#25-2686, Neyshia Go, Josie Tong, Listing office: Sotheby's International Realty
$9,750,000 List price
2240 Bella Vista Dr Santa Barbara, CA 93108
5 beds
5 full, 1 partial
9.0 acres
House
Property details
About 2240 Bella Vista Dr
Defined by its vast ocean, island, & harbor views stretching over the Pacific, this estate offers an ever-changing panorama of tranquil horizons. The ocean's beauty fills every room with natural light & serenity. Grand arched entryway, intricate wrought iron door, soaring ceilings with exposed beams, & stone floors evoke the charm of a European villa. A magnificent stone fireplace stands as the core of the grand living room. This space is large enough for several seating areas all flowing out to the pool terrace and /or gardens. The Formal Dining Room opens to both the Living Room and has a private terrace complete with a fountain and lush landscaping. Expansive Gourmet Kitchen with View Breakfast room. The Kitchen features Stainless steel appliances as well as a large island with seating Commodious storage in the adjacent walk-in pantry and separate butler's pantry. Family Room flows from the Kitchen space to a covered entertaining terrace complete with barbeque. The Family Room has a custom fireplace as well as a full wet bar with bar seating and an exceptionally large temperature controlled Wine Cellar. A Library features a fireplace, built-ins as well as a full bathroom. Library/office has direct access to the gardens and terraces. The Grand Staircase leads to the Primary suite as well as 4 additional suites with several opening out to view terraces. The gracious Primary Suite is in its own wing and offers a sitting area w/fireplace, beamed ceilings as well as several ocean/harbor view terraces. The Primary Suite Bath features an enormous steam shower, separate jacuzzi style tub, dual vanities and commode closet. Two very large walk-in closets with custom built-ins complete the space. An additional custom spa is reached off the bedroom wing. Additional features include a gated entry, an oversize three car garage with storage, a Full Home generator, Car charging station, Private shared well for irrigation as well as a private gym room off the pool. This property also features numerous terraces, large lawn area, numerous fruit trees, and a glistening pool with spa and water feature.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Lot size9 Acres
Year built1991
ParkingGar #3, Interior Access, Attached
MLS #25-1377
Attached garage3 spaces
FireplaceLiving Room, Primary Bedroom, Family Room, Gas
ViewMountain(s), Other, Ocean, Harbor, Panoramic
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 5
- Appliances: Refrigerator, Central Vacuum, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Gas Oven, Microwave, Washer
- Flooring Type: Hardwood, Stone
- Fireplace: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Family Room, Gas
- Total Bedroom Count: 5
- Garage Space: 3 spaces
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Parking: Gar #3, Interior Access, Attached
- View: Mountain(s), Other, Ocean, Harbor, Panoramic
- Exterior: Other, Pool, Deck, Patio, Patio/Covered, Hot Tub, Fruit Trees
- Architectural Style: Medit
- Heating: Forced Air
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $9,750,000
- Annual Tax Amount: $74,555
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Level, Rolling/Hilly
- Directions: East Valley to Buena Vista to Tollis to Lilac to Mariposa to Bella Vista
- Year Built: 1991
- Lot Size: 9 Acres
- MLS Number: 25-1377
- MLS Name: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service
- Office Name: Village Properties
- Office Phone: (805) 969-8900
- Office Email: Renee@villagesite.com
- Listing Agent: Ann Scarborough, Timothy Walsh
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 2008 | Home Sold | $5,700,000 |
| Sep 08, 1995 | Home Sold | $2,000,000 |
| Jan 05, 1990 | Home Sold | $675,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,196,327 | $74,555 |
| 2023 | $7,055,224 | $73,156 |
| 2022 | $6,916,887 | $71,814 |
| 2021 | $6,781,263 | $70,284 |
| 2020 | $6,711,731 | $69,579 |
| 2019 | $6,551,846 | $61,471 |
| 2018 | $5,925,965 | $61,471 |
| 2017 | $6,324,617 | $65,756 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
9
Montecito Union
Public District KG-6
2.2 mi
•385 San Ysidro Rd
9
Cold Spring Elementary School
Public District KG-6
3.5 mi
•2243 Sycamore Canyon Rd
5
Cleveland Elementary School
Public District PK-6
4.3 mi
•123 Alameda Padre Serra
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $129,521. Typical income of Santa Barbara, CA residents is $200k+ annually. The most common type of family is married, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
26%
<35k
16%
35k-100k
22%
100k-200k
36%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
33%
Single, No Kids
5%
Single, with Kids
43%
Married, No Kids
19%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
11%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
9%
18-34 yrs old
45%
35-64 yrs old
28%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
PGA/LPGA
Skiing/snowboarding
Extreme Sports
Where do the neighbors shop?
Stein Mart
BJs Wholesale Club
Academy Sports & Outdoors
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Cracker Barrel
Panera
Bob Evans
What do the neighbors drive?
Lexus
Infiniti
Lincoln
What do the neighbors listen to?
Oldies
Adult Hits
News/Talk/Information
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 2240 Bella Vista Dr
The listing price of 2240 Bella Vista Dr property is $9,750,000.
The property 2240 Bella Vista Dr is a house located in Santa Barbara, California, 93108.
Active Listing: 2240 Bella Vista Dr is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 2240 Bella Vista Dr are: Montecito Union (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Cold Spring Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Cleveland Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Santa Barbara Junior High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Carpinteria Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), La Cumbre Junior High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Carpinteria Senior High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Santa Barbara High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Alta Vista Alternative High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $74,555 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on December 10, 2008 for $5,700,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 2240 Bella Vista Dr has 5 bedrooms and 5 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The sq. ft. of 2240 Bella Vista Dr is not available (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 2240 Bella Vista Dr is 1991.
This home is located at 2240 Bella Vista Dr in Santa Barbara, CA and zip code 93108 in the Montecito neighborhood. Features: 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 8, 2025 and is currently priced at $9,750,000.
Santa Barbara, CA housing market in June 2025 saw over 26 listings sold above listed price, more than 10 sold at listed price and over 46 sold below. Between May and June 2025, Santa Barbara, CA real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 5.9%. Listings spent 35 days on the market in June 2025, and had a median list price of $2,127,620 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.