1284 Mesa Rd

8,332 Sq. Ft.
$2,400 / Sq. Ft.
8,332
Sq. Ft.
$2,400
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Grand G. W. Smith Spanish Colonial Revival estate set on approximately 1.40± acres in the heart of Montecito. Originally built between 1922 and 1925 & thoughtfully restored, the residence blends historic character w/ modern comforts. A circular gated motor court w/ fountain and lush plantings sets the stage. The main residence offers 6 bedroom suites, including a grand entry-level primary w/ spa-like bath & dressing areas, plus 5 additional ensuite bedrooms and office. Living room w/ beamed ceilings,...Grand G. W. Smith Spanish Colonial Revival estate set on approximately 1.40± acres in the heart of Montecito. Originally built between 1922 and 1925 & thoughtfully restored, the residence blends historic character w/ modern comforts. A circular gated motor court w/ fountain and lush plantings sets the stage. The main residence offers 6 bedroom suites, including a grand entry-level primary w/ spa-like bath & dressing areas, plus 5 additional ensuite bedrooms and office. Living room w/ beamed ceilings, fireplace, & French doors opens to sun-filled terraces. Great room kitchen w/ center island & pantry adjoins the family room, while formal dining connects to wine cellar. Resort-style grounds feature manicured lawns, mature trees, pool, patios, mountain views, private well, & backup generator.
  1. Listed by Crysta Metzger • DRE #01340521 • Sotheby's International Realty
    P: (805)-453-8700 C: (805)-453-8700 crysta@crystametzger.com

Property Details for 1284 Mesa Road

Property Information:Within City Limits
No
Zoning
R-1
Zoning:R-1
Yes
Location Info:Cross Street
Olive Mill Ln
Architectural Style
Colonial, Spanish, Estate
Style:Colonial
Yes
Style:Spanish
Yes
Style:Estate
Yes
LISTING UPDATED: 03/18/2026 11:30 PM

Property Details for 1284 Mesa Road

StatusActive
MLS #26-811
Days on Market11
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Home/Estate / Single Family
Year Built1922
Lot Size1.40 AC / 60,984 SF
CountySanta Barbara County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty, Crysta Metzger, DRE #01340521
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Building Information for 1284 Mesa Road

Stories-Year Built1922Building Size-Lot Size1.40 AC / 60,984 SF

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$110,132 per month

30 year fixed, 6.11% Interest

Principal and Interest

$97,038

Property Taxes

$13,094

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1284 Mesa Road

Details
Features
  • District: 10 - MONTECITO
  • District: 10 - MONTECITO
  • Amenities:Pantry: Yes
  • Amenities:Remodeled Bath: Yes
  • Amenities:Remodeled Kitchen: Yes
  • Amenities:Sound System: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Built-In Gas Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Built-In Gas Range: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Vented Exhaust Fan: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Disposal: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Double Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Trash Compactor: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Wtr Softener/Owned: Yes
  • Diningroom Features: Breakfast Bar, Formal
  • Dining:Breakfast Bar: Yes
  • Dining:Formal: Yes
  • Exterior Features: SPA-Outside, Lawn, Fruit Trees, Yard Irrigation T/O, Yard Irrigation PRT, Yard Irrigation TO, BBQ, Lawn2, Fruit Trees2
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, FR, DR, Patio
  • Fireplace(s):2+: Yes
  • Fireplace(s):Dining Room: Yes
  • Fireplace(s):Family Room: Yes
  • Fireplace(s):LR: Yes
  • Fireplace(s):Patio: Yes
  • Fireplace(s):Primary Bedroom: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings:Hardwood: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings:Tile: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings:Parquet: Yes
  • Laundry Features: 220V Elect, Gas Hookup, Laundry Room
  • Laundry:Laundry Room: Yes
  • Laundry:220V Elect: Yes
  • Laundry:Gas Hookup: Yes
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Pets:Yes: Yes
  • Roof: Tile
  • Roof:Tile: Yes
  • Rooms: Family Room, Great Room, Ground Floor Bedroom, Ground Floor Master, Lbry/Study, Media Room, Office, Other, Primary Bedroom2
  • Rooms:Family Room: Yes
  • Rooms:Great Room: Yes
  • Rooms:Ground Floor Bedroom: Yes
  • Rooms:Ground Floor Primary: Yes
  • Rooms:Lbry/Study: Yes
  • Rooms:Media Room: Yes
  • Rooms:Office: Yes
  • Rooms:Other: Yes
  • Rooms:Primary Bedroom: Yes
  • Security:Security System: Yes
  • Security:Fire Alarm: Yes
  • Security:Gate:Elec: Yes
  • Security:Smoke Detector(s): Yes
  • View:Mountain(s): Yes
  • View:Setting: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Pool: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Yard Irrigation PRT: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Yard Irrigation T/O: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Patio Open: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:SPA-Outside: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Built-in BBQ: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Lawn: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Fruit Trees: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Fenced: ALL: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Parquet, Tile
  • Heating: Forced Air, Gravity
  • Security Features: Monitored, Gate:Elec, Security Camera, Sys, Fire, Smoke Detc
  • Kitchen Appliances: Trash Compactor, Refrigerator, Built-In Gas Range, Built-In Gas Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Microwave, Washer, Wtr Softener/Owned
  • View: Mountain, Setting
  • Other Structures: Shed
  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Yard And Grounds Features: Built-in BBQ
  • Levels: Two Story
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Room Total: 0
  • Heating: Yes
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • Heating:Gravity: Yes
  • Year Built Numeric: 1922
  • Other Buildings:Shed: Yes
  • Building Area Total: 0.0
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 009-170-045
  • Association Fee: $.00
Parking/Garage
  • Attached: No
  • Total # Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking Features: Circular Driveway, Storage, Detached
  • Garages: Yes
  • Parking Garage:Detached: Yes
  • Parking Garage: Circular Driveway, Storage, Detached
Room Info
Room Info
  • Total Bathrooms: 9.00
  • Total Half Baths: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 6
  • Total Full Baths: 6
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 7.00
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 6.20
Location Info
Location Info
  • Topography: Level
  • Location Info:Compass Map: Santa Barbara
  • Location Info:Map Grid: S12
  • LocationTopo:Level: Yes
  • LocationTopo:Combo: Yes
  • Proximity:Near Ocean: Yes
  • Proximity:Near School(s): Yes
  • Proximity:Near Shopping: Yes
  • Proximity:Other: Yes
  • Proximity:Restaurants: Yes
  • Number Of Units Buildings: 1
  • Lot Features: Level
Neighborhood/Schools
  • Elementary School: Mont Union
  • Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
  • High School: S.B. Sr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools:Elementary School: Mont Union
  • NeighborhoodSchools:Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools:High School: S.B. Sr.
Property / Assessor Information
Property / Assessor Info
  • Site Improvements:Public: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Slab, Raised, Mixed
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 60984.0
  • Lot Size Area: 1.4
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.4
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type Label: Residential
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Foundation:Slab: Yes
  • Foundation:Raised: Yes
  • Foundation:Mixed: Yes
  • Condition:Excellent: Yes
  • Property Information:Realtor.com Type: Residential: Single Family
  • Property Information:Year Built: 1922.0
  • Property Information:Source: Other/See Remarks
  • Property Information:ADU: No
Utility Info
  • WaterSewer:Mont Wtr: Yes
  • WaterSewer:Pvt Well In: Yes
  • WaterSewer:Sewer Hookup: Yes
  • WaterSource: Private, Mont Wtr
  • Sewer: Sewer Hookup

Property History for 1284 Mesa Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 15, 2026

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #26-811

$19,995,000
Jan 10, 2026

Expired

Santa Barbara AOR #25-2755

$21,995,000
Sep 30, 2025

Permanently Off Market

Santa Barbara AOR #25-2755

$21,995,000
Jul 17, 2025

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #25-2755

$21,995,000
Oct 16, 2022

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #22-3448

$14,500,000
Oct 16, 2022

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #22-3448

Oct 16, 2022

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #22-3448

$14,500,000
Sep 6, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1497535398

$14,500,000

+7.4% / yr

Jun 26, 2022

Expired

Santa Barbara AOR #22-827

$15,950,000
Mar 16, 2022

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #22-827

$15,950,000
Jan 9, 2015

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #15-95

$8,400,000
Jan 9, 2015

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #15-95

Jan 9, 2015

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #15-95

$9,200,000
Jan 5, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #486067345

$8,400,000

+5.6% / yr

Feb 28, 2010

Expired

Santa Barbara AOR #08-4035

$11,350,000
Nov 4, 2008

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #08-4035

$11,995,000
Jun 17, 2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #159104425

$5,000,000
Jun 16, 2005

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #03-3484

$5,000,000
May 19, 2005

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #03-3484

Nov 10, 2003

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #03-3484

$6,500,000
Mar 24, 1997

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #96-1068

$2,175,000
Mar 24, 1997

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #96-1068

Apr 2, 1996

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #96-1068

$2,850,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/15/2026

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #26-811

$19,995,000
01/10/2026

Expired

Santa Barbara AOR #25-2755

$21,995,000
09/30/2025

Permanently Off Market

Santa Barbara AOR #25-2755

$21,995,000
07/17/2025

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #25-2755

$21,995,000
10/16/2022

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #22-3448

$14,500,000
10/16/2022

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #22-3448

10/16/2022

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #22-3448

$14,500,000
09/06/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1497535398

$14,500,000

+7.4% / yr

06/26/2022

Expired

Santa Barbara AOR #22-827

$15,950,000
03/16/2022

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #22-827

$15,950,000
01/09/2015

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #15-95

$8,400,000
01/09/2015

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #15-95

01/09/2015

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #15-95

$9,200,000
01/05/2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #486067345

$8,400,000

+5.6% / yr

02/28/2010

Expired

Santa Barbara AOR #08-4035

$11,350,000
11/04/2008

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #08-4035

$11,995,000
06/17/2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #159104425

$5,000,000
06/16/2005

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #03-3484

$5,000,000
05/19/2005

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #03-3484

11/10/2003

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #03-3484

$6,500,000
03/24/1997

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #96-1068

$2,175,000
03/24/1997

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #96-1068

04/02/1996

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #96-1068

$2,850,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1284 Mesa Road

Taxable ValueLand$4,265,640Additions$10,820,160Total$15,085,800
Tax Record2025$157,131 ($13,094 / month)
Home Facts
Beds7Total Finished SqFt8,120 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt8,120 SqFtStories2Lot Size60,984 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1920CountySANTA BARBARAAPN009-170-045Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1284 Mesa Road

This home is within Montecito Union 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
Montecito Union 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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1284 Mesa Road is a single family home for sale in Montecito, CA 93108. This property was listed for sale on March 16, 2026 by Sotheby's International Realty, it's currently listed at $19,995,000. It has been on the market for a total of 11 days and was last sold on October 17, 2022. This listing's school districts are Santa Barbara Unified School District, Montecito Union Elementary School District. Nearby schools include Montecito Union School, Santa Barbara Junior High School and Santa Barbara Senior High School. 1284 Mesa Road is a 6-bed, 8-bath, 8,332 sqft single family home built in 1922.

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