516 Mills Way

1,850 Sq. Ft.
$1,241 / Sq. Ft.
1,850
Sq. Ft.
$1,241
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Sophisticated single-level coastal living in one of Goleta's most desirable neighborhoods. This exquisitely updated 4BD/3.5BA home features wide-plank European oak flooring, an open-concept great room with custom fireplace, and a built-in wet bar w/ wine fridge—ideal for entertaining. The chef's kitchen shines with a waterfall-edge marble island, custom cabinetry, and premium appliances, opening to the dining area and patio through expansive bifold doors. Spacious primary suite with patio access,...Sophisticated single-level coastal living in one of Goleta's most desirable neighborhoods. This exquisitely updated 4BD/3.5BA home features wide-plank European oak flooring, an open-concept great room with custom fireplace, and a built-in wet bar w/ wine fridge—ideal for entertaining. The chef's kitchen shines with a waterfall-edge marble island, custom cabinetry, and premium appliances, opening to the dining area and patio through expansive bifold doors. Spacious primary suite with patio access, custom closets, and spa-inspired bath w/ dual vanity and glass shower. Private backyard oasis with built-in BBQ/outdoor kitchen, fire pit lounge, hot tub, and lush landscaping. Turnkey, indoor laundry, attached 2-car garage, near beaches, schools, shopping & dining.
  1. Listed by Trey Evans • DRE #01421487 • Evans Realty & Investments
    P: (805)-919-8900 C: (805)-680-4550 trey@erisb.com

Property Details for 516 Mills Way

MLS Neighborhood
30 - University Village
Property Information:Within City Limits
No
Zoning
R-1
Zoning:R-1
Yes
Location Info:Cross Street
Phelps
Architectural Style
Cal. Cottage, Contemporary
Style:Cal. Cottage
Yes
Style:Contemporary
Yes

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LISTING UPDATED: 01/21/2026 02:04 PM

Property Details for 516 Mills Way

StatusActive
MLS #26-219
Days on Market3
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Home/Estate / Single Family
Year Built1967
Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,267 SF
CountySanta Barbara County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Evans Realty & Investments, Trey Evans, DRE #01421487
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Building Information for 516 Mills Way

Stories-Year Built1967Building Size-Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,267 SF

Payment Calculator

$13,096 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$11,185

Property Taxes

$1,911

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 516 Mills Way

Details
Features
  • District: 30 - SB/GOL SOUTH
  • District: 30 - SB/GOL SOUTH
  • Amenities:Dual Pane Window: Yes
  • Amenities:Remodeled Bath: Yes
  • Amenities:Remodeled Kitchen: Yes
  • Amenities:Wet Bar: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Built-In Gas Range: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Disposal: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Gas Stove: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Rev Osmosis: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • AssocPark Fee Incl:Comm Area Maint: Yes
  • Assoc/Park Fee Incl: Comm Area Maint
  • Diningroom Features: Breakfast Area, Dining Area
  • Dining:Breakfast Area: Yes
  • Dining:Dining Area: Yes
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Lawn, Fruit Trees, Yard Irrigation T/O, Fenced: ALL, Yard Irrigation TO, Deck3, BBQ, Lawn2, Fruit Trees2, Fenced ALL2
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace(s):LR: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings:Hardwood: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings:Tile: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Laundry:Laundry Room: Yes
  • Roof: Composition
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • Rooms: Primary Bedroom2
  • Rooms:Primary Bedroom: Yes
  • Security:Security System: Yes
  • View:Mountain(s): Yes
  • View:Setting: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Yard Irrigation T/O: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Deck: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Built-in BBQ: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Lawn: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Fruit Trees: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Fenced: ALL: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Interior Features: Smart Thermostat
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Security Features: Security Camera, Sys
  • Kitchen Appliances: Refrigerator, Built-In Gas Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Stove, Microwave, Rev Osmosis, Washer
  • View: Mountain, Setting
  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Yard And Grounds Features: Built-in BBQ
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Levels: Single Story
  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Room Name: Kitchen, Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4
  • Room Total: 7
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Features:Smart Thermostat: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • Year Built Numeric: 1967
  • Main House SqFt: 1850.0
  • Building Area Total: 1850.0
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: Yes
  • Parcel Number: 073-181-003
  • 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: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Total Full Baths: 3
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 3.50
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 3.10
Room 1
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 21.58
  • Room Width: 8.33
  • Room Area: 179.76
Room 2
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 20.33
  • Room Width: 17.75
  • Room Area: 360.86
Room 3
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 8.33
  • Room Width: 10.17
  • Room Area: 84.72
Room 4
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 13.17
  • Room Width: 13.90
  • Room Area: 183.06
Room 5
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 15.75
  • Room Width: 10.08
  • Room Area: 158.76
Room 6
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 10.00
  • Room Width: 10.90
  • Room Area: 109.00
Room 7
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Length: 11.67
  • Room Width: 10.17
  • Room Area: 118.68
Location Info
Location Info
  • Topography: Level
  • Location Info:Compass Map: Santa Barbara
  • Location Info:Map Grid: D12
  • LocationTopo:Level: Yes
  • Proximity:Near Bus: Yes
  • Proximity:Near Ocean: Yes
  • Proximity:Near Park(s): Yes
  • Proximity:Near School(s): Yes
  • Proximity:Near Shopping: Yes
  • Proximity:Other: Yes
  • Proximity:Restaurants: Yes
  • Number Of Units Buildings: 0
  • Lot Features: Level, Near Public Transit
Neighborhood/Schools
  • Elementary School: Isla Vista
  • Junior High School: Gol Valley
  • High School: Dos Pueblos
  • NeighborhoodSchools:Elementary School: Isla Vista
  • NeighborhoodSchools:Junior High School: Gol Valley
  • NeighborhoodSchools:High School: Dos Pueblos
Property / Assessor Information
Property / Assessor Info
  • Site Improvements:Public: Yes
  • Site Improvements:Paved: Yes
  • Site Improvements:Sidewalks: Yes
  • Site Improvements:Street Lights: Yes
  • Site Improvements:Cable TV: Yes
  • Reports Available:TDS: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 8267.0
  • Lot Size Area: 8267.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.19
  • Property Type Label: Residential
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Foundation:Slab: Yes
  • Condition:Excellent: Yes
  • Property Information:Realtor.com Type: Residential: Single Family
  • Property Information:Year Built: 1967.0
  • Property Information:Source: Measured
  • Property Information:ADU: No
Utility Info
  • WaterSewer:Goleta Wtr: Yes
  • WaterSource: Goleta Wtr

Property History for 516 Mills Way

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 20, 2026

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #26-219

$2,295,000—
Oct 10, 2025

Expired

CRMLS #25536687

—
Oct 10, 2025

Expired

CLAW #25536687

$2,295,000—
Jul 21, 2025

Permanently Off Market

CRMLS #25536687

$2,295,000—
Jul 21, 2025

Permanently Off Market

CLAW #25536687

$2,295,000—
Jul 9, 2025

Permanently Off Market

Santa Barbara AOR #25-1443

$2,295,000—
May 9, 2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #25536687

$2,295,000—
May 9, 2025

Listed (Active)

CLAW #25536687

$2,295,000—
Apr 10, 2025

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #25-1443

$2,295,000—
Dec 5, 2023

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #23-3626

$2,100,000—
Dec 5, 2023

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #23-3626

—
Dec 5, 2023

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #23-3626

$2,100,000—
Oct 12, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1523223204

$2,100,000

+269.2% / yr

May 23, 2023

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #23-1169

$1,215,000—
May 23, 2023

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #23-1168

$1,215,000—
May 13, 2023

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #23-1169

—
May 13, 2023

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #23-1168

—
May 12, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1511516848

$1,215,000—
Apr 30, 2023

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #23-1169

$1,475,000—
Apr 30, 2023

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #23-1168

$1,475,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/20/2026

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #26-219

$2,295,000
10/10/2025

Expired

CRMLS #25536687

—
10/10/2025

Expired

CLAW #25536687

$2,295,000
07/21/2025

Permanently Off Market

CRMLS #25536687

$2,295,000
07/21/2025

Permanently Off Market

CLAW #25536687

$2,295,000
07/09/2025

Permanently Off Market

Santa Barbara AOR #25-1443

$2,295,000
05/09/2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #25536687

$2,295,000
05/09/2025

Listed (Active)

CLAW #25536687

$2,295,000
04/10/2025

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #25-1443

$2,295,000
12/05/2023

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #23-3626

$2,100,000
12/05/2023

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #23-3626

—
12/05/2023

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #23-3626

$2,100,000
10/12/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1523223204

$2,100,000

+269.2% / yr

05/23/2023

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #23-1169

$1,215,000
05/23/2023

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #23-1168

$1,215,000
05/13/2023

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #23-1169

—
05/13/2023

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #23-1168

—
05/12/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1511516848

$1,215,000
04/30/2023

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #23-1169

$1,475,000
04/30/2023

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #23-1168

$1,475,000

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

Public Records for 516 Mills Way

Taxable ValueLand$1,020,000Additions$1,122,000Total$2,142,000
Tax Record2025$22,932 ($1,911 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt1,732 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,732 SqFtStories1Lot Size8,276 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1967CountySANTA BARBARAAPN073-181-003Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 516 Mills Way

This home is within Goleta Union Elementary School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Isla Vista Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Goleta Valley Junior High School
Public7 to 8

Dos Pueblos Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Santa Barbara Charter School
CharterK to 8

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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516 Mills Way is a single family home for sale in Goleta, CA 93117. This property was listed for sale on January 21, 2026 by Evans Realty & Investments, it's currently listed at $2,295,000. It has been on the market for a total of 3 days and was last sold on December 6, 2023. This listing's school districts are Goleta Union Elementary School District, Santa Barbara Unified School District. Nearby schools include Isla Vista Elementary School, Goleta Valley Junior High School and Dos Pueblos Senior High School. 516 Mills Way is a 4-bed, 4-bath, 1,850 sqft single family home built in 1967.

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