El Fureidis (Scarface Mansion) is a mansion in Montecito, California, and a filming location for Scarface (1983). Built in 1906, it was designed by Bertram Grosvenor Goodhue.
Location: Montecito, California, United States
Verified facts
- Appeared in Scarface (movie, 1983)
confidence 80/100 · 7 independent sources · SRC-4943, SRC-4944, SRC-5281, SRC-5282, SRC-7529, SRC-7530, SRC-9673 - Located in Montecito, California
confidence 80/100 · 6 independent sources · SRC-4943, SRC-4944, SRC-5283, SRC-5282, SRC-7529, SRC-7530 - Built in 1906
confidence 75/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-4943, SRC-4944, SRC-5284, SRC-5283 - Designed by Bertram Grosvenor Goodhue
confidence 80/100 · 6 independent sources · SRC-4943, SRC-4944, SRC-5282, SRC-5285, SRC-7531, SRC-7532
Evidence & sources
- SRC-4943 — Wikipedia (Tier 2, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4944 — Siteline Santa Barbara (Tier 3, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5281 — Montecito Valley (Tier 3, press; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5282 — lovePROPERTY (Tier 3, press; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5283 — Resident Magazine (Tier 2, press; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5284 — CBS News (Tier 2, press; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5285 — PCAD (Pacific Coast Architecture Database) (Tier 2, database; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7529 — Where Was Scarface Filmed? – Giggster (Tier 2, web; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7530 — Where Was Scarface Filmed? – GrahmsGuide (Tier 3, web; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7531 — Bertram Goodhue's Montecito Country Club Also Designed El Fureidis – Santa Barbara Independent (Tier 2, web; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7532 — The Montecito Mansion From Scarface Is On The Market – Francis York (Tier 2, web; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9673 — Architectural Story (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Scarface filmed?
El Fureidis (Scarface Mansion), in Montecito, California, is a real-world filming location used for Scarface.
Who designed El Fureidis (Scarface Mansion)?
El Fureidis (Scarface Mansion) was designed by Bertram Grosvenor Goodhue.
Where is El Fureidis (Scarface Mansion) located?
El Fureidis (Scarface Mansion) is located in Montecito, California.