4517 Vieja Drive, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93110
$4,750,000
Property Type:
Res
Bedrooms:
4
Baths:
4
Square Footage:
3,250
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
65,340
Status:
Closed
Current Price:
$4,750,000
List Date:
2/01/2026
Last Modified:
3/17/2026
Description
A Private Hope Ranch Sanctuary set behind gates and surrounded by majestic oaks, Villa Serena is a refined Spanish Contemporary offering exceptional privacy, versatility, move in condition and mountain views in the heart of prestigious Hope Ranch. Thoughtfully updated this property presents a rare opportunity to own a multi-residence estate at an outstanding value.
The main residence features four spacious bedrooms, soaring ceilings, and an open, light-filled floor plan designed for effortless indoor-outdoor living. Elegant French doors open to expansive entertaining patios, creating seamless flow to the grounds—ideal for both intimate gatherings and larger events.
The new Accessory Dwelling Unit ... see more
Supplements: The new Accessory Dwelling Unit, perfectly sited to capture sweeping mountain vistas, provides exceptional flexibility for guests, extended family, or home-office use. There are 2-2 garages, private putting green, mature fruit trees, and beautifully landscaped grounds complete this serene retreat. Hope Ranch is an exclusive single-family residential community spanning over 1,800 park-like acres, ideally located between the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, just minutes from downtown Santa Barbara. Residents enjoy a lifestyle rich in outdoor recreation and community amenities, including the private beach access, tennis courts, over 22 miles of equestrian trails and proximity to the La Cumbre Golf & Country Club. Now offered at an exceptional valueVilla Serena is a rare opportunity to secure privacy, space, and lifestyle in one of Santa Barbara's most sought-after enclaves.
More Information MLS# 25-1529
Location Info
Country: US
Compass Map: Santa Barbara
Map Grid: K11
Cross Street: Via Tranquila
Development Name: Hope Ranch Park
District: 25 - HOPE RANCH
Street #: 4517
Street Name: Vieja
Street Suffix: Drive
State: CA
Postal Code: 93110
County: Santa Barbara
Parcel Number: 061-280-022
Contract Info
Seller Consider Concessions: Yes
Affordable Housing: No
Current Price: $4,750,000
Price: 5000000
Begin Date: 2025-04-17
Status: Closed
Property Information
Year Built: 1977
Apx Lot SqFt: 65340
Apx # Acres: 1.5
Total #Units: 1
Main House SqFt: 2815
Other Structures SqFt: 445
Source: Measured
Recurring Fees: Yes
ADU: Yes
ADU Count: 1
Within City Limits: No
TYP: Home/Estate
Total Bedrooms: 4
Total Bathrooms: 4
Total Full Baths: 4
Total SqFt.: 3250
Neighborhood/Schools
Elementary School: Vieja Valley
Junior High School: LaColina
High School: San Marcos
Owner Info
Deposit: 3
Remarks
Hot Sheet Comment: price
Directions: Via Tranquila to Vieja Drive, go west on Vieja past Carriage Hill and driveway is on the left up the hill to the very private location.
Geo Lat: 34.431299
Geo Lon: -119.776544
Condo/CO-OP/PUD
Association Fee: 265
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Transfer Fee: 750
Condition
Excellent: 1
Style
Spanish: 1
Construction
Split Level: 1
Two Story: 1
Roof
Tile: 1
Foundation
Mixed: 1
Exterior
Stucco: 1
Parking/Garage
Inside Entrance: 1
Gar #4: 1
Grounds/Landscaping
Lawn: 1
Fruit Trees: 1
Other: 1
Other Buildings
ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit): 1
Studio: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Deck: 1
Location/Topo
Wooded: 1
Combo: 1
Fencing
Fenced: PRT: 1
View
Mountain(s): 1
Setting: 1
Wooded: 1
Site Improvements
Private: 1
Easement: 1
Paved: 1
Cable TV: 1
Proximity
Near Bus: 1
Near Ocean: 1
Near School(s): 1
Other: 1
Rooms
Family Room: 1
Great Room: 1
Primary Bedroom: 1
Dining
Breakfast Bar: 1
Formal: 1
Laundry
Laundry Room: 1
Amenities
Dual Pane Window: 1
Interior Features
Cathedral Ceilings: 1
Smart Thermostat: 1
Appliances Included
Built-In Gas Range: 1
Dishwasher: 1
Dryer: 1
Gas Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Fireplace(s)
Family Room: 1
Gas Supply: 1
Water/Sewer
La Cumb Wtr: 1
Septic Tank: 1
Pets
Yes: 1
Assoc/Park Amenities
Tennis Court(s): 1
Lake: 1
Play Area: 1
Security: 1
Other: 1
Assoc/Park Fee Incl
Prop Mgmt: 1
Comm Area Maint: 1
Security: 1
Other: 1
Zoning
EX-1: 1
Reports Available
Home Inspection: 1
Pest Inspection: 1
Prelim: 1
Septic: 1
CCR'S Inc: 1
By Laws: 1
Survey: 1
NHD: 1
Terms
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Heating
Forced Air: 1
Flr/Wdw Coverings
Carpet: 1
Other: 1
ADU #1
Rent $: 0
Type: ADU
Attached: No
Year Built: 2024
Baths: 1
Status Information
Sold Date: 2026-03-17
Sold Price: $4,750,000
Under Contract Date: 2026-02-09
NeighborhoodSchools
Neighborhood: 25 - Hope Ranch
Property Features
Condition: Excellent
Style: Spanish
Construction: Split Level; Two Story
Roof: Tile
Foundation: Mixed
Exterior: Stucco
Fencing: Fenced: PRT
Patio and Porch Features: Deck
Other Buildings: ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit); Studio
View: Mountain(s); Setting; Wooded
Site Improvements: Private; Easement; Paved; Cable TV
Proximity: Near Bus; Near Ocean; Near School(s); Other
Rooms: Family Room; Great Room; Primary Bedroom
Dining: Breakfast Bar; Formal
Laundry: Laundry Room
Amenities: Dual Pane Window
Interior Features: Smart Thermostat; Cathedral Ceilings
Appliances Included: Built-In Gas Range; Dishwasher; Dryer; Gas Range; Refrigerator; Washer
Fireplace(s): Family Room; Gas Supply
Heating: Forced Air
Pets: Yes
Zoning: EX-1
Reports Available: Home Inspection; Pest Inspection; Prelim; Septic; CCR'S Inc; By Laws; Survey; NHD
Terms: Cash; Conventional
Listing Office:
Village Properties
Last Updated: March - 17 - 2026
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