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1140 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA, 93108

5beds
6baths
9,711sqft
$21,950,000
$2,260price/sqft
$134,683/moest. monthly cost
$5,387,320/yrincome needed

About This Home

Masterfully built with expansive ocean, island, and mountain views, this contemporary Neoclassical-style residence is privately set in lush landscaping above East Mountain Drive on nearly six acres with a private well system. This sophisticated gated home features large-scale entertaining rooms with soaring ceilings and majestic gallery walls. Multiple sets of south-facing French doors open to breathtaking vistas and myriad outdoor entertaining spaces. Exquisite details combine to create an elegant and livable home with a main floor primary suite of dual baths and closets, four sumptuous guest suites, and an extraordinary infinity-edge pool. Located in a gated enclave of only three estates with a private well system. HOA- Covers private road, electrical, shared gate and private well. HOA is billed quarterly and varies with usage of electrical used for well. All Orchids and Specimen plants are not included in the sale.

Getting Around

2
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitNo Nearby Transit
4
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Construction

Condition

  • Property condition: Excellent
  • Year built: 2002

Materials

  • Roof: Other,Slate

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Custom Built,Estate
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Refrigerator,Built-In Gas Oven,Tankless Water Heater,Dishwasher,Double Oven,Gas Cooktop,Washer,Water Softener Owned
  • Laundry features: Laundry Room

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathrooms: 6
  • Full bathrooms: 6
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1

Features

  • Cathedral Ceiling(s)
  • Window features: Blinds
  • Fireplace features: Living Room,Primary Bedroom
  • Fireplace: Yes

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 9,711
  • Total interior livable area: 9,711 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 011250014
  • Zoning: Other, E-1

Features

  • Levels: Tri-Level
  • Private pool: Yes
  • Pool features: Outdoor Pool
  • Exterior features: Fruit Trees
  • Has spa: Yes
  • Spa features: Hot Tub
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: Mountain(s),Ocean,Panoramic
  • Has water view: Yes
  • Water view: Ocean
  • Topography of land: Mountain

Lot

  • Lot size: 5.61 Acres
  • Features: Mountain

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingVery High
  • Landslide
    LandslideVery High
  • Wildfire
    WildfireVery High
  • Earthquake
    EarthquakeRelatively High
  • Drought
    DroughtModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Inland Flooding
Landslide
Wildfire
Earthquake
Drought

FEMA Declared Disasters in Santa Barbara County and California

Earthquake
Flood
Mud Landslide
Severe Ice Storm
Severe Storm
Snowstorm
Straight Line Winds
Tornado
Tropical Storm
Winter Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $110,991$1,331,892
Home Insurance *$2,549$30,588
Property Taxes $19,061$228,732
Electricity $2,082$24,988
Total$134,683$1,616,196
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$4,617,702/yr
40% on housing$4,040,490/yr
45% on housing$3,591,546/yr

California FAIR Plan Programs

California FAIR Plan Association

Covered
WildfireWildfire
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Current Policies
Residential: 417,310Commercial: 13,990
Total Premiums$1.42B
Total Exposure$429.84B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 8.2%
8.2%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 4.3%
4.3%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 1.6%
1.6%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$2,260This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 93108$2,273
Santa Barbara County$1,072

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 93108$1,778
Santa Barbara County$735

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2025-10-03Price change$21,995,000
2025-07-14Listed for sale$24,995,000
2014-04-08Sold$8,800,000
2013-07-03Listed for sale$9,875,000
2012-07-21Listing removed$9,875,000
2012-07-14Price change$9,875,000
2012-06-30Price change$9,985,000
2012-04-26Listed for sale$10,250,000
2012-01-02Listing removed$11,500,000
2011-02-06Listed for sale$11,500,000
2010-10-12Listing removed$12,225,000
2010-07-10Listed for sale$12,225,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentDon Johnston
BrokerageSotheby's International Realty

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