Amy Abbott & Kristin Hall | Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

1663 Shepard Mesa Lane, CARPINTERIA, CA 93013

$3,995,000
Property Type: Res Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2.5 Square Footage: 3,310 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 130,680 Status: Active
Current Price: $3,995,000 List Date: 7/26/2026 Last Modified: 8/02/2026

Description

The moment you step inside, your eyes are drawn beyond the home to an extraordinary panorama of the Santa Ynez Mountains and breathtaking backdrop so perfectly framed it feels like a living work of art. Set within the hillside community of Shepard Mesa, this single level Spanish style estate offers a rare blend of privacy, flexibility, and the relaxed elegance that defines the Carpinteria lifestyle. Situated on approximately 3 acres, the property is thoughtfully positioned to capture sweeping mountain vistas from nearly every room while providing exceptional privacy and a peaceful connection to nature. Built in 1987, the approx. 2,660 sq. ft. main residence features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and a comfortable single level floor plan that has been lovingly maintained over the years. Move in

Supplements: ready today, it also presents a wonderful opportunity for a new owner to update the finishes and create a home that reflects their own style and vision. Complementing the main residence is a detached approx. 650 sq. ft. 1 bedroom, 1 bath guest house with its own separate driveway. Perfect for hosting family and friends, accommodating extended family, or creating a private office or studio, the guest house enjoys the same captivating mountain views that make this property so special. Adding even more versatility is approx. 1,000 sq. ft. of finished space beneath the main residence (not included in the listed square footage). Whether incorporated into the main home, transformed into a recreation or fitness room, art studio, media room, future pool cabana, or potential ADU, this flexible space creates possibilities rarely found in homes of this caliber. The 3-acre setting offers endless opportunities to shape the landscape around your lifestyle. Envision a pool overlooking the mountains, an orchard or vineyard, terraced gardens, walking paths, or simply preserve the property's natural beauty and remarkable sense of open space. Here, you'll enjoy the tranquility of country living while remaining just minutes from downtown Carpinteria, Rincon Beach, hiking trails, and all that the Santa Barbara coast has to offer. Properties in Shepard Mesa are always special, but few combine single level living, a detached guest house, substantial flex space, nearly 3 acres of usable land, and such unforgettable mountain views. This is a rare opportunity to create a legacy estate in one of Carpinteria's most treasured hillside communities.

More Information MLS# 26-2467

Location Info

Country: US Compass Map: Carpinteria Map Grid: N7 Cross Street: Casitas Pass District: 05 - CARPINTERIA-SUMMERLAND Street #: 1663 Street Name: Shepard Mesa Street Suffix: Lane State: CA Postal Code: 93013 County: Santa Barbara Parcel Number: 001-140-023

Contract Info

Seller Consider Concessions: Yes Affordable Housing: No Current Price: $3,995,000 Price: 3995000 Begin Date: 2026-07-26 Status: Active

Property Information

Year Built: 1987 Apx # Acres: 3 Main House SqFt: 2661 Other Structures SqFt: 650 Source: Other/See Remarks Recurring Fees: No ADU: No Within City Limits: Unincorporated/County Within Coastal Zone: Yes TYP: Home/Estate Total Bedrooms: 3 Total Bathrooms: 2.5 Total Full Baths: 2 Total Half Baths: 1 Total SqFt.: 3310

Neighborhood/Schools

Elementary School: Canalino Junior High School: Carp. Jr. High School: Carp. Sr.

Owner Info

Deposit: 3 Deposit Type: % COE: ASAP

Remarks

Hot Sheet Comment: new Geo Lat: 34.401067 Geo Lon: -119.464181

Style

Spanish: 1

Construction

Single Story: 1

Roof

Tile: 1

Foundation

Slab: 1 Raised: 1

Exterior

Stucco: 1

Parking/Garage

Garage: 1 Inside Entrance: 1 Attached: 1 Total # Garage Spaces: 2 Total # Uncovered Spaces: 3

Grounds/Landscaping

Yard Irrigation PRT: 1 Lawn: 1 Fruit Trees: 1 Drought Tolerant LND: 1 Manicured Gardens: 1 Mature Hedges: 1

Other Buildings

Gazebo: 1 Second Residence: 1

Patio and Porch Features

Covered: 1 Front Porch: 1 Porch: 1 Rear Porch: 1

Location/Topo

Level: 1 Combo: 1 Downslope: 1

Fencing

Fenced: ALL: 1

View

Mountain(s): 1 Setting: 1 Panoramic: 1

Rooms

Basement: 1 Exercise Room: 1 Family Room: 1 Great Room: 1 Ground Floor Bedroom: 1 Ground Floor Primary: 1 Primary Bedroom: 1

Dining

Dining Area: 1

Laundry

Laundry Room: 1

Amenities

Guest House: 1 Pantry: 1

Interior Features

Vaulted Ceiling(s): 1

Appliances Included

Built-In Electric Oven: 1 Built-In Electric Range: 1 Dishwasher: 1 Dryer: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Washer: 1

Fireplace(s)

LR: 1 Other: 1

Security

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

Water/Sewer

Carp Wtr: 1 Septic Tank: 1

Zoning

R-1: 1 E-3: 1

Reports Available

TDS: 1 Home Inspection: 1 Pest Inspection: 1 Prelim: 1 Zoning: 1 Roof: 1 Septic: 1 Environ Hzd: 1 NHD: 1 Other: 1

Terms

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1

Heating

Forced Air: 1

Flr/Wdw Coverings

Carpet: 1 Hardwood: 1

Pub Listing Details

None: 1

NeighborhoodSchools

Neighborhood: Other

Property Features

Style: Spanish Construction: Single Story Roof: Tile Foundation: Slab; Raised Exterior: Stucco Fencing: Fenced: ALL Patio and Porch Features: Covered; Front Porch; Porch; Rear Porch Other Buildings: Gazebo; Second Residence View: Mountain(s); Setting; Panoramic Rooms: Basement; Exercise Room; Family Room; Great Room; Ground Floor Bedroom; Ground Floor Primary; Primary Bedroom Dining: Dining Area Laundry: Laundry Room Amenities: Guest House; Pantry Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s) Appliances Included: Built-In Electric Oven; Built-In Electric Range; Dishwasher; Dryer; Refrigerator; Washer Fireplace(s): LR; Other Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector; Smoke Detector(s) Heating: Forced Air Zoning: R-1; E-3 Reports Available: TDS; Home Inspection; Pest Inspection; Prelim; Zoning; Septic; Environ Hzd; NHD; Other Terms: Cash; Conventional Pub Listing Details: None

Room Information

Bedroom 2 Level: Main Length: 17.85 Length: 17.85 Width: 19.35 Width: 19.35 Area: 345.40 Area: 345.40 Bedroom 3 Level: Main Length: 13.77 Length: 13.77 Width: 12.15 Width: 12.15 Area: 167.31 Area: 167.31 Bedroom 4 Level: Main Length: 13.17 Length: 13.17 Width: 12.06 Width: 12.06 Area: 158.83 Area: 158.83 Bedroom 5 Length: 10.06 Length: 10.06 Width: 12.38 Width: 12.38 Area: 124.54 Area: 124.54 Garage Level: Main Length: 23.94 Length: 23.94 Width: 21.17 Width: 21.17 Area: 506.81 Area: 506.81 Kitchen Level: Main Length: 11.75 Length: 11.75 Width: 10.14 Width: 10.14 Area: 119.15 Area: 119.15 Kitchen Length: 13.47 Length: 13.47 Width: 6.73 Width: 6.73 Area: 90.65 Area: 90.65 Living Room Level: Main Length: 27.71 Length: 27.71 Width: 19.35 Width: 19.35 Area: 536.19 Area: 536.19 Living Room Level: Lower Length: 27.46 Length: 27.46 Width: 12.38 Width: 12.38 Area: 339.95 Area: 339.95 Living Room Length: 15.73 Length: 15.73 Width: 19.60 Width: 19.60 Area: 308.31 Area: 308.31 Living Room Level: Main Length: 15.54 Length: 15.54 Width: 19.60 Width: 19.60 Area: 304.58 Area: 304.58 Living Room Level: Lower Length: 28.38 Length: 28.38 Width: 9.69 Width: 9.69 Area: 275.00 Area: 275.00 Living Room Level: Main Length: 20.63 Length: 20.63 Width: 7.23 Width: 7.23 Area: 149.15 Area: 149.15 Primary Bedroom Level: Lower Length: 27.54 Length: 27.54 Width: 19.00 Width: 19.00 Area: 523.26 Area: 523.26
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Last Updated: August - 02 - 2026
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