7401 Shepard Mesa Rd

3,578 Sq. Ft.
$1,523 / Sq. Ft.
3,578
Sq. Ft.
$1,523
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Come for the view. Stay forever. On the front row of Shepard Mesa's southern rim, this 5BD/4BA mid-century farmhouse is defined by light, land & sweeping ocean-to-mountain views, where sunrises give way to sunsets & the landscape becomes part of daily life. A 1940s adobe, expanded in the 1960's by architect Richard Bliss Nelson, the home unfolds across 3 levels, oriented to the horizon. The main level unites kitchen, dining & living spaces, w picture windows & sunlit patios framing uninterrupted...Come for the view. Stay forever. On the front row of Shepard Mesa's southern rim, this 5BD/4BA mid-century farmhouse is defined by light, land & sweeping ocean-to-mountain views, where sunrises give way to sunsets & the landscape becomes part of daily life. A 1940s adobe, expanded in the 1960's by architect Richard Bliss Nelson, the home unfolds across 3 levels, oriented to the horizon. The main level unites kitchen, dining & living spaces, w picture windows & sunlit patios framing uninterrupted views, while the primary suite & two guest bedrooms are thoughtfully positioned for privacy offering the ease of single-level living. A second primary spans the upper level, while a media room below opens to orchards, al fresco dining, fire pit & spa. Slow down & settle into the soul of California
  1. Listed by The Kogevinas Group • DRE #01209514 • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
    P: (805)-895-7706 C: (805)-895-7706 team@kogevinas.com

Property Details for 7401 Shepard Mesa Road

MLS Neighborhood
Other
Property Information:Within City Limits
No
Zoning
E-3
Zoning:E-3
Yes
Location Info:Cross Street
Casitas Pass
Architectural Style
Mid-Century Modern, Farmhouse, Adobe
Style:Mid-century Modern
Yes
Construction:Tri-Level
Yes
LISTING UPDATED: 04/01/2026 10:10 AM

Property Details for 7401 Shepard Mesa Road

StatusActive
MLS #26-944
Days on Market12
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Home/Estate / Single Family
Year Built1945
Lot Size1.89 AC / 82,328 SF
CountySanta Barbara County

Location

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Building Information for 7401 Shepard Mesa Road

Stories-Year Built1945Building Size-Lot Size1.89 AC / 82,328 SF

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$28,578 per month

30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest

Principal and Interest

$27,444

Property Taxes

$1,134

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 7401 Shepard Mesa Road

Details
Features
  • District: 05 - CARPINTERIA-SUMMERLAND
  • District: 05 - CARPINTERIA-SUMMERLAND
  • Amenities:Guest Quarters: Yes
  • Amenities:Remodeled Bath: Yes
  • Amenities:Remodeled Kitchen: Yes
  • Amenities:Skylight: Yes
  • Amenities:Solar PV: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Gas Range: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Gas Stove: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Rev Osmosis: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Wtr Softener/Owned: Yes
  • Diningroom Features: Formal
  • Dining:Formal: Yes
  • Exterior Features: Hot Tub, Lawn, Fruit Trees, Yard Irrigation PRT, Hot Tub2, Lawn2, Fruit Trees2
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • Exterior:Adobe: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: DR
  • Fireplace(s):Dining Room: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings:Hardwood: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings:Tile: Yes
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Laundry:In Unit: Yes
  • Rooms: Ground Floor Master, Media Room
  • Rooms:Ground Floor Primary: Yes
  • Rooms:Media Room: Yes
  • Security:Gate:Elec: Yes
  • View:Ocean: Yes
  • View:Mountain(s): Yes
  • View:Panoramic: Yes
  • View:Coastline: Yes
  • View:Islands: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Yard Irrigation PRT: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Deck: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Patio Open: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Hot Tub: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Lawn: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Fruit Trees: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Fenced: PRT: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Heating: Forced Air, Radiant
  • Security Features: Gate:Elec
  • Kitchen Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Stove, Rev Osmosis, Washer, Wtr Softener/Owned
  • View: Mountain, Islands, Coastline, Ocean, Panoramic
  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Other
  • Levels: Tri-Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Deck, Wrap Around, Awning(s)
  • Room Name: Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Kitchen
  • Room Total: 3
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Cooling:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Cooling:Other: Yes
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • Heating:Radiant: Yes
  • Year Built Numeric: 1945
  • Building Area Total: 0.0
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 001-110-040
  • Association Fee: $.00
Parking/Garage
  • Attached: No
  • Parking Features: Garage
  • Parking Garage:Gar #1: Yes
  • Parking Garage: Gar #1
Room Info
Room Info
  • Total Bathrooms: 4.00
  • Total Half Baths: 0
  • Bedrooms Total: 5
  • Total Full Baths: 4
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 4.00
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 4.00
Room 1
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 2
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 3
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Location Info
Location Info
  • Directions: Exit 101 at Casitas Pass Rd, head toward the mountains, turn onto Shepard Mesa Rd and follow to 7401.
  • Topography: Downslope, Level
  • Location Info:Compass Map: Carpinteria
  • Location Info:Map Grid: M7
  • LocationTopo:Level: Yes
  • LocationTopo:Downslope: Yes
  • Number Of Units Buildings: 1
  • Lot Features: Level, Sloped Down
Neighborhood/Schools
  • Elementary School: Canalino
  • Junior High School: Carp. Jr.
  • High School: Carp. Sr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools:Elementary School: Canalino
  • NeighborhoodSchools:Junior High School: Carp. Jr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools:High School: Carp. Sr.
Property / Assessor Information
Property / Assessor Info
  • Foundation Details: Mixed
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 82328.4
  • Lot Size Area: 1.89
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.89
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type Label: Residential
  • Foundation:Mixed: Yes
  • Property Information:Realtor.com Type: Residential: Single Family
  • Property Information:Year Built: 1945.0
  • Property Information:Source: Measured
  • Property Information:ADU: No
Utility Info
  • WaterSewer:Carp Wtr: Yes
  • WaterSewer:Septic In: Yes
  • Electric:Solar PV Seller Owned: Yes
  • WaterSource: Carp Wtr
  • Sewer: Septic Tank

Property History for 7401 Shepard Mesa Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 23, 2026

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #26-944

$5,450,000—
Mar 16, 2026

Expired

Santa Barbara AOR #25-4011

$1,775,000—
Mar 15, 2026

Permanently Off Market

Santa Barbara AOR #25-4011

$1,775,000—
Oct 30, 2025

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #25-4011

$1,775,000—
Mar 31, 2011

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #10-1146

$1,525,000—
Mar 31, 2011

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #10-1145

$1,525,000—
Mar 11, 2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #306025538

$1,525,000—
Mar 11, 2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #306025538

$1,525,000—
Feb 16, 2011

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #10-1146

—
Feb 16, 2011

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #10-1145

—
Mar 31, 2010

Expired

Santa Barbara AOR #09-477

$2,400,000—
Mar 31, 2010

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #10-1145

$2,195,000—
Mar 31, 2010

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #10-1146

$2,195,000—
Feb 8, 2009

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #09-477

$3,400,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/23/2026

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #26-944

$5,450,000
03/16/2026

Expired

Santa Barbara AOR #25-4011

$1,775,000
03/15/2026

Permanently Off Market

Santa Barbara AOR #25-4011

$1,775,000
10/30/2025

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #25-4011

$1,775,000
03/31/2011

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #10-1146

$1,525,000
03/31/2011

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #10-1145

$1,525,000
03/11/2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #306025538

$1,525,000
03/11/2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #306025538

$1,525,000
02/16/2011

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #10-1146

—
02/16/2011

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #10-1145

—
03/31/2010

Expired

Santa Barbara AOR #09-477

$2,400,000
03/31/2010

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #10-1145

$2,195,000
03/31/2010

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #10-1146

$2,195,000
02/08/2009

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #09-477

$3,400,000

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

Public Records for 7401 Shepard Mesa Road

Taxable ValueLand$719,885Additions$578,631Total$1,298,516
Tax Record2025$13,611 ($1,134 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt2,566 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,566 SqFtStories2Lot Size82,328 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1945CountySANTA BARBARAAPN001-110-040Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 7401 Shepard Mesa 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
Canalino 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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7401 Shepard Mesa Road is a single family home for sale in Carpinteria, CA 93013. This property was listed for sale on March 24, 2026 by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, it's currently listed at $5,450,000. It has been on the market for a total of 12 days and was last sold on April 1, 2011. This listing's school district is Carpinteria Unified School District. Nearby schools include Canalino Elementary School, Carpinteria Middle School and Carpinteria Senior High School. 7401 Shepard Mesa Road is a 5-bed, 4-bath, 3,578 sqft single family home built in 1945.

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