Sold
Last Sold Price
5 beds5,025 sqft
800 Carosam Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
Single FamilyProperty Type
2.35 acresLot Size
1907Year Built
$1,552/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$3,319/yrHOA Fees
18 carsParking Spaces

Description

The most significant and endearing Hope Ranch property is now available for the first time in 47 years. Sitting at the end of a cul-de-sac on a panoramic view top knoll, the beloved Potter House overlooks Las Palmas Valley and Laguna Blanca Lake with magnificent views of the Santa Ynez Mountain Range. Rich in provenance and rooted in Santa Barbara community history, the estate was the first property in Hope Ranch and was originally developed as the Potter Country Club in 1907. The club was later...The most significant and endearing Hope Ranch property is now available for the first time in 47 years. Sitting at the end of a cul-de-sac on a panoramic view top knoll, the beloved Potter House overlooks Las Palmas Valley and Laguna Blanca Lake with magnificent views of the Santa Ynez Mountain Range. Rich in provenance and rooted in Santa Barbara community history, the estate was the first property in Hope Ranch and was originally developed as the Potter Country Club in 1907. The club was later transformed into a residence cherished by distinguished families throughout the years. This is a rare opportunity to be the next owner of a true legacy property. The private setting, majestic views and heartwarming charm are just some of the reasons you'll fall in love with this storybook estate.

Listing Agent

  1. Linda Borkowski

    Linda Borkowski

    Listing Agent

    Sotheby's International Realty

    DRE #01970135

    linda.borkowski@sothebys.realty

    P: (805) 252-7305

    M: (805) 252-7305

Listing closed: 05/28/2025 12:00 AM • Source: CLAW, MLS#: 24-452181

Location

Listing Courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty, Linda Borkowski, DRE #01970135
Add your commute

Payment Calculator

$44,764 per month

30 year fixed, 6.71% Interest

Principal and Interest

$40,307

Property Taxes

$4,181

HOA Dues

$277

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Know your buying power with a preapproval and custom rate in minutes

Rocket Mortgage1

Property Information for 800 Carosam Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Zoning: 1.5-EX-1
  • Style: Craftsman
  • Cross Streets: Via Esperanza
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Parcel Number: 063032023
  • Total Units: 1.0
  • Living Area: 5025
  • Source Living Area: Vendor Enhanced
  • Area: Santa Barbara (VC81)
  • Lot Size Area: 102366
  • Source Lot Size Area: Vendor Enhanced
  • Home owner Dues: $3,319
  • HOA Fee Frequency 1: Annually
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 063-032-023
  • Directions: Hope Ranch La Cumbre Entrance to Las Palmas Drive, right on Via Esperanza, left on Carosam to last driveway on left.
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1907
  • Lot Size: 2.35 AC / 102,366 SF
Community / Development
Community / Development
  • HOA Amount: $3,319
  • HOA: Yes
  • Amenities: Horse Trails, Picnic Area
  • Association Amenities: Horse Trails, Picnic Area, Security
  • Association Fees Include: Security
  • Senior Community: No
Structure Info
Structure Info
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Year Built Source: Vendor Enhanced
  • Number Of Stories: 0
  • View: Yes
  • View Description: Panoramic, Mountains, Lake, Golf Course
  • View: Panoramic, Mountain(s), Lake, Golf Course
  • Security Features: Community
  • Water: Water District
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water District: La Cumbre Water
Contract Info
Contract Info
  • Financing: Cash
  • Disclosures: As Is, Beach Rights, Easements
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Agency
  • Service Level: Full Service
Land / Lot Info
Land / Lot Info
  • Special Zoning: Other
  • Lot Acreage: 2.35
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 102366
  • Lot Features: Lawn, Secluded
  • Lot Description: Lawn, Secluded
  • Lot Location: Cul-De-Sac, Hilltop, Ocean Side of Freeway
  • Topography: Rolly, Level
Parking Details
Parking Details
  • Parking Garage: Garage - 3 Car, Garage Is Detached, Driveway - Gravel
  • Total Parking: 18
  • Open Other Spaces Total: 15
  • Garage Spaces Total: 3
  • Parking Features: Garage - Three Door, Gravel
  • Attached Garage: No
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Room Type: Basement, Dressing Area, Family Room, Walk-In Closet, Walk-In Pantry, Living Room, Attic
  • Rooms: Basement, Dressing Area, Family Room, Patio Open, Walk-In Closet, Walk-In Pantry, Primary Bedroom, Dining Room, Living Room, Breakfast Area, Attic
  • Levels: One
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 6
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Free Standing, Living Room, Kitchen, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace Rooms: Family Room, Free Standing, Living Room, Kitchen, Primary Bedroom, Wood Burning
  • Den: No
  • Family Room: 1
  • Dining Room: 1
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Type: None
  • Heating: Forced Air, Combination
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Combination
  • Flooring: Carpet, Other, Brick
  • Equipment: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Interior Features: Basement, Track Lighting, High Ceilings (9 Feet+)
  • Room Kitchen Features: Walk-In Pantry
  • Kitchen Features: Counter Top, Pantry
  • Room Bathroom Features: Shower in Tub, Shower, Tile Counters, Linen Closet/Storage
  • Bathroom Features: Shower and Tub, Shower Stall, Tile, Linen Closet
  • Bedroom Features: All Bedrooms Down, Ground Floor Primary, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Primary Suite, WalkInCloset
  • Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
  • Cooking Appliances: Microwave, Double Oven, Cooktop - Electric
  • Laundry: Room
  • Eating Areas: Formal Dining Rm, Breakfast Area
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No
  • Private Pool: No
  • Pool Description: None
  • Pool Features: None
  • Spa: No
  • Spa: None
  • Exterior Features: Koi Pond
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Patio Features: Patio Open, Brick, Porch - Front
  • New Construction: No
  • Construction: Single Story
  • Foundation Details: Mixed
  • Other Structural Features: Koi Pond, French Doors, Custom Built, High Ceilings (9 Feet+)
  • Other Structures: None
Lease Terms
Lease Terms
  • Entry Date: 10-21-2024

Property History for 800 Carosam Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 28, 2025

Sold

CLAW #24-452181

May 28, 2025

Sold

CRMLS #24452181

$7,800,000
May 27, 2025

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #24-3453

$7,800,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/28/2025

Sold

CLAW #24-452181

05/28/2025

Sold

CRMLS #24452181

$7,800,000
05/27/2025

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #24-3453

$7,800,000

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

Public Records for 800 Carosam Road

Taxable ValueLand$4,896,000Additions$3,060,000Total$7,956,000
Tax Record2025$50,173 ($4,181 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths5.5Total Finished SqFt5,025 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,025 SqFtLot Size102,366 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1907Year Renovated1907Zoning15EX1CountySANTA BARBARAAPN063-032-023

Schools near 800 Carosam Road

This home is within Santa Barbara Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Vieja Valley Elementary School
PublicK to 6

La Colina Junior High School
Public7 to 8

San Marcos Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Santa Barbara Community Academy
PublicK 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.

Hope Ranch
Hope Ranch
Upscale and thoroughly private, with just 773 homes on 1,800 park-like acres. A private residential community nestled between the Santa Ynez mountains and Pacific coastline, this unincorporated suburb of Santa Barbara offers its inhabitants an abundance of recreational activities: there’s an...

Similar Homes

No guarantee, warranty or representation of any kind is made regarding the completeness or accuracy of any information, descriptions or measurements (including square footage measurements and property condition), such should be independently verified through appropriate means, including, but not limited to, in person inspection and public records, and Compass International Holdings, its subsidiaries, affiliates and independently owned and operated franchisees, and their affiliated agents and associated third parties expressly disclaim any liability in connection therewith. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions. Offers of compensation are subject to change at the seller's discretion. No financial or legal advice provided. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Listing Courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty, Linda Borkowski, DRE #01970135

Based on information from one of the following Multiple Listing Services: Santa Barbara MLS and North Santa Barbara County Regional MLS. Information being provided is for the visitor’s personal, noncommercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties visitor may be interested in purchasing. The data contained herein is copyrighted by Santa Barbara MLS and North Santa Barbara County Regional MLS is protected by all applicable copyright laws. Any dissemination of this information is in violation of copyright laws and is strictly prohibited. Property information referenced on this web site comes from the Internet Data Exchange (IDX) program of the MLS. This web site may reference real estate listing(s) held by a brokerage firm other than the broker and/or agent who owns this web site. For the avoidance of doubt, the accuracy of all information, regardless of source, is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be personally verified through personal inspection by and/or with the appropriate professionals.