202 E Mountain Drive, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108
Overview
Description
Supplements: ... (Read more) Grand Entry & Main Level A custom mahogany entry door with leaded glass welcomes you into a tiled foyer with intricate inlay details. Arched passages open to a bright living room with high ceilings and French doors framing mesmerizing ocean-and-island views. The adjacent family room invites gathering around a two-sided fireplace shared with the formal dining room, where harbor views and French doors lead to a wraparound patio and lawn, perfect for effortless entertaining. The light-filled kitchen features natural maple cabinetry, granite tile counters, and newer appliances, with an iconic viewpoint from the sink window across ocean, city, and mountains. For buyers seeking a more open-concept great room feel, the seller consulted a structural engineer and contractor regarding wall removal options in the kitchen/dining/family room area. This great room can range in size from 465 sq. ft. to an impressive 674 sq. ft., a dramatic transformation for entertaining and daily living. Completing the main level: a flexible fourth bedroom with exterior access, a stylish hall bath, and a spacious laundry room with abundant storage and a tub sink. Second Floor Retreat Upstairs, the primary suite is oriented to maximize ocean, island, city, and harbor views, even from bed. French doors open to a generous view deck with custom tile insets for sunrise coffees and starlit evenings. A romantic fireplace and deep walk-in closet complete the suite, while the primary bath offers custom tile, a natural maple vanity, and dual sinks. Two additional bedrooms share a well-appointed hall bath, including one with impressive ocean and island views. Outdoor Living & Entertaining Enjoy Montecito's mild climate across multiple patios, terraces, and lawn areas, partially enclosed by elegant wrought-iron fencing. The west side delivers unforgettable sunsets and sparkling city lights alongside a built-in BBQ station and private Jacuzzi spa. Off the dining room, a custom-tiled patio sets the stage for alfresco meals against a postcard Pacific backdrop. The east side courtyard entry flows to manicured lawns and the finished garage; the north yard includes a terraced open area plus a dog run. A two-piece Spanish tile roof, La Habra stucco exterior, and factory-painted Andersen dual-pane windows complete the home's timeless Spanish Mediterranean appeal. Why You'll Love It Fresh Update: New, brighter and natural wool, hypoallergenic carpet for a lighter, elevated feel. Privacy & Panoramic Views: Over an acre with ocean, island, harbor, city-light, and mountain scenery. Timeless Architecture: Spanish Mediterranean style with thoughtful craftsmanship throughout. Quiet Convenience: Peaceful setting just 5-10 minutes to Montecito's amenities; without freeway or train noise. Future Options: Potential solar placement on the south-facing hill (not visible from street), EV capability in the garage (50 amp to 70 amp), and prior pool plans available for the lower yard. Optional Open-Concept Potential: Multiple wall-removal scenarios can expand the kitchen/dining/family room footprint up to 674 SF, with a contractor's preliminary structural shoring + beam installation. Experience the height of Santa Barbara living at 202 E Mountain Drive, where natural beauty, privacy, and sophisticated design converge.
Listing Details MLS# 25-4443
Location Info
- District
- 10 - MONTECITO
- Street #
- 202
- Dir
- E
- Street Name
- Mountain
- Street Suffix
- Drive
- State
- CA
- Country
- US
- Postal Code
- 93108
- Compass Map
- Santa Barbara
- Map Grid
- Q10
- County
- Santa Barbara
- Parcel Number
- 013-030-022
- Cross Street
- Cold Springs Rd
Contract Info
- Price
- 2999000
- Seller Consider Concessions
- Yes
- Affordable Housing
- No
- Begin Date
- 2025-12-29
Property Information
- TYP
- Home/Estate
- Total Bedrooms
- 4
- Total Bathrooms
- 3
- Total Full Baths
- 3
- Year Built
- 2003
- Total SqFt.
- 2886
- Source
- Other/See Remarks
- Main House SqFt
- 2886
- Apx # Acres
- 1.06
- ADU
- No
- Within City Limits
- No
- Total # Units
- Yes
- Recurring Fees
- No
Remarks
- Directions
- Hot Springs to Sycamore Canyon Road to Cold Spring Road to Mountain Drive, then left to 202 E. Mountain Dr.
- Hot Sheet Comment
- new
Owner Info
- Deposit
- 3
Neighborhood/Schools
- Elementary School
- Cold Spring
- Junior High School
- S.B. Jr.
- High School
- S.B. Sr.
More Information
Condition
- Excellent
- Yes
Style
- Mediterranean
- Yes
- Spanish
- Yes
Construction
- Two Story
- Yes
Roof
- Tile
- Yes
Foundation
- Caisson/Piling
- Yes
Exterior
- Stucco
- Yes
Parking/Garage
- Gar #2
- Yes
- Detached
- Yes
- Outside
- Yes
- Total # Garage Spaces
- 2
- Total # Uncovered Spaces
- 1
Grounds/Landscaping
- Yard Irrigation T/O
- Yes
- SPA-Outside
- Yes
- Dog Run
- Yes
- Built-in BBQ
- Yes
- Lawn
- Yes
Patio and Porch Features
- Deck
- Yes
- Patio Open
- Yes
Location/Topo
- Hilly
- Yes
- Upslope
- Yes
- Corner Lot
- Yes
Fencing
- Fenced: PRT
- Yes
View
- Ocean
- Yes
- Mountain(s)
- Yes
- City
- Yes
- Harbor
- Yes
- Panoramic
- Yes
- Coastline
- Yes
- Islands
- Yes
Site Improvements
- Public
- Yes
- Paved
- Yes
Proximity
- Near School(s)
- Yes
- Near Shopping
- Yes
Rooms
- Family Room
- Yes
- Office
- Yes
- Primary Bedroom
- Yes
Dining
- Breakfast Bar
- Yes
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Yes
Amenities
- Dual Pane Window
- Yes
- Insul:T/O
- Yes
- Skylight
- Yes
Appliances Included
- Vented Exhaust Fan
- Yes
- Dishwasher
- Yes
- Disposal
- Yes
- Dryer
- Yes
- Gas Range
- Yes
- Microwave
- Yes
- Refrigerator
- Yes
- Washer
- Yes
- Wtr Softener/Owned
- Yes
Fireplace(s)
- 2+
- Yes
- Dining Room
- Yes
- Family Room
- Yes
- LR
- Yes
- Primary Bedroom
- Yes
Security
- Smoke Detector(s)
- Yes
Water/Sewer
- Mont Wtr
- Yes
- Septic Tank
- Yes
Zoning
- Other
- Yes
Reports Available
- TDS
- Yes
- Prelim
- Yes
- Build Plans
- Yes
- Defensible Space Cert
- Yes
Terms
- Cash
- Yes
- Conventional
- Yes
Cooling
- Central Air
- Yes
Heating
- Forced Air
- Yes
Flr/Wdw Coverings
- Carpet
- Yes
- Hardwood
- Yes
- Tile
- Yes
- Blinds
- Yes
Pub Listing Details
- None
- Yes
Property Features
Room Information
| Room Name | Level | Length | Width | Remarks | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Living Room | First | 18.00 | 16.60 | 298.80 | |
| Dining Room | First | 19.20 | 14.40 | 276.48 | |
| Kitchen | First | 17.90 | 10.70 | 191.53 | |
| Bedroom 4 | First | 8.00 | 14.50 | 116.00 | |
| Primary Bedroom | Second | 17.60 | 14.40 | 253.44 | |
| Bedroom 2 | Second | 11.07 | 15.08 | 166.94 | |
| Bedroom 3 | Second | 10.91 | 14.01 | 152.85 | |
| Bonus Room | First | 14.20 | 10.10 | Family Room | 143.42 |

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