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FOR SALE

1 ACRE

252 E Mountain Dr
Santa Barbara, CA 93108

$1,649,000

Est. Mortgage $9,788/mo*

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$1,649,000

Est. Mortgage $9,788/mo*

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(on 1 acre)

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Description

Opportunity awaits you at this one-of-a-kind estate parcel offering unobstructed ocean & island views! Bring your imagination to build your dream home, create an exceptional masterpiece of your own unique vision. This private one acre parcel offers tranquility not found in many other places in the world. Panoramic views of the coastline will allow you to wake up with the sunrise and end your day with stunning sunsets. Ready to build with utilities on site. The original home included a two bedroom guest house/art studio. Owner financing may be available.

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Listed

32 days ago

Home Details for 252 E Mountain Dr

Active Status
MLS Status: Active

Interior Features
Fireplace & Spa No Fireplace
View Has a ViewView: Ocean, City

Exterior Features
Water & Sewer Sewer: Septic Tank
Surface & Elevation Topography: Hilly

Days on Market
Cumulative Days on Market: 21Days on Market: 32

Property Information
Property Type / Style Property Type: LandProperty Subtype: Unimproved Land
Property Information Parcel Number: 013030004

Price & Status
Price List Price: $1,649,000

Location
Direction & Address City: MONTECITO
School Information Elementary School: Cold SpringJr High / Middle School: S.B. Jr.High School: S.B. Sr.

Agent Information
Listing Agent Listing ID: 26-1944

Lot Information
Lot Area: 1 Acres

Offer
Listing Terms: Cash, Owner May Carry

Miscellaneous
Mls Number: 26-1944Water ViewWater View: Ocean

Last check for updates: about 4 hours ago

Listing courtesy of Aaron L Gilles 01509445, (805) 895-1877

Village Properties - 1

Source: SBMLS, MLS#26-1944

Also Listed on SBMLS.

Market trends in Montecito

Last updated May 2026

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Price History for 252 E Mountain Dr

Date	Price	Event	Source
06/11/2026	$1,649,000	Listed For Sale	SBMLS #26-1944

12/31/2025	$1,649,000	ListingRemoved	SBMLS #25-714

11/03/2025	$1,649,000	PriceChange	SBMLS #25-714
Price Change $146,000 (-8%)
02/19/2025	$1,795,000	Listed For Sale	SBMLS #25-714

10/20/2024	$1,795,000	ListingRemoved	SBMLS #24-177

10/17/2024	$1,795,000	PriceChange	SBMLS #24-177
Price Change $200,000 (-10%)
01/17/2024	$1,995,000	Listed For Sale	SBMLS #24-177

01/02/2020	$1,590,000	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

08/07/2019	$1,590,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

05/24/2005	$1,200,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 05/24/2005 Contract Date 05/17/2005 County Transfer Tax $1,320 Total Transfer Tax N/A

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Comparable Sales for 252 E Mountain Dr

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bath	Sqft
819 Ashley Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	1.01	Lot/Land	$4,000,000	07/21/25	-	-
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11y ago
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252 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108 is a lot/land. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by SBMLS on Jun 11, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 26-1944.

252 E Mountain Dr
Santa Barbara, CA 93108

$1,649,000

$1,649,000

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