When you buy land, you can create a truly custom home for yourself. Here are five listings worth a look in Montecito, Cielito, Sycamore Canyon, and the Riviera.
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PRIME 5-ACRE MOUNTAIN DRIVE PARCEL
Discover an exceptional opportunity on Mountain Drive, where iconic architecture, prestigious estates, and breathtaking vistas converge. The expansive 5.13-acre parcel at 930 W. Mountain Drive offers two distinct building envelopes, each a canvas for your dream home. With panoramic views of majestic mountains, endless ocean, and nearby Channel Islands, you can also enjoy the serenity of rolling foothills, moments away from Montecito and the upper Riviera. Embrace privacy and convenience in one unparalleled package. Design your masterpiece on this prime Santa Barbara land, sculpting a sanctuary that reflects your desired lifestyle. With unmatched potential, seize the chance to transform your aspirations into reality.
Offered at $2,495,000. For more information, contact Lindsay Semler of White & Parrish Estate Group (805-451-7609, [email protected]). DRE# 02007433.
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BUILD THE DREAM IN MONTECITO’S TRANQUIL RIVEN ROCK COMMUNITY
Exceptional location meets storybook serenity at 800 Rockbridge Road, an ideal 1.52-acre buildable parcel in the sought-after Riven Rock community. This usable property enjoys tranquility, a lush setting, and captivating mountain views and is in close proximity to world-class hiking. With conceptual plans by Neumann Mendro Andrulaitis Architects to build an approximately 4,000-square-foot home, detached ADU, and two garages, this estate parcel is primed for perfection. Despite its close proximity to the Upper and Lower Villages of Montecito, 800 Rockbridge feels like a world away, shaded by mature oaks, specimen plants, and fruit trees bordered by a nearby creek. Located on quiet Rockbridge Road, this magical street enjoys a special natural setting and incomparable privacy. Named after a large oak that had grown to split a boulder in 1896, the Riven Rock Community was originally an 84-acre estate owned by the McCormick family.
Offered at $4,100,000. For more information, contact the Marsha Kotlyar Estate Group (805-565-4014, [email protected]). DRE# 01426886.
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MAGNIFICENT 2.49-ACRE MONTECITO ESTATE SITE
An unprecedented opportunity to develop your private Montecito sanctuary, 2025 Creekside Road is a flat, pastoral 2.49-acre parcel behind the private gates of Montecito Valley Ranch. Surrounded by prestigious estates and conveniently located near world-class beaches, hiking, equestrian trails, fine dining, shopping, and more. Sunny and welcoming, this estate parcel has on-site utilities. Montecito Union School District. Conceptual plans and renderings by Braden Sterling of S|H Architecture.
Offered at $3,450,000. For more information, contact Jill Nelsen of The Agency (805-453-2848, [email protected]), DRE# 02050427; co-listed with Nancy Kogevinas of Kogevinas Luxury Properties (805-450-6233, [email protected]), DRE# 01209514.
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HIGHLY DESIRABLE UPPER RIVIERA | OCEAN, ISLAND + CITY VIEWS
Create your dream estate on one of the most coveted streets in the Upper Riviera on an expansive lot with an elevated building pad. The hilltop location of 1322 Dover Road maximizes the sweeping ocean, island and city views while affording incredible privacy at the same time. The entire back of the property is bordered by Franceschi Park, adding to the spaciousness, solitude and allure of this incredible site. This oversized 0.82± acre parcel invites you to create your new home while immediately enjoying the existing rectangular pool! Architectural plans by Flynn Architects have received project design approval and they are available to continue through to completion. The design has adapted and expanded the previous Richard Neutra–designed home, bringing the midcentury design into the modern era, while paying homage to the original. The new design creatively captures 7,555 sf of interior space with a 3,500 sf roof deck and roof lounge.
Offered at $3,297,000. For more information, contact Randy Haden | Molly Haden of Haden Homes Luxury Property Group (805-880-6530, [email protected]). DRE# 01988499 | 02020380.
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UNLOCK MONTECITO MAGIC
An extraordinary opportunity awaits to own two alluring and private parcels nestled in between Montecito and Santa Barbara. In the same family for 65 years, these two secluded yet easily accessible lots zoned RS-1A, are harmoniously positioned off Sycamore Canyon and Alisal Road. Imagine your personal haven where nature and convenience intertwine forming a sprawling canvas with unparalleled vistas and mesmerizing glimpses of the Pacific Ocean. A combined expanse of 14.65 acres offers an opportunity to create a lifestyle amidst beautiful and serene surroundings all with easy access to nearby parks, hiking, downtown and the Pacific Ocean.
Offered at $495,000. For more information, contact Nancy Kogevinas of Kogevinas Luxury Properties (805-879-8043, nanc
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