Offering some of the most sweeping ocean & mtn views in Montecito, this private +/-5 acre knolltop site (2 legal parcels) is known as 1 of 3 "Hilltop Barons".This historic property, now an estate site, is poised for a resurgence & ready to begin a new chapter.On the secondary parcel a 3-bd home, pool & tennis court are comfortable places for guests & offer temporary housing during design/building.
Sold for $18,000,000
$18,000,000
605 Cowles Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
7beds
0baths
3.92Acres
VacantLand
Built in 1914
3.92 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$2,531/sqft
$7,261 Estimated rent
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 0
Features
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 7,112 sqft
Property
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial, City, Mountain
Lot
- Size: 3.92 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 013180019
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Santa Barbara
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $2,531/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $18,360,000
- Annual tax amount: $191,208
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/9/2023 | Sold | $18,000,000+16.1%$2,531/sqft |
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| 5/10/2021 | Sold | $15,499,000+287.5%$2,179/sqft |
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| 7/17/2017 | Sold | $4,000,000-50%$562/sqft |
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| 6/20/2017 | Pending sale | $7,995,000$1,124/sqft |
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| 6/20/2017 | Listed for sale | $7,995,000-17.6%$1,124/sqft |
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| 3/29/2017 | Listing removed | $9,700,000$1,364/sqft |
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| 12/9/2016 | Price change | $9,700,000-19.2%$1,364/sqft |
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| 3/21/2016 | Listed for sale | $12,000,000$1,687/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $191,208 +1.9% | $18,360,000 +2% |
| 2024 | $187,724 +38.2% | $18,000,000 +38.4% |
| 2023 | $135,815 +1.8% | $13,003,959 +2% |
| 2022 | $133,393 +54.6% | $12,748,980 +54.4% |
| 2021 | $86,279 +39.8% | $8,255,891 +39.9% |
| 2020 | $61,704 +15.6% | $5,902,000 +15.7% |
| 2019 | $53,388 +2% | $5,100,000 +2% |
| 2018 | $52,343 +39.2% | $5,000,000 +39.8% |
| 2017 | $37,601 -0.5% | $3,577,171 +2% |
| 2016 | $37,807 +3.2% | $3,507,031 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $36,621 | $3,454,353 +2% |
| 2014 | $36,621 | $3,386,688 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $3,305,278 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $3,240,470 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $3,216,252 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $3,223,894 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $3,160,681 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $3,098,708 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $3,037,950 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $2,978,383 +3.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $2,866,468 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $2,810,264 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $2,755,162 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $2,701,140 |
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Neighborhood: 93108
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GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Cold Spring Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.2 mi
- NASanta Barbara Unified Early ChildhoodGrades: Distance: 1.3 mi
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