4-bed | 3-bath Santa Barbara retreat w/ pool house in the desirable Mountain View School District. Set on a lush, private property with mountain views, the home offers character, customizations, privacy & resort-style outdoor living. Vaulted exposed-beam ceilings, Saltillo tile, skylights & arched details bring texture throughout the main residence. The kitchen anchors the home w/ custom cabinetry, black granite counters, Wolf cooktop, Viking hood, dual ovens & an entertainer's bar. The vaulted primary suite opens directly to the pool & patios. Outside, enjoy a remodeled saltwater pool, travertine patios, shaded seating areas & tropical, drought-tolerant landscaping. A detached pool house & converted garage suite create flexible spaces for guests, work, poolside living, or extended stays.
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Price cut: $300K (6/23)
$3,450,000
968 N Patterson Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
4beds
2,867sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1972
0.35 Acres Lot
$3,318,100 Zestimate®
$1,203/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 100 days |
- 1,776 |
- 119 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Alan Siebenaler 01405400 805-331-1776,
eXp Realty of California, Inc.,
Zia Group 01710544 805-364-9009,
eXp Realty of California, Inc.
Source: SBMLS,MLS#: 26-1670
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Other
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Built-In Gas Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Washer, Water Softener Owned
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Kitchen, Laundry Room
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Recessed Lighting, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Smart Thermostat
- Flooring: Laminate, Carpet, Tile
- Windows: Plantation Shutters, Blinds
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,867
- Total interior livable area: 2,867 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage, Converted Garage, Attached, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s)
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Single Story
- Patio & porch: Other, Patio, Deck
- Exterior features: Yard Irrigation PRT, Drought Tolerant LND
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Outdoor Pool, Electric Cover, Pool Cover, Solar Heat
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Hot Tub
- Fencing: Back Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Park/Greenbelt, Mountain(s), Setting, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 0.35 Acres
- Features: Level, Other, Near Public Transit
- Topography: Level
Details
- Additional structures: Pool House, ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit)
- Parcel number: 069433007
- Zoning: R-1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mediterranean
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- Excellent
- Year built: 1972
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Pre-Wired for Electric Vehicle Charging
- Sewer: Sewer Hookup
- Water: Goleta Wtr
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
Location
- Region: Santa Barbara
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,203/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,549,450
- Date on market: 5/20/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 101 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
- Exclusions: Potted Plants, Mirror
Estimated market value
Zestimate®
$3,318,100
Estimated sales range
$3.15M - $3.48M
Rent Zestimate®
$7,660/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/23/2026 | Price change | $3,450,000-8%$1,203/sqft |
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| 5/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $3,750,000+170%$1,308/sqft |
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| 7/1/2019 | Sold | $1,389,000-0.7%$484/sqft |
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| 7/1/2019 | Listed for sale | $1,399,000$488/sqft |
Source: Sun Coast Real Estate #19-720 Report a problem | ||
| 3/26/2019 | Pending sale | $1,399,000$488/sqft |
Source: Sun Coast Real Estate #19-720 Report a problem | ||
| 3/12/2019 | Listed for sale | $1,399,000-3.5%$488/sqft |
Source: Sun Coast Real Estate #19-720 Report a problem | ||
| 9/11/2018 | Listing removed | $1,449,000$505/sqft |
Source: Sun Coast Real Estate #18-2052 Report a problem | ||
| 7/5/2018 | Price change | $1,449,000-3.1%$505/sqft |
Source: Sun Coast Real Estate #18-2052 Report a problem | ||
| 6/5/2018 | Listed for sale | $1,495,000+15%$521/sqft |
Source: Sun Coast Real Estate #18-2052 Report a problem | ||
| 2/19/2016 | Sold | $1,300,000$453/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $1,549,450 +2% |
| 2025 | $16,533 +1.8% | $1,519,070 +2% |
| 2024 | $16,242 +1.6% | $1,489,286 +2% |
| 2023 | $15,984 +1.7% | $1,460,085 +2% |
| 2022 | $15,719 +1.7% | $1,431,457 +2% |
| 2021 | $15,463 +2.7% | $1,403,390 +1% |
| 2020 | $15,056 +1.1% | $1,389,000 +0.7% |
| 2019 | $14,896 +2% | $1,379,569 +2% |
| 2018 | $14,600 +1.7% | $1,352,520 +2% |
| 2017 | $14,350 +3.1% | $1,326,000 +2% |
| 2016 | $13,924 +6.4% | $1,300,000 +7% |
| 2015 | $13,092 +1.3% | $1,215,000 +1.9% |
| 2014 | $12,925 | $1,192,000 +10% |
| 2012 | -- | $1,084,000 -10% |
| 2011 | -- | $1,205,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $1,205,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $1,205,000 -6% |
| 2008 | -- | $1,282,000 -7.3% |
| 2007 | -- | $1,382,691 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $1,355,580 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $1,329,000 +616.6% |
| 2003 | -- | $185,463 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $181,827 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $178,263 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $174,769 |
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Neighborhood: 93111
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Mountain View Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.4 mi
- NALearning Tree PreschoolGrades: Distance: 1.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Mtn View
- Middle: Gol Valley
- High: Dos Pueblos
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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