Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds3,054 sqft

1040 Alston Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.81 acresLot Size
1964Year Built
$688/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Move-in-Ready with Ocean and Santa Barbara Channel Islands views from this extensively landscaped single level, Mid-Century Modern home located close to the Historic Pepper Hill in Montecito. Situated on approximately .80 acres of beautifully landscaped and well-maintained drought tolerant gardens and patios this single level home features artistic flare and a flexible floor-plan perfect for enjoying the California Coastal lifestyle. Volumes of light cascade into the Formal Living room through their...Move-in-Ready with Ocean and Santa Barbara Channel Islands views from this extensively landscaped single level, Mid-Century Modern home located close to the Historic Pepper Hill in Montecito. Situated on approximately .80 acres of beautifully landscaped and well-maintained drought tolerant gardens and patios this single level home features artistic flare and a flexible floor-plan perfect for enjoying the California Coastal lifestyle. Volumes of light cascade into the Formal Living room through their floor to ceiling windows, capturing the ocean and island vistas beyond. Elegant dining room and modern edge kitchen with burnished stainless-steel counter-tops, custom cherry wood cabinetry, and stainless-steel appliances. Elegant library with stately wood paneling, vintage stain glass doors,
  • Listed by: Chris Agnoli 805.682.4304 chris@chrisagnoli.com DRE #01132005 • Sun Coast Real Estate
Listing closed: 10/29/2020 05:00 PM • Source: Santa Barbara AOR, MLS#: 20-964
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$2,229,995

Avg days on market

45

Sale-to-list ratio

93.3%

Santa Barbara, CA

9 comparable properties found

1

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Sold 11/18/24

3
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2,706
Square Feet
0.92
Acres
a living room with furniture and a fireplace
1/36
2

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Sold 08/20/25

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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
1
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard and potted plants
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3

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Sold 09/11/25

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Bedrooms
2,739
Square Feet
1.82
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard and garage
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4

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Sold 09/16/25

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Acres
$2,229,995 | 1507 Clifton Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
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0.19
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7

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Square Feet
1
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$1,700,000 | 1016 East Haley Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
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Square Feet
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Location

Listing Courtesy of Sun Coast Real Estate, Chris Agnoli, DRE #01132005

Sold By Sun Coast Real Estate, Chris Agnoli, DRE #01132005

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Property Information for 1040 Alston Road

Property Details

  • MLS Type: Residential / Home/Estate / Single Family
  • Property Information:Within City Limits: No
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Zoning:R-1: Yes
  • Location Info:Cross Street: Hot Springs Road
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Construction:Single Story: Yes
  • Property Information:Recurring Fees: No

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1964
  • Lot Size: 0.81 AC / 35,283 SF

Details

Features
  • District: 10 - MONTECITO
  • District: 10 - MONTECITO
  • Virtual Tour URLUnbranded: https://www.tourfactory.com/idxr2711040
  • Amenities:Cathedral Ceilings: Yes
  • Amenities:Dual Pane Window: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Gas Range: Yes
  • Diningroom Features: Breakfast Area, Formal
  • Dining:Breakfast Area: Yes
  • Dining:Formal: Yes
  • Exterior Features: Patio Open, Patio Covered, Drought Tolerant LND, Patio Open2, Patio Covered2, Drought Tolerant LND2
  • Fireplace Features: FR, 2, LR
  • Fireplace(s):2: Yes
  • Fireplace(s):Family Room: Yes
  • Fireplace(s):LR: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings:Marble: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings:Wood: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Laundry:Laundry Room: Yes
  • Rooms: Family Room, Ground Floor Bedroom
  • Rooms:Family Room: Yes
  • Rooms:Ground Floor Bedroom: Yes
  • View:Ocean: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Patio Open: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Patio Covered: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Drought Tolerant LND: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood, Marble
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Security Features: Security Camera
  • Kitchen Appliances: Gas Range
  • View: Ocean
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Levels: Single Story
  • Room Total: 0
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • Year Built Numeric: 1964
  • Main House SqFt: 3054.0
  • Building Area Total: 3054.0
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 009-021-041
  • Association Fee: $.00
Parking/Garage
  • Attached: No
  • Parking Features: Gar #2
  • Garages: Yes
  • Parking Garage:Gar #2: Yes
  • Parking Garage: Gar #2

Room Info

Room Info
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Total Half Baths: 0
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Total Full Baths: 3
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 3.00
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 3.00

Location Info

Location Info
  • Location Info:Compass Map: Santa Barbara
  • Location Info:Map Grid: R12
  • Proximity:Near Ocean: Yes
  • Proximity:Near School(s): Yes
  • Proximity:Near Shopping: Yes
  • Number Of Units Buildings: 1
Neighborhood/Schools
  • Elementary School: Cold Spring
  • Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
  • High School: S.B. Sr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools:Elementary School: Cold Spring
  • NeighborhoodSchools:Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools:High School: S.B. Sr.

Property / Assessor Information

Property / Assessor Info
  • Foundation Details: Mixed
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 35283.6
  • Lot Size Area: 0.81
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.81
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type Label: Residential
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Foundation:Mixed: Yes
  • Condition:Excellent: Yes
  • Property Information:Realtor.com Type: Residential: Single Family
  • Property Information:Year Built: 1964.0
  • Property Information:Source: Other/See Remarks
  • Property Information:ADU: No
Utility Info
  • WaterSewer:Mont Wtr: Yes
  • WaterSewer:Sewer Hookup: Yes
  • WaterSource: Mont Wtr
  • Sewer: Sewer Hookup

Property History for 1040 Alston Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 29, 2020

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #20-964

$2,100,000—
Oct 22, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #681904427

$2,100,000—
Sep 14, 2020

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #20-964

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/29/2020

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #20-964

$2,100,000
10/22/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #681904427

$2,100,000
09/14/2020

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #20-964

—

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Public Records for 1040 Alston Road

Taxable Value

Land

$1,656,120

Additions

$662,447
Total$2,318,567

Tax Record

2025

$25,315 ($2,110 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

3

Baths

3

Total Finished SqFt

2,995 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

2,995 SqFt

Lot Size

35,284 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1963

Year Renovated

1963

Zoning

2E1

County

SANTA BARBARA

APN

009-021-041

Schools near 1040 Alston Road

This home is within Cold Spring Elementary School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - K to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Cold Spring Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Santa Barbara Junior High School
Public7 to 8

Santa Barbara Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Adelante Charter School
CharterK to 6

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1040 Alston Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
$2,100,000
3
3,054
35,283
$3,750,000
6
–
87,120
–
3
4
2,947
40,511
$565,000
3
–
30,492
$3,500,000
4
3.5
3,437
50,094
$6,300,000
4
3,002
43,995

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Listing Courtesy of Sun Coast Real Estate, Chris Agnoli, DRE #01132005

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