1835 Santa Monica Rd

$8,000,000
Last Sold Price
7
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Description

Set within the exclusive gated enclave of Rancho Monte Alegre, Black Opal Ranch is a 21-acre coastal compound with sweeping ocean, island, and mountain views. A true homage to a bygone era, the ranch remains a working avocado orchard and retains its original agricultural charm. Meandering through the grounds, you'll discover historic gardens, a weathered barn, a rustic bunkhouse, and the former lemon packing house, transformed by Lutah Riggs into an enchanting residence. Timeless farmworker dwellings...Set within the exclusive gated enclave of Rancho Monte Alegre, Black Opal Ranch is a 21-acre coastal compound with sweeping ocean, island, and mountain views. A true homage to a bygone era, the ranch remains a working avocado orchard and retains its original agricultural charm. Meandering through the grounds, you'll discover historic gardens, a weathered barn, a rustic bunkhouse, and the former lemon packing house, transformed by Lutah Riggs into an enchanting residence. Timeless farmworker dwellings still stand, whispering stories of the land's storied past. Whether envisioned as an equestrian haven, an agricultural retreat, or a legacy family compound estate, Black Opal Ranch is your opportunity to a own a remarkable chapter in the living history of Carpinteria and Santa Barbara.

Listing Agent

  1. Luke Ebbin

    Luke Ebbin

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    DRE #01488213

    luke.ebbin@compass.com

    P: (805)-705-2152

Property Details for 1835 Santa Monica Road

Property Information:Within City Limits
No
Zoning
AG-I-10
Zoning:Other
Yes
Location Info:Cross Street
Foothill
Architectural Style
Farm House
Property Information:Recurring Fees
No
LISTING UPDATED: 10/15/2025 11:51 AM

Property Details for 1835 Santa Monica Road

StatusClosed
MLS #25-3258
Days on Market47
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1900
Lot Size21.07 AC / 917,809 SF
CountySanta Barbara County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Compass, Luke Ebbin, DRE #01488213

Sold By Douglas Elliman of California, Inc., Jason Streatfeild, DRE #01834496

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Building Information for 1835 Santa Monica Road

Stories-Year Built1900Building Size-Lot Size21.07 AC / 917,809 SF

Payment Calculator

$44,986 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$39,531

Property Taxes

$5,455

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1835 Santa Monica Road

Details
Features
  • District: 05 - CARPINTERIA-SUMMERLAND
  • District: 05 - CARPINTERIA-SUMMERLAND
  • Fireplace(s):Patio: Uncovered
  • Roof: Composition
  • Rooms: Workshop, Patio Open, Walk-In Closet, Primary Bedroom, Family Room, Living Room, Dining Area, Dining Room, Barn, Basement, Stable, Other
  • Rooms:Den: No
  • View:Ocean: Yes
  • View:Mountain(s): Yes
  • View:Setting: Yes
  • View:Panoramic: Yes
  • View:Islands: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Heating: Other
  • View: Mountain, Islands, Ocean, Setting, Panoramic
  • Other Structures: Other, Shed, Barn, Stable, Work Shop, Packing Shed, Foreman's House, Employee Quarters
  • Cooling: None
  • Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Room Total: 0
  • Pool: No
  • Year Built Numeric: 1900
  • Other Buildings:Shed: Yes
  • Other Buildings:Barn: Yes
  • Other Buildings:Stable: Yes
  • Other Buildings:Work Shop: Yes
  • Other Buildings:Packing Shed: Yes
  • Other Buildings:Foreman's House: Yes
  • Other Buildings:Employee Quarters: Yes
  • Other Buildings:Other: Yes
  • Other Buildings:Second Residence: Yes
  • Building Area Total: 0.0
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: Yes
  • Parcel Number: 155-170-059
  • Association Fee: $174.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Condo/Co-op/PUD
  • CondoCO-OPPUD:Association Fee: $174.00
Room Info
Room Info
  • Total Bathrooms: 5.00
  • Total Half Baths: 0
  • Bedrooms Total: 7
  • Total Full Baths: 5
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 5.00
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 5.00
Location Info
Location Info
  • Directions: CALL LISTING AGENT. Foothill Rd. Left on Santa Monica Rd to Rancho Monte Alegre Main Gate.
  • Location Info:Compass Map: Carpinteria
  • Location Info:Map Grid: F4
  • LocationTopo:Combo: Yes
  • Number Of Units Buildings: 7
Neighborhood/Schools
  • Elementary School: Other
  • Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
  • High School: S.B. Sr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools:Elementary School: Other
  • NeighborhoodSchools:Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools:High School: S.B. Sr.
Property / Assessor Information
Property / Assessor Info
  • Site Improvements:Private: Yes
  • Site Improvements:Paved: Yes
  • Site Improvements:Underground Util: Yes
  • Reports Available:TDS: Yes
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 917809.2
  • Lot Size Area: 21.07
  • Lot Size Acres: 21.07
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type Label: Residential
  • Property Information:Realtor.com Type: Residential: Single Family
  • Property Information:Year Built: 1900.0
  • Property Information:Source: Other/See Remarks
  • Property Information:ADU: No
Utility Info
  • WaterSewer:Carp Wtr: Yes
  • WaterSewer:Pvt Well In: Yes
  • WaterSource: Private, Carp Wtr
  • Utilities: Underground Util

Property History for 1835 Santa Monica Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 15, 2025

Sold

Ojai Valley Board of REALTORS #224843

$8,000,000—
Oct 15, 2025

Sold

CRMLS #25584893

$8,000,000—
Oct 15, 2025

Sold

CLAW #25584893

$8,000,000—
Oct 14, 2025

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #25-3258

$8,000,000—
Oct 14, 2025

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #25-3259

$8,000,000—
Oct 14, 2025

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #25-3258

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Oct 14, 2025

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #25-3259

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Oct 14, 2025

Pending

Ojai Valley Board of REALTORS #224843

—
Oct 14, 2025

Pending

CRMLS #25584893

—
Oct 14, 2025

Pending

CLAW #25584893

—
Oct 10, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1916234507

$8,000,000—
Oct 10, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1916234507

$8,000,000

+2.3% / yr

Aug 29, 2025

Temporarily Off Market

Ojai Valley Board of REALTORS #224138

$10,995,000—
Aug 29, 2025

Price Change

Ojai Valley Board of REALTORS #224843

$10,995,000—
Aug 29, 2025

Listed (Active)

Ojai Valley Board of REALTORS #224843

—
Aug 29, 2025

Permanently Off Market

CLAW #24-351275

—
Aug 29, 2025

Listed (Active)

CLAW #25584893

$10,995,000—
Aug 29, 2025

Permanently Off Market

CRMLS #24351275

$10,995,000—
Aug 29, 2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #25584893

$10,995,000—
Aug 28, 2025

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #25-3259

$10,995,000—
Aug 28, 2025

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #25-3258

$10,995,000—
Aug 27, 2025

Permanently Off Market

Santa Barbara AOR #24-158

$10,995,000—
Jul 29, 2025

Pending - Continue to Show

Ojai Valley Board of REALTORS #224138

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Jun 16, 2025

Pending

Ojai Valley Board of REALTORS #224138

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Jun 16, 2025

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #24-158

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Jun 16, 2025

Pending - Continue to Show

Santa Barbara AOR #24-158

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Jun 16, 2025

Pending

CLAW #24-351275

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Jun 16, 2025

Pending - Continue to Show

CLAW #24-351275

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Jun 16, 2025

Pending - Continue to Show

CRMLS #24351275

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May 10, 2024

Listed (Active)

CLAW #24-351275

$10,995,000—
May 10, 2024

Listed (Active)

Ojai Valley Board of REALTORS #224138

$10,995,000—
Apr 4, 2024

Pending

CLAW #24-351275

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Mar 27, 2024

Listed (Active)

CLAW #24-351275

$10,995,000—
Feb 16, 2024

Pending

CLAW #24-351275

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Feb 6, 2024

Listed (Active)

CLAW #24-351275

$10,995,000—
Feb 1, 2024

Pending

CLAW #24-351275

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Jan 31, 2024

Pending

CRMLS #24351275

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Jan 24, 2024

Listed (Active)

CLAW #24-351275

$10,995,000—
Jan 24, 2024

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #24351275

$10,995,000—
Jan 15, 2024

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #24-158

$10,995,000—
Mar 10, 2008

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #07-2140

$5,400,000—
Mar 3, 2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #233701547

$5,400,000—
Jan 18, 2008

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #07-2140

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Apr 19, 2007

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #07-2140

$5,750,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/15/2025

Sold

Ojai Valley Board of REALTORS #224843

$8,000,000
10/15/2025

Sold

CRMLS #25584893

$8,000,000
10/15/2025

Sold

CLAW #25584893

$8,000,000
10/14/2025

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #25-3258

$8,000,000
10/14/2025

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #25-3259

$8,000,000
10/14/2025

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #25-3258

—
10/14/2025

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #25-3259

—
10/14/2025

Pending

Ojai Valley Board of REALTORS #224843

—
10/14/2025

Pending

CRMLS #25584893

—
10/14/2025

Pending

CLAW #25584893

—
10/10/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1916234507

$8,000,000
10/10/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1916234507

$8,000,000

+2.3% / yr

08/29/2025

Temporarily Off Market

Ojai Valley Board of REALTORS #224138

$10,995,000
08/29/2025

Price Change

Ojai Valley Board of REALTORS #224843

$10,995,000
08/29/2025

Listed (Active)

Ojai Valley Board of REALTORS #224843

—
08/29/2025

Permanently Off Market

CLAW #24-351275

—
08/29/2025

Listed (Active)

CLAW #25584893

$10,995,000
08/29/2025

Permanently Off Market

CRMLS #24351275

$10,995,000
08/29/2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #25584893

$10,995,000
08/28/2025

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #25-3259

$10,995,000
08/28/2025

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #25-3258

$10,995,000
08/27/2025

Permanently Off Market

Santa Barbara AOR #24-158

$10,995,000
07/29/2025

Pending - Continue to Show

Ojai Valley Board of REALTORS #224138

—
06/16/2025

Pending

Ojai Valley Board of REALTORS #224138

—
06/16/2025

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #24-158

—
06/16/2025

Pending - Continue to Show

Santa Barbara AOR #24-158

—
06/16/2025

Pending

CLAW #24-351275

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06/16/2025

Pending - Continue to Show

CLAW #24-351275

—
06/16/2025

Pending - Continue to Show

CRMLS #24351275

—
05/10/2024

Listed (Active)

CLAW #24-351275

$10,995,000
05/10/2024

Listed (Active)

Ojai Valley Board of REALTORS #224138

$10,995,000
04/04/2024

Pending

CLAW #24-351275

—
03/27/2024

Listed (Active)

CLAW #24-351275

$10,995,000
02/16/2024

Pending

CLAW #24-351275

—
02/06/2024

Listed (Active)

CLAW #24-351275

$10,995,000
02/01/2024

Pending

CLAW #24-351275

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01/31/2024

Pending

CRMLS #24351275

—
01/24/2024

Listed (Active)

CLAW #24-351275

$10,995,000
01/24/2024

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #24351275

$10,995,000
01/15/2024

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #24-158

$10,995,000
03/10/2008

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #07-2140

$5,400,000
03/03/2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #233701547

$5,400,000
01/18/2008

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #07-2140

—
04/19/2007

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #07-2140

$5,750,000

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

Public Records for 1835 Santa Monica Road

Taxable ValueLand$5,562,427Additions$597,580Total$6,160,007
Tax Record2025$65,462 ($5,455 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt3,996 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,996 SqFtLot Size917,809 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous Vacant LandYear Built1900CountySANTA BARBARAAPN155-170-059Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1835 Santa Monica Road

This home is within Carpinteria Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Aliso Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Carpinteria Middle School
Public6 to 8

Carpinteria Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Carpinteria Family School
PublicK to 5

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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