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Sold for $6,500,000
  • Listing Provided by: 

    Cristal Clarke DRE #00968247 805-886-9378,

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

    Bought with: Outside Office
    $6,500,000

    272 El Cielito Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

    3beds
    6,071sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 2013
    3.08 Acres Lot
    $6,611,200 Zestimate®
    $1,071/sqft
    $8,403 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $6,611,200

    $5.95M - $7.34M

    $8,403/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Perched in the picturesque foothills of Santa Barbara, 272 El Cielito Road is an extraordinary Mediterranean retreat, masterfully reimagined for the finest in contemporary living. Set on approximately three acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, this estate is a true sanctuary, offering breathtaking ocean and mountain views, lush gardens, a sparkling pool, and an enchanting English garden. Originally designed by renowned architect A.B. Harmer, the home was meticulously rebuilt to replicate his original vision, seamlessly blending timeless Mediterranean charm with modern materials and state-of-the-art construction.Built from the foundation up in 2013, the residence features fireproof Rastra ICF framing, concrete, and steel, ensuring lasting durability and peace of mind. Inside, the living room is a stunning focal point, featuring tall ceilings with exposed wood beams, a grand fireplace, rich stucco finishes, and radiant-heated wood floors that enhance both warmth and comfort. The gourmet kitchen is equally impressive, designed with all-white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, a six-burner stove, a built-in refrigerator, and elegant marble or granite countertops, creating an inviting space for culinary excellence. An elegant greenhouse, recently enhanced with a new metal roof, skylights, and replastered interior walls, offers a versatile space - a serene retreat for botanical enthusiasts or a future creative studio. With expansive gardens and specimen plantings, this estate is a rare fusion of luxury, innovation, and natural beauty. A private haven, yet just minutes from downtown Santa Barbara, 272 El Cielito Road exemplifies the best of classic Mediterranean architecture paired with modern sustainability.

    Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago

    Listing updated: August 25, 2025 at 03:19pm

    Listing Provided by:

    Cristal Clarke DRE #00968247 805-886-9378,

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

    Bought with:

    Outside Agent, DRE #0

    Outside Office

    Source: CRMLS,MLS#: 25531267MLS LogoOriginating MLS: CLAW

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 6
    • Full bathrooms: 5
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Radiant
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Features
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    • Fireplace features: Living Room
    • Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 6,071
    • Total interior livable area: 6,071 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Door-Multi, Driveway, Garage
    • Has attached garage: Yes
    Features
    • Levels: Multi/Split
    • Pool features: In Ground
    • Spa features: None
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Mountain(s), Ocean
    • Has water view: Yes
    • Water view: Ocean
    Lot
    • Size: 3.08 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: 021084003
    • Zoning: A-1
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Mediterranean
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Roof: Tile
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 2013

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Santa Barbara

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    8/22/2025Sold$6,500,000-16.1%$1,071/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #25531267 Report a problem
    8/8/2025Pending sale$7,750,000$1,277/sqft
    Source: SBMLS #25-918 Report a problem
    4/29/2025Price change$7,750,000-7.2%$1,277/sqft
    Source: SBMLS #25-918 Report a problem
    3/4/2025Listed for sale$8,350,000$1,375/sqft
    Source: SBMLS #25-918 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$25,296 +1.7%$2,381,700 +2%
    2024$24,861 +1.9%$2,335,001 +2%
    2023$24,408 +1.8%$2,289,217 +2%

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    Neighborhood: Cielito

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