489 Mountain Drive, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103 (MLS# 26-2655)

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489 Mountain Drive, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103

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$2,150,000

Property Type: Res Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,815 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 28,314 Status: Active

Current Price: $2,150,000 List Date: 8/11/2026 Last Modified: 8/11/2026

Overview

Description

El Rancho Hacienda. Designed as a rural Southern California interpretation of the classic bungalow court, this rare enclave of seven individual casitas set on five serene acres is only minutes from downtown Santa Barbara yet feels worlds away. Originally built in the mid-1940's, the enchanting Southwestern adobe-style home features three bedrooms and two bathrooms, a blend of authentic Mexican tile and wide plank oak floors, soaring beamed ceilings, and three fireplaces. Seamlessly transitioning from inside to outside, the living room and family room connect to several beautiful covered and uncovered outdoor patios. Mature landscaping frames nearly every view. Tucked under a majestic oak tree, a detached structure offers flexible use as an office, art studio, or home gym.

Supplements: The indoor-outdoor living experience is truly special, with patios and grounds that evoke a private botanical garden- lush, tranquil, and completely removed from the everyday. The expansive lot is meticulously landscaped, featuring drought tolerant plantings and mature fruit trees. Minutes from the Mission, and steps from the Sheffield Reservoir wa ... (Read more)

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Listing Details MLS# 26-2655

Location Info

District: 15 - SB/EAST OF STATE
Street #: 489
Street Name: Mountain
Street Suffix: Drive
State: CA
Country: US
Postal Code: 93103
Compass Map: Santa Barbara
Map Grid: P10
County: Santa Barbara
Parcel Number: 021-103-005
Cross Street: Mission Ridge
Development Name: El Rancho Hacienda

Contract Info

Price: 2150000
Seller Consider Concessions: Yes
Affordable Housing: No
Begin Date: 2026-08-11

Property Information

TYP: Home/Estate
Total Bedrooms: 3
Total Bathrooms: 2
Total Full Baths: 2
Year Built: 1946
Total SqFt.: 1815
Source: Measured
Main House SqFt: 1702
Other Structures SqFt: 113
Apx # Acres: 0.65
ADU: No
Within City Limits: Santa Barbara
Within Coastal Zone: No
Recurring Fees: Yes

NeighborhoodSchools

Neighborhood: 15 - Mission Canyon

Remarks

Directions: Down private lane off of Mountain Dr. just west of the Sheffield Reservoir.
Hot Sheet Comment: new

Owner Info

Deposit: 3
Deposit Type: %
COE: ASAP

More Information

Neighborhood/Schools

Elementary School: Roosevelt
Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
High School: S.B. Sr.

Condition

Excellent: Yes

Style

Bungalow: Yes
Spanish: Yes
Adobe: Yes

Construction

Single Story: Yes

Roof

Tile: Yes

Foundation

Slab: Yes

Exterior

Concrete Block: Yes
Adobe: Yes

Parking/Garage

Total # Uncovered Spaces: 8

Grounds/Landscaping

Yard Irrigation PRT: Yes
Hot Tub: Yes
Lawn: Yes
Fruit Trees: Yes
Gray Water System: Yes
Mature Hedges: Yes

Other Buildings

Shed: Yes
Workshop: Yes
Studio: Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Patio Open: Yes
Covered: Yes
Front Porch: Yes
Porch: Yes
Rear Porch: Yes

Location/Topo

Level: Yes

Fencing

Fenced: BCK: Yes
Fenced: PRT: Yes

View

Setting: Yes
Wooded: Yes

Proximity

Near Park(s): Yes

Rooms

Art Studio: Yes
Den: Yes
Family Room: Yes
Ground Floor Bedroom: Yes
Ground Floor Primary: Yes
Office: Yes
Primary Bedroom: Yes

Dining

Dining Area: Yes

Laundry

Gas Hookup: Yes
In Unit: Yes

Amenities

Remodeled Bath: Yes
Remodeled Kitchen: Yes
Room Addition: Yes
Skylight: Yes

Interior Features

Vaulted Ceiling(s): Yes
Walk-In Closet(s): Yes

Appliances Included

Built-In Electric Oven: Yes
Built-In Gas Range: Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Disposal: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Washer: Yes

Fireplace(s)

2+: Yes
Family Room: Yes
Gas Supply: Yes
LR: Yes
Primary Bedroom: Yes

Water/Sewer

S.B. Wtr: Yes
Sewer Hookup: Yes

Pets

Yes: Yes

Occupancy

Occ All Ages: Yes

Zoning

R-1: Yes

Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Cooling

Heat Pump: Yes

Heating

Ductless: Yes
Electric: Yes
Heat Pump: Yes
Radiant: Yes

Flr/Wdw Coverings

Tile: Yes
Engineered Hardwood: Yes
Drapes/Curtains: Yes

Pub Listing Details

None: Yes
Standard: Yes

Window Features

Single-pane: Yes

Property Features

Condition: Excellent Style: Bungalow; Spanish; Adobe Construction: Single Story Roof: Tile Foundation: Slab Exterior: Concrete Block; Adobe Fencing: Fenced: BCK; Fenced: PRT Patio and Porch Features: Covered; Front Porch; Porch; Rear Porch; Patio Open Other Buildings: Shed; Workshop; Studio View: Setting; Wooded Proximity: Near Park(s) Rooms: Art Studio; Den; Family Room; Ground Floor Bedroom; Ground Floor Primary; Office; Primary Bedroom Dining: Dining Area Laundry: Gas Hookup; In Unit Amenities: Remodeled Bath; Remodeled Kitchen; Room Addition; Skylight Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet(s) Appliances Included: Built-In Electric Oven; Built-In Gas Range; Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Washer Fireplace(s): 2+; Family Room; Gas Supply; LR; Primary Bedroom Cooling: Heat Pump Heating: Ductless; Electric; Heat Pump; Radiant Pets: Yes Window Features: Single-pane Occupancy: Occ All Ages Zoning: R-1 Terms: Cash; Conventional Pub Listing Details: None; Standard

Listing Office: Village Properties

Last Updated: August - 11 - 2026

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