460.5 El Cielito Road represents the lower ±1.5-acre portion of a storied four-acre Santa Barbara estate with 1930s architectural pedigree attributed to A.B. Harmer. A private gated entrance leads to an oversized carport and inspiring artist's studio historically associated with composer Elmer Bernstein. The offering includes the Gardener's Cottage with front porch, living room, chef's kitchen, two bedrooms, and Spanish-tile bath, plus a spacious studio with kitchenette and full bath. Mature oaks, garden paths, and the outline of a koi pond create a peaceful setting minutes from downtown. Property is undergoing a lot split and will receive its own APN upon completion. Closing is subject to final recording of the lot split. Seller makes no representation regarding timing or approval. and curated gardens create a serene mini-compound setting.
Pending
$2,385,000
460.5 El Cielito Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
2beds
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Single Family Residence
Built in 1936
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$2,333,800 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Private gated entranceFront porchMature oaksCurated gardensGarden pathsTwo bedroomsOversized carport
- 107 days |
- 81 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Crysta Metzger 01340521 805-453-8700,
Sotheby's International Realty
Source: SBMLS,MLS#: 26-756
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Cooktop, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Flooring: Concrete, Hardwood, Tile
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning Stove
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Carport
Features
- Levels: Single Story
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Setting, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Topography: Foothills, Hilly
Details
- Additional structures: Studio
- Parcel number: 021073002
- Zoning: Other, CLA
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Spanish
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding, Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Other
Condition
- Excellent
- Year built: 1936
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Santa Barbara
Financial & listing details
- Date on market: 3/10/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 108 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
Estimated market value
$2,333,800
$2.22M - $2.45M
$5,239/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/22/2026 | Pending sale | $2,385,000 |
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| 3/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,385,000 |
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Monthly payment
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Cielito
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Roosevelt Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 1.4 mi
- 3/10Santa Barbara Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.8 mi
- 6/10Santa Barbara Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Roosevelt
- Middle: S.B. Jr.
- High: S.B. Sr.
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- California
- Santa Barbara County
- Santa Barbara
- 93105
- Cielito
- 460.5 El Cielito Rd




