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480 Ortega Ridge Road, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108

$7,500,000
Property Type: Res Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 3,681 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 392,040 Status: Closed
Current Price: $7,500,000 List Date: 11/07/2025 Last Modified: 1/13/2026

Description

Gain a whole new perspective of close-up ocean and island views with the backdrop of the colorful Coastal Range from this extraordinary & tranquil single level Montecito haven. Perfectly positioned to capture views from sunrise to sunset from every room in the house, experience a panorama of ever-changing immutable beauty. The front motor court presents a classic Mediterranean hacienda façade. But step through the front entry and you will appreciate a unique design by the owner's parents, true visionaries that understood the home was merely a blank canvas to enjoy the jaw-dropping views. Huge picture windows and glass doors wrap around the home's east, south and western exposures. Like contemporary homes, very few walls interfere with the view

Supplements: 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.

More Information MLS# 25-4089

Location Info

Country: US Compass Map: Santa Barbara Map Grid: V11 Cross Street: Ortega Ridge Rd. District: 05 - CARPINTERIA-SUMMERLAND Street #: 480 Street Name: Ortega Ridge Street Suffix: Road State: CA Postal Code: 93108 County: Santa Barbara Parcel Number: 005-090-043

Contract Info

Seller Consider Concessions: Yes Affordable Housing: No Current Price: $7,500,000 Price: 8000000 Begin Date: 2025-11-07 Status: Closed

Status Information

Financing: Cash Sold Date: 2026-01-13 Sold Price: $7,500,000 Under Contract Date: 2025-11-23

Property Information

Year Built: 1990 Apx # Acres: 9 Total #Units: 1 Main House SqFt: 3681 Source: Measured Recurring Fees: No ADU: No Within City Limits: No TYP: Home/Estate Total Bedrooms: 3 Total Bathrooms: 3 Total Full Baths: 3 Total SqFt.: 3681

Neighborhood/Schools

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

Owner Info

Deposit: 3

Remarks

Hot Sheet Comment: new Directions: Ortega Hill Rd., up Ortega Ridge Rd. The driveway entrance is shared. Use the gated driveway to access the house. Geo Lat: 34.430566 Geo Lon: -119.593666

Condition

Good: 1

Style

Mediterranean: 1

Construction

Single Story: 1

Roof

Tile: 1

Foundation

Slab: 1

Exterior

Stucco: 1

Parking/Garage

Gar #2: 1

Pool Features

Pool: 1

Grounds/Landscaping

SPA-Outside: 1 Horse Facility: 1

Patio and Porch Features

Deck: 1 Patio Open: 1 Covered: 1

Location/Topo

Hilly: 1

View

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

Site Improvements

Easement: 1 Paved: 1 Cable TV: 1 Underground Utilities: 1 Other: 1

Proximity

Near Ocean: 1 Near Park(s): 1 Near Shopping: 1 Restaurants: 1

Rooms

Family Room: 1 Great Room: 1 Office: 1 Primary Bedroom: 1

Dining

Dining Area: 1

Laundry

In Garage: 1

Amenities

Dual Pane Window: 1 Guest House: 1 Home Solar Battery: 1 Horses: 1

Appliances Included

Built-In Electric Oven: 1 Dishwasher: 1 Disposal: 1 Double Oven: 1 Elect Stove: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Rev Osmosis: 1 Solar Hot Wtr: 1 Wtr Softener/Owned: 1

Fireplace(s)

2: 1 LR: 1 Primary Bedroom: 1

Water/Sewer

Mont Wtr: 1 Septic Tank: 1

Pets

Yes: 1

Zoning

Other: 1

Reports Available

TDS: 1 Pest Inspection: 1 Prelim: 1 Soils: 1 Build Plans: 1 Environ Hzd: 1 NHD: 1

Disclosures

Coastal Comm: 1

Terms

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1

Construction Materials

Attic/Crawl Hatchway(s) Insulated: 1

Heating

Forced Air: 1 Other: 1

Flr/Wdw Coverings

Carpet: 1 Tile: 1

Pub Listing Details

None: 1

Contingent Remarks

CONTACT AGENT: 1 REPORTS: 1

Property Features

Condition: Good Style: Mediterranean Construction: Single Story Construction Materials: Attic/Crawl Hatchway(s) Insulated Roof: Tile Foundation: Slab Exterior: Stucco Patio and Porch Features: Covered; Deck; Patio Open View: Ocean; Mountain(s); Panoramic; Coastline; Islands Site Improvements: Easement; Paved; Cable TV; Underground Utilities; Other Proximity: Near Ocean; Near Park(s); Near Shopping; Restaurants Rooms: Family Room; Great Room; Office; Primary Bedroom Dining: Dining Area Laundry: In Garage Amenities: Dual Pane Window; Guest House; Home Solar Battery; Horses Appliances Included: Built-In Electric Oven; Dishwasher; Disposal; Double Oven; Elect Stove; Refrigerator; Rev Osmosis; Solar Hot Wtr; Wtr Softener/Owned Fireplace(s): 2; LR; Primary Bedroom Heating: Forced Air; Other Pets: Yes Pool Features: Pool Zoning: Other Reports Available: TDS; Pest Inspection; Prelim; Soils; Build Plans; Environ Hzd; NHD Disclosures: Coastal Comm Terms: Cash; Conventional Pub Listing Details: None Contingent Remarks: CONTACT AGENT; REPORTS
Listing Office: Compass
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Last Updated: January - 13 - 2026
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