Last Sold Price
3 beds1,822 sqft$933/sqft
905 Tornoe Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

Description

Inspired by the Arts and Crafts Movement, this comfortably understated cottage offers a way of living uncommon in Santa Barbara. Built in 1914, the home is situated near the lower end of historic Tornoe Road. The setting creates a private, quiet, in-the-country-feeling while remaining close to the heart of Santa Barbara. Behind the rustic cedar fences, substantial oaks frame the classic Arts and Crafts styling of the home. The entire house was revitalized by BoMo design over the last decade, drawing...Inspired by the Arts and Crafts Movement, this comfortably understated cottage offers a way of living uncommon in Santa Barbara. Built in 1914, the home is situated near the lower end of historic Tornoe Road. The setting creates a private, quiet, in-the-country-feeling while remaining close to the heart of Santa Barbara. Behind the rustic cedar fences, substantial oaks frame the classic Arts and Crafts styling of the home. The entire house was revitalized by BoMo design over the last decade, drawing on Greene and Greene's traditional themes. To gain entry to the cottage, you pass under a spreading oak and climb a hand-carved sandstone stairway to a classic entrance shaded by a wisteria arbor. The main entry door is a BoMo creation. It interprets Greene & Greene design elements in a Dutch
LISTING CLOSED: 09/21/2020 05:00 PM

  1. Listed by Pamela Regan • DRE #00863811 • Compass
    P: (805) 253-7700 C: (805) 895-2760 themadbaker@gmail.com
  2. Listed by Earl Wilcox • DRE #20230121012020046677000000 • Compass

Property Details for 905 Tornoe Road

Status
MLS #
20-3076
Days on Market
8
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Home/Estate / Single Family
Year Built
1914
Lot Size
0.32 AC / 13,939 SF
MLS Neighborhood
15 - Mission Canyon
Property Information:Within City Limits
No
Zoning
R-1
Zoning:R-1
Yes
Location Info:Cross Street
Foothill Road
Architectural Style
Craftsman
Style:Craftsman
Yes
Construction:Single Story
Yes
Construction:Outside Stairs
Yes
Property Information:Recurring Fees
No

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,750,000

Avg days on market

53

Sale-to-list ratio

92.2%

Santa Barbara, CA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Compass, Pamela Regan, DRE #00863811; Compass, Earl Wilcox, DRE #20230121012020046677000000

Sold By Compass, Svensson Birch Group, DRE #20200818195106668914000000

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Building Information for 905 Tornoe Road

Stories-Year Built1914Building Size-Lot Size0.32 AC / 13,939 SF

Payment Calculator

$10,288 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$8,641

Property Taxes

$1,647

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 905 Tornoe Road

Details
Features
  • District: 15 - SB/EAST OF STATE
  • District: 15 - SB/EAST OF STATE
  • Amenities:Skylight: Yes
  • Amenities:Solar PV: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Disposal: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Gas Range: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Diningroom Features: Breakfast Area, Formal
  • Dining:Breakfast Area: Yes
  • Dining:Formal: Yes
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio Open, Wooded, Yard Irrigation PRT, Fenced: ALL, Drought Tolerant LND, Deck3, Patio Open2, Wooded4, Fenced ALL2, Drought Tolerant LND2
  • Exterior:Wood Shingles: Yes
  • Exterior:Brick/Stone: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: LR
  • Fireplace(s):LR: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings:Hardwood: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings:Stone: Yes
  • Laundry Features: 220V Elect, Common Area, Laundry Room
  • Laundry:Laundry Room: Yes
  • Laundry:220V Elect: Yes
  • Laundry:Common Area: Yes
  • Roof: Composition
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • Rooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, Ground Floor Master, Office
  • Rooms:Ground Floor Bedroom: Yes
  • Rooms:Ground Floor Primary: Yes
  • Rooms:Office: Yes
  • Security:Smoke Detector(s): Yes
  • View:Ocean: Yes
  • View:Setting: Yes
  • View:Wooded: Yes
  • View:Partial/Filtered: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Yard Irrigation PRT: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Deck: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Patio Open: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Wooded: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Fenced: ALL: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Drought Tolerant LND: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Stone
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Security Features: Smoke Detc
  • Kitchen Appliances: Gas Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Washer
  • View: Ocean, Setting, Wooded, Partial/Filtered
  • Other Structures: Work Shop
  • Construction Materials: Wood Shingles, Brick/Stone
  • Levels: Single Story, Outside Stairs
  • Room Name: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3
  • Room Total: 6
  • Heating: Yes
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • Year Built Numeric: 1914
  • Other Buildings:Work Shop: Yes
  • Building Area Total: 1822.0
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 023-180-009
  • Association Fee: $.00
Parking/Garage
  • Attached: No
  • Parking Features: Gar #2, Unc #3
  • Garages: Yes
  • Parking Garage:Gar #2: Yes
  • Parking Garage:Unc #3: Yes
  • Parking Garage: Gar #2, Unc #33
Room Info
Room Info
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Total Half Baths: 0
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Total Full Baths: 2
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 2.00
Room 1
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 2
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 4
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 5
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 6
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Location Info
Location Info
  • Directions: Mission Canyon Road to Foothill Road. Tornoe Road is directly in front of Mission Canyon Road at the intersection. House is second on the left.
  • Topography: Hilly, Level
  • Location Info:Compass Map: Santa Barbara
  • Location Info:Map Grid: O10
  • LocationTopo:Level: Yes
  • LocationTopo:Hilly: Yes
  • LocationTopo:Combo: Yes
  • Proximity:Near Bus: Yes
  • Proximity:Near Hospital: Yes
  • Proximity:Near Ocean: Yes
  • Proximity:Near Park(s): Yes
  • Proximity:Near School(s): Yes
  • Proximity:Near Shopping: Yes
  • Number Of Units Buildings: 1
  • Lot Features: Level, Near Public Transit
Neighborhood/Schools
  • Elementary School: Roosevelt
  • Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
  • High School: S.B. Sr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools:Elementary School: Roosevelt
  • 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:Paved: Yes
  • Site Improvements:Cable TV: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Raised
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 13939.2
  • Lot Size Area: 0.32
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.32
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type Label: Residential
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Foundation:Raised: Yes
  • Condition:Good: Yes
  • Property Information:Realtor.com Type: Residential: Single Family
  • Property Information:Year Built: 1914.0
  • 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

Property History for 905 Tornoe Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 21, 2020

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #20-3076

$1,700,000
Sep 2, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #678578603

$1,700,000

+6.1% / yr

Aug 21, 2020

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #20-3076

DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/21/2020

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #20-3076

$1,700,000
09/02/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #678578603

$1,700,000

+6.1% / yr

08/21/2020

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #20-3076

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

Public Records for 905 Tornoe Road

Taxable ValueLand$993,671Additions$883,263Total$1,876,934
Tax Record2025$19,761 ($1,647 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,822 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,822 SqFtLot Size13,939 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1914Year Renovated1914Zoning20R1CountySANTA BARBARAAPN023-180-009

Schools near 905 Tornoe 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
Charter - K to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Roosevelt Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Santa Barbara Junior High School
Public7 to 8

Santa Barbara Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Peabody 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 905 Tornoe Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
$1,700,000
3
1,822
13,939
$569,500
3
2
2,285
14,375
2
1.75
2,305
45,302
6
5
4,348
109,336
$450,000
4
4.5
3,868
44,867
$1,900,000
3
43,560

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