Three bedroom/three bath mid-century modern in Bel Air Knolls. Spacious kitchen with gas range, refrigerator, dishwasher and lots of counterspace. Formal dining with fireplace for living room and dining room. Extra room for family, library or office. Master bedroom with mountain view and large closets. Mirrored bathroom with walk-in shower. Two additional bedrooms with bathroom. Laminate flooring throughout. Mature oak trees with mountain views and tiled patio. Two plus garage including separate laundry room featuring folding counter and washer/dryer. Near Mesa shopping,, Elings Park and Arroyo Burro beach.
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$2,125,000
1520 Portesuello Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
3beds
2,184sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1966
0.7 Acres Lot
$2,137,600 Zestimate®
$973/sqft
$7,905 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,137,600
$1.92M - $2.37M
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Michael Gilson 00480096 805-965-1335,
Michael Gilson Realty
Bought with:
Crysta Metzger, 01340521
Sotheby's International Realty
Source: SBMLS,MLS#: 25-3631
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
- Area: 192
- Dimensions: 16.00 x 12.00
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
- Area: 188.48
- Dimensions: 15.20 x 12.40
Bedroom 3
- Level: First
- Area: 134.2
- Dimensions: 12.20 x 11.00
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 277.2
- Dimensions: 16.80 x 16.50
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 150
- Dimensions: 15.00 x 10.00
Living room
- Description: Fireplace
- Level: First
- Area: 363
- Dimensions: 22.00 x 16.50
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Built-In Gas Range, Built-In Gas Oven, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Washer
- Laundry: In Garage, Laundry Room
Features
- Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures
- Flooring: Laminate
- Windows: Drapes
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Dining Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,184
- Total interior livable area: 2,184 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Garage, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: Single Story
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Lawn
- Fencing: Partial,Back Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 0.7 Acres
- Features: Level, Sloped Down, Near Public Transit
- Topography: Downslope, Level
Details
- Parcel number: 049262006
- Zoning: R-1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mid-Century Modern
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Excellent
- Year built: 1966
Utilities & green energy
- Water: La Cumb Wtr
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: 20 - Bel Air Knolls
Location
- Region: Santa Barbara
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $973/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $950,648
- Annual tax amount: $10,071
- Date on market: 9/30/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 126 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Owner may Carry 2nd
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/17/2026 | Sold | $2,125,000-7.6%$973/sqft |
Source:  SBMLS #25-3631 Report a problem | ||
| 2/9/2026 | Pending sale | $2,300,000$1,053/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #25-3631 Report a problem | ||
| 1/6/2026 | Price change | $2,300,000-1.9%$1,053/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #25-3631 Report a problem | ||
| 12/18/2025 | Price change | $2,345,000-4.3%$1,074/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #25-3631 Report a problem | ||
| 11/26/2025 | Price change | $2,450,000-2%$1,122/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #25-3631 Report a problem | ||
| 9/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,500,000+8.7%$1,145/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #25-3631 Report a problem | ||
| 9/28/2025 | Listing removed | $7,000$3/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #25-2220 Report a problem | ||
| 9/8/2025 | Price change | $7,000-6.7%$3/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #25-2220 Report a problem | ||
| 8/20/2025 | Price change | $7,500-3.8%$3/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #25-2220 Report a problem | ||
| 7/18/2025 | Price change | $7,800-2.5%$4/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #25-2220 Report a problem | ||
| 6/5/2025 | Listed for rent | $8,000$4/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #25-2220 Report a problem | ||
| 5/17/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
Source:  North Santa Barbara County MLS #22000836 Report a problem | ||
| 5/4/2022 | Price change | $2,300,000-8%$1,053/sqft |
Source:  CLAW #22-148329 Report a problem | ||
| 4/20/2022 | Listed for sale | $2,499,000+317.2%$1,144/sqft |
Source: CLAW #22-148329 Report a problem | ||
| 3/26/1999 | Sold | $599,000+62.3%$274/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/18/1995 | Sold | $369,000$169/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,071 +1.7% | $950,648 +2% |
| 2024 | $9,898 +1.9% | $932,009 +2% |
| 2023 | $9,718 +2.5% | $913,736 +2% |
| 2022 | $9,477 +2.4% | $895,821 +2% |
| 2021 | $9,257 +1.1% | $878,257 +1% |
| 2020 | $9,161 +1.8% | $869,252 +2% |
| 2019 | $9,000 +1.5% | $852,208 +2% |
| 2018 | $8,871 +3.4% | $835,499 +2% |
| 2017 | $8,576 +3.2% | $819,118 +3.3% |
| 2016 | $8,314 +2.8% | $793,254 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $8,087 | $781,340 +2% |
| 2014 | $8,087 | $766,036 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $747,624 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $732,966 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $727,489 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $729,218 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $714,920 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $700,903 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $687,160 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $673,687 +3.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $648,375 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $635,662 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $623,199 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $610,980 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Bel Air
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Harding University PartnershipGrades: K-6Distance: 1.1 mi
- 6/10La Cumbre Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 8/10San Marcos Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Harding
- Middle: LaCumbre
- High: San Marcos
Source: SBMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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