680 Buena Vista Dr

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Description

It doesn't get any more quintessentially Montecito than this! Spanish Colonial Revival architecture, courtesy of architect Mary Craig, is ripe with wrought iron, smooth white stucco, Santa Barbara stone walls, weathered tile, beautifully carved doors, and 1930's glamour. The ocean view estate known as La Macarena presides over 1.99 acres in the heart of the Golden Quadrangle and embodies a worn elegance earned over nearly a century of seasons. Designed around a central courtyard with eight sets of...It doesn't get any more quintessentially Montecito than this! Spanish Colonial Revival architecture, courtesy of architect Mary Craig, is ripe with wrought iron, smooth white stucco, Santa Barbara stone walls, weathered tile, beautifully carved doors, and 1930's glamour. The ocean view estate known as La Macarena presides over 1.99 acres in the heart of the Golden Quadrangle and embodies a worn elegance earned over nearly a century of seasons. Designed around a central courtyard with eight sets of French doors leading to nearly every room, the home orbits around this integral space. Available to the market for the first time in 50 years, this piece of history is the perfect canvas to create your version of the California Dream.
  1. Listed by Riskin Partners Estate Group • DRE #01815307 / 01447045 / 01954177 / 01951069 • Village Properties

Property Details for 680 Buena Vista Drive

Property Information:Within City Limits
No
Zoning
R-1
Zoning:R-1
Yes
Location Info:Cross Street
East Valley Rd
Architectural Style
Spanish, Estate
Style:Spanish
Yes
Style:Estate
Yes
Construction:Two Story
Yes
LISTING UPDATED: 09/13/2024 08:32 PM

Property Details for 680 Buena Vista Drive

StatusClosed
MLS #24-1832
Days on Market14
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1929
Lot Size1.99 AC / 86,684 SF
CountySanta Barbara County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Village Properties, Riskin Partners Estate Group, DRE #01815307 / 01447045 / 01954177 / 01951069

Sold By Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Nancy L Kogevinas, DRE #01209514

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Building Information for 680 Buena Vista Drive

Stories-Year Built1929Building Size-Lot Size1.99 AC / 86,684 SF

Payment Calculator

$51,677 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$46,301

Property Taxes

$5,376

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 680 Buena Vista Drive

Details
Features
  • District: 10 - MONTECITO
  • District: 10 - MONTECITO
  • Amenities:Fireplace: FP in Living Room, FP in Primary BR, Other/Remarks
  • Amenities:Cathedral Ceilings: Yes
  • Amenities:Guest House: Yes
  • Amenities:Guest Quarters: Yes
  • Amenities:Pantry: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Double Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Gas Stove: Yes
  • Diningroom Features: Formal, In Kitchen
  • Dining:Formal: Yes
  • Dining:In Kitchen: Yes
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio Open, Fruit Trees, Fenced: PRT, Deck3, Patio Open2, Fruit Trees2, Fenced PRT
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Primary Bedroom, Other, 2+, LR
  • Fireplace(s):2+: Yes
  • Fireplace(s):LR: Yes
  • Fireplace(s):Other: Yes
  • Fireplace(s):Primary Bedroom: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings:Hardwood: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings:Tile: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings:Stone: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings:Concrete: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Laundry:Laundry Room: Yes
  • Roof: True
  • Roof:Tile: Yes
  • Rooms: Family Room, Ground Floor Bedroom, Patio Enclosed, Primary Bedroom2
  • Rooms:Den: No
  • Rooms:Family Room: Yes
  • Rooms:Ground Floor Bedroom: Yes
  • Rooms:Patio Enclosed: Yes
  • Rooms:Primary Bedroom: Yes
  • View:Ocean: Yes
  • View:Mountain(s): Yes
  • View:Setting: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Pool: N/K
  • Grounds Landscaping:Deck: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Patio Open: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Fruit Trees: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Fenced: PRT: Yes
  • Flooring: Concrete, Hardwood, Stone, Tile
  • Heating: Electric, Forced Air, Gravity
  • Kitchen Appliances: Double Oven, Gas Stove
  • View: Mountain, Ocean, Setting
  • Other Structures: Other, Shed
  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Cooling: None
  • Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
  • Levels: Two Story
  • Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Room Total: 0
  • Heating: Yes
  • Pool: No
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating:Electric: Yes
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • Heating:Gravity: Yes
  • Year Built Numeric: 1929
  • Main House SqFt: 8425.0
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Other Buildings:Shed: Yes
  • Other Buildings:Other: Yes
  • Building Area Total: 8425.0
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 007-130-011
  • Association Fee: $.00
Parking/Garage
  • Attached: Yes
  • Parking Features: Gar #6, Interior Access, Attached, Detached, Other
  • Garages: Yes
  • Parking Garage:Interior Access: Yes
  • Parking Garage:Attached: Yes
  • Parking Garage:Detached: Yes
  • Parking Garage:Other: Yes
  • Parking Garage:Gar #6: Yes
  • Parking Garage: Interior Access, Attached, Detached, Other, Gar #6
Room Info
Room Info
  • Total Bathrooms: 11.00
  • Total Half Baths: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 8
  • Total Full Baths: 9
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 10.00
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 9.20
Location Info
Location Info
  • Directions: E Valley to Buena Vista Drive.
  • Living Area Units: Sqft
  • Topography: Downslope, Level
  • Location Info:Compass Map: Santa Barbara
  • Location Info:Map Grid: U11
  • LocationTopo:Level: Yes
  • LocationTopo:Combo: Yes
  • LocationTopo:Downslope: Yes
  • Number Of Units Buildings: 1
  • Lot Features: Level, Sloped Down
Neighborhood/Schools
  • Elementary School: Mont Union
  • Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
  • High School: S.B. Sr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools:Elementary School: Mont Union
  • NeighborhoodSchools:Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools:High School: S.B. Sr.
Property / Assessor Information
Property / Assessor Info
  • Site Improvements:Public: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Slab, Raised
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 86684.4
  • Lot Size Area: 1.99
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.99
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type Label: Residential
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Foundation:Slab: Yes
  • Foundation:Raised: Yes
  • Condition:Average: Yes
  • Condition:Fixer: Yes
  • Property Information:Realtor.com Type: Residential: Single Family
  • Property Information:Year Built: 1929.0
  • Property Information:Source: Other/See Remarks
  • Property Information:ADU: No
Utility Info
  • WaterSewer:Mont Wtr: Yes
  • WaterSewer:Sewer Hookup: Yes
  • WaterSource: Mont Wtr
  • Sewer: Sewer Hookup

Property History for 680 Buena Vista Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 19, 2024

Sold

CLAW #24-400157

$9,500,000—
Jul 19, 2024

Sold

CRMLS #24400157

$9,500,000—
Jul 19, 2024

Sold

SDMLS #24-400157

$9,500,000—
Jul 18, 2024

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #24-1832

$9,500,000—
Jun 17, 2024

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #24-1832

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Jun 17, 2024

Pending - Continue to Show

Santa Barbara AOR #24-1832

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Jun 17, 2024

Pending

SDMLS #24-400157

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Jun 17, 2024

Pending

CRMLS #24400157

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Jun 17, 2024

Pending

CLAW #24-400157

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Jun 4, 2024

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #24400157

$10,900,000—
Jun 4, 2024

Listed (Active)

CLAW #24-400157

$10,900,000—
Jun 4, 2024

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #24-400157

$10,900,000—
Jun 3, 2024

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #24-1832

$10,900,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/19/2024

Sold

CLAW #24-400157

$9,500,000
07/19/2024

Sold

CRMLS #24400157

$9,500,000
07/19/2024

Sold

SDMLS #24-400157

$9,500,000
07/18/2024

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #24-1832

$9,500,000
06/17/2024

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #24-1832

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06/17/2024

Pending - Continue to Show

Santa Barbara AOR #24-1832

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06/17/2024

Pending

SDMLS #24-400157

—
06/17/2024

Pending

CRMLS #24400157

—
06/17/2024

Pending

CLAW #24-400157

—
06/04/2024

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #24400157

$10,900,000
06/04/2024

Listed (Active)

CLAW #24-400157

$10,900,000
06/04/2024

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #24-400157

$10,900,000
06/03/2024

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #24-1832

$10,900,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 680 Buena Vista Drive

Taxable ValueLand$5,100,000Additions$990,000Total$6,090,000
Tax Record2025$64,507 ($5,376 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Total Finished SqFt7,609 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt7,609 SqFtLot Size68,389 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1933CountySANTA BARBARAAPN007-130-011Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 680 Buena Vista Drive

This home is within Montecito Union Elementary School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - K to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Montecito Union School
PublicK to 6

Santa Barbara Junior High School
Public7 to 8

Santa Barbara Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Adelante Charter School
CharterK to 6

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Listing Courtesy of Village Properties, Riskin Partners Estate Group, DRE #01815307 / 01447045 / 01954177 / 01951069

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