870 Windsor Way, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105
$3,250,000
Property Type:
Res
Bedrooms:
6
Baths:
6
Square Footage:
3,909
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
12,196
Status:
Closed
Current Price:
$3,250,000
List Date:
7/18/2023
Last Modified:
6/18/2025
Description
The Queen of Mission Canyon. Built in 1930 as one of the first homes in Mission Canyon. Thoughtfully updated to meet modern standards & classically renovated in the style of George Washington Smith with decorative tile & wood floors, robust ironwork, rare fixtures & antique roof tiles. On a quiet cul de sac street with spectacular views of the ocean, islands and St. Anthony's Seminary. It has 2 residences. Main house has 5 beds, 5 baths, breathtaking view decks, 2 fireplaces, formal dining, spacious kitchen, plus separate workshop. A versatile floorplan for possible multi-occupancy. The separate 2nd residence, 872 Windsor Way, has 1 bed, 1 bath, kitchen, wood floors, walk-in closet, fireplace & private yards. Its rooftop deck is awe-inspiring with incredible panoramic views.
Supplements: This property has lush landscaping. High efficiency heating & AC, air filtration, water filtration, tankless hot water, ample parking and 2-car garage. Santa Barbara Mission, Natural History Museum, numerous hiking trails and great schools are around the corner. Close to shopping, restaurants & entertainment in both Downtown Santa Barbara & Upper State Street.
More Information MLS# 23-1717
Location Info
Country: US
Compass Map: Santa Barbara
Map Grid: N10
Cross Street: Cheltenham Rd
District: 15 - SB/EAST OF STATE
Street #: 870
Street Name: Windsor
Street Suffix: Way
State: CA
Postal Code: 93105
County: Santa Barbara
Parcel Number: 023-171-025
Contract Info
Buyers Agent $/%: 2.5
Affordable Housing: No
Current Price: $3,250,000
Price: 3250000
Begin Date: 2023-06-14
Status: Closed
Property Information
Year Built: 1930
Apx Lot SqFt: 12196
Apx # Acres: 0.28
Total #Units: 2
Main House SqFt: 3421
Other Structures SqFt: 488
Source: Other/See Remarks
Recurring Fees: No
ADU: Yes
ADU Count: 1
Within City Limits: No
TYP: Home/Estate
Total Bedrooms: 6
Total Bathrooms: 6
Total Full Baths: 6
Total SqFt.: 3909
Neighborhood/Schools
Elementary School: Roosevelt
Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
High School: S.B. Sr.
Owner Info
Deposit: 97500
Remarks
Hot Sheet Comment: new
Directions: From Foothill Road (SR-192), turn north onto Cheltenham Road then veer right onto Windsor Way. Towards the end of Windsor Way. Property has 2 addresses - 870 and 872 Windsor Way.
Geo Lat: 34.448267
Geo Lon: -119.716031
Condition
Excellent: 1
Style
Spanish: 1
Construction
Two Story: 1
Roof
Tile: 1
Foundation
Slab: 1
Raised: 1
Exterior
Stucco: 1
Parking/Garage
Gar #2: 1
Unc #4: 1
Grounds/Landscaping
Fruit Trees: 1
Other Buildings
Workshop: 1
ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit): 1
Second Residence: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Deck: 1
Location/Topo
Upslope: 1
View
Ocean: 1
City: 1
Setting: 1
Panoramic: 1
Islands: 1
Proximity
Near Bus: 1
Near Hospital: 1
Near Park(s): 1
Near School(s): 1
Near Shopping: 1
Restaurants: 1
Rooms
Art Studio: 1
Ground Floor Bedroom: 1
Primary Bedroom: 1
Dining
Breakfast Area: 1
Breakfast Bar: 1
Formal: 1
In Kitchen: 1
Amenities
Dual Pane Window: 1
Guest House: 1
Guest Quarters: 1
High R-Value Insul: 1
Remodeled Bath: 1
Second Residence: 1
Interior Features
Cathedral Ceilings: 1
Appliances Included
Built-In Electric Range: 1
Built-In Gas Oven: 1
Built-In Gas Range: 1
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Dryer: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Rev Osmosis: 1
Tankless Water Heater: 1
Washer: 1
Wtr Softener/Owned: 1
Other Equipment
Air Purifier: 1
Fireplace(s)
2+: 1
LR: 1
Other: 1
Primary Bedroom: 1
Water/Sewer
S.B. Wtr: 1
Meter In: 1
Sewer Hookup: 1
Zoning
R-1: 1
Reports Available
TDS: 1
Home Inspection: 1
Pest Inspection: 1
Prelim: 1
Build Plans: 1
Build Permit: 1
Environ Hzd: 1
NHD: 1
Sewer Lateral: 1
Terms
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Cooling
Central Air: 1
Heating
Forced Air: 1
Flr/Wdw Coverings
Carpet: 1
Hardwood: 1
Tile: 1
Pub Listing Details
None: 1
ADU #1
Living Area Source: See Remarks
Parking: 1
Rent $: 0
Separate Address: 1
Type: ADU
Attached: No
Construction: Stick Built
Year Built: 2018
Beds: 1
Baths: 1
Entry Level: Upper
ADU1 Kitchen Features
Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Sink: 1
Status Information
Sold Date: 2023-08-25
Sold Price: $3,250,000
Under Contract Date: 2023-07-31
NeighborhoodSchools
Neighborhood: 15 - Mission Canyon
Property Features
Condition: Excellent
Style: Spanish
Construction: Two Story
Roof: Tile
Foundation: Slab; Raised
Exterior: Stucco
Patio and Porch Features: Deck
Other Buildings: Workshop; ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit); Second Residence
Other Equipment: Air Purifier
View: Ocean; Setting; Panoramic; Islands
Proximity: Near Bus; Near Hospital; Near Park(s); Near School(s); Near Shopping; Restaurants
Rooms: Art Studio; Ground Floor Bedroom; Primary Bedroom
Dining: Breakfast Area; Breakfast Bar; Formal; In Kitchen
Amenities: Dual Pane Window; Guest House; Guest Quarters; High R-Value Insul; Remodeled Bath; Second Residence
Interior Features: Cathedral Ceilings
Appliances Included: Built-In Electric Range; Built-In Gas Oven; Built-In Gas Range; Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Refrigerator; Rev Osmosis; Tankless Water Heater; Washer; Wtr Softener/Owned
Fireplace(s): 2+; LR; Other; Primary Bedroom
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Forced Air
Zoning: R-1
Reports Available: TDS; Home Inspection; Pest Inspection; Prelim; Build Plans; Build Permit; Environ Hzd; NHD; Sewer Lateral
Terms: Cash; Conventional
Pub Listing Details: None
ADU #1: Parking; Separate Address
ADU1 Kitchen Features: Range; Refrigerator; Sink
Documents
Listing Office:
Goodwin & Thyne Properties
Last Updated: June - 18 - 2025
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