$17,950,000

1567 E Valley Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93108

Estimated payment $109,384/month

Total Views 12,328
6 Beds
8 Baths
8,372 Sq Ft
$2,144 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Attached Guest House
  • Property is near an ocean
  • Fruit Trees
  • Santa Barbara Senior High School Rated A-
  • Estate
  • Maid or Guest Quarters

About This Home

Timeless European Estate in the Heart of Montecito.

Privately set behind gates on one of Montecito's most desirable lanes, 1567 E. Valley Road is a European-inspired estate that blends elegance, character, and thoughtful design. Situated on a fully usable, beautifully landscaped 1.49-acre parcel, the property offers serene privacy just moments from the charm and convenience of the Upper Village.

With 8,372 square feet of total living space, the estate features six bedrooms and eight bathrooms, along with a private study, formal and informal living areas, and seamless indoor-outdoor flow—designed for both relaxed daily living and sophisticated entertaining. Old World craftsmanship defines the home's architectural integrity: soaring ceilings, hand-hewn beams reclaimed from a 300-year-old European barn, Santa Rita stonework, five stone fireplaces, solid mahogany doors, and custom cabinetry all speak to timeless quality and attention to detail.

At the heart of the home, a chef's kitchen features high-end appliances, a walk-in pantry, a sunny breakfast nook, and a cozy fireplace. It opens seamlessly to the great room, creating a warm and welcoming space for gathering. The nearby family roomcomplete with a wet bar and French doorsextends naturally to the outdoors, making it ideal for relaxed entertaining.

The serene primary suite offers a peaceful retreat with its own fireplace, private balcony, dual walk-in closets, steam shower, and soaking tub.

The third floor is a beautiful studio, newly renovated with a full kitchen and bathroomideal for guests or creative work.

Approved permits for a pool and cabana present a rare opportunity to further elevate the estate's resort-like potential.

Outdoors, sweeping lawns, mature trees, fruit plantings, and curated landscaping create a tranquil, garden-like settingperfectly complementing the beauty and grace of the home itself.

Elegant, timeless, and ideally located, 1567 E. Valley Road is a rare offering that captures the essence of Montecito living at its finest.

Listing Agent

Eric Haskell

The Agency License #01866805 Listed on: 04/01/2025

The Agency

Co-Listing Agent

Amanda Lee

The Agency License #01986728

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $133,256

Year Built

  • Built in 1991

Lot Details

  • 1.49 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Lawn
  • Property is in excellent condition

Parking

  • Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Estate
  • Raised Foundation
  • Slate Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 8,372 Sq Ft Home
  • Wet Bar
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Library
  • Property Views

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Double Oven

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Maid or Guest Quarters

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Property is near an ocean
  • Patio

Additional Homes

  • Attached Guest House
  • Number of ADU Units: 1
  • ADU built in 2022
  • ADU includes 1 Bathroom
  • Kitchen Sink
  • Range Cooktop
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove

Location

  • Property is near schools
  • Property is near shops

Schools

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 007-220-050
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Community Details

Recreation

  • Bocce Ball Court

Additional Features

  • 10 Hedgerow Subdivision
  • Restaurant

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$133,256

Year Built

Built in 1991

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1991
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Laundry Room
  • ResoLotFeatures: Level
  • Co List Office Mls Id: THEAG4
  • Co List Office Phone: 424-230-3700
  • Subdivision Name: 10 - Hedgerow
  • Architectural Style: Estate
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Other Structures: Other
  • Reso Property Condition: Excellent
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1991
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • Property Information Apx # Acres: 1.49
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Mont Union
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: Other
  • LocationTopo Level: Yes
  • Property Information ADU: Yes
  • Property Information Within City Limits: No
  • Condition Excellent: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Attached: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Open2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Lawn2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fruit Trees2: Yes
  • View Setting2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Ocean2: Yes
  • Proximity Near School(s)2: Yes
  • Rooms Family Room4: Yes
  • Dining Dining Area2: Yes
  • Laundry Laundry Room2: Yes
  • Amenities Skylight2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dryer3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Washer3: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) LR: Yes
  • Property Information Main House SqFt: 8372.0
  • Property Information ADU Count: 1
  • Style Estate2: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #33: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Bocce Ball: Yes
  • Proximity Near Shopping2: Yes
  • Proximity Restaurants: Yes
  • Dining Breakfast Area2: Yes
  • Dining Formal2: Yes
  • Dining In Kitchen4: Yes
  • Amenities Guest Quarters2: Yes
  • Amenities Wet Bar2: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) Family Room3: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) Primary Bedroom: Yes
  • ADU #1 Type2: ADU
  • ADU #1 Attached2: Yes
  • Foundation Raised: Yes
  • Rooms LbryStudy: Yes
  • ADU #1 Year Built5: 2022
  • ADU #1 Baths2: 1
  • ADU1 Kitchen Features Stove: Yes
  • ADU1 Kitchen Features Range: Yes
  • ADU1 Kitchen Features Refrigerator2: Yes
  • ADU1 Kitchen Features Sink: Yes
  • Roof Slate2: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) 24: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Other, Double Oven, Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 6
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Family Room, Other
  • Total Bedrooms: 12
  • Appliances Included:Double Oven2: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Slate
  • View: Setting
  • Acres: 1.49
  • Topography: Level
  • Exterior Features: Patio Open, Lawn, Fruit Trees
  • Foundation Details: Raised

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Gar #3, Attached

Association/Amenities

  • Unit 1 Amenities:Cathedral Ceiling(s)2: Yes

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 007-220-050
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 64904.4
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

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
2025 $133,256 $12,946,737 $4,775,436 $8,171,301
2023 $133,256 $12,444,000 $4,590,000 $7,854,000
2022 $128,542 $12,200,000 $4,500,000 $7,700,000
2021 $52,141 $4,806,281 $1,616,575 $3,189,706
2020 $50,941 $4,757,000 $1,600,000 $3,157,000
2019 $25,598 $2,334,659 $925,246 $1,409,413
2018 $25,124 $2,288,882 $907,104 $1,381,778
2017 $24,622 $2,244,003 $889,318 $1,354,685
2016 $23,869 $2,200,004 $871,881 $1,328,123
2015 $23,376 $2,166,959 $858,785 $1,308,174
2014 $23,015 $2,124,512 $841,963 $1,282,549
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/01/2025 04/01/25 For Sale $17,950,000 +47.1% $2,144 / Sq Ft
08/05/2021 08/05/21 Sold $12,200,000 0.0% $1,763 / Sq Ft
08/05/2021 08/05/21 Pending -- -- --
08/05/2021 08/05/21 For Sale $12,200,000 +156.5% $1,763 / Sq Ft
10/31/2019 10/31/19 Sold $4,757,000 -20.1% $688 / Sq Ft
04/06/2019 04/06/19 Pending -- -- --
03/05/2018 03/05/18 For Sale $5,950,000 -- $860 / Sq Ft
Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $12,200,000 Lawyers Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Pacific Coast Title Company
Grant Deed $4,757,000 Wfg National Title Ins Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Wfg National Title Ins Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Landamerica Lawyers Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Landamerica Lawyers Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $7,930,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $9,000,000 Construction
Previous Owner $2,500,000 Construction
Previous Owner $1,200,000 Construction
Previous Owner $500,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $5,200,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $4,750,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $4,200,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $737,850 Construction
Previous Owner $1,395,000 Commercial
Previous Owner $2,961,200 Construction
Previous Owner $1,540,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $1,020,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $1,020,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $500,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $870,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $600,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

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Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 25-1271

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 007-220-050