Amy Abbott & Kristin Hall | Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

1225 Bel Air Drive, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105

$3,395,000
Property Type: Res Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 3,492 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 15,682 Status: Active
Current Price: $3,395,000 List Date: 7/23/2026 Last Modified: 8/21/2026

Description

Ideally situated in the coveted Bel Air Knolls neighborhood, within its prestigious enclave of larger estate homes, this Colonial Estate captures sweeping Mountain Views while combining timeless architectural character, exceptional craftsmanship & an effortless lifestyle, offering 3,500± SF w/5BD/3BA on over 1/3 acre. Surrounded by lush grounds that feel like your own private park, minutes from Santa Barbara's beaches & the Mesa, this exceptional property embraces the indoor-outdoor lifestyle in a quiet neighborhood, ideal for walking & bicycling, where mature gardens, expansive lawns & inviting gathering areas become a natural extension of the home. Designed for everyday living & entertaining, this spacious residence offers the flexibility of 1 or 2 private offices. French doors open to..

Supplements: magnificent, colorful gardens that create a beautiful backdrop from inside the home, while sidelights and a charming bay window with a cushioned window seat invite natural light into the living spaces, creating inviting places to relax and enjoy the gardens and surrounding mountain views. Fine quality is evident throughout, with beautifully proportioned rooms, custom built-ins, and a thoughtful floor plan designed for both everyday living and gracious entertaining. Recent improvements blend timeless character with today's modern comforts, including a gourmet kitchen featuring newer quality appliances, a double oven with warming drawer, new gas cooktop, filtered drinking water system, whole-house water softener, and a large walk-in pantry. Additional improvements include luxury plank flooring, all-new dual-pane windows with Argon-filled insulated glass, newly landscaped grounds, a designer concrete driveway, an expanded concrete patio, and an architectural dimensional shingle roof replaced by the current owners. Privately positioned, the generous Primary Suite enjoys stunning mountain views, two walk-in closets, and an elegantly remodeled ensuite bath featuring stone finishes, a custom-crafted dual vanity, and an enlarged glass shower with a built-in bench. The bedrooms each have windows that frame views of the surrounding gardens, mountains, and neighborhood while filling the home with natural light. Designed to bring people together, the formal living and dining rooms, the spacious family room and kitchen create an ideal setting for both gatherings and memorable occasions. French doors open to the private dining patio, where indoor and outdoor living blend seamlessly amid the surrounding gardens and expansive lawns. Accessed from inside the home by stairs, the attic features ocean and harbor views, windows, and privacy. While not included in the reported square footage, it offers versatile space with the potential for a home office, media room, hobby studio, or quiet retreat. Beautifully landscaped entry gardens welcome you home, while the expansive front and rear lawns provide exceptional space for recreation, entertaining, or relaxing in the peaceful surroundings. Mature landscaping is complemented by a spectacular garden arch draped in mature purple wisteria, colorful flowering gardens, succulents, and fruit trees including avocado, tangerine, orange, fig, and pomegranate. Organic raised garden beds with strawberries and room to grow artichokes, lettuces, herbs, and seasonal vegetables, invite a true farm-to-table lifestyle. Gather beneath the fragrant wisteria, relax around the fire pit on cool Santa Barbara evenings, or enjoy outdoor dining surrounded by lush gardens and mountain views. Multiple outdoor gathering areas create inviting spaces for entertaining, while the expansive grounds offer potential space for a future pool, providing even more opportunities to enjoy Santa Barbara's celebrated indoor-outdoor lifestyle. The oversized two-car garage offers custom built-in cabinetry and abundant storage, complemented by multiple storage closets and custom built-ins throughout the home, providing exceptional functionality for everyday living. Room for an ADU and additional outdoor entertaining areas, verify and share your ideas with your contractor. Located just moments from the scenic trails of Elings Park, Hendry's Beach, the 70-acre Douglas Preserve, and exceptional walking and bicycling opportunities, this remarkable residence enjoys an exceptional location. Also, minutes from Lazy Acres Market, Whole Foods, Gelson's, Trader Joe's, Bristol Farms, Mesa Produce for locally grown farm-fresh fruits and vegetables, the Mesa neighborhood, local restaurants, shops, and Santa Barbara's vibrant downtown, it offers the perfect balance of privacy, convenience, outdoor recreation, and timeless appeal.

Open Houses

Sunday, August 23, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

More Information MLS# 26-2436

Location Info

Country: US Cross Street: Portesuello District: 20 - SB/WEST OF STATE Street #: 1225 Street Name: Bel Air Street Suffix: Drive State: CA Postal Code: 93105 County: Santa Barbara Parcel Number: 043-280-006

Contract Info

Seller Consider Concessions: Yes Affordable Housing: No Current Price: $3,395,000 Price: 3395000 Begin Date: 2026-07-22 Status: Active

Property Information

Year Built: 1983 Apx # Acres: 0.36 Main House SqFt: 3492 Source: Public Records Recurring Fees: No ADU: No Within City Limits: Santa Barbara TYP: Home/Estate Total Bedrooms: 5 Total Bathrooms: 3 Total Full Baths: 2 Total Half Baths: 1 Total SqFt.: 3492

Neighborhood/Schools

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

Owner Info

Deposit: 3 Deposit Type: $ COE: ASAP

Remarks

Hot Sheet Comment: new Directions: Travel north on US-101 and exit at Las Positas Road. Turn left on Las Positas Road, continue past the Modoc Road intersection, then turn left on Portesuello Avenue. Turn right onto Bel Air Drive. Geo Lat: 34.419081 Geo Lon: -119.730831

Condition

Excellent: 1

Style

Colonial: 1 Estate: 1

Construction

Two Story: 1

Roof

Composition: 1

Foundation

Slab: 1

Exterior

Wood Siding: 1

Parking/Garage

Attached Storage Cabinets: 1 Storage: 1 Garage: 1 RV Access/Parking: 1 Inside Entrance: 1 Attached: 1 Total # Garage Spaces: 2 Total # Uncovered Spaces: 6

Grounds/Landscaping

Yard Irrigation T/O: 1 Lawn: 1 Fruit Trees: 1 Play Area: 1 Manicured Gardens: 1 Mature Hedges: 1

Patio and Porch Features

Patio Open: 1 Covered: 1 Front Porch: 1 Rear Porch: 1 Terrace: 1

Location/Topo

Level: 1

Fencing

Fenced: BCK: 1

View

Mountain(s): 1 Coastline: 1 Other: 1

Site Improvements

Public: 1 Paved: 1 Sidewalks: 1 Street Lights: 1 Cable TV: 1 Underground Utilities: 1

Proximity

Near Bus: 1 Near Downtown: 1 Near Golf Course: 1 Near Grocery: 1 Near Hospital: 1 Near Ocean: 1 Near Park(s): 1 Near Restaurants: 1 Near School(s): 1 Near Shopping: 1 Near Tennis/Pickleball: 1

Rooms

Family Room: 1 Office: 1 Other: 1 Primary Bedroom: 1

Dining

Breakfast Area: 1 Breakfast Bar: 1 Dining Area: 1 Formal: 1 In Kitchen: 1 Other: 1

Laundry

Laundry Room: 1 220V Elect: 1 Gas Hookup: 1

Amenities

Dual Pane Window: 1 Finished Attic: 1 Insul:T/O: 1 Pantry: 1 Protection Plan: 1 Remodeled Bath: 1

Interior Features

Double Vanity: 1 Recessed Lighting: 1 Walk-In Closet(s): 1

Appliances Included

Built-In Electric Oven: 1 Built-In Gas Range: 1 Gas Tankless Water Heater: 1 Ice Maker: 1 Vented Exhaust Fan: 1 Water Purifier Owned: 1 Dishwasher: 1 Disposal: 1 Double Oven: 1 Dryer: 1 Elect Stove: 1 Microwave: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Rev Osmosis: 1 Tankless Water Heater: 1 Washer: 1 Wtr Softener Leased: 1 Wtr Softener/Owned: 1

Fireplace(s)

Family Room: 1

Security

Carbon Monoxide Detector: 1 Smoke Detector(s): 1

Water/Sewer

S.B. Wtr: 1 Meter In: 1 Sewer Hookup: 1

Pets

Yes: 1

Zoning

R-1: 1

Reports Available

NHD: 1

Terms

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1

Construction Materials

Attic/Crawl Hatchway(s) Insulated: 1

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s): 1

Heating

Forced Air: 1

Flr/Wdw Coverings

Carpet: 1 Tile: 1 Laminate: 1 Blinds: 1 Drapes/Curtains: 1

Window Features

Double-pane: 1 Window Screens: 1

NeighborhoodSchools

Neighborhood: 20 - Bel Air Knolls

Property Features

Condition: Excellent Style: Colonial; Estate Construction: Two Story Construction Materials: Attic/Crawl Hatchway(s) Insulated Roof: Composition Foundation: Slab Exterior: Wood Siding Fencing: Fenced: BCK Patio and Porch Features: Covered; Front Porch; Rear Porch; Terrace; Patio Open View: Mountain(s); Coastline; Other Site Improvements: Public; Paved; Sidewalks; Street Lights; Cable TV; Underground Utilities Proximity: Near Bus; Near Downtown; Near Golf Course; Near Grocery; Near Hospital; Near Ocean; Near Park(s); Near Restaurants; Near School(s); Near Shopping; Near Tennis/Pickleball Rooms: Family Room; Office; Other; Primary Bedroom Dining: Breakfast Area; Breakfast Bar; Dining Area; Formal; In Kitchen; Other Laundry: 220V Elect; Gas Hookup; Laundry Room Amenities: Dual Pane Window; Finished Attic; Insul:T/O; Pantry; Protection Plan; Remodeled Bath Interior Features: Double Vanity; Recessed Lighting; Walk-In Closet(s) Appliances Included: Built-In Electric Oven; Built-In Gas Range; Gas Tankless Water Heater; Ice Maker; Vented Exhaust Fan; Water Purifier Owned; Dishwasher; Disposal; Double Oven; Dryer; Elect Stove; Microwave; Refrigerator; Rev Osmosis; Tankless Water Heater; Washer; Wtr Softener Leased; Wtr Softener/Owned Fireplace(s): Family Room Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector; Smoke Detector(s) Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s) Heating: Forced Air Pets: Yes Window Features: Double-pane; Window Screens Zoning: R-1 Reports Available: NHD Terms: Cash; Conventional
Listing Office: Sotheby's International Realty
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Last Updated: August - 21 - 2026
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