$5,050,000
SOLD JUL 25, 2025

1575 E Valley Rd Montecito, CA 93108

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,299 Sq Ft
0.54 Acres

Recently Sold

$2,197 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

45 Days on Market

Highlights

  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Property is near a park
  • Santa Barbara Senior High School Rated A-
  • Fruit Trees
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of July 2025

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!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Marsha Kotlyar Estate Group

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #01426886 Listed on: 04/28/2025

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Last Buyer's Agent

Rachael Douglas

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #02024147

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1883

Lot Details

  • 0.54 Acre Lot
  • Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Wooded Lot
  • Lawn
  • Property is in excellent condition

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,299 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Home Office
  • Wood Flooring
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Remodeled Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Location

  • Property is near a park
  • Property is near shops

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

  • Restaurant

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 007-220-059
  • Seller Concessions Offered
  • Seller Will Consider Concessions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1883

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1883
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Laundry Room
  • ResoLotFeatures: Level
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Architectural Style: Cal Cottage
  • Reso Flooring: Hardwood
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Other Structures: Other
  • Reso Property Condition: Excellent
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1883
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • Property Information Apx # Acres: 0.54
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Mont Union
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: S.B. Sr.
  • View Mountain(s)2: Yes
  • LocationTopo Level: Yes
  • Property Information ADU: No
  • Property Information Within City Limits: No
  • Condition Excellent: Yes
  • Style Cal Cottage: Yes
  • Exterior Wood Siding: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Open2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Lawn2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fruit Trees2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced ALL2: Yes
  • View Setting2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Park(s)2: Yes
  • Rooms Family Room4: Yes
  • Rooms Ground Floor Bedroom2: Yes
  • Rooms Ground Floor Primary: Yes
  • Dining Dining Area2: Yes
  • Laundry Laundry Room2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Bath2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Kitchen2: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) LR: Yes
  • Security Smoke Detector(s)2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Hardwood2: Yes
  • Property Information Main House SqFt: 2299.0
  • Construction Two Story2: Yes
  • View Wooded3: Yes
  • Proximity Near Shopping2: Yes
  • Proximity Restaurants: Yes
  • Rooms Office3: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Wooded4: Yes
  • Status Information Seller Concessions3: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room

Exterior Features

  • View: Mountain(s), Setting, Wooded
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Acres: 0.54
  • Topography: Level
  • Exterior Features: Patio Open, Lawn, Fruit Trees, Wooded, Fenced: ALL
  • Foundation Details: Mixed

Utilities

  • Cooling: Other
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Mont Wtr
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 007-220-059
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 23522.4
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 28, 2025
Closed on
Jul 11, 2025
Sold by
Bogan Family Revocable Trust and Bogan Elihu Root
Bought by
Judy B Jones Trust and Jones
Seller's Agent
Marsha Kotlyar Estate Group
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Rachael Douglas
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
List Price
$5,350,000
Sold Price
$5,050,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$300,000
-5.61%
Views
92
Current Estimated Value
$5,174,485

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$124,485
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.12%
Original Mortgage
$4,040,000
Outstanding Balance
$4,027,594
Interest Rate
5.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,146,891

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 2, 2016
Sold by
Neubauer Anne and Chelini Gregory
Bought by
Colibri Living Trust and Neubauer Ann M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 25, 2014
Sold by
Neubauer Charles Lawrence and Neubauer Joanne Hendry
Bought by
Neubauer Anne and Chelini Gregory

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 17, 2004
Sold by
Atkins F Davis
Bought by
Neubauer Charles L and Neubauer Joanne

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 3, 2003
Sold by
Butcher Dane
Bought by
Atkins F Davis

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,295,000
Interest Rate
5.82%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 18, 2000
Sold by
Porter Alan R
Bought by
Butcher Dane

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$625,000
Interest Rate
8.04%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 7, 1997
Sold by
Shaklee Forrest C Jr Trust
Bought by
Porter Alan R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$2,050,000
Interest Rate
7.86%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 19, 1995
Sold by
Shaklee Forrest C
Bought by
Shaklee Forrest C
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $5,050,000 Chicago Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Company
Grant Deed $2,095,000 First American Title Company
Grant Deed -- Landamerica Lawyers Title
Grant Deed $1,625,000 American Title Co
Grant Deed -- First American Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $4,040,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,000,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $1,295,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $625,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $2,050,000 No Value Available
Closed $650,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/25/2025 07/25/25 Sold $5,050,000 -5.6% $2,197 / Sq Ft
06/12/2025 06/12/25 Pending -- -- --
06/09/2025 06/09/25 For Sale $5,350,000 0.0% $2,327 / Sq Ft
06/07/2025 06/07/25 Off Market $5,350,000 -- --
05/27/2025 05/27/25 Price Changed $5,350,000 -2.6% $2,327 / Sq Ft
04/28/2025 04/28/25 For Sale $5,495,000 -- $2,390 / Sq Ft
Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

Tax History Compared to Growth

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 $50,634 $2,971,382 $1,888,950 $1,082,432
2023 $50,634 $4,275,000 $2,850,000 $1,425,000
2022 $31,428 $2,806,849 $2,277,638 $529,211
2021 $30,807 $2,751,814 $2,232,979 $518,835
2020 $30,490 $2,723,598 $2,210,083 $513,515
2019 $29,793 $2,670,196 $2,166,749 $503,447
2018 $29,252 $2,617,840 $2,124,264 $493,576
2017 $28,646 $2,566,511 $2,082,612 $483,899
2016 $27,745 $2,516,188 $2,041,777 $474,411
2015 $27,118 $2,478,393 $2,011,108 $467,285
2014 $26,705 $2,429,846 $1,971,714 $458,132
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 25-1675

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 007-220-059