$3,495,000

2870 Holly Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93105

3 beds
2 full, 1 partial
2,600 sqft
1.9 acres
$1,344 / sqft
House

Property details

About 2870 Holly Rd

Experience world-class views from this extraordinary Mediterranean Modern, perfectly positioned on a private 1.93 acre knoll top just minutes to downtown Santa Barbara. This 3 bedroom 3 bath home offers approx. 2,600 sq ft of beautifully upgraded living space, expansive decks, and huge picture windows showcasing panoramic ocean, mountain, and city vistas. Recent updates include a private elevator, roofing, windows, HVAC, flooring, solar panels, dual backup batteries, and more. A sleek kitchen featuring Wolf cooktop opens to a spacious dining area, perfect for entertaining. The south-facing primary suite features a spa-like bath and wraparound deck perfect for soaking in the morning light and coastal breeze. There is a large garage w plenty of storage. A 749 sq ft ADU permit in process. Fabulous location near Inspiration Point Trailhead & SB Botanic Gardens; just 1.7 Miles Santa Barbara Tennis Club with its Courts, Pool, & Gym | 2.3 Miles to Old SB Mission | 3.5 Miles to Arlington Theatre | 10 miles to Airport

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air
StatusActive
CoolingAttic Fan, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Size2,600 sqft
Lot size1.93 Acres
Year built1988
ParkingGar #2, Unc #1, Attached
MLS #25-1336
Attached garageYes
FireplaceLiving Room
ViewMountain(s), Other, Ocean, City, Panoramic

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Summary

  • MLS Number: 25-1336
  • MLS Name: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service
  • Office Name: Sotheby's International Realty
  • Office Phone: (805) 969-4755
  • Listing Agent: Robert Heckes

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Dec 15, 2020
Home Sold
$1,725,000
Aug 17, 1994
Home Sold
$540,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$1,830,583$19,403
2023$1,794,690$19,051
2022$1,759,500$18,724
2021$1,725,000$18,294
2020$1,275,787$13,542
2019$1,250,772$13,043
2018$1,226,248$13,043
2017$1,202,205$12,611

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

7

Peabody Charter School

Public Charter KG-6

1.5 mi

3018 Calle Noguera

7

Roosevelt Elementary School

Public District KG-6

1.6 mi

1990 Laguna St

7

Monte Vista Elementary School

Public District KG-6

1.9 mi

730 N Hope Ave

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $118,250. Residents of Santa Barbara, CA typically earn between $100k-200k each year. The majority of families are single, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

25%
<35k
18%
35k-100k
37%
100k-200k
20%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

43%
Single, No Kids
4%
Single, with Kids
32%
Married, No Kids
21%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

11%
<11 yrs old
6%
12-17 yrs old
12%
18-34 yrs old
50%
35-64 yrs old
21%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • PGA/LPGAPGA/LPGA
  • Men's TennisMen's Tennis
  • Skiing/snowboardingSkiing/snowboarding

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Chico'sChico's
  • BloomingdalesBloomingdales
  • NordstromNordstrom

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Bonefish GrillBonefish Grill
  • California Pizza KitchenCalifornia Pizza Kitchen
  • ChipotleChipotle

What do the neighbors drive?

  • CadillacCadillac
  • LexusLexus
  • BMWBMW

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • ClassicalClassical
  • NewsNews
  • Talk/PersonalityTalk/Personality
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 2870 Holly Rd

This home is located at 2870 Holly Rd in Santa Barbara, CA and zip code 93105 in the Mission Canyon neighborhood. This 2,600 square foot home, which was built in 1988, sits on a 1.93 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 5, 2025 and is currently priced at $3,495,000.

While more than 22 listings in Santa Barbara, CA in March 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 15 listings sold at asking price, and more than 45 were sold below. The number of listings in Santa Barbara, CA increased by 8.7% between February and March 2025. In March 2025 median list price was $2,141,550 and the average listing age was 43 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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