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851 Buena Vista Drive, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108 (MLS# 20-4727)

851 Buena Vista Drive, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108

$13,250,000
Property Type: Res Bedrooms: 7 Baths: 14 Square Footage: 12,168 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 86,248 Status: Closed
Current Price: $13,250,000 List Date: 12/10/2020 Last Modified: 6/12/2025

Overview

Description

Robert Stern inspired ''modern traditionalist'' style ocean view residence boasts a 12,000+ sq.ft. five bedroom main house + a gorgeous 700+/- sq.ft guest house & a 1,000+ sq.ft. one bedroom pool house situated on two+ private & tranquil acres. Enriching the home are masterfully crafted details by leading artisans all brought into harmony by the stunning setting. Built in 2008, the main house has all the desired rooms to enjoy life today: inviting family room, media room, library, office, sunroom, music room, crafts/home school room, game room & gym. There is also a, 65ft swimming pool & spa, pickle-ball/basketball court, putting green, garages for six cars, two gated entrances & two water sources (well & meter). Located on one of our quiet premiere lanes & close to everything Montecito.

Listing Details MLS# 20-4727

Location Info

District
10 - MONTECITO
Street #
851
Street Name
Buena Vista
Street Suffix
Drive
State
CA
Country
US
Postal Code
93108
Compass Map
Santa Barbara
Map Grid
U10
County
Santa Barbara
Parcel Nbr
007-060-058
Cross Street
Tollis

Contract Info

Price
13500000
Buyers Agent $/%
2.5
Affordable Housing
No
Begin Date
2020-12-10

Status Information

Sold Date
2020-12-31
Under Contract Date
2020-12-11

Property Information

TYP
Home/Estate
Total Bedrooms
7
Total Bathrooms
14
Total Full Baths
10
Total Half Baths
4
Year Built
2008
Total SqFt.
12168
Source
Public Records
Main House SqFt
12168
Other Structures SqFt
1741
Apx # Acres
2.11
Apx Lot SqFt
86248
ADU
No
Within City Limits Y/N
No
Total # Units in Development
Yes
Recurring Fees
No

Remarks

COVID Showing Remarks
All showings by appointment with listing agent. CAR Mandatory Gov't Showing Requirements and Best Practices (BPPP). Prior to showing, send electronically to the listing agent the CAR PEAD-V form signed by all visitors. Persons visiting the property must agree to the Posted Rules for Entry (PRE) which is included in the MLS supplement section. Masks required.
Directions
Hwy 101, exit San Ysidro Road and head toward the mountains, turn right on East Valley and Left on Buena Vista, follow to 851 and welcome home.
Hot Sheet Comment
new

Owner Info

Deposit
3

More Information

Property Features

Condition: Excellent Style: Cape Cod Construction: Two Story Roof: Slate Foundation: Slab Exterior: Wood Shingles Fencing: Fenced: ALL Patio and Porch Features: Covered; Enclosed; Deck; Patio Open Other Buildings: Pool House; Workshop View: Ocean; Mountain(s); Setting; Harbor Site Improvements: Public; Cable TV; Underground Utilities Proximity: Near Park(s); Near School(s); Near Shopping Rooms: Basement; Den; Exercise Room; Family Room; Game Room; Ground Floor Bedroom; Lbry/Study; Office; Other; Sun Room; Theatre Dining: Breakfast Area; Breakfast Bar; Formal; Nook Laundry: Gas Hookup; Laundry Room Amenities: Dual Pane Window; Guest House; Guest Quarters; Insul:T/O; Pantry; Skylight; Wet Bar Interior Features: Cathedral Ceilings; Central Vac Appliances Included: Oven/Rnge/Blt-In; Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Gas Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Rev Osmosis; Washer; Wtr Softener/Owned Fireplace(s): 2+; Family Room; Gas Supply; LR; Other; Patio; Primary Bedroom Security: Smoke Detector(s) Cooling: Central Air Heating: Forced Air Pets: Yes Pool Features: Pool Handicapped Access: Wide Doors Zoning: Other Reports Available: TDS; Home Inspection; Pest Inspection; Prelim; Pool; Well; NHD Terms: Cash; Conventional Pub Listing Details: None Contingent Remarks: HOME INSPECTN; REPORTS

Room Information

Room Name Level Length Width Remarks Area
Living Room First 21.90 20.60 Fireplace, ocean views, wood floors 451.14
Dining Room First 17.90 16.10 Beautiful, ocean views, wood floors 288.19
Kitchen First 23.70 17.70 A chef's delight, views, opens to family room 419.49
Breakfast Room First 15.10 15.10 Ocean views, wood floors, opens to kitchen 228.01
Den First 16.11 16.11 Balcony overlooking the gardens & ocean 259.53
Office First 18.60 18.40 Fireplace, ocean views, opens to patio 342.24
Bedroom 2 First 21.70 14.00 Gracious main level bedroom w/ ensuite bath 303.80
Primary Bedroom Second 23.40 20.10 Sumptuous, ocean views, fireplace, private balcony 470.34
Bedroom 3 Second 16.50 17.10 Ocean views, with ensuite bathroom 282.15
Bedroom 4 Second 15.00 17.30 Window seat, cozy, ensuite bathroom 259.50
Bedroom 5 Second 15.20 17.90 Window seat, ensuite bathroom 272.08
Den Second 19.90 23.10 Ocean views, upstairs den, private balcony 459.69
Office Second 10.30 8.10 2nd office, built ins 83.43
Theater Lower 20.70 19.00 Inviting space to watch movies & sports or?? 393.30
Bonus Room 21.40 25.00 Gym - great space and opens to patio 535.00
Bonus Room Lower 21.40 20.80 Music room or artist studio - opens to patio 445.12
Guest House Main 24.00 19.20 Detached, ensuite bath, private balcony 460.80
Pool Cabana 19.10 16.11 Opens to pool and BBQ area, two full bathrooms 307.70
Pool Cabana 16.10 13.10 Pool house bedroom with ocean views & balcony 210.91
IDX
Listing Office: Village Properties
Last Updated: June - 12 - 2025
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