650 San Ysidro Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
- 3 beds |
- 4 baths |
- 4,080 sqft
Single-Family Home 
Built in 1951 
2.71acre lot
—— car garage 
$4,161/sqft 
Listed 5 months ago
Property Description
A rare midcentury modern architectural offering in the heart of Montecito, The Erving House, described as a "glass tent" by Time magazine in 1951,is a singular expression of architectural and landscape mastery, gracefully nestled on 2.7 acres of private, artfully curated grounds. Designed in 1950 by renowned architect Lutah Maria Riggs during her iconic modernist phase, and complemented by the legendary California landscape architect Thomas Church, this estate exemplifies the essence of indoor-outdoor living.Enter through private gates, where a meandering driveway weaves beneath a canopy of majestic oaks, setting a serene, cinematic approach to the residence. It culminates in a spacious motor court, where the home's striking flat-roof carport seamlessly marries form and function with timeless elegance.A covered walkway leads to the home's entrance, where a dramatic double-height foyer with floor-to-ceiling glass walls flood the space with natural light and frame expansive views of the surrounding landscape and mountains. This breathtaking entrance sets the tone for a home in constant dialogue with nature.The main living space unfolds with a soaring pitched ceiling, its apex seemingly reaching toward Montecito Peak, and a sculptural, biomorphic Santa Barbara stone fireplace, a sub
- Listing Status:
- Active
- Date Added:
- June 24, 2025 at 05:00AM
- Listing Office:
- Compass : 805-253-7700
- Listing Agent:
- Lucas Ebbin : 805-400-3424
- MLS ID:
- CL25556849
- General: Heated
- Style: Mid Century Modern
- Pool: None
- Parking: DetachedOther
- General: 1
- HOA Amenities: Gated
- County: Santa Barbara
- Zoning: 2-E-011150029
- View: Mountain(s)Trees/WoodsOther
This listing courtesy of Lucas Ebbin, Compass
Monthly Payment
- Principal & Interest $
- Property Taxes $
- Home Insurance $
- VA Funding Fee $
