Step into this dreamy, restored retreat, a stone's throw from Montecito's charming Upper Village. Circa 1883, the 3 bed/2.5 bath home with a separate 1 bed/ 1 bath cottage blends timeless vintage appeal with modern updates. The living area with a stone fireplace flows into a sunlit dining room featuring French doors, while the adjacent kitchen makes a stylish statement. The ground-floor primary suite is a light-filled retreat, & upstairs, two bedrooms & an office/media room enhance the layout. Set on a gated, beautifully landscaped parcel, the gardens are ideal for entertaining, & a private guest cottage adds to the property's appeal & versatility. Highlighting understated luxury throughout, this Montecito gem invites you to immediately embrace that effortless California lifestyle!
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$5,050,000
1575 E Valley Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
3beds
2,839sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1883
0.54 Acres Lot
$5,097,500 Zestimate®
$1,779/sqft
$8,304 Estimated rent
Home value
$5,097,500
$4.59M - $5.71M
$8,304/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: July 25, 2025 at 12:53pm
Listed by:
Marsha Kotlyar Estate Group 01426886 805-565-4014,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Bought with:
Rachael Douglas, 02024147
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Source: SBMLS,MLS#: 25-1675
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Other
Appliances
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,839
- Total interior livable area: 2,839 sqft
Property
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio Open
- Exterior features: Lawn, Fruit Trees, Wooded
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Setting, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 0.54 Acres
- Features: Level
- Topography: Level
Details
- Additional structures: Other
- Parcel number: 007220059
- Zoning: R-1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Mixed
Condition
- Excellent
- Year built: 1883
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Mont Wtr
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Santa Barbara
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Ctnl
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/2/2026 | Listing removed | $5,500$2/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #26-584 Report a problem | ||
| 2/23/2026 | Listed for rent | $5,500-12.7%$2/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #26-584 Report a problem | ||
| 7/25/2025 | Sold | $5,050,000-5.6%$1,779/sqft |
Source:  SBMLS #25-1675 Report a problem | ||
| 6/16/2025 | Pending sale | $5,350,000$1,884/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #25-1675 Report a problem | ||
| 5/27/2025 | Price change | $5,350,000-2.6%$1,884/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #25-1675 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $50,384 -0.5% | $2,971,382 -36.5% |
| 2024 | $50,634 +8.9% | $4,681,800 +9.5% |
| 2023 | $46,475 +47.9% | $4,275,000 +52.3% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 93108
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Montecito Union SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.4 mi
- NASanta Barbara Unified Early ChildhoodGrades: Distance: 3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Mont Union
- Middle: S.B. Jr.
- High: S.B. Sr.
Source: SBMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
- California
- Santa Barbara County
- Montecito
- 93108
- 1575 E Valley Rd