Amy Abbott & Kristin Hall | Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

229 Vista Del Mar Drive, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93109

$1,475,000
Property Type: Res Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,912 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 27,442 Status: Closed
Current Price: $1,475,000 List Date: 1/13/2021 Last Modified: 9/11/2026

Description

Possibly the best lot in the neighborhood – nearly 2/3 of an acre with panoramic views! Awesome vistas of the mountains, Los Positas valley, Elling's Park, Douglas Preserve, and peaks of the ocean. Near Hendry's (Arroyo Burro) Beach, Hope Ranch, and the Santa Barbara Mesa. Located in a quiet and secluded neighborhood on a loop street at the top of the hill. This 4 bed, 2 bath home was built in 1956. A bright living room with incredible views was added in 1963 making the home 1,912 sq ft. Beautiful original wood floors, 2 car garage, fireplace, and a large yard. The home needs significant repairs. Great opportunity to fix and flip or create your own paradise hilltop dream home. The reports and estimates are attached to this listing. If you cannot access them, please email the listing agent.

More Information MLS# 21-135

Location Info

Country: US Compass Map: Santa Barbara Map Grid: M13 Cross Street: Alan Road District: 20 - SB/WEST OF STATE Street #: 229 Street Name: Vista Del Mar Street Suffix: Drive State: CA Postal Code: 93109 County: Santa Barbara Parcel Number: 047-061-023

Contract Info

Buyers Agent $/%: 2.5 Affordable Housing: No Current Price: $1,475,000 Price: 1395000 Begin Date: 2021-01-13 Status: Closed

Property Information

Year Built: 1956 Apx Lot SqFt: 27442 Apx # Acres: 0.63 Total # Units in Development: 1 Source: Other/See Remarks Recurring Fees: No ADU: No Within City Limits Y/N: Yes TYP: Home/Estate Total Bedrooms: 4 Total Bathrooms: 2 Total Full Baths: 2 Total SqFt.: 1912

Neighborhood/Schools

Elementary School: Monroe Junior High School: LaCumbre High School: San Marcos

Owner Info

Deposit: 41850

Remarks

COVID Showing Remarks: All visitors shall read and sign the Coronavirus Property Entry Advisory and Declaration - Visitor from (PEAD-V). This form shall be emailed to the listing agent prior to arriving at the property. The PEAD form can be accessed in DOCUMENTS tab. All visitors shall bring their own masks, gloves, wipes and/or hand sanitizer. The property is OCCUPIED. Please be respectful of the occupant. Hot Sheet Comment: new Directions: Cliff Drive to Alan Road to Vista del Mar. Geo Lat: 34.409316 Geo Lon: -119.742669

Construction

Single Story: 1

Roof

Composition: 1 Flat: 1

Foundation

Raised: 1

Exterior

Wood Siding: 1 Stucco: 1

Parking/Garage

Gar #2: 1 Attached: 1

View

Ocean: 1 Mountain(s): 1 Setting: 1 Park/Greenbelt: 1 Panoramic: 1 Other: 1

Site Improvements

Public: 1 Paved: 1 Sidewalks: 1 Street Lights: 1

Proximity

Near Bus: 1 Near Ocean: 1 Near Park(s): 1 Near School(s): 1 Near Shopping: 1

Laundry

In Kitchen: 1

Fireplace(s)

LR: 1

Water/Sewer

S.B. Wtr: 1 Sewer Hookup: 1

Zoning

E-3: 1

Reports Available

Home Inspection: 1 Pest Inspection: 1 Prelim: 1 Roof: 1 Struct: 1 Build Plans: 1 Build Permit: 1 Other: 1

Terms

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1

Heating

Forced Air: 1

Flr/Wdw Coverings

Carpet: 1 Linoleum: 1 Vinyl Plank: 1 Wood: 1

Pub Listing Details

None: 1

Status Information

Sold Date: 2021-02-01 Sold Price: $1,475,000 Under Contract Date: 2021-01-16

Property Features

Construction: Single Story Roof: Composition; Flat Foundation: Raised Exterior: Wood Siding; Stucco View: Ocean; Mountain(s); Setting; Park/Greenbelt; Panoramic; Other Site Improvements: Public; Paved; Sidewalks; Street Lights Proximity: Near Bus; Near Ocean; Near Park(s); Near School(s); Near Shopping Laundry: In Kitchen Fireplace(s): LR Heating: Forced Air Zoning: E-3 Reports Available: Home Inspection; Pest Inspection; Prelim; Struct; Build Plans; Build Permit; Other Terms: Cash; Conventional Pub Listing Details: None
Listing Office: Goodwin & Thyne
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Last Updated: September - 11 - 2026
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