Villa Firenze. A world of glamour, joy & beauty, where old Santa Barbara romance meets a life designed for today. Set above the SB Mission, this storied vintage Spanish estate originally built in 1919, spans 2 parcels & more than an acre of gardens & enchantment. Rose paths wind past expansive lawns, fountains & fruit trees, where mornings beneath the vines gives way to afternoons in the sun & dinners that linger. Inside, soaring 18-ft ceilings, oversized windows & a glass-wrapped dining room create spaces made for gathering. A chef's kitchen with limestone floors, library, solarium, studio, office & serene primary suite offer beauty, comfort & space to slow down. Romantic, timeless, and deeply soulful--a life of Santa Barbara beauty awaits.
Pending
$6,100,000
780 Mission Canyon Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
5beds
6,105sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1919
1.09 Acres Lot
$5,696,800 Zestimate®
$999/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Storied vintage spanish estateMornings beneath the vinesOversized windowsSerene primary suiteGlass-wrapped dining room
- 56 days |
- 3,427 |
- 138 |
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Listed by:
The Kogevinas Group 01209514 805-895-7706,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Source: SBMLS,MLS#: 26-1413
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Tankless Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Washer, Water Softener Owned
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Walk-In Closet(s), Double Vanity
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Stone
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,105
- Total interior livable area: 6,105 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Garage, Circular Driveway
- Garage spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Patio, Covered
- Exterior features: Lawn, Fruit Trees, Yard Irrigation PRT
- Fencing: Full
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Setting
Lot
- Size: 1.09 Acres
- Features: Level, Near Public Transit
- Topography: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 023230016
- Zoning: R-1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Spanish
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Mixed
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- Year built: 1919
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: 15 - Mission Canyon
Location
- Region: Santa Barbara
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $999/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $5,292,514
- Annual tax amount: $56,079
- Date on market: 5/1/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 57 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
Estimated market value
$5,696,800
$5.41M - $5.98M
$8,364/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/22/2026 | Pending sale | $6,100,000$999/sqft |
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| 5/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $6,100,000-1.4%$999/sqft |
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| 11/8/2022 | Sold | $6,187,000+1.6%$1,013/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #22-3065 Report a problem | ||
| 9/28/2022 | Pending sale | $6,087,000$997/sqft |
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| 9/11/2022 | Listed for sale | $6,087,000+28.3%$997/sqft |
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| 7/19/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/19/2022 | Price change | $29,750-13.8%$5/sqft |
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| 11/30/2021 | Price change | $34,500-10.4%$6/sqft |
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| 10/21/2021 | Listed for rent | $38,500$6/sqft |
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| 3/15/2021 | Sold | $4,745,000+2%$777/sqft |
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| 2/27/2021 | Pending sale | $4,650,000$762/sqft |
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| 2/17/2021 | Listed for sale | $4,650,000+33.2%$762/sqft |
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| 1/7/2016 | Sold | $3,490,000-2.9%$572/sqft |
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| 8/30/2015 | Price change | $3,595,000-2.7%$589/sqft |
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| 7/28/2015 | Price change | $3,695,000-3.4%$605/sqft |
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| 4/24/2015 | Price change | $3,825,000-4.3%$627/sqft |
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| 2/13/2015 | Listed for sale | $3,995,000+2.8%$654/sqft |
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| 9/27/2014 | Listing removed | $3,885,000$636/sqft |
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| 9/27/2014 | Price change | $3,885,000+29.7%$636/sqft |
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| 8/21/2014 | Price change | $2,995,000-6.4%$491/sqft |
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| 7/8/2014 | Price change | $3,200,000-8.4%$524/sqft |
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| 5/17/2014 | Price change | $3,495,000-21.5%$572/sqft |
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| 4/15/2014 | Listed for sale | $4,450,000-25.2%$729/sqft |
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| 8/5/2008 | Listing removed | $5,950,000$975/sqft |
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| 5/8/2008 | Listed for sale | $5,950,000$975/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $56,079 +1.7% | $5,292,514 +2% |
| 2024 | $55,125 +1.8% | $5,188,740 +2% |
| 2023 | $54,132 +25.7% | $5,087,000 +26.4% |
| 2022 | $43,060 +2.3% | $4,023,900 +19.1% |
| 2021 | $42,083 +17.8% | $3,379,363 +1% |
| 2020 | $35,733 +1.8% | $3,344,713 +2% |
| 2019 | $35,112 +1.4% | $3,279,131 +2% |
| 2018 | $34,615 +3.4% | $3,214,836 +2% |
| 2017 | $33,465 +17.4% | $3,151,800 +16.4% |
| 2016 | $28,502 +1.1% | $2,707,311 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $28,191 +1.2% | $2,666,646 +3.6% |
| 2014 | $27,852 | $2,574,000 +10% |
| 2012 | -- | $2,339,420 |
| 2011 | -- | $2,339,420 |
| 2010 | -- | $2,339,420 -6% |
| 2009 | -- | $2,488,743 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $2,439,945 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $2,392,104 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $2,345,201 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $2,299,218 +4.4% |
| 2003 | -- | $2,203,200 +487.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $374,735 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $367,388 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $360,185 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 93105
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Roosevelt Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.7 mi
- 3/10Santa Barbara Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.8 mi
- 6/10Santa Barbara Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Roosevelt
- Middle: S.B. Jr.
- High: S.B. Sr.
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