An enchanting garden estate on one of Montecito's most coveted streets unfolds across 2.41 acres with beautiful ocean and mountain views. Originally built in the 1930s and thoughtfully rebuilt by Ketzel & Goodman, the 4-bedroom Mediterranean residence features romantic courtyards, covered loggias, and effortless indoor-outdoor living. Designed by landscape architect Sydney Baumgartner, the grounds offer mature orchards, gardens, expansive lawns, a putting green, entertaining pavilion, charming guest cottage, 2 gated entrances, and garage parking for 6 cars. Private, romantic, and wonderfully established, the property captures the enduring beauty of Montecito living. 660 & 670 Buena Vista are also available together, creating a rare 3.41-acre compound.
Active
$13,950,000
660 Buena Vista Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
5beds
7,028sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1933
2.41 Acres Lot
$13,938,500 Zestimate®
$1,985/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
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Listed by:
Marsha Kotlyar Estate Group 01426886 805-565-4014,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Source: SBMLS,MLS#: 26-2695
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 5
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Walk-In Closet(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Family Room, Dining Room, Other, Patio
Interior area
- Total structure area: 7,028
- Total interior livable area: 7,028 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Garage, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 6
Features
- Levels: Two
- Exterior features: Lawn, Fruit Trees
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Ocean, Setting
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Ocean
Lot
- Size: 2.41 Acres
- Features: Interior Lot, Rolling Slope, Near Public Transit
- Topography: Rolly
Details
- Additional structures: Workshop, Other, Studio
- Parcel number: 007130068
- Zoning: R-1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Split Level,Estate
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Slab, Mixed
- Roof: Other,Tile
Condition
- Good
- Year built: 1933
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Santa Barbara
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,985/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $12,000,000
- Date on market: 8/13/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 106 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
Estimated market value
$13,938,500
$13.24M - $14.64M
$38,856/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $13,950,000+458%$1,985/sqft |
Source:  SBMLS #26-2695 Report a problem | ||
| 3/28/1997 | Sold | $2,500,000$356/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $12,000,000 +163.8% |
| 2025 | $49,390 +1.8% | $4,548,246 +2% |
| 2024 | $48,517 +1.8% | $4,459,065 +2% |
| 2023 | $47,651 +1.4% | $4,371,634 +2% |
| 2022 | $46,998 +2.1% | $4,285,916 +2% |
| 2021 | $46,050 +1% | $4,201,879 +1% |
| 2020 | $45,598 +2.9% | $4,158,795 +2% |
| 2019 | $44,305 +1.9% | $4,077,251 +2% |
| 2018 | $43,479 +2% | $3,997,306 +2% |
| 2017 | $42,631 +3.2% | $3,918,929 +2% |
| 2016 | $41,310 +3.6% | $3,842,088 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $39,877 | $3,784,377 +2% |
| 2014 | $39,877 | $3,710,248 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $3,621,060 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $3,550,060 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $3,523,529 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $3,531,901 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $3,462,649 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $3,394,755 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $3,328,192 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $3,262,934 +3.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $3,140,326 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $3,078,752 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $3,018,385 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $2,959,202 |
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Neighborhood: 93108
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Montecito Union SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 1.3 mi
- NASanta Barbara Unified Early ChildhoodGrades: Distance: 3.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Mont Union
- Middle: S.B. Jr.
- High: S.B. Sr.
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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