1839 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
SOLDAPR 25, 2024

1839 E Mountain Dr
Santa Barbara, CA 93108

  • 4 Beds
  • 5 Baths
  • 4 Beds
  • 5 Baths

$8,300,000

Last Sold: Apr 25, 2024
1% below list $8.35M
Est. Refi. Payment $52,144/mo*
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Description

This property is no longer available to rent or to buy. This description is from April 25, 2024
Welcome to 1839 East Mountain Drive, where the epitome of Montecito living awaits in this meticulously crafted sanctuary blending French country charm with boutique-hotel luxury and style. Renovated to perfection, this 4-bedroom, 4-and-a-half-bathroom retreat offers a seamless fusion of sophistication and comfort, ensuring a lifestyle of unparalleled refinement.
Step into the inviting ambiance of classical elegance married with modern amenities. An impressive foyer sets the stage, leading you to the spacious living room, adorned with open-beam ceilings, large windows offering peeks of ocean views, and a built-in wet bar and fireplace, perfect for both intimate gatherings and grand entertaining. The kitchen, a culinary masterpiece, features gorgeous oak cabinetry, top-of-the-line appliances, a pantry, and a wine refrigerator, while a large adjacent laundry and mudroom add convenience and functionality. Descend a few steps from the kitchen to find a soaring, open-beam family room with a Santa Barbara stone fireplace, offering seamless indoor-outdoor living with access to the pool, terraces, and multiple outdoor entertainment areas.

The primary suite serves as a tranquil haven, boasting two-story windows framing the natural beauty of mature trees, a Santa Barbara stone fireplace, two walk-in closets, and built-in wardrobes. Luxuriate in the opulence of the primary bath, featuring a stunning copper tub, inviting you to unwind in lavish comfort.

Additional bedrooms on the main floor, each with elegant ensuite baths and French doors leading to the terrace, ensure comfort and privacy for guests. For added exclusivity, a guest suite accessed via an exterior flight of stairs offers breathtaking ocean views, a spacious walk-in closet, sumptuous bath, and convenient kitchenette.

Outside, your own private paradise awaits, with a sparkling pool and rejuvenating spa beckoning you to enjoy the California sunshine. Entertain effortlessly in the outdoor kitchen, gather around the fire pit under the starlit sky, or relish al fresco dining on the terraces overlooking lush surroundings, enveloped by mature oak trees and expertly designed landscapes.

Located on coveted East Mountain Drive just steps away from the prestigious San Ysidro Ranch and enchanting hiking trails, this residence offers the quintessence of Montecito living.

Located in the highly-desired Montecito Union School District.

Home Highlights

Parking
No Info
Outdoor
Patio, Deck, Pool
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
15 days ago

Home Details for 1839 E Mountain Dr

Interior Features

Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms (full): 4Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Appliances & Utilities
Laundry: Laundry Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: Primary Bedroom, Family Room, 2+, GasSpa: Hot TubHas a FireplaceHas a Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Levels: TwoFloors: Hardwood
View
Has a ViewView: Mountain(s), Ocean

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: SlatePatio / Porch: Deck, Patio Open, Patio CoveredExterior: Lawn, Fruit Trees, WoodedHas a Private PoolLawn
Parking & Garage
No Garage
Pool
Pool: Outdoor PoolPool
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Sewer Hookup

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1964
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: FR Normand
Building
Construction Materials: Stucco
Property Information
Condition: ExcellentParcel Number: 007090017

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $8,350,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Sun Apr 07 2024

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: MONTECITO
School Information
Elementary School: Mont UnionJr High / Middle School: S.B. Jr.High School: S.B. Sr.

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 3912 Square Feet

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.59 acres

Compensation

Buyer Agency Commission: 2.5Buyer Agency Commission Type: %
Notes
The listing broker’s offer of compensation is made only to participants of the MLS where the listing is filed

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 24-914Water ViewWater View: Ocean
Last check for updates: about 3 hours ago
Listed by The Ebbin Group 01488213, (805) 400-3424
Compass
Bought with: Nina J Merzbach 01446540, Coastal Properties
Source: SBMLS, MLS#24-914

Price History for 1839 E Mountain Dr

DatePriceEventSource
04/25/2024$8,300,000Sold
SBMLS #24-914
04/08/2024$8,350,000PendingSBMLS #24-914
03/26/2024$8,350,000Listed For SaleSBMLS #24-914
02/07/2022$5,500,000Sold
SBMLS #22-121
01/21/2022$5,500,000PendingSBMLS #22-121
01/15/2022$5,500,000Listed For SaleSBMLS #22-121

Property Taxes and Assessment

Year2023
Tax$58,378
Assessment$5,500,000
Home facts updated by county records

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Assigned Schools

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  • Caseyas
    "lots of people walking and hiking in the area. many nice restaurants and easy to bike to locations. schools in the area are good "
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    "That you keep your dogs on a leash and clean up after them. And there is a lot of busy streets so the dogs cannot roam free"
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    "Neighbors are friendly. They introduce themselves and welcome new ones. Everyone has a small dog. People spend time outdoors. "
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    "Family friendly. Close to schools, church, and shopping. The neighborhood is welcoming and dogs are everywhere. Parks are plentiful and the views when you walk around the block are amazing. "
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    "It is a dog friendly neighborhood. There are paths nearby. A lot of families have dogs in the neighborhood. Dog owners fit in well in the neighborhood."
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    "10 minute drive on the highway. Easy roads, well maintained although no public transportation that is reliable"
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    "Great walking distance to everything downtown has to offer. Lovely neighborhood with lots of people out for walks and runs etc"
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    "People clean up after their pups here. Lots of dogs to play with... but also lots of fenced in dogs that bark when you walk by."
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1839 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108 is a 4 bedroom, 5 bathroom single-family home built in 1964. This property is not currently available for sale. 1839 E Mountain Dr was last sold on Apr 25, 2024 for $8,300,000 (1% lower than the asking price of $8,350,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 1839 E Mountain Dr is $8,225,600.