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$6,195,000$2,220 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 96How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $5,295,000 on May 23, 2023

279 SANTA ROSA LN

SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108
3
Beds
3
Baths
2,791 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.87 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1948
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$6.2M
$6M low$6.4M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$5,295,000 · May 23, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$58,403 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$5,619,095 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$3,395,865
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$2,223,230
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$5,508,918

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.50
48
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
80
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
20
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
40
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
66
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.7 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountySANTA BARBARA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.87
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Montecito Union Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.4 mi
M
Santa Barbara Junior High SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 3.5 mi
H
Santa Barbara High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.8 mi

District: Santa Barbara Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 93108These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.156
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.99
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.514

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.76%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.35%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.10,271
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.491 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$179,280
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$257,762
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.60°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.22 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.75%

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How this home compares

279 Santa Rosa Ln measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 98% of homes in Santa Barbara County
  • Costs more per square foot than 98% of homes in Santa Barbara County
  • Bigger than 90% of homes in Santa Barbara County
  • Has a bigger lot than 91% of homes in Santa Barbara County
  • Older than 89% of homes in Santa Barbara County

What homes are worth in Santa Barbara 93108

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$1.6M$10M

This home is worth more than 64% of homes in Santa Barbara 93108.

How it measures up in Santa Barbara 93108

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Santa Barbara 93108.

Estimated value$6,195,000
CheaperTypical $4,977,420Pricier

Pricier than 64% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$2220
CheaperTypical $1772Pricier

Pricier than 80% of homes nearby

Living area2,791 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,818 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Lot size0.87 ac
SmallerTypical 0.84 acBigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Year built1948
OlderTypical 1967Newer

Newer than 20% of homes nearby

How 279 Santa Rosa Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSanta Barbara 93108Santa Barbara County
Estimated valuepricier than$6,195,00064% of homes98% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$222080% of homes98% of homes
Living areabigger than2,791 ft²49% of homes90% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.87 ac52% of homes91% of homes
Year builtnewer than194820% of homes11% of homes

About 279 Santa Rosa Ln

How much is 279 Santa Rosa Ln, Santa Barbara, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 279 Santa Rosa Ln, Santa Barbara, CA is $6,195,000 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $5,960,599 to $6,429,400. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 279 Santa Rosa Ln, Santa Barbara, CA last sell?

279 Santa Rosa Ln, Santa Barbara, CA last sold on May 23, 2023 for $5,295,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 279 Santa Rosa Ln, Santa Barbara, CA?

279 Santa Rosa Ln, Santa Barbara, CA has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,791 square feet of living space and a 0.87-acre lot.

When was 279 Santa Rosa Ln, Santa Barbara, CA built?

279 Santa Rosa Ln, Santa Barbara, CA was built in 1948, making it 78 years old.

What schools serve 279 Santa Rosa Ln, Santa Barbara, CA?

279 Santa Rosa Ln, Santa Barbara, CA is assigned to Montecito Union Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Santa Barbara Junior High School (middle), rated D+; Santa Barbara High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Santa Barbara Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 279 Santa Rosa Ln, Santa Barbara, CA compare to other homes in Santa Barbara 93108?

Among the 4,666 homes in Santa Barbara 93108, it is worth more than 64% of them ($6,195,000 against a typical $4,977,420), its price per square foot is higher than 80% of them ($2220 against a typical $1772), it is bigger than 49% of them (2,791 ft² against a typical 2,818 ft²), its lot is bigger than 52% of them (0.87 ac against a typical 0.84 ac) and it is newer than 20% of them (1948 against a typical 1967). Measured against all of Santa Barbara County, it is worth more than 98% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 279 Santa Rosa Ln, Santa Barbara, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 279 Santa Rosa Ln, Santa Barbara, CA was $58,403. The county assessed it at $5,619,095.

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