First time on market, this unique Mission Canyon retreat sits on nearly an acre just below the Botanic Gardens. Built in 1980s, this spacious multi-level Contemporary offers privacy, natural beauty, and endless potential. The main residence features an open floor plan with a sunken living room, stone fireplace, soaring wood ceilings, sunroom, and walls of glass. One bedroom and bath on the main level; the large Primary suite upstairs includes a big walk-in closet, deck with hot tub, and treetop views. A spacious lower-level studio with both interior and exterior access adds flexible space. A private wing with kitchen, living room, loft, sunroom, 1 bed/1 bath offers rental or guest potential. Koi pond, mature landscaping, garage, and Mission Creek views complete this rare offering.
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$2,090,000
1040 Mission Canyon Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
3beds
4,700sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1982
0.93 Acres Lot
$2,142,000 Zestimate®
$445/sqft
$8,449 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,142,000
$1.93M - $2.40M
$8,449/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: January 28, 2026 at 03:20pm
Listed by:
Sheela Hunt 01103376 805-698-3767,
Village Properties,
Mark A Hunt,
Village Properties
Bought with:
Renae Conner, 02013226
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Source: SBMLS,MLS#: 25-2147
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Built-In Gas Range, Built-In Gas Oven, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Dryer, Microwave, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Laminate, Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,700
- Total interior livable area: 4,700 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Attached
- Has attached garage: Yes
Features
- Levels: Split Level
- Patio & porch: Enclosed, Deck, Patio Open
- Exterior features: Wooded
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Hot Tub
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Setting
Lot
- Size: 0.93 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 023060043
- Zoning: R-1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Mixed
Condition
- Average
- Year built: 1982
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic In
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Santa Barbara
- Subdivision: 15 - Mission Canyon
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Ctnl
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/18/2025 | Sold | $2,090,000-12.7%$445/sqft |
Source:  SBMLS #25-2147 Report a problem | ||
| 6/28/2025 | Pending sale | $2,395,000$510/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #25-2147 Report a problem | ||
| 5/31/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,395,000$510/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #25-2147 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,435 +1.8% | $517,623 +2% |
| 2024 | $5,340 +1.9% | $507,475 +2% |
| 2023 | $5,241 +1.8% | $497,525 +2% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 93105
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Roosevelt Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 1.1 mi
- 5/10Santa Barbara Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 2.1 mi
- 6/10Santa Barbara Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Roosevelt
- Middle: S.B. Jr.
- High: S.B. Sr.
Source: SBMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.