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$29,950,000

779 Ayala Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93108

8beds

9,518sqft

$204,755/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1922

1.59 Acres Lot

$29,437,200 Zestimate^®

$3,147/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Ravenscroft, one of George Washington Smith's most fabled estates, is a masterwork of 1920s Spanish Revival architecture. Commissioned by the incomparable Peggy Ravenscroft, this enchanting 1.59-acre Montecito villa blends theatricality and elegance with timeless grandeur. From the 52-foot stage-inspired living room to lush gardens, a guest house, wine cellar, pool, tennis court, and hidden surprises, Ravenscroft is an architectural legacy reimagined for modern life. Painstakingly restored and richly layered in history, this landmark estate is ready to write its next chapter.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 8
Bathrooms: 10
Full bathrooms: 9
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Heating

Forced Air, Radiant Floor

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Refrigerator, Built-In Gas Range, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Rev Osmosis

Features

Flooring: Hardwood, Marble, Stone, Tile
Has fireplace: Yes
Fireplace features: Living Room, Patio

Interior area

Total structure area: 9,518
Total interior livable area: 9,518 sqft

Property

Parking

Parking features: Detached
Has garage: Yes

Features

Levels: Two
Exterior features: Tennis Court(s), Sauna, Lawn, Fruit Trees, Drought Tolerant LND
Has private pool: Yes
Pool features: Outdoor Pool
Has spa: Yes
Spa features: SPA-Outside
Fencing: Full
Has view: Yes
View description: Mountain(s), Setting

Lot

Size: 1.59 Acres
Features: Level, Cul-De-Sac
Topography: Level

Details

Additional structures: Other
Parcel number: 013220011
Zoning: R-1

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Mediterranean,Spanish,Estate
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Stucco
Foundation: Raised
Roof: Tile

Condition

Excellent
Year built: 1922

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Sewer Hookup
Water: Mont Wtr

Community & HOA

Location

Region: Santa Barbara

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $3,147/sqft
Tax assessed value: $1,970,275
Date on market: 9/14/2026
Cumulative days on market: 11 days
Listing terms: Conventional,Cash

Estimated market value

$29,437,200

$27.97M - $30.91M

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/14/2026	Listed for sale	$29,950,000$3,147/sqft
Source: SBMLS #26-3075 Report a problem
10/12/2021	Listing removed	--
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem
9/22/2021	Listed for rent	$125,000$13/sqft
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem
9/15/2021	Listing removed	--
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem
9/13/2021	Listed for rent	$125,000$13/sqft
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2026	--	$1,970,275 +2%
2025	$20,241 +1.8%	$1,931,643 +2%
2024	$19,874 +1.9%	$1,893,768 +2%
2023	$19,509 +1.5%	$1,856,636 +2%
2022	$19,221 +9.9%	$1,820,232 +9.8%
2021	$17,495 +9.9%	$1,658,000 +10%
2020	$15,917 +6%	$1,507,000 +5%
2019	$15,012 -5%	$1,435,000 -5%
2018	$15,805 -0.3%	$1,511,000
2017	$15,848 +5.8%	$1,511,000 +5%
2016	$14,982 +6.2%	$1,439,000 +2%
2015	$14,102	$1,411,000 +5%
2014	$14,102	$1,344,000 +2583.3%
2001	--	$50,088 +2%
2000	--	$49,107