Zoning

A-1: 1

Reports Available

Prelim: 1 NHD: 1

Terms

Cash: 1

Cooling

Central Air: 1

Heating

Forced Air: 1

Flr/Wdw Coverings

Hardwood: 1 Tile: 1 Stone: 1 Drapes: 1

ADU #1

Parking: 1 Rent $: 0 Type: ADU Attached: No Year Built: 2010 Beds: 1 Baths: 1

Property Features

Condition: Excellent Style: French Country; Mediterranean Construction: Tri-Level Roof: Tile Foundation: Slab Exterior: Stucco Patio and Porch Features: Covered; Front Porch; Rear Porch; Patio Open Other Buildings: ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) View: Ocean; Mountain(s); Panoramic; Islands Rooms: Family Room; Game Room; Great Room; Ground Floor Bedroom; Ground Floor Primary; Lbry/Study; Office; Primary Bedroom Dining: Breakfast Bar; Formal; In Kitchen Laundry: Laundry Room Amenities: Guest House; Guest Quarters; Wet Bar Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s); Cathedral Ceilings Appliances Included: Wine Refrigerator; Dishwasher; Double Oven; Dryer; Gas Range; Gas Stove; Refrigerator; Washer Fireplace(s): 2+; Family Room; LR; Patio Cooling: Central Air Heating: Forced Air Pets: Yes Zoning: A-1 Reports Available: Prelim; NHD Terms: Cash ADU #1: Parking

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Last Updated: April - 02 - 2026
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