726 El Rancho Rd

2,354 Sq. Ft.
$1,657 / Sq. Ft.
2,354
Sq. Ft.
$1,657
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This special property is idyllically located on part of the historic Arcady Estate in a quiet neighborhood between Montecito's Upper Village and downtown Santa Barbara, in proximity to Montecito Fire Station No. 2 and esteemed Cold Springs Elementary School. The Mediterranean style 3 bedroom and 3 bath home on a terraced .9-acre lot with multiple outdoor seating areas is a haven of tranquility. Totally reconstructed in 1997 to designs by Swiss architect Victor Schumacher, the light-filled single-story...This special property is idyllically located on part of the historic Arcady Estate in a quiet neighborhood between Montecito's Upper Village and downtown Santa Barbara, in proximity to Montecito Fire Station No. 2 and esteemed Cold Springs Elementary School. The Mediterranean style 3 bedroom and 3 bath home on a terraced .9-acre lot with multiple outdoor seating areas is a haven of tranquility. Totally reconstructed in 1997 to designs by Swiss architect Victor Schumacher, the light-filled single-story dwelling features skylights, vaulted ceilings, and French doors leading out from major rooms to individual patios. Surrounding gardens abound in roses and irises in spring, white bougainvillea in summer, exotic grasses in autumn, flowering perennials in winter, and various trees providing

Property Details for 726 El Rancho Road

Property Information:Within City Limits
No
Zoning
R-1
Zoning:R-1
Yes
Location Info:Cross Street
Camino Viejo Road
Architectural Style
Medit
Style:Medit
Yes
Construction:Single Story
Yes
Construction:Outside Stairs
Yes
LISTING UPDATED: 09/12/2024 08:57 PM

Property Details for 726 El Rancho Road

StatusClosed
MLS #21-3549
Days on Market5
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Home/Estate / Single Family
Year Built1960
Lot Size0.90 AC / 39,204 SF
CountySanta Barbara County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.5%

Location

Listing Courtesy of Compass, Charlene Nagel, DRE #01149228

Sold By Village Properties, Gabriel Grandcolas, DRE #20240805182024695397000000; Village Properties - 1, Knight Real Estate Group, DRE #01463617

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Building Information for 726 El Rancho Road

Stories-Year Built1960Building Size-Lot Size0.90 AC / 39,204 SF

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$23,357 per month

30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest

Principal and Interest

$19,639

Property Taxes

$3,718

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 726 El Rancho Road

Details
Features
  • District: 10 - MONTECITO
  • District: 10 - MONTECITO
  • Amenities:Cathedral Ceilings: Yes
  • Amenities:Dual Pane Window: Yes
  • Amenities:Insul:T/O: Yes
  • Amenities:Skylight: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Disposal: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Gas Range: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Oven/Bltin: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Wtr Softener/Owned: Yes
  • Diningroom Features: Breakfast Area, Formal
  • Dining:Breakfast Area: Yes
  • Dining:Formal: Yes
  • Exterior Features: Other, Patio Open, Fruit Trees, Wooded, Drought Tolerant LND, Patio Open2, Fruit Trees2, Wooded4, Drought Tolerant LND2, Other49
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: LR
  • Fireplace(s):LR: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings:Carpet: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings:Hardwood: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings:Tile: Yes
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Laundry:In Unit: Yes
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Pets:Yes: Yes
  • Roof: Tile
  • Roof:Tile: Yes
  • Rooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, Ground Floor Master, Office
  • Rooms:Ground Floor Bedroom: Yes
  • Rooms:Ground Floor Primary: Yes
  • Rooms:Office: Yes
  • View:Setting: Yes
  • View:Wooded: Yes
  • View:Other: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Patio Open: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Fruit Trees: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Wooded: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Drought Tolerant LND: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Other: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Kitchen Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Oven/Bltin, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Washer, Wtr Softener/Owned
  • View: Other, Setting, Wooded
  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Other
  • Levels: Single Story, Outside Stairs
  • Room Total: 0
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Cooling:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Cooling:Other: Yes
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • Year Built Numeric: 1960
  • Building Area Total: 2354.0
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 013-192-044
  • 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
  • Directions: Camino Viejo Road to El Rancho Road. Last home on the right.
  • Location Info:Compass Map: Santa Barbara
  • Location Info:Map Grid: R11
  • LocationTopo:Combo: Yes
  • Proximity:Near Park(s): Yes
  • Number Of Units Buildings: 1
  • RoadFrontageType: Easement
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:Public: Yes
  • Site Improvements:Easement: Yes
  • Site Improvements:Cable TV: Yes
  • Site Improvements:Underground Util: Yes
  • Reports Available:TDS: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Raised
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 39204.0
  • Lot Size Area: 0.9
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.9
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type Label: Residential
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Foundation:Raised: Yes
  • Condition:Excellent: Yes
  • Property Information:Realtor.com Type: Residential: Single Family
  • Property Information:Year Built: 1960.0
  • Property Information:Source: Public Records
  • Property Information:ADU: No
Utility Info
  • WaterSewer:S.B. Wtr: Yes
  • WaterSewer:Sewer Hookup: Yes
  • WaterSource: SB Wtr
  • Sewer: Sewer Hookup
  • Utilities: Underground Util

Property History for 726 El Rancho Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 6, 2021

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #21-3549

$3,900,000
Sep 29, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1473529969

$3,900,000
Sep 25, 2021

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #21-3549

Sep 20, 2021

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #21-3549

$3,700,000
Jun 8, 1995

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #95-1536

$540,000
May 16, 1995

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #95-1536

May 8, 1995

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #95-1536

$557,000
Aug 2, 1993

Expired

Santa Barbara AOR #93-2870

$569,000
Aug 1, 1993

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #93-2870

$589,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/06/2021

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #21-3549

$3,900,000
09/29/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1473529969

$3,900,000
09/25/2021

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #21-3549

09/20/2021

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #21-3549

$3,700,000
06/08/1995

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #95-1536

$540,000
05/16/1995

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #95-1536

05/08/1995

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #95-1536

$557,000
08/02/1993

Expired

Santa Barbara AOR #93-2870

$569,000
08/01/1993

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #93-2870

$589,000

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

Public Records for 726 El Rancho Road

Taxable ValueLand$2,918,322Additions$1,220,389Total$4,138,711
Tax Record2025$44,616 ($3,718 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt2,354 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,354 SqFtStories1Lot Size40,510 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1960CountySANTA BARBARAAPN013-192-044Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 726 El Rancho 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

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