851 Buena Vista Drive, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108 (MLS# 20-4727)

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851 Buena Vista Drive, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108

$13,250,000

Harbor and ocean views. Great room w/ 1 bedroom, full bath & changing room with full bath.

Opens to covered veranda & butler's pantry

Opens to family room and informal dining room.

The formal dining room is accessed via the butler's pantry.

Opens to ocean view patio with BBQ & fireplace

Perfect art studio with ocean views & covered balcony

Versatile room; game room, media room ?? Opens to garden.

Wet bar, full bathroom, opens to garden.

Fireplace, BBQ & changing room with full bathroom

South elevation, 3 of the 6 garages with separate gated entry.

Ensuite Bathroom, walk in closet, and large balcony.

Time for Pickle ball? Basketball? Volleyball?

Property Type: Res Bedrooms: 7 Baths: 14 Square Footage: 12,168 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 86,248 Status: Closed

Current Price: $13,250,000 List Date: 12/10/2020 Last Modified: 6/12/2025

Overview

Description

Robert Stern inspired ''modern traditionalist'' style ocean view residence boasts a 12,000+ sq.ft. five bedroom main house + a gorgeous 700+/- sq.ft guest house & a 1,000+ sq.ft. one bedroom pool house situated on two+ private & tranquil acres. Enriching the home are masterfully crafted details by leading artisans all brought into harmony by the stunning setting. Built in 2008, the main house has all the desired rooms to enjoy life today: inviting family room, media room, library, office, sunroom, music room, crafts/home school room, game room & gym. There is also a, 65ft swimming pool & spa, pickle-ball/basketball court, putting green, garages for six cars, two gated entrances & two water sources (well & meter). Located on one of our quiet premiere lanes & close to everything Montecito.

Listing Details MLS# 20-4727

Location Info

District: 10 - MONTECITO
Street #: 851
Street Name: Buena Vista
Street Suffix: Drive
State: CA
Country: US
Postal Code: 93108
Compass Map: Santa Barbara
Map Grid: U10
County: Santa Barbara
Parcel Number: 007-060-058
Cross Street: Tollis

Contract Info

Price: 13500000
Buyers Agent $/%: 2.5
Affordable Housing: No
Begin Date: 2020-12-10

Status Information

Sold Date: 2020-12-31
Under Contract Date: 2020-12-11

Property Information

TYP: Home/Estate
Total Bedrooms: 7
Total Bathrooms: 14
Total Full Baths: 10
Total Half Baths: 4
Year Built: 2008
Total SqFt.: 12168
Source: Public Records
Main House SqFt: 12168
Other Structures SqFt: 1741
Apx # Acres: 2.11
Apx Lot SqFt: 86248
ADU: No
Within City Limits: No
Total # Units in Development: Yes
Recurring Fees: No

Remarks

COVID Showing Remarks: All showings by appointment with listing agent. CAR Mandatory Gov't Showing Requirements and Best Practices (BPPP). Prior to showing, send electronically to the listing agent the CAR PEAD-V form signed by all visitors. Persons visiting the property must agree to the Posted Rules for Entry (PRE) which is included in the MLS supplement section. Masks required.
Directions: Hwy 101, exit San Ysidro Road and head toward the mountains, turn right on East Valley and Left on Buena Vista, follow to 851 and welcome home.
Hot Sheet Comment: new

Owner Info

Deposit: 3

More Information

Neighborhood/Schools

Elementary School: Mont Union
Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
High School: S.B. Sr.

Condition

Excellent: Yes

Style

Cape Cod: Yes

Construction

Two Story: Yes

Roof

Slate: Yes

Foundation

Slab: Yes

Exterior

Wood Shingles: Yes

Parking/Garage

RV Access/Parking: Yes
Boat: Yes
Inside Entrance: Yes
Attached: Yes
Detached: Yes
Gar #6: Yes
Total # Garage Spaces: 6
Total # Uncovered Spaces: 10

Pool Features

Pool: Yes

Grounds/Landscaping

Yard Irrigation T/O: Yes
SPA-Outside: Yes
Built-in BBQ: Yes
Lawn: Yes
Fruit Trees: Yes
Drought Tolerant LND: Yes

Other Buildings

Pool House: Yes
Workshop: Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Deck: Yes
Patio Open: Yes
Covered: Yes
Enclosed: Yes

Location/Topo

Wooded: Yes
Level: Yes
Combo: Yes

Fencing

Fenced: ALL: Yes

View

Ocean: Yes
Mountain(s): Yes
Setting: Yes
Harbor: Yes

Site Improvements

Public: Yes
Cable TV: Yes
Underground Utilities: Yes

Proximity

Near Park(s): Yes
Near School(s): Yes
Near Shopping: Yes

Rooms

Basement: Yes
Den: Yes
Exercise Room: Yes
Family Room: Yes
Game Room: Yes
Ground Floor Bedroom: Yes
Lbry/Study: Yes
Office: Yes
Other: Yes
Sun Room: Yes
Theatre: Yes

Dining

Breakfast Area: Yes
Breakfast Bar: Yes
Formal: Yes
Nook: Yes

Laundry

Laundry Room: Yes
Gas Hookup: Yes

Amenities

Dual Pane Window: Yes
Guest House: Yes
Guest Quarters: Yes
Insul:T/O: Yes
Pantry: Yes
Skylight: Yes
Wet Bar: Yes

Interior Features

Cathedral Ceilings: Yes
Central Vac: Yes

Appliances Included

Oven/Rnge/Blt-In: Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Disposal: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Gas Range: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Rev Osmosis: Yes
Washer: Yes
Wtr Softener/Owned: Yes

Fireplace(s)

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

Security

Smoke Detector(s): Yes

Water/Sewer

Mont Wtr: Yes
Pvt Well In: Yes
Meter In: Yes
Sewer Hookup: Yes

Pets

Yes: Yes

Handicapped Access

Wide Doors: Yes

Zoning

Other: Yes

Reports Available

TDS: Yes
Home Inspection: Yes
Pest Inspection: Yes
Prelim: Yes
Roof: Yes
Pool: Yes
Well: Yes
NHD: Yes

Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Cooling

Central Air: Yes

Heating

Forced Air: Yes

Flr/Wdw Coverings

Carpet: Yes
Hardwood: Yes
Tile: Yes
Stone: Yes

Pub Listing Details

None: Yes

Contingent Remarks

HOME INSPECTN: Yes
REPORTS: Yes

Property Features

Condition: Excellent Style: Cape Cod Construction: Two Story Roof: Slate Foundation: Slab Exterior: Wood Shingles Fencing: Fenced: ALL Patio and Porch Features: Covered; Enclosed; Deck; Patio Open Other Buildings: Pool House; Workshop View: Ocean; Mountain(s); Setting; Harbor Site Improvements: Public; Cable TV; Underground Utilities Proximity: Near Park(s); Near School(s); Near Shopping Rooms: Basement; Den; Exercise Room; Family Room; Game Room; Ground Floor Bedroom; Lbry/Study; Office; Other; Sun Room; Theatre Dining: Breakfast Area; Breakfast Bar; Formal; Nook Laundry: Gas Hookup; Laundry Room Amenities: Dual Pane Window; Guest House; Guest Quarters; Insul:T/O; Pantry; Skylight; Wet Bar Interior Features: Cathedral Ceilings; Central Vac Appliances Included: Oven/Rnge/Blt-In; Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Gas Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Rev Osmosis; Washer; Wtr Softener/Owned Fireplace(s): 2+; Family Room; Gas Supply; LR; Other; Patio; Primary Bedroom Security: Smoke Detector(s) Cooling: Central Air Heating: Forced Air Pets: Yes Pool Features: Pool Handicapped Access: Wide Doors Zoning: Other Reports Available: TDS; Home Inspection; Pest Inspection; Prelim; Pool; Well; NHD Terms: Cash; Conventional Pub Listing Details: None Contingent Remarks: HOME INSPECTN; REPORTS

Room Information

Room Name	Level	Length	Width	Remarks	Area
Living Room	First	21.90	20.60	Fireplace, ocean views, wood floors	451.14
Dining Room	First	17.90	16.10	Beautiful, ocean views, wood floors	288.19
Kitchen	First	23.70	17.70	A chef's delight, views, opens to family room	419.49
Breakfast Room	First	15.10	15.10	Ocean views, wood floors, opens to kitchen	228.01
Den	First	16.11	16.11	Balcony overlooking the gardens & ocean	259.53
Office	First	18.60	18.40	Fireplace, ocean views, opens to patio	342.24
Bedroom 2	First	21.70	14.00	Gracious main level bedroom w/ ensuite bath	303.80
Primary Bedroom	Second	23.40	20.10	Sumptuous, ocean views, fireplace, private balcony	470.34
Bedroom 3	Second	16.50	17.10	Ocean views, with ensuite bathroom	282.15
Bedroom 4	Second	15.00	17.30	Window seat, cozy, ensuite bathroom	259.50
Bedroom 5	Second	15.20	17.90	Window seat, ensuite bathroom	272.08
Den	Second	19.90	23.10	Ocean views, upstairs den, private balcony	459.69
Office	Second	10.30	8.10	2nd office, built ins	83.43
Theater	Lower	20.70	19.00	Inviting space to watch movies & sports or??	393.30
Bonus Room		21.40	25.00	Gym - great space and opens to patio	535.00
Bonus Room	Lower	21.40	20.80	Music room or artist studio - opens to patio	445.12
Guest House	Main	24.00	19.20	Detached, ensuite bath, private balcony	460.80
Pool Cabana		19.10	16.11	Opens to pool and BBQ area, two full bathrooms	307.70
Pool Cabana		16.10	13.10	Pool house bedroom with ocean views & balcony	210.91

Documents

PRE - COVID Showing Instructions Posted ›

Listing Office: Village Properties

Last Updated: June - 12 - 2025

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