5057 Via Alba, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111
$6,000,000
Property Type:
Res
Bedrooms:
3
Baths:
5
Square Footage:
5,684
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
1,718,006
Status:
Closed
Current Price:
$6,000,000
List Date:
2/17/2025
Last Modified:
12/22/2025
Description
Welcome to Rancho La Buena Vida, a rare and exceptional offering situated on nearly 40 acres atop a gently elevated knoll in the heart of Santa Barbara. Surrounded by expansive ranch land, this income-producing property boasts over 33 acres planted with thriving avocado, citrus, and other fruiting trees. Its breathtaking 360-degree views encompass the Pacific Ocean, Channel Islands, and Santa Ynez Mountains, creating a serene and picturesque backdrop. At the heart of the ranch is a 5,600+ square foot Spanish-style residence, offering timeless architectural charm and a solid foundation for transformation. Whether you choose to restore the home to its former glory or reimagine it entirely, this property provides boundless opportunities to create your ideal retreat.
Supported by a well
Supplements: and Goleta AG meter, the estate is perfectly suited for agricultural pursuits or the development of equestrian facilities. Whether you dream of a luxurious, in-town sanctuary, an equestrian haven, or a multi-functional ranch estate, Rancho La Buena Vida delivers the versatility to make your vision a reality. Conveniently located just minutes from Santa Barbara's vibrant downtown, local airport and schools, parks and pristine beaches, this truly unique property combines rural charm with unmatched convenience. Whether you're seeking an investment, a restoration project, or a one-of-a-kind legacy estate, Rancho La Buena Vida invites you to explore its endless potential.
More Information MLS# 25-686
Location Info
Country: US
Compass Map: Santa Barbara
Map Grid: I9
Cross Street: N. San Marcos Rd.
District: 35 - SB/GOL NORTH
Street #: 5057
Street Name: Via Alba
State: CA
Postal Code: 93111
County: Santa Barbara
Parcel Number: 067-030-017
Contract Info
Seller Consider Concessions: Yes
Affordable Housing: No
Current Price: $6,000,000
Price: 6495000
Begin Date: 2025-02-17
Status: Closed
Property Information
Year Built: 1980
Apx # Acres: 39.44
Total #Units: 1
Main House SqFt: 5684
Other Structures SqFt: 132
Source: Measured
Recurring Fees: No
ADU: No
Within City Limits: No
TYP: Ranch
Total Bedrooms: 3
Total Bathrooms: 5
Total Full Baths: 4
Total Half Baths: 2
Total SqFt.: 5684
Neighborhood/Schools
Elementary School: Foothill
Junior High School: Gol Valley
High School: San Marcos
Owner Info
Deposit: 3
Remarks
Hot Sheet Comment: price
Directions: **ACCESS OFF OF N. San Marcos Rd** Cathedral Oaks Rd. to N San Marcos Rd. to Via Campobello, to Via Alba. Continue on Via Alba. Ranch access to right. Creek crossing so appropriate vehicles only.
Geo Lat: 34.459055
Geo Lon: -119.799643
Condition
Good: 1
Style
Spanish: 1
Custom Built: 1
Construction
Two Story: 1
Roof
Tile: 1
Foundation
Mixed: 1
Exterior
Stucco: 1
Parking/Garage
Attached: 1
Cpt #4: 1
Total # Carport Spaces: 4
Total # Uncovered Spaces: 10
Pool Features
Pool: 1
Grounds/Landscaping
Yard Irrigation PRT: 1
SPA-Outside: 1
Lawn: 1
Fruit Trees: 1
Other Buildings
Pool House: 1
Shed: 1
Employee Quarters: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Patio Open: 1
Covered: 1
Enclosed: 1
Location/Topo
Hilly: 1
River/Stream: 1
Rural: 1
Fencing
Fenced: PRT: 1
View
Ocean: 1
Mountain(s): 1
Setting: 1
Panoramic: 1
Coastline: 1
Other: 1
Islands: 1
Proximity
Near Park(s): 1
Near School(s): 1
Rooms
Family Room: 1
Game Room: 1
Ground Floor Bedroom: 1
Office: 1
Primary Bedroom: 1
Dining
Breakfast Area: 1
Dining Area: 1
In Living Room: 1
Nook: 1
Laundry
Laundry Room: 1
220V Elect: 1
Gas Hookup: 1
Amenities
Dual Pane Window: 1
Pantry: 1
Skylight: 1
Wet Bar: 1
Interior Features
Cathedral Ceilings: 1
Appliances Included
Built-In Electric Oven: 1
Dishwasher: 1
Double Oven: 1
Electric Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Fireplace(s)
2+: 1
Family Room: 1
Free Standing: 1
Gas Supply: 1
LR: 1
Primary Bedroom: 1
Wood Burning Stove: 1
Security
Smoke Detector(s): 1
Other: 1
Water/Sewer
Goleta Wtr: 1
Pvt Well In: 1
AG Water Avail: 1
Septic Tank: 1
Zoning
Other: 1
Reports Available
Home Inspection: 1
Pest Inspection: 1
Prelim: 1
Septic: 1
NHD: 1
Sales Excludes
Other: 1
Terms
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Heating
Forced Air: 1
Flr/Wdw Coverings
Carpet: 1
Hardwood: 1
Tile: 1
Pub Listing Details
Estate Sale: 1
Status Information
Sold Date: 2025-12-22
Sold Price: $6,000,000
Under Contract Date: 2025-10-30
NeighborhoodSchools
Neighborhood: 35 - Rancho San Antonio
Property Features
Condition: Good
Style: Spanish; Custom Built
Construction: Two Story
Roof: Tile
Foundation: Mixed
Exterior: Stucco
Fencing: Fenced: PRT
Patio and Porch Features: Covered; Enclosed; Patio Open
Other Buildings: Shed; Pool House; Employee Quarters
View: Ocean; Mountain(s); Setting; Panoramic; Coastline; Islands; Other
Proximity: Near Park(s); Near School(s)
Rooms: Family Room; Game Room; Ground Floor Bedroom; Office; Primary Bedroom
Dining: Breakfast Area; Dining Area; In Living Room; Nook
Laundry: 220V Elect; Gas Hookup; Laundry Room
Amenities: Dual Pane Window; Pantry; Skylight; Wet Bar
Interior Features: Cathedral Ceilings
Appliances Included: Built-In Electric Oven; Dishwasher; Double Oven; Electric Range; Refrigerator
Fireplace(s): 2+; Family Room; Free Standing; Gas Supply; LR; Primary Bedroom; Wood Burning Stove
Security: Smoke Detector(s); Other
Heating: Forced Air
Pool Features: Pool
Zoning: Other
Reports Available: Home Inspection; Pest Inspection; Prelim; Septic; NHD
Sales Excludes: Other
Terms: Cash; Conventional
Pub Listing Details: Estate Sale
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Listing Office:
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Last Updated: December - 22 - 2025
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