Amy Abbott & Kristin Hall | Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

1625 Sycamore Canyon Road, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108

$1,970,000
Property Type: Res Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 1,959 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 34,412 Status: Active
Current Price: $1,970,000 List Date: 6/10/2026 Last Modified: 7/01/2026

Description

Tucked away on nearly 0.8 acres of enchanting wooded canyon landscape, this rare Santa Barbara retreat offers the perfect balance of privacy, nature, and convenience--only 5 minutes from downtown, world-class beaches, shopping, and dining. Surrounded by mature trees and the soothing sounds of a creek, the property feels like a private sanctuary while remaining connected to everything that makes Santa Barbara one of California's most coveted coastal communities. The main residence features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and approximately 1,559 square feet of thoughtfully updated living space, highlighted by granite countertops, tile flooring, dual-pane windows, air conditioning, and a spacious sunroom that brings the beauty of the outdoors inside.

Supplements: Designed to embrace its natural setting, the home opens to an expansive wraparound deck, creating the perfect backdrop for entertaining, morning coffee, or peaceful evenings beneath the stars. The outdoor living experience continues with a fire pit, pergola, and a thriving fruit trees featuring avocado, lemon, orange, peach, plum, and apple trees. Adding exceptional versatility and value, the detached studio ADU with full bathroom, kitchen, laundry, mini-split heating and cooling, and EV charging capability offers an ideal setup for guests, extended family, a private office, or rental income opportunities. Combined, the property offers approximately 1,959 square feet of living space and a total of 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Thoughtfully upgraded for modern living and long-term peace of mind, recent improvements include a new roof, 9.2 kW solar system with 23 panels, LG backup battery storage, upgraded electrical panels, exterior paint, security system with cameras, new fencing, and a certified engineered perimeter foundation. Rarely does a property offer this combination of usable acreage, canyon serenity, sustainable living, income potential, and close proximity to Santa Barbara's vibrant coastal lifestyle. This is more than a home--it's a private retreat where nature, comfort, and convenience come together in perfect harmony.

Open Houses

Sunday, July 05, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

More Information MLS# 26-1926

Location Info

Country: US Cross Street: Stanwood Dr District: 15 - SB/EAST OF STATE Street #: 1625 Street Name: Sycamore Canyon Street Suffix: Road State: CA Postal Code: 93108 County: Santa Barbara Parcel Number: 019-290-004

Contract Info

Seller Consider Concessions: Yes Affordable Housing: No Current Price: $1,970,000 Price: 1970000 Begin Date: 2026-06-09 Status: Active

Property Information

Year Built: 1997 Apx Lot SqFt: 34412 Apx # Acres: 0.79 Main House SqFt: 1559 Other Structures SqFt: 400 Source: Other/See Remarks Recurring Fees: No ADU: Yes ADU Count: 1 Within City Limits Y/N: Yes TYP: Home/Estate Total Bedrooms: 4 Total Bathrooms: 3 Total Full Baths: 3 Total SqFt.: 1959

Neighborhood/Schools

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

Owner Info

Deposit: 3

Remarks

Hot Sheet Comment: new Geo Lat: 34.438261 Geo Lon: -119.676705

Condition

Excellent: 1

Style

Ranch: 1

Construction

Single Story: 1

Roof

Composition: 1

Foundation

Raised: 1

Parking/Garage

Converted Garage: 1 Detached: 1 Total # Uncovered Spaces: 6

Other Buildings

Shed: 1 ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit): 1

Patio and Porch Features

Deck: 1 Patio Open: 1 Enclosed: 1 Glass Enclosed: 1 Side Porch: 1 Wrap Around: 1

Location/Topo

River/Stream: 1 Rural: 1

Fencing

Fenced: PRT: 1

View

Mountain(s): 1 Setting: 1

Site Improvements

Easement: 1

Rooms

Primary Bedroom: 1

Dining

Breakfast Area: 1

Laundry

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

Amenities

Dual Pane Window: 1 Home Solar Battery: 1 Second Residence: 1 Solar PV: 1

Interior Features

Smart Thermostat: 1 Vaulted Ceiling(s): 1

Appliances Included

Dishwasher: 1 Gas Stove: 1 Microwave: 1 Washer: 1

Fireplace(s)

LR: 1

Security

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

Water/Sewer

S.B. Wtr: 1

Pets

Yes: 1

Zoning

Other: 1

Reports Available

TDS: 1 Prelim: 1 NHD: 1

Terms

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1

Cooling

Central Air: 1

Heating

Forced Air: 1

Flr/Wdw Coverings

Carpet: 1 Vinyl Plank: 1

Pub Listing Details

Standard: 1

Electric

Solar PV Leased: 1

Window Features

Double-pane: 1 Window Screens: 1

ADU #1

Living Area Source: Measured Rent $: 0 Type: ADU Attached: No Construction: Stick Built Year Built: 2026 Beds: 1 Baths: 1 Entry Level: Street

ADU1 Kitchen Features

Stove: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Sink: 1

Property Features

Condition: Excellent Style: Ranch Construction: Single Story Roof: Composition Foundation: Raised Fencing: Fenced: PRT Patio and Porch Features: Enclosed; Glass Enclosed; Side Porch; Wrap Around; Deck; Patio Open Other Buildings: Shed; ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) View: Mountain(s); Setting Site Improvements: Easement Rooms: Primary Bedroom Dining: Breakfast Area Laundry: 220V Elect; Gas Hookup; Laundry Room; In Unit Amenities: Dual Pane Window; Home Solar Battery; Second Residence; Solar PV Interior Features: Smart Thermostat; Vaulted Ceiling(s) Appliances Included: Dishwasher; Gas Stove; Microwave; Washer Fireplace(s): LR Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector; Smoke Detector(s) Cooling: Central Air Heating: Forced Air Electric: Solar PV Leased Pets: Yes Window Features: Double-pane; Window Screens Zoning: Other Reports Available: TDS; Prelim; NHD Terms: Cash; Conventional Pub Listing Details: Standard ADU1 Kitchen Features: Stove; Refrigerator; Sink
Listing Office: eXp Realty of California
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Last Updated: July - 01 - 2026
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