Luxury 2.8-Acre Coastal Estate in Santa Barbara Sells for $10.85 Million

A three-bedroom coastal estate in Santa Barbara sold for $10.85 million on November 20, 2025, according to Redfin.

The sale of the bluff-top property located on 3213 Cliff Dr marks one of the area’s higher-value transactions this season. 

A rare property for sale, the estate was originally built in 1971 and has been owned by the same family for more than 50 years, according to the listing. 

The single-story house enjoys privacy and seclusion from its neighbors as the property includes two adjoining parcels totaling nearly 2.8 acres, offering sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean and Channel Islands, and sits on a private road. 

The primary home and the adjoining land parcels can be utilized to enhance the existing estate or build something new, the listing noted. 

Spanning 3,263 sq. ft., the house features three bedrooms and two-and-a-half bathrooms, with French doors in the living and dining spaces that open to ocean-facing terraces. 

The kitchen opens out into the family room and breakfast area, with doors leading to terraces that can be used for alfresco dining. It is equipped with a refrigerator, gas range, dishwasher, dryer, microwave, and washer. 

The primary suite includes an expansive bedroom, spacious closets, and a large bathroom. There are two more bedrooms, including one with a separate office or play area. 

Outdoor amenities include a pool and spa that appear to float over the Pacific Ocean, surrounded by landscaped gardens. The ocean-view deck can be utilized to entertain guests. 

The estate includes a detached two-room workshop or studio that can be used for several purposes. There is also a two-car garage. 

The buyer and seller details are not available. 

Listed by the Ebbin Group, the property was bought with Terence Aleman of Alemann and Associates, according to the listing. 

The property was listed on October 9, 2025, for $9.99 million, the listing noted. It was earlier listed in 2023 for $14.9 million and in 2024 for $12.9 million. However, both times the listings were removed after a few months. 

The property has a historic permit for its roofing from August 1999, according to Redfin. 

Similar properties near 3213 Cliff Dr are priced in the same price range, according to Redfin estimates. 

Santa Barbara Housing Market

The housing market in Santa Barbara is “somewhat competitive,” according to Redfin. Home prices have been declining, the realtor noted, with the median sale price of a home $1.8 million in October, down 10.4% from 2024. 

On average, homes in the city sell after 46 days on the market, compared to 48 days last year. 

This October, 52 homes were sold, up from 42 in October 2024, Redfin noted. 

The typical home value in Santa Barbara is around $1.78 million, down 1.9% from 2024, according to Zillow.