NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1601 E Valley Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93108

Montecito Area

Estimated Value: $8,230,000 - $9,203,000

3 Beds
5 Baths
4,179 Sq Ft
$2,051/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: October 17, 2017

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

Est. 71% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $52,275 / mo

185 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • Fruit Trees
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Mountain View
  • Deck

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

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 2003

Lot Details

  • 41,382 Sq Ft 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

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 18, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$8,570,096

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 14, 2017
Closed on
Sep 26, 2017
Sold by
Bought by
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
6.31%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 30, 2008
Sold by
Bought by

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
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 18, 1997
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 5, 1994
Sold by
Bought by
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

  • 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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  • Janice Laney Real Estate Agent - Keller Williams Santa Barbara

    Janice Laney

    Keller Williams Santa Barbara

    (805) 865-7385

    31 Total Sales

    4 in Montecito

    $1.4M - $4.7M Price Range

    Janice Laney
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  • 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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  • Colleen Beall Real Estate Agent - Compass

    Colleen Beall

    Compass

    (805) 243-1083

    31 Total Sales

    1 in Montecito

    $1,900,000 Price

    Colleen Beall
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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

    34 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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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- None Listed On Document
$5,000,000 Chicago Title Company
-- First American Title Company
-- --
-- Equity Title Company
-- First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $2,000,000
Previous Owner $1,000,000
Previous Owner $729,750
Previous Owner $800,000
Previous Owner $1,000,000
Previous Owner $500,000
Previous Owner $500,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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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

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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 $60,965 $5,802,923 $2,785,402 $3,017,521
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

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