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About this home
Capturing the timeless charm of San Ysidro Ranch, this renovated farmhouse sits beneath a canopy of mature oaks in Montecito's Golden Quadrangle. Designer Brigit Klein paired classic farmhouse character with exceptional craftsmanship: board and batten walls and ceilings, a Calacatta marble kitchen, hand applied Tadelakt plaster, bespoke cabinetry, designer wallpaper, and custom millwork throughout. Generously proportioned rooms open directly to terraces and gardens. Outside, two fireplaces anchor an outdoor living room and alfresco dining terrace, and a fire pit beneath the oaks overlooks a flower cutting garden. Mature roses, oversized raised beds, and an orchard of citrus, stone fruit, figs, and apples fill the grounds, with custom string lighting woven through the trees. A finished detached structure with a full bath may serve as a studio, office, or gym, with potential for ADU conversion. Montecito Union School District.
Single-familyProperty Type
1913Year Built
0.55 acresLot Size
Listed by Cristal Clarke•DRE #00968247• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Upper Village, located between San Ysidro Road and East Valley Road, is a boutique and residential Montecito neighborhood with a walkable village core and mountain-to-ocean scenery. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Upper Village crossroads of San Ysidro Road and East Valley Road, where sidewalk patios, design studios, and small galleries set a polished, low-key rhythm. Local pillars include Pierre Lafond Market & Deli, Caffe Luxxe, and the Montecito Country Mart. Spanish Revival and ranch-style homes sit behind hedges and stone walls, with palms and oaks framing curving lanes. Foothill light and coastal air shape an outdoors-forward routine, with trailheads and beaches a short drive away. The pace stays quiet after dark, with daytime café traffic and errands defining the scene.
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Market insights
540 El Bosque Rd · $7,299,000
DAYS ON MARKET
2 days
The average home goes pending in 38 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.4%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$7,299,000
Median list price in this area is $1,358,277. (81% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
20% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Fireplaces in the living room and patio
Bedrooms
Ground-floor primary bedroom
Bathrooms
4 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Reverse osmosis
Laundry & utility
Other laundry features
Flooring
Hardwood, tile
Heating & cooling
Forced-air heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Fruit trees
Setting view
Home design
Two levels
Construction
Updated and remodeled
Wood siding
Composition roof
Raised foundation
Utilities
Montgomery water
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Two-story farmhouse on almost one acre setting. Separate fully contained guest house and two-car garage. Beautiful gated country setting on a quiet lane below the world famous ''San Ysidro Ranch''. Montecito Union School District. Close to shops and restaurants in the Upper Village. Separate one-bedroom fully contained guest cottage. Separate gated entrance to the property off of Live Oaks Road. Newer paint, floors and updating. This house is over 100 years old according to research. Designed by W.J. Knowles, who worked under Lutah Riggs. Twenty Four hour notice to show please, tenant occupied. Floor plans now included with the Photos.
SBMLS #16-2958
Aug 1, 2017
Listing Removed
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Jul 6, 2017
Price Changed
$2,500,000
Apr 19, 2017
Price Changed
$2,750,000
Dec 28, 2016
Price Changed
$2,950,000
Sep 6, 2016
Listed
$3,150,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$27,974 (+2.1%)
$1,677,769 + $877,227
$2,554,996
2024
$27,392 (+1.6%)
$1,677,769 + $877,227
$2,554,996
2023
$26,957 (+1.8%)
$1,644,872 + $858,106
$2,502,978
2022
$26,480 (+2.0%)
$1,612,620 + $839,320
$2,451,940
2021
$25,949 (+750.8%)
$1,581,000 + $816,000
$2,397,000
2020
$3,050 (+6.5%)
$1,550,000 + $800,000
$2,350,000
2019
$2,864 (+0.9%)
$56,018 + $73,687
$129,705
2018
$2,837 (+4.5%)
$54,920 + $72,243
$127,163
2017
$2,714 (+3.6%)
$52,789 + $69,439
$122,228
2016
$2,620 (+9.0%)
$52,789 + $69,439
$122,228
2015
$2,403 (+0.8%)
$51,754 + $68,078
$119,832
2014
$2,383 (+0.2%)
$49,979 + $65,743
$115,722
2013
$2,378 (+2.2%)
$49,979 + $65,743
$115,722
2012
$2,327 (+1.0%)
$49,754 + $65,446
$115,200
2011
$2,303 (+9.4%)
$48,779 + $64,163
$112,942
2009
$2,105 (+10.9%)
$47,466 + $62,435
$109,901
2008
$1,898
$46,647 + $61,357
$108,004
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.82 Acres
Year renovated
1925
Finished Sq. Ft.
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Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
2,212
Year built
1913
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
007170003
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 23, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 86° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
8/10 Air Factor
13 unhealthy days expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Santa Barbara, CA • 93108
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Sun exposure
95/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 4% for direct sun exposure in Santa Barbara. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.7 hrs
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JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 540 El Bosque Rd
$7,386,449
$87K over list price of $7.30M
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $4.8M to $7.1M.