480 Ortega Ridge Road, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108
Overview
Description
Supplements: ... (Read more) with the spacious rooms, airy vaulted ceilings, and open floor plan. Most remarkable of all is the infinity-like pool that seems to float above the canyons, inviting hours of sun-drenched relaxation. With easy access and proximity to Montecito and Summerland shops, this private 9-acre retreat has long been a well-kept secret. The expansive acreage provides sublime separation from neighbors, and the property overlooks one of the last major orchard and vineyard farms in the Summerland hillscreating a year-round verdant setting. Creating an iconic eyrie setting, you can't help but unwind as you enjoy coastal breezes and a quietude as peaceful as the silent wings of hawks soaring around you. Enjoy this solidly well designed home while you dream up what's next. Whether you restore, reimagine, or rebuild, this is a one-of-a-kind location ready to support your vision. Located within the coastal zone, this property offers unique opportunities for second homeowners. The versatile floor plan includes an attached two-room guest area, perfect for a caretaker or family member. Alternatively, the guest space can be easily incorporated into the main residence to increase the number of bedrooms. This property also offers several unique advantages. It is one legal parcel composed of two assessor parcels. The house sits on nearly four acre assessor parcel, while the second, 5+ acre assessor parcel in the canyon includes a level area once used for equestrian purposeswhere the owners enjoyed riding their magnificent Andalusians on Summerland Beach every day. For horse lovers and hikers, the Montecito Trails Association maintains nearby trails. Simply mesmerizing, you will find it difficult to leave this tranquil haven of comfort and beauty. tranquil haven of comfort and beauty.
Listing Details MLS# 25-4089
Location Info
- District
- 05 - CARPINTERIA-SUMMERLAND
- Street #
- 480
- Street Name
- Ortega Ridge
- Street Suffix
- Road
- State
- CA
- Country
- US
- Postal Code
- 93108
- Compass Map
- Santa Barbara
- Map Grid
- V11
- County
- Santa Barbara
- Parcel Number
- 005-090-043
- Cross Street
- Ortega Ridge Rd.
Contract Info
- Price
- 8000000
- Seller Consider Concessions
- Yes
- Affordable Housing
- No
- Begin Date
- 2025-11-07
Status Information
- Financing
- Cash
- Sold Date
- 2026-01-13
- Under Contract Date
- 2025-11-23
Property Information
- TYP
- Home/Estate
- Total Bedrooms
- 3
- Total Bathrooms
- 3
- Total Full Baths
- 3
- Year Built
- 1990
- Total SqFt.
- 3681
- Source
- Measured
- Main House SqFt
- 3681
- Apx # Acres
- 9
- ADU
- No
- Within City Limits
- No
- Total # Units in Development
- Yes
- Recurring Fees
- No
Remarks
- Directions
- Ortega Hill Rd., up Ortega Ridge Rd. The driveway entrance is shared. Use the gated driveway to access the house.
- Hot Sheet Comment
- new
Owner Info
- Deposit
- 3
More Information
Neighborhood/Schools
- Elementary School
- Summerland
- Junior High School
- Carp. Jr.
- High School
- Carp. Sr.
Condition
- Good
- Yes
Style
- Mediterranean
- Yes
Construction
- Single Story
- Yes
Roof
- Tile
- Yes
Foundation
- Slab
- Yes
Exterior
- Stucco
- Yes
Parking/Garage
- Gar #2
- Yes
Pool Features
- Pool
- Yes
Grounds/Landscaping
- SPA-Outside
- Yes
- Horse Facility
- Yes
Patio and Porch Features
- Deck
- Yes
- Patio Open
- Yes
- Covered
- Yes
Location/Topo
- Hilly
- Yes
View
- Ocean
- Yes
- Mountain(s)
- Yes
- Panoramic
- Yes
- Coastline
- Yes
- Islands
- Yes
Site Improvements
- Easement
- Yes
- Paved
- Yes
- Cable TV
- Yes
- Underground Utilities
- Yes
- Other
- Yes
Proximity
- Near Ocean
- Yes
- Near Park(s)
- Yes
- Near Shopping
- Yes
- Near Restaurants
- Yes
Rooms
- Family Room
- Yes
- Great Room
- Yes
- Office
- Yes
- Primary Bedroom
- Yes
Dining
- Dining Area
- Yes
Laundry
- In Garage
- Yes
Amenities
- Dual Pane Window
- Yes
- Guest House
- Yes
- Home Solar Battery
- Yes
- Horses
- Yes
Appliances Included
- Built-In Electric Oven
- Yes
- Dishwasher
- Yes
- Disposal
- Yes
- Double Oven
- Yes
- Elect Stove
- Yes
- Refrigerator
- Yes
- Rev Osmosis
- Yes
- Solar Hot Wtr
- Yes
- Wtr Softener/Owned
- Yes
Fireplace(s)
- 2
- Yes
- LR
- Yes
- Primary Bedroom
- Yes
Water/Sewer
- Mont Wtr
- Yes
- Septic Tank
- Yes
Pets
- Yes
- Yes
Zoning
- Other
- Yes
Reports Available
- TDS
- Yes
- Pest Inspection
- Yes
- Prelim
- Yes
- Soils
- Yes
- Build Plans
- Yes
- Environ Hzd
- Yes
- NHD
- Yes
Disclosures
- Coastal Comm
- Yes
Terms
- Cash
- Yes
- Conventional
- Yes
Construction Materials
- Attic/Crawl Hatchway(s) Insulated
- Yes
Heating
- Forced Air
- Yes
- Other
- Yes
Flr/Wdw Coverings
- Carpet
- Yes
- Tile
- Yes
Pub Listing Details
- None
- Yes
Contingent Remarks
- CONTACT AGENT
- Yes
- REPORTS
- Yes
Property Features
