NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1601 E Valley Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93108

Estimated Value: $7,421,000 - $8,984,644

3 Beds
5 Baths
4,179 Sq Ft
$1,957/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 17, 2017

Last sale price $5,000,000 $1,196 Per Sq Ft

Est. 64% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $46,986/month

185 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Mountain View
  • Santa Barbara Senior High School Rated A-
  • Fruit Trees
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom

About This Home

As of October 2017

This magical mountain view compound rests on just under 1 acre among Montecito,California’s historic and prestigious estates. It hosts a spectacular Mediterranean-style home, a beautifully restored turn-of-the-20th-century 2-bedroom guest cottage, and impeccably designed Italian gardens. Superior craftsmanship and custom features abound. Tall, manicured hedges border the property to ensure utmost privacy. There is a culinary center with chef’s kitchen, large breakfast room and 750-bottle climate-controlled wine room. Bedroom suites open via French doors to terraces and stunning views. A 3-car garage and work area are also on the grounds, as are fountains, extensive sandstone walls, and antique and custom plaster and tile. Within minutes of Montecito's and Santa Barbara's world-class amenities.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cristal Clarke

Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 03/14/2017

Last Buyer's Agent

The Easter Team

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #00917775

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 2003

Lot Details

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

Home Design

  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Tile Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 4,179 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Library
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Mountain Views
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Stone
  • Marble

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Remodeled Bathroom

Parking

  • Garage
  • Uncovered Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Fireplace in Patio
  • Built-In Barbecue

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Radiant Heating System
  • Sewer Stub Out

Additional Features

  • Guest House
  • Property is near park, public transit, schools, shops, and bus stop

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Other
  • Assessor Parcel Number 007-220-020

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 2003

Lot Details

0.95 Acres

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 2003
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Laundry Room
  • ResoLotFeatures: Near Public Transit
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Gate:Elec
  • Architectural Style: Medit
  • Reso Flooring: Wood, Marble, Stone
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Excellent
  • Property Information Year Built2: 2003
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • Property Information Apx # Acres: 0.95
  • 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
  • Foundation:Slab: Yes
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Open2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fruit Trees2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Park(s)2: Yes
  • Proximity Near School(s)2: Yes
  • Rooms Family Room4: Yes
  • Laundry Laundry Room2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Bath2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Kitchen2: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) LR: Yes
  • Security GateElec: Yes
  • WaterSewer Sewer Hookup: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Marble2: Yes
  • Construction Two Story2: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #33: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Built-in BBQ: Yes
  • Proximity Near Shopping2: Yes
  • Dining Breakfast Area2: Yes
  • Dining Formal2: Yes
  • Dining In Kitchen4: Yes
  • Amenities Guest House2: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) Primary Bedroom: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Stone2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Bus: Yes
  • Roof:Tile2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Deck3: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Wood2: Yes
  • Style Medit2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Covered2: Yes
  • Rooms LbryStudy: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) Patio3: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Unc #33: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Primary Bedroom, Other, LR, Patio
  • Other Rooms:Sun Room2: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Tile
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Acres: 0.95
  • Exclusions: Other
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio Open, Patio Covered, Fruit Trees
  • Foundation Details: Slab

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating: Radiant
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Mont Wtr
  • Heating:Radiant: Yes

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 007-220-020
  • Zoning: Other
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 41382.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 18, 2025
Sold by
Weinert David Thomas and Weinert Cynthia Anne
Bought by
Weinert Living Trust and Weinert
Current Estimated Value
$8,176,661

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 14, 2017
Closed on
Sep 26, 2017
Sold by
King Randall A and King Jane S
Bought by
Weinert David Thomas and Weinert Cynthia Anne
Seller's Agent
Cristal Clarke
Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
The Easter Team
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
List Price
$5,595,000
Sold Price
$5,000,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$595,000
-10.63%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.07%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 30, 2008
Sold by
King Randall A and King Jane Spearen
Bought by
King Randall A and King Jane S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$800,000
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 24, 1998
Sold by
King Randall A and King Jane Spearen
Bought by
King Randall A and King Jane Spearen

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 18, 1997
Sold by
Abercrombie Stewart L and Abercrombie Steward L
Bought by
King Randall A and King Jane Spearen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$550,000
Interest Rate
7.37%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 5, 1994
Sold by
Cold Springs East Valley Partnership
Bought by
Froley George A and Froley Sandra K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$381,500
Interest Rate
5.37%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Weinert Living Trust -- None Listed On Document
Weinert David Thomas $5,000,000 Chicago Title Company
King Randall A -- First American Title Company
King Randall A -- --
King Randall A -- Equity Title Company
Froley George A -- First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner King Randall A $800,000
Previous Owner King Randall A $550,000
Previous Owner Froley George A $381,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/17/2017 10/17/17 Sold $5,000,000 -10.6% $1,196 / Sq Ft
09/15/2017 09/15/17 Pending -- -- --
03/14/2017 03/14/17 For Sale $5,595,000 -- $1,339 / Sq Ft
Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

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 $59,874 $5,689,141 $2,730,787 $2,958,354
2023 $59,874 $5,468,228 $2,624,749 $2,843,479
2022 $57,823 $5,361,009 $2,573,284 $2,787,725
2021 $56,640 $5,255,892 $2,522,828 $2,733,064
2020 $56,093 $5,202,000 $2,496,960 $2,705,040
2019 $54,858 $5,100,000 $2,448,000 $2,652,000
2018 $53,826 $5,000,000 $2,400,000 $2,600,000
2017 $29,529 $2,658,847 $955,541 $1,703,306
2016 $28,600 $2,606,713 $936,805 $1,669,908
2014 $27,533 $2,517,265 $904,659 $1,612,606
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • C

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Cristal Clarke

    Sotheby's International Realty

  • T

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    The Easter Team

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 17-819

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 007-220-020

California Santa Barbara County Santa Barbara 93108

1601 E Valley Rd, Santa Barbara, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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