NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1420 E Valley Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93108

Montecito Area

Estimated Value: $6,105,000 - $17,954,448

6 Beds
9 Baths
8,270 Sq Ft
$1,341/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: November 1, 2016

Last sale price $5,250,000 $635 Per Sq Ft

Est. 111% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $66,860 / mo

518 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Estate
  • 2 Acre Lot
  • Santa Barbara Senior High School Rated A-
  • Peek-A-Boo Views
  • Fruit Trees

About This Home

As of November 2016

Montecito's best location at top of quiet country lane near Upper Village, schools, shops & restaurants, Bertram Goodhue's ''La Cabana'' circa 1916 recently enlarged w/respect to stone walls, brick & ironwork, thick adobe walls, old world charm & patina. Light & bright throughout, savory privacy, 3-car Garage, mature trees, recently built pool, outdoor fireplace & BBQ terrace, mountain views.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Randall Solakian

Coldwell Banker Realty License #00622258 Listed on: 05/27/2015

Coldwell Banker Realty

Co-Listed By

Deanna Solakian

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01895788

Last Buyer's Agent

Richard Mann

Coldwell Banker Realty

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1875

Lot Details

  • 2 Acre Lot
  • Gated Home
  • Fruit Trees
  • Property is in excellent condition

Property Views

  • Peek-A-Boo
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Estate
  • Adobe Architecture
  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Shake Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Multiple Fireplaces
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Home Office
  • Library
  • Laundry Room

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom

Parking

  • Garage
  • Uncovered Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Deck
  • Fireplace in Patio
  • Patio
  • Built-In Barbecue

Location

  • Property is near public transit, schools, and bus stop

Schools

  • Mont Union Elementary School
  • S.B. Jr. Middle School
  • S.B. Sr. High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Sewer Stub Out

Community Details

  • Montecito District Community

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 011-200-008

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1875

Lot Details

2 Acres

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1875
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Laundry Room
  • ResoLotFeatures: Near Public Transit
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Gate:Elec
  • Co List Office Mls Id: cb02
  • Co List Office Phone: 805-565-2200
  • Architectural Style: Adobe, Estate
  • Reso Flooring: Wood, Tile
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Excellent
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1875
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • Property Information Apx # Acres: 2.0
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Mont Union
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: S.B. Sr.
  • View Mountain(s)2: Yes
  • Property Information Within City Limits: No
  • Condition Excellent: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Unc #4: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Pool: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Open2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fruit Trees2: Yes
  • Proximity Near School(s)2: Yes
  • Rooms Family Room4: Yes
  • Rooms Ground Floor Bedroom2: Yes
  • Rooms Ground Floor Primary: Yes
  • Laundry Laundry Room2: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) LR: Yes
  • Security GateElec: Yes
  • WaterSewer Sewer Hookup: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Tile3: Yes
  • Style Estate2: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #33: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Built-in BBQ: Yes
  • Rooms Office3: Yes
  • Fireplace(s):_two_4: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) Primary Bedroom: Yes
  • Proximity Near Bus: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Spa - Outside: Yes
  • Location Info Development Name: Montecito District
  • GroundsLandscaping Deck3: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Wood2: Yes
  • Rooms LbryStudy: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) Patio3: Yes
  • View PartialFiltered2: Yes
  • Style Adobe3: Yes
  • Roof Shake: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Full Bathrooms: 7
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Fireplace Features: Primary Bedroom, 2+, LR, Patio
  • Total Bedrooms: 13

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shake, Flat
  • View: Mountain(s), Partial/Filtered
  • Acres: 2.0
  • Exterior Features: Pool, Deck, Patio Open, SPA-Outside, Fruit Trees
  • ConstructionSiding:Roof Flat: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Gar #3, Unc #4

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Radiant
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Mont Wtr
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • Heating:Radiant: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: Mont Union
  • High School: S.B. Sr.
  • Middle Or Junior School: S.B. Jr.

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 011-200-008
  • Zoning: Other
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 87120.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 16, 2025
Sold by
Topakas/Hicks Familyliving Trust and Hicks Raymond Avery
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$11,087,816

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 16, 2019
Sold by
Thatcher Mark
Bought by
Mat Montecito Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 30, 2018
Sold by
Thatcher Mark
Bought by
Thatcher Mark and Mark Thatcher Revocable Trust

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 27, 2015
Closed on
Oct 27, 2016
Sold by
Thatcher Kali
Bought by
Thatcher Mark
Seller's Agent
Randall Solakian
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Richard Mann
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$6,750,000
Sold Price
$5,250,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,500,000
-22.22%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.87%

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 27, 2015
Closed on
Oct 26, 2016
Sold by
Dehlsen James and Dehlsen Dagny
Bought by
Thatcher Mark
Seller's Agent
Randall Solakian
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Richard Mann
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$6,750,000
Sold Price
$5,250,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,500,000
-22.22%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 29, 2010
Sold by
Dehlsen James B and Dehlsen Dagny L
Bought by
Dehlsen James and Dehlsen Dagny

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 16, 2007
Sold by
Ornstein Robert M and Harris Laurie S
Bought by
Ornstein Robert M and Harris Laurie S

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 26, 2006
Sold by
Ornstein Robert M and Harris Laurie
Bought by
Ornstein Robert M and Harris Laurie S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
6.16%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in Santa Barbara, CA

  • Tiffany Dore Real Estate Agent - Village Properties

    Tiffany Dore

    Village Properties

    (805) 324-6641

    23 Total Sales

    2 in Montecito

    $8.9M - $25.1M Price Range

    Tiffany Dore
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  • Jason Saltoun Real Estate Agent - Jason Saltoun-Ebin

    Jason Saltoun

    Jason Saltoun-Ebin

    (805) 617-1502

    12 Total Sales

    2 in Montecito

    $3,148,820 Price Range

    Jason Saltoun
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  • Tamra Van Order Real Estate Agent - Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara

    Tamra Van Order

    Responds Quickly

    Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara

    (805) 308-6428

    32 Total Sales

    1 in Montecito

    $5,400,000 Price

    Tamra Van Order
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  • Lisa Scibird Real Estate Agent - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

    Lisa Scibird

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

    (805) 456-1528

    7 Total Sales

    3 in Montecito

    $2.9M - $5.4M Price Range

    Lisa Scibird
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  • Maurie McGuire Real Estate Agent - Sotheby's International Realty

    Maurie McGuire

    Sotheby's International Realty

    (805) 617-1644

    22 Total Sales

    5 in Montecito

    $3.5M - $8.5M Price Range

    Maurie McGuire
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  • Susan Pate Real Estate Agent - Compass

    Susan Pate

    Compass

    (805) 617-1044

    10 Total Sales

    1 in Montecito

    $3,460,000 Price

    Susan Pate
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- None Listed On Document
Mat Montecito Llc -- None Available
Thatcher Mark -- None Available
Thatcher Mark -- Chicago Title Company
Thatcher Mark $5,250,000 Chicago Title Company
Dehlsen James -- None Available
Ornstein Robert M -- Equity Title Company Santa B
Dehlsen James B -- Equity Title Company Santa B
Ornstein Robert M -- First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $1,200,000
Previous Owner Dehlsen James B $185,000
Previous Owner Dehlsen James B $417,000
Previous Owner Ornstein Robert M $500,000
Previous Owner Ornstein Robert M $1,000,000
Previous Owner Ornstein Robert M $750,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/01/2016 11/01/16 Sold $5,250,000 -22.2% $635 / Sq Ft
10/25/2016 10/25/16 Pending -- -- --
05/26/2015 05/26/15 For Sale $6,750,000 -- $816 / Sq Ft
Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2026 $64,654 $6,214,932 $2,367,593 $3,847,339
2025 $63,486 $6,093,071 $2,321,170 $3,771,901
2023 $63,486 $5,856,472 $2,231,037 $3,625,435
2022 $61,379 $5,741,641 $2,187,292 $3,554,349
2021 $60,111 $5,629,060 $2,144,404 $3,484,656
2020 $59,526 $5,571,342 $2,122,416 $3,448,926
2019 $57,966 $5,462,100 $2,080,800 $3,381,300
2018 $56,860 $5,355,000 $2,040,000 $3,315,000
2017 $55,821 $5,250,000 $2,000,000 $3,250,000
2016 $64,018 $6,120,045 $2,839,789 $3,280,256
2014 $62,000 $5,910,036 $2,742,342 $3,167,694
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • RS

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Randall Solakian

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (805) 886-6000

    1 Total Sale

    Randall Solakian
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  • DS

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2016

    Deanna Solakian

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (805) 453-9642

    2 Total Sales

    Deanna Solakian
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  • RM

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Richard Mann

    Coldwell Banker Realty

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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 15-1744

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 011-200-008

California Santa Barbara County Santa Barbara 93108

1420 E Valley Rd, Santa Barbara, CA

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