Originally built in 1927 as a stone carriage house, this George Washington Smith "pied-a-terre" exudes charm. Located in Montecito's "Golden Quadrangle," this romantic 3 bedroom residence w/studio was renovated in 2010 with great attention to detail &authentic architecture. Lush garden paths and graveled European terraces offer a luxury hideaway for enjoyment of the coveted indoor/outdoor lifestyle
Sold for $8,500,000
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$8,500,000
790 Buena Vista Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
3beds
3,023sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1927
1 Acres Lot
$8,880,500 Zestimate®
$2,812/sqft
$34,393 Estimated rent
Home value
$8,880,500
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$34,393/mo
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Features
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 3,023 sqft
Property
Lot
- Size: 1 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 007060032
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Condition
- Year built: 1927
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Santa Barbara
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $2,812/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $8,670,000
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/5/2025 | Sold | $8,500,000+51.8%$2,812/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/19/2016 | Sold | $5,600,000-5.9%$1,852/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/13/2015 | Listing removed | $5,950,000$1,968/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Montecito #15-2852 Report a problem | ||
| 8/22/2015 | Listed for sale | $5,950,000+41.7%$1,968/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Montecito #15-2852 Report a problem | ||
| 10/19/2012 | Sold | $4,200,000-1.2%$1,389/sqft |
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| 9/8/2012 | Listed for sale | $4,250,000$1,406/sqft |
Source: Village Properties #12-2862 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $8,670,000 +33.4% |
| 2025 | $68,619 +1.8% | $6,499,278 +2% |
| 2024 | $67,373 +1.9% | $6,371,842 +2% |
| 2023 | $66,137 +1.7% | $6,246,904 +2% |
| 2022 | $65,024 +2.1% | $6,124,416 +2% |
| 2021 | $63,673 +1% | $6,004,330 +1% |
| 2020 | $63,052 +2.3% | $5,942,764 +2% |
| 2019 | $61,654 +2% | $5,826,240 +2% |
| 2018 | $60,475 +1.9% | $5,712,000 +2% |
| 2017 | $59,374 +28.8% | $5,600,000 +28.2% |
| 2016 | $46,103 +3.4% | $4,368,990 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $44,606 | $4,303,364 +2% |
| 2014 | $44,606 | $4,219,068 +98.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $2,129,000 -10% |
| 2011 | -- | $2,365,000 +5.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $2,250,000 -10.6% |
| 2009 | -- | $2,517,000 +1358.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $172,625 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $169,241 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $165,924 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $162,672 +3.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $156,562 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $153,493 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $150,484 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $147,534 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 93108
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Montecito Union SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 1.4 mi
- NASanta Barbara Unified Early ChildhoodGrades: Distance: 4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Mont Union
- Middle: S.B. Jr.
- High: S.B. Sr.
Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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