2870 Holly Road, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105
$2,562,000
Property Type:
Res
Bedrooms:
3
Baths:
3
Square Footage:
2,600
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
84,071
Status:
Closed
Current Price:
$2,562,000
List Date:
10/14/2025
Last Modified:
12/24/2025
Description
Experience world class views and extraordinary privacy from this beautifully appointed Mediterranean Modern located above the Santa Barbara Botanic Gardens and just minutes to downtown. This spectacular 3BD/2.5BA residence offers 2,600± sqft of thoughtfully upgraded living space, expansive wraparound decks, and triple pane walls of glass framing cinematic vistas of the mountains, city, harbor, and ocean with the islands on the horizon. Designed for entertaining, the chef's kitchen features a professional grade Wolf cooktop and flows effortlessly into the open dining and living areas. The south facing primary suite enjoys a spa inspired bath and private skyline deck, ideal for soaking in the morning light and coastal breezes. Additional upgrades incl solar w/ dual backup battery system
Supplements: elevator, new flooring, dual laundry areas, HVAC, and roof. A spacious garage provides ample storage, and approved ADU plans add exceptional long term value. Prime location near the SB Botanic Gardens, SB Tennis Club, and the Old Mission, just 3.5 miles to museums, coffee shops, and theaters, and 10 miles to the airport. Now offered at a compelling new price, this home presents a rare opportunity to own a private retreat with a true Santa Barbara view experience.
More Information MLS# 25-3811
Location Info
Country: US
Compass Map: Santa Barbara
Map Grid: N9
Cross Street: Tunnel Road
District: 15 - SB/EAST OF STATE
Street #: 2870
Street Name: Holly
Street Suffix: Road
State: CA
Postal Code: 93105
County: Santa Barbara
Parcel Number: 023-340-001
Contract Info
Seller Consider Concessions: Yes
Affordable Housing: No
Current Price: $2,562,000
Price: 2695000
Begin Date: 2025-10-14
Status: Closed
Status Information
Financing: Cash
Sold Date: 2025-12-24
Sold Price: $2,562,000
Under Contract Date: 2025-12-04
Property Information
Year Built: 1988
Apx Lot SqFt: 84071
Apx # Acres: 1.93
Total #Units: 1
Main House SqFt: 2600
Source: Other/See Remarks
Recurring Fees: No
ADU: No
Within City Limits: No
TYP: Home/Estate
Total Bedrooms: 3
Total Bathrooms: 3
Total Full Baths: 2
Total Half Baths: 1
Total SqFt.: 2600
Neighborhood/Schools
Elementary School: Roosevelt
Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
High School: S.B. Sr.
Owner Info
Deposit: 3
Remarks
Hot Sheet Comment: price
Geo Lat: 34.459371
Geo Lon: -119.714188
Condition
Excellent: 1
Style
Contemporary: 1
Mediterranean: 1
Construction
Split Level: 1
Two Story: 1
Roof
Concrete: 1
Foundation
Raised: 1
Exterior
Stucco: 1
Parking/Garage
Gar #2: 1
Inside Entrance: 1
Attached: 1
Outside: 1
Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s): 1
Total # Garage Spaces: 2
Grounds/Landscaping
Yard Irrigation T/O: 1
Fruit Trees: 1
Artificial Turf: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Deck: 1
Patio Open: 1
Covered: 1
Location/Topo
Combo: 1
Foothills: 1
Downslope: 1
View
Ocean: 1
Mountain(s): 1
City: 1
Harbor: 1
Panoramic: 1
Coastline: 1
Islands: 1
Site Improvements
Paved: 1
Proximity
Near Park(s): 1
Rooms
Family Room: 1
Primary Bedroom: 1
Dining
Breakfast Bar: 1
Dining Area: 1
Laundry
In Garage: 1
Other: 1
Amenities
Dual Pane Window: 1
Home Solar Battery: 1
Remodeled Bath: 1
Remodeled Kitchen: 1
Skylight: 1
Interior Features
Cathedral Ceilings: 1
Smart Thermostat: 1
Appliances Included
Built-In Electric Oven: 1
Vented Exhaust Fan: 1
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Dryer: 1
Gas Stove: 1
Microwave: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Wtr Softener/Owned: 1
Fireplace(s)
2: 1
Dining Room: 1
LR: 1
Security
Smoke Detector(s): 1
Water/Sewer
S.B. Wtr: 1
Septic Tank: 1
Handicapped Access
Wheelchair Access: 1
Wide Doors: 1
Elevator: 1
Zoning
E-1: 1
Reports Available
TDS: 1
Home Inspection: 1
Pest Inspection: 1
Prelim: 1
Roof: 1
Soils: 1
Septic: 1
Build Plans: 1
NHD: 1
Road Maintenance: 1
Terms
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Owner may Carry 1st: 1
Owner may Carry 2nd: 1
Lease Opt: 1
AITD: 1
Cooling
Attic Fan: 1
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Central Air: 1
Heating
Forced Air: 1
Flr/Wdw Coverings
Carpet: 1
Other: 1
T/O: 1
Blinds: 1
Pub Listing Details
None: 1
Contingent Remarks
REPORTS: 1
Electric
Energy Storage Device: 1
Solar PV Seller Owned: 1
NeighborhoodSchools
Neighborhood: 15 - San Roque/Above Foothill
Property Features
Condition: Excellent
Style: Contemporary; Mediterranean
Construction: Split Level; Two Story
Roof: Concrete
Foundation: Raised
Exterior: Stucco
Patio and Porch Features: Covered; Deck; Patio Open
View: Ocean; Mountain(s); Harbor; Panoramic; Coastline; Islands
Site Improvements: Paved
Proximity: Near Park(s)
Rooms: Family Room; Primary Bedroom
Dining: Breakfast Bar; Dining Area
Laundry: In Garage; Other
Amenities: Dual Pane Window; Home Solar Battery; Remodeled Bath; Remodeled Kitchen; Skylight
Interior Features: Smart Thermostat; Cathedral Ceilings
Appliances Included: Built-In Electric Oven; Vented Exhaust Fan; Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Gas Stove; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer; Wtr Softener/Owned
Fireplace(s): 2; Dining Room; LR
Security: Smoke Detector(s)
Cooling: Attic Fan; Ceiling Fan(s); Central Air
Heating: Forced Air
Electric: Energy Storage Device; Solar PV Seller Owned
Handicapped Access: Wheelchair Access; Wide Doors; Elevator
Zoning: E-1
Reports Available: TDS; Home Inspection; Pest Inspection; Prelim; Roof; Soils; Septic; Build Plans; NHD; Road Maintenance
Terms: Cash; Conventional; Owner may Carry 1st; Owner may Carry 2nd; Lease Opt; AITD
Pub Listing Details: None
Contingent Remarks: REPORTS
Listing Office:
Sotheby's International Realty
Last Updated: December - 24 - 2025
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