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497 Mountain Drive, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103 (MLS# 21-1411)

497 Mountain Drive, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103

$4,250,000
Property Type: Res Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 3,330 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 43,560 Status: Closed
Current Price: $4,250,000 List Date: 4/20/2021 Last Modified: 3/31/2025

Overview

Description

Situated behind a gated entrance, this private and enchanting hacienda-style home is on a park-like acre, beautifully accented by a dramatic backdrop of mountain peaks. The main house has an open floor plan with four bedrooms and four bathrooms, while a separate guest cottage provides flexible options for an office, studio, or luxurious retreat for guests near the pool. Custom details and luxury finishes show throughout the home, including stone and tile floors, beamed ceilings, multiple fireplaces, and a gourmet kitchen. The sanctuary-like primary bedroom boasts beamed cathedral ceilings, a rustic stone fireplace and its own private patio with a redwood soaking tub. The outdoors beckons, with many rooms opening to a series of patios and terraces. An outdoor kitchen overlooks the

Supplements: expansive gardens, spectacular pool and the mountains beyond, allowing for effortless al fresco dining, lounging, and hosting. Numerous fire pits and seating nooks provide separate garden "rooms" and invite discovery throughout the backyard oasis. A picturesque footbridge leads to a cascading creek and a tranquil meditation pavilion. Three spaciou ...

Listing Details MLS# 21-1411

Location Info

District
15 - SB/EAST OF STATE
Street #
497
Street Name
Mountain
Street Suffix
Drive
State
CA
Country
US
Postal Code
93103
Compass Map
Santa Barbara
Map Grid
P10
County
Santa Barbara
Parcel Nbr
021-103-022
Cross Street
Hillcrest

Contract Info

Price
3795000
Buyers Agent $/%
2.5
Affordable Housing
No
Begin Date
2021-04-19

Status Information

Financing
Cash
Sold Date
2021-07-07
Under Contract Date
2021-04-27

Property Information

TYP
Home/Estate
Total Bedrooms
4
Total Bathrooms
4
Total Full Baths
4
Year Built
1960
Total SqFt.
3330
Source
Other/See Remarks
Main House SqFt
2716
Other Structures SqFt
614
Apx # Acres
Yes
Apx Lot SqFt
43560
ADU
No
Within City Limits Y/N
No
Total # Units in Development
Yes
Recurring Fees
No

NeighborhoodSchools

Neighborhood
15 - Upper Eastside

Remarks

COVID Showing Remarks
Prior to entering the property, ALL VISITORS are required to receive CAR form BPPP & CAR form PRE (attached). All visitors must sign PEAD-V which must be sent via email to kitpeterson@me.com PRIOR to arriving at the property.
Directions
101 to Mission Street exit - head toward mountains. Mission to Mission Canyon Road, right onto Foothill Rd (Hwy 192). Drive 1.3 miles. Driveway is on the left.
Hot Sheet Comment
new

More Information

Owner Info

Deposit
3

Property Features

Condition: Excellent Style: Mediterranean; Ranch; Spanish; Estate Construction: Entry Lvl(No Stairs); Single Story Roof: Tile Foundation: Slab; Raised; Mixed Exterior: Brick/Stone; Stone; Stucco Fencing: Fenced: ALL Patio and Porch Features: Covered; Patio Open Other Buildings: Pool House View: Mountain(s) Site Improvements: Public; Cable TV Proximity: Near Bus; Near Hospital; Near Ocean; Near Park(s); Near School(s); Near Shopping Rooms: Family Room; Ground Floor Bedroom; Ground Floor Primary; Lbry/Study Dining: Breakfast Bar; Dining Area; Formal Laundry: Gas Hookup; Laundry Room Amenities: Dual Pane Window; Guest House; Pantry; Remodeled Bath; Remodeled Kitchen; Solar PV Appliances Included: Oven/Rnge/Blt-In; Dishwasher; Dryer; Microwave; Refrigerator; Rev Osmosis; Washer Fireplace(s): Family Room; LR; Primary Bedroom Security: Smoke Detector(s) Cooling: Central Air Heating: Forced Air Pets: Yes Pool Features: Pool Zoning: R-1 Reports Available: TDS; Home Inspection; Pest Inspection; Prelim; NHD Sales Excludes: Mirror; Potted Plants; Other Terms: Cash; Conventional Pub Listing Details: None
IDX
Listing Office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Last Updated: March - 31 - 2025
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