263 Big Sur Dr, Goleta, CA 93117
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OFF MARKET

$1,636,100

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,086 sqft

263 Big Sur Dr, Goleta, CA 93117

Est. Refi. Payment $10,154/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold May 29, 2024 for $1,525,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.64M
Since last month
Increased$4K (+0.2%)
Since last year
Increased$65K (+4.1%)
Since last sale
Increased$111K (+7.3%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +120% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$1.64M
August 2026$1.63M
July 2026$1.63M
June 2026$1.63M
May 2026$1.65M
April 2026$1.63M
March 2026$1.64M
February 2026$1.61M
January 2026$1.6M
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
239 Palo Alto Dr, Goleta, CA
0.07
Single-Family Home
$1,250,000
12/03/25
3
2
1,086
7632 Anchor Dr, Goleta, CA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$1,600,000
04/10/26
3
2
1,132
230 Palo Alto Dr, Goleta, CA
0.10
Single-Family Home
$1,695,000
08/03/26
4
2
1,311
7569 Newport Dr, Goleta, CA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$1,670,000
07/30/26
3
2.5
1,586
253 Pebble Beach Dr, Goleta, CA
0.13
Single-Family Home
$1,750,000
01/21/26
4
2
1,348
460 Daytona Dr, Goleta, CA
0.38
Single-Family Home
$1,565,000
04/21/26
3
2
1,259
211 Big Sur Dr, Goleta, CA
0.10
Single-Family Home
$1,360,000
02/25/26
4
3
1,622
7469 San Bergamo Dr, Goleta, CA
0.43
Single-Family Home
$1,350,000
02/12/26
3
2
1,440
7415 San Bergamo Dr, Goleta, CA
0.50
Single-Family Home
$1,050,000
06/02/26
3
2
1,056
7524 San Bergamo Dr, Goleta, CA
0.40
Single-Family Home
$1,399,900
10/30/25
4
2
1,330

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
239 Palo Alto Dr, Goleta, CA 93117
0.07
$1,250,000
3
2
1,086
Recently Sold
253 Pebble Beach Dr, Goleta, CA 93117
0.13
$1,750,000
4
2
1,348
Recently Sold
211 Big Sur Dr, Goleta, CA 93117
0.10
$1,360,000
4
3
1,622
Recently Sold
230 Palo Alto Dr, Goleta, CA 93117
0.10
$1,695,000
4
2
1,311
Recently Sold
340 Pebble Beach Dr, Goleta, CA 93117
0.14
$1,541,900
3
2
1,132
Off Market
7632 Anchor Dr, Goleta, CA 93117
0.16
$1,600,000
3
2
1,132
Recently Sold
7602 Hollister Ave #301, Goleta, CA 93117
0.15
$913,300
2
2
1,073
Off Market
7620 Hollister Ave #111, Goleta, CA 93117
0.16
$565,000
1
1
622
For Sale
7602 Hollister Ave #203, Goleta, CA 93117
0.16
$850,000
2
2
1,145
Recently Sold
7569 Newport Dr, Goleta, CA 93117
0.16
$1,670,000
3
2.5
1,586
Recently Sold
361 Pebble Beach Dr, Goleta, CA 93117
0.18
$1,704,000
3
2
1,257
Off Market

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 263 Big Sur Dr.
  • Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1962
1,086 sqft
$1,507/sqft
Attached Garage

About this House

Location. Location. Location. This home in the Santa Barbara Shores neighborhood is nearby a trail to the Beach, the Monarch Butterfly Preserve forest, and the Ellwood Bluffs open space. The Camino Real Marketplace restaurants, shops, movie theater, and weekly Farmer's Market is nearby, as is a designated bike path and playground. The Ritz Carlton Bacara Beach Resort, the Sandpiper Golf Course, and Ellwood Elementary School are also close by. This home is move-in ready, having undergone extensive remodeling. It has a newly remodeled kitchen with new self-closing cabinets with hidden recycling/trash compartments, quartz countertops, a water purification system and brand new stainless-steel appliances, including a refrigerator, 5-burner gas stove, dishwasher, and built-in microwave. There is new recessed lighting, dual pane windows, flooring and paint throughout. It also has a gas-start fireplace in the living room and an energy efficient heating system. The updated bathrooms feature new vanities, flooring, fixtures, and tile. Enjoy peace of mind with the mostly new sewer system, supply lines, and water heater. There is an attached, finished 2-car garage with recessed lighting. French doors lead to a spacious, private rear yard featuring a bamboo enclosed outdoor shower area with hot water; drought tolerant landscaping, new irrigation, including irrigated raised garden beds, and a firepit area.
You are investing in a lifestyle, not only a home!
263 Big Sur Dr, Goleta, CA 93117 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,086 sqft single-family home built in 1962. It last sold for $1,525,500 on May 29, 2024 (9% above the $1,395,000 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in August 2017 with an asking price of $3,100 per month. That rental listing was removed on October 14, 2017. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,636,100, with a rent estimate of $4,760/month.
Last check for updates: about 13 hours ago
Listed by Bob Curtis 00938841, (805) 895-1951
Village Properties - 1
Bought with: Francie Berezo 01507796, (805) 705-2561
Source: SBMLS, MLS#24-1307

Home Details for 263 Big Sur Dr

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1086 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, MicrowaveDishwasherLaundry: In GarageMicrowaveRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: Living Room, GasHas a Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Levels: Entry Lvl(No Stairs), Single Story
View
Has a ViewView: Setting

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionFencing: Back YardFoundation: Slab
Parking & Garage
Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking: Attached
Surface & Elevation
Topography: Level

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 14

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1962
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch
Building
Construction Materials: Stucco
Property Information
Condition: ExcellentParcel Number: 079354012

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,395,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Wed May 08 2024

Location

Direction & Address
City: GOLETACommunity: 30 - Ellwood/Santa Barbara Shores
School Information
Elementary School: EllwoodJr High / Middle School: Gol ValleyHigh School: Dos Pueblos

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1086 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Sidewalks

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6969.6 sqft

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Ctnl

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 24-1307

Additional Information

Sidewalks

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
May 29, 2024
Source: SBMLS #24-1307
Sold
$1,525,500
May 8, 2024
Source: SBMLS #24-1307
Pending
$1,395,000
Apr 25, 2024
Source: SBMLS #24-1307
Listed For Sale
$1,395,000
Oct 14, 2017
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$2,850
Oct 3, 2017
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$2,850
Price decreased by 2%

Market trends in Goleta

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
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Available listings
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Around this home

What Locals Say about Goleta

At least 144 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 89 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 88 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 78 % Say car is needed

  • 77 % Say parking is easy

  • 70 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 69 % Say kids play outside

  • 68 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 66 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 65 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 64 % Say it's quiet

  • 62 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 61 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 55 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 50 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 46 % Say there's wildlife

  • 29 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Richard Seoane
    "I have lived in Goleta for 5 years. I love my neighborhood as it is quiet and has peaceful walking trails right outside my door. "
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  • Chinahansen
    "Easy commute. I take back roads and can get all we need in Goleta. Roads have few cars. It’s peaceful out here. "
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  • Ivette.martinez
    "I have lived here for over 20 years and love it. I feel extremely safe and it is a good area to raise children"
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  • Katrina9115
    "Safe and quiet neighborhood. Insurance went down because of the area. More parking and plazas than Santa Barbara "
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  • Julia W.
    "Kids friendly and nice neighbours. Close to beach, school and grocery stores. Great bike paths and side walks, easy to move around safely without a car if you feel like it."
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  • Alison K.
    "Pretty safe area. Kids can bike to school. Lots of elderly people and it’s quiet. Good place for dogs. Kids are happy people walking and enjoying themselves "
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  • Alice
    "great area to live and buy a family home. been up here for a year and I love it. the weather is good too and the air is fresh"
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  • Mariajosem
    "8 minutes on the highway if no traffic or you can take cathedral oaks to avoid the traffic during rush hour"
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  • Alison K.
    "Yes - I live near a dog park great place to have a dog. If you can afford it - super pricy place to live. Lots of dogs -few chickens - cats.. no roosters. Streams with frogs and poison oak. Lots of dogs to play with. "
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  • Nathan P.
    "Dog owners would like that there are dog parks to go to and they would not like that the raccoons here will bear claw at your dog in a fight. "
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  • Myerslaura2013
    "Dog are welcome in Goleta - it is hard to find apartments that take dogs. I love living here even if the cost of living here is way too expensive for a single mom. "
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  • Karrinne G.
    "This neighborhood is high priced and not friendly at all. It has some pluses and mi uses. I’m moving "
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  • Karrinne G.
    "I’ve lived in this neighborhood for 2 years most people are not friendly or welcoming. It’s noisy and lots of pollen in the air. It’s priced too high and not worth it. "
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  • Karrinne G.
    "I don’t commute but to my sons school in the morning and there is a little traffic. Good access to public transportation. "
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  • Stephanie B.
    "A safe neighborhood and great for families. It’s close to al community events, both in Goleta and in Santa Barbara."
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  • Mjsimonsen1
    "I love Goleta. I am new to the area. I am just here for a short time but the area is beautiful the sands beach is stunning. "
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  • Buenaboricua
    "It’s brand new. People are friendly and willing to help each other out. There are a lot of kids out playing which shows our community is safe. "
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  • Clintearle
    "tidy houses, caring neighbors, clean areas, low crime, good schools. a lot of people are original owners and still live here"
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  • Buenaboricua
    "It’s like a little City. Beautiful and brand new. Costco is close by movie theater is also close by. Everything is less than two miles away."
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  • Christinavorobiov
    "Direct ocean access. Perfect weather. White light. Even the air is sweet. Proximity to Bacara and downtown Santa Barbara. Best place on earth. "
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Frequently asked questions about 263 Big Sur Dr

  • What is 263 Big Sur Dr estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 263 Big Sur Dr in Goleta, CA is $1,636,100.
  • What is the price history for 263 Big Sur Dr?
    263 Big Sur Dr in Goleta, CA last sold for $1,525,500 in May 2024.
  • Is Goleta a buyer's or seller's market?
    Goleta is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What do residents say about Goleta?
    Residents describe Goleta, CA as dog-friendly, pedestrian-friendly, and easy to park in. See recently sold homes in Goleta, CA.
  • Does 263 Big Sur Dr have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 263 Big Sur Dr in Goleta, CA has laundry facilities.
  • Does 263 Big Sur Dr have a yard?
    Yes, 263 Big Sur Dr in Goleta, CA has a yard.

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