




965 W Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA, 93103
About This Home
Ten Acre Ocean View Property: Previously entitled for a 6,673± sq ft estate compound incl residence, garage, decks, and pool. The property currently features a newer guest residence, state of the art workshop, extensive infrastructure, and active expansion plans, representing a rare largescale coastal estate property within Santa Barbara city limits. A beautifully engineered gated drive curves through meadows, pepper trees and palms, arriving at sweeping mountain, coastline, and island views that unfold across the property beneath Gibraltar and a panorama of Santa Barbara's front country, framed by majestic scenery and a remarkable sense of scale and drama. Substantial infrastructure has already been completed across the property, including 3-phase power, a 2-inch agricultural water meter 1-inch domestic water meter supporting a wide range of estate, agricultural, creative, and workshop uses. With substantial groundwork already completed, the property offers a compelling blend of privacy, utility, scale, and flexibility within Santa Barbara city limits. The parcel's size, infrastructure, and existing access configuration may also present additional estate planning or development opportunities, subj to City approvals. A rare lifestyle opportunity on Mountain Drive with convenient access to Montecito, the Upper East, and downtown Santa Barbara.
Getting Around
Schools
Construction
Condition
- Property condition: Excellent
- Year built: 2004
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Tile
- Construction materials: Stucco
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mediterranean
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Refrigerator,Gas Range,Dishwasher,Dryer,Microwave,Washer
- Laundry features: Laundry Room
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Features
- Recessed Lighting
- Flooring: Hardwood,Tile
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 021050026
- Zoning: A-1
Features
- Levels: Two
- Exterior features: Yard Irrigation PRT,Drought Tolerant LND
- Fencing: Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Islands,Ocean,Panoramic
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Islands,Ocean
- Topography of land: Rolly
Lot
- Lot size: 10.32 Acres
- Features: Rolling Slope
Parking
- Total spaces: 12
- Parking features: Storage,Detached
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Uncovered spaces: 10
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
- Landslide
- Earthquake
- Wildfire
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Santa Barbara County and California
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
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $22,223 | $266,676 |
| Home Insurance * | $554 | $6,648 |
| Property Taxes | $3,962 | $47,544 |
| Electricity | $398 | $4,786 |
| Total | $27,137 | $325,644 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
California FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
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vs Homes Sold Last Month
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-30 | Listed for sale | $4,395,000 |
| 2026-01-14 | Listing removed | $4,495,000 |
| 2025-06-14 | Listed for sale | $4,495,000 |
