Welcome to this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom single-level home in the desirable El Encanto Heights neighborhood. Combining comfort, efficiency, and exceptional outdoor living.
Appreciate the owned solar panels and newer heat pump and air conditioning system, helping to provide year-round comfort and efficiency. Inside, the welcoming living room features a cozy fireplace, while the dining area offers charming built-in seating, creating a warm and functional space for everyday living and entertaining.
The attached two-car garage includes a convenient laundry area. Outside, you'll discover a true gardener's paradise. The expansive backyard is filled with mature fruit trees, raised garden beds, a greenhouse and a large storage shed provide endless opportunities for gardening enthusiasts.
After a day spent tending the garden, unwind in the private hot tub and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. The property also features RV parking, offering extra space for recreational vehicles, boats, or additional parking needs.
With its single-level layout, energy-efficient upgrades, abundant garden amenities, and relaxing outdoor retreat, this El Encanto Heights home is a rare opportunity to enjoy the best of indoor and outdoor California living.
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$1,300,000
20 Mendocino Dr, Goleta, CA 93117
3beds
1,125sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1959
7,405 Square Feet Lot
$1,322,100 Zestimate®
$1,156/sqft
$4,330 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,322,100
$1.26M - $1.39M
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Rv parkingCozy fireplaceAttached two-car garagePrivate hot tubPeaceful surroundingsRaised garden bedsSingle-level layout
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Joann Pomatto-Gomez 01134808 805-705-3798,
Pacific Coast Realty
Bought with:
Kendrick K Guehr, 01964065
Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara
The Epstein Partners, 00994429
Source: SBMLS,MLS#: 26-2115
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Washer
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage
Features
- Flooring: Laminate, Carpet
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,125
- Total interior livable area: 1,125 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Outside, RV Access/Parking, Attached
- Has attached garage: Yes
Features
- Levels: Single Story
- Patio & porch: Patio, Rear Porch, Covered
- Exterior features: Fruit Trees
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Hot Tub
- Fencing: Partial,Back Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Setting
Lot
- Size: 7,405 Square Feet
- Features: Level, Sloped Up, Near Public Transit
- Topography: Upslope, Level
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s), Greenhouse
- Parcel number: 077151016
- Zoning: R-1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Good
- Year built: 1959
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Goleta Wtr
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks
- Subdivision: 35 - El Encanto Heights
Location
- Region: Goleta
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,156/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $863,608
- Annual tax amount: $9,627
- Date on market: 6/25/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 7 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash,OTHER/CLA
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/17/2026 | Sold | $1,300,000+2.8%$1,156/sqft |
Source:  SBMLS #26-2115 Report a problem | ||
| 7/1/2026 | Pending sale | $1,265,000$1,124/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #26-2115 Report a problem | ||
| 6/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,265,000+66.7%$1,124/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #26-2115 Report a problem | ||
| 4/10/2018 | Sold | $759,000$675/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #18-543 Report a problem | ||
| 2/24/2018 | Pending sale | $759,000$675/sqft |
Source: Pacific Coast Realty #18-543 Report a problem | ||
| 2/15/2018 | Listed for sale | $759,000+187%$675/sqft |
Source: Pacific Coast Realty #18-543 Report a problem | ||
| 5/1/1998 | Sold | $264,500$235/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,627 +2.8% | $863,608 +2% |
| 2024 | $9,364 +2.5% | $846,675 +2% |
| 2023 | $9,136 +2.2% | $830,074 +2% |
| 2022 | $8,938 +1.7% | $813,799 +2% |
| 2021 | $8,791 +2.7% | $797,843 +1% |
| 2020 | $8,559 +1.9% | $789,663 +2% |
| 2019 | $8,404 +99.5% | $774,180 +108.6% |
| 2018 | $4,212 +1.6% | $371,164 +2% |
| 2017 | $4,146 +2.2% | $363,888 +2% |
| 2016 | $4,056 +3.6% | $356,754 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $3,915 | $351,397 +2% |
| 2014 | $3,915 | $344,514 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $336,234 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $329,642 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $327,180 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $327,959 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $321,529 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $315,226 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $309,046 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $302,987 +3.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $291,604 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $285,887 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $280,282 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $274,787 |
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Neighborhood: 93117
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Brandon Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 1 mi
- NALearning Tree PreschoolGrades: Distance: 2.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Brandon
- Middle: Gol Valley
- High: Dos Pueblos
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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