485 Mountain Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

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485 Mountain Drive,Santa Barbara, CA 93103
$1,700,000
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Baths
  • 895 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
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Listed by: james c krautmann
Office: village properties
MLS#:26-1026
Source:SBAOR

Price summary

  • Price:$1,700,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$1,736.47

About this home

Originally built in the mid-1940s, El Rancho Hacienda is a rare enclave of seven individual adobe-style casitas set on five serene acres. Designed as a rural Southern California interpretation of the classic bungalow court, the property is held as Tenancy in Common, sharing many characteristics with a Planned Unit Development. 485 Mountain Drive is now available for the first time since its purchase from the original owner in the 1970s--an exceptional opportunity to own a piece of local history. This enchanting Southwestern adobe home features two bedrooms and one bathroom, authentic Mexican tile floors, soaring beamed ceilings, and a cozy fireplace A detached structure offers flexible use as a laundry room, office, or art studio. The indoor-outdoor living experience is truly special, with patios and grounds that evoke a private botanical garden- lush, tranquil, and completely removed from the everyday. The expansive lot is meticulously landscaped, featuring vegetable gardens and...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1946
  • Listing ID #:26-1026
  • Added:1 day(s) ago
  • Updated:March 31, 2026 at 07:00 PM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:2
  • Total bathrooms:1
  • Full bathrooms:1
  • Flooring:Tile
  • Kitchen Description:Built-In Electric Oven, Built-In Gas Range, Gas Stove, Refrigerator
  • Living area:895 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Heat Pump
  • Heating:Ductless, Heat Pump, Heating, Zoned

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Tile
  • Year built:1946
  • Building area:895 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.65 Acres
  • Lot Features:Level, Mountain, Rolling Slope, Rural
  • Architectural Style:Adobe, Spanish
  • Construction Materials:Stucco
  • Exterior Features:Drought Tolerant LND, Fruit Trees, Lawn, Yard Irrigation PRT
  • Foundation Description:Slab
  • Levels:1 Story

Schools

  • High school:S.B. Sr.
  • Middle school:S.B. Jr.
  • Elementary school:Roosevelt

Utilities

  • Sewer:Sewer Hookup

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$1,700,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$1,736.47

Features and amenities

  • Appliances:Built-In Electric Oven, Built-In Gas Range, Gas Stove, Refrigerator
  • Laundry features:Gas Hookup, Laundry Room
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