557 Sycamore Vista Rd

$695,000
Price
123,710 / 2.84
Lot Size / Acres

Description

For the bold, the imaginative, and the forward-thinking. This exceptional opportunity encompasses a combined 2.84 acres in Montecito, comprising three legal parcels. The site has a notable history characterized by a previous landslide. Extensive engineering measures and hillside reinforcement were completed in 2012 resulting in both obstacles and significant potential for innovative development. While conventional building methods may prove challenging due to the geological history, this land offers...For the bold, the imaginative, and the forward-thinking. This exceptional opportunity encompasses a combined 2.84 acres in Montecito, comprising three legal parcels. The site has a notable history characterized by a previous landslide. Extensive engineering measures and hillside reinforcement were completed in 2012 resulting in both obstacles and significant potential for innovative development. While conventional building methods may prove challenging due to the geological history, this land offers a rich foundation for creative design and strategic land use. Situated just minutes from Montecito's renowned beaches, schools and amenities, this property provides privacy along with convenient proximity. It presents an invitation to reimagine possibilities. Seller financing options.
  1. Listed by Kristi Curtis • DRE #02012866 • Sotheby's International Realty
    P: (805)-886-6135 C: (805)-886-6135 kristi.curtis@sothebys.realty

Property Details for 557 Sycamore Vista Road

Zoning
R-1
Zoning:R-1
Yes
Location Info:Cross Street
Sycamore Canyon
LISTING UPDATED: 11/27/2025 07:00 AM

Property Details for 557 Sycamore Vista Road

StatusActive
MLS #25-4043
Days on Market40
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeLand
MLS TypeLand / Single Family Residence / Land
Year Built-
Lot Size2.84 AC
CountySanta Barbara County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty, Kristi Curtis, DRE #02012866
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Building Information for 557 Sycamore Vista Road

Lot Size2.84 AC

Payment Calculator

$3,487 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,434

Property Taxes

$53

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Property Information for 557 Sycamore Vista Road

Details
Features
  • District: 10 - MONTECITO
  • District: 10 - MONTECITO
  • View:Ocean: Yes
  • View:Mountain(s): Yes
  • View: Mountain, Ocean
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 013-163-005
  • Association Fee: $.00
Room Info
Room Info
  • Total Bathrooms: .00
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): .00
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): .00
Location Info
Location Info
  • Topography: Foothills, Hilly
  • Location Info:Compass Map: Santa Barbara
  • Location Info:Map Grid: Q11
  • LocationTopo:Hilly: Yes
  • LocationTopo:Combo: Yes
  • LocationTopo:Foothills: Yes
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
  • Site Improvements:Private: Yes
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 123710.4
  • Lot Size Area: 2.84
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.84
  • Property Type Label: Land
  • Property Information:Realtor.com Type: Land
Utility Info
  • Utility Info:Water: Yes
  • WaterSewer:Mont Wtr: Yes
  • WaterSource: Mont Wtr

Property History for 557 Sycamore Vista Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 2, 2025

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #25-4043

$695,000—
Nov 1, 2020

Expired

Santa Barbara AOR #20-1583

$475,000—
Oct 2, 2020

Expired

CRMLS #20598884

$475,000—
Oct 1, 2020

Expired

CLAW #20-598884

$475,000—
Aug 20, 2020

Price Change

CRMLS #20598884

$475,000—
Jul 2, 2020

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #20598884

$529,000—
May 4, 2020

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #20-1583

$529,000—
May 1, 2020

Listed (Active)

CLAW #20-598884

$529,000—
Dec 30, 2017

Expired

Santa Barbara AOR #17-16

$750,000—
Jan 2, 2017

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #17-16

$750,000—
Dec 16, 2014

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #14-3770

$50,000—
Dec 16, 2014

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #14-3770

—
Dec 16, 2014

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #14-3770

$50,000—
Mar 31, 1999

Expired

Santa Barbara AOR #99-999

$649,000—
Mar 30, 1999

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #99-999

$649,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/02/2025

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #25-4043

$695,000
11/01/2020

Expired

Santa Barbara AOR #20-1583

$475,000
10/02/2020

Expired

CRMLS #20598884

$475,000
10/01/2020

Expired

CLAW #20-598884

$475,000
08/20/2020

Price Change

CRMLS #20598884

$475,000
07/02/2020

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #20598884

$529,000
05/04/2020

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #20-1583

$529,000
05/01/2020

Listed (Active)

CLAW #20-598884

$529,000
12/30/2017

Expired

Santa Barbara AOR #17-16

$750,000
01/02/2017

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #17-16

$750,000
12/16/2014

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #14-3770

$50,000
12/16/2014

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #14-3770

—
12/16/2014

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #14-3770

$50,000
03/31/1999

Expired

Santa Barbara AOR #99-999

$649,000
03/30/1999

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #99-999

$649,000

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

Public Records for 557 Sycamore Vista Road

Taxable ValueLand$60,089Additions-Total$60,089
Tax Record2025$636 ($53 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size54,450 SqFtStyleResidentialCountySANTA BARBARAAPN013-163-005

Schools near 557 Sycamore Vista 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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557 Sycamore Vista Road is a 2.84 ac of land for sale in Santa Barbara, CA 93108. This property was listed for sale on November 3, 2025 by Sotheby's International Realty, it's currently listed at $695,000. It has been on the market for a total of 40 days and was last sold on December 17, 2014. This listing's school districts are Santa Barbara Unified School District, Cold Spring Elementary School District. Nearby schools include Cold Spring Elementary School, Santa Barbara Junior High School and Santa Barbara Senior High School. 557 Sycamore Vista Road is a 0-bed, 0-bath, 2.84 ac of land on a 123,710 sq. ft. / 2.84 acres lot.

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Listing Courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty, Kristi Curtis, DRE #02012866

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