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1970 Lemon Ranch Rd, Montecito, CA 93108

  • $8,987,000

    Last sold 06/25/2023 for $8.84M

  • 3

    bed

  • 5

    bath

  • 4,958

    Sqft ($1,785/Sqft)

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About 1970 Lemon Ranch Rd

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 2005
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 1 Acre
Movoto estimate
Property description
Bespoke in Birnam Wood. Sublime French-country inspired home, never before on the market. Truly custom 3BR/5BA with meticulous attention to detail. Spectacular features abound like the travertine-walled domed entry foyer, antiqued wood floors, vaulted beamed & coffered ceilings, upholstered & Venetian plastered walls, elegant French doors with custom hardware, 4 fireplaces, climate-controlled wine room, oversized garage & chef's kitchen. Gracious living is easy whether you are relaxing in the substantial library in front of the fire, entertaining in the grand living room, or feasting in the elegant dining room with its Provence feeling south-facing views. The elegant & spacious primary suite , opens to pool terrace and beautifully designed garden spaces including approx. 150 rose bushes Designed by acclaimed Architect Bob Ray Offenhauser AIA and Built by Unander Associates in 2005. Fabulous landscape design by Sydney Baumgartner. Birnam Wood homeowners automatically become members of the private, full-service golf club with premier dining, golf, tennis, fitness and social programs. Initial Corporate fee and Both Club and HOA Monthly fees apply.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Timothy Walsh
Listing Agent Contact: Tim@villagesite.com
Listing Office - Village Properties
Source: Santa Barbara AOR mls logo
MLS#23-1338 • last updated 1 year ago
Movoto checked Santa Barbara AOR for data 5 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC Central Air
Heating Forced Air
Levels/Style Single Story, Medit
MLS # 23-1338
SubType Home/Estate
SqFt (Building Area) 4958
SqFt (Living Area) 4958
Status Closed
Lot Size (Acres) 1
Lot Size (Sqft) 43560
Condition Excellent
HOA Fee CLA
Year Built 2005
Interior
Total # of Bathrooms 5
# of Full Baths 3
# of Half Baths 2
Total # of Bedrooms 3
Laundry Gas Hookup, Laundry Room
Flooring Hardwood, Stone, Tile
Fireplace Primary Bedroom, Family Room, Other, 2+, Patio
Appliances Trash Compactor, Refrigerator, Built-In Gas Range, Tankless Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Gas Stove, Microwave, Rev Osmosis, Washer, Wtr Softener/Owned
Accessibility Features Wheelchair Access, Wide Doors
Exterior
Roof Tile, Flat
Foundation Slab
Construction Brick/Stone
Parking Gar #2, Interior Access
Exterior Features Other, Pool, Deck, Patio Open, Patio Covered, SPA-Outside, Dog Run, Lawn, Fruit Trees, Yard Irrigation T/O, Fenced: PRT
Lot Features Level, Near Public Transit
Amenities / Utilities
Water Source Mont Wtr
Sewer/Septic Sewer Hookup
HOA Fee Includes Other, Comm Area Maint, Security
HOA Amenities Other, Tennis Court(s), Clubhouse, Pool, Golf Course, Lake, Greenbelt, Security, Gym
Location
View Mountain(s), Setting, Green Belt, Golf Course, Panoramic
Area 10 - MONTECITO
Subdivision 10 - Birnam Wood
Elementary School Mont Union
Middle School S.B. Jr.
High School S.B. Sr.
APN 007-510-007
Directions Enter Main Gate Of Birtnam Wood Golf Club Off East Valley, Turn Right At The Second Street, Crocker Sperry, Turn Right At The Second Street, Lemon Ranch Rd And Home Is Second Home On The Right.
Multifamily Details
Lot/ Land Details
Topography Level
$8.98M
Range: $8.44M-$9.52M
Last 30 days 
  • Apr 2025
    Public Records
  • Apr 25, 2025 Sold
    $8,500,000 (-3.9%)
  • Aug 2023
    Public Records
  • Aug 1, 2023 Sold
    $8,848,000
  • Aug 2023
    mls logo MLS # 23269851
  • Aug 1, 2023 Sold
    $8,848,000 (-11.5%)
  • Jun 25, 2023 Pending
  • May 15, 2023 Listed
    $10,000,000 (+809.1%)
  • Jun 2023
    mls logo MLS # 23-1338
  • Jun 25, 2023 Pending
  • May 15, 2023 Listed
    $10,000,000
  • Apr 2002
    Public Records
  • Apr 9, 2002 Sold
    $1,100,000
  • 1970 Lemon Ranch Rd
    $8.84M
  • 10 - Montecito
  • 93108
    $6.5M -9% y/y
  • Montecito
    $7.39M -17% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
1990 Lemon Ranch Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108 $6,064,000 2/3 3,517 0.02
1997 Lemon Ranch Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108 $7,664,000 3/3 3,757 0.04
1967 Inverness Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93108 $5,921,000 1/2 3,869 0.06
1975 Inverness Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93108 $7,507,000 3/4 4,052 0.06
1968 Inverness Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93108 $5,865,000 3/2 2,066 0.08
1930 Lemon Ranch Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108 $6,330,000 3/3 2,919 0.08
527 Crocker Sperry Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108 $6,015,000 1/2 2,424 0.08
1983 Inverness Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93108 $7,760,000 2/4 4,994 0.09

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.

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