RENTED JUN 26, 2025

1681 E Valley Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93108

Estimated Value: $4,474,000 - $6,843,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,049 Sq Ft
$1,788/Sq Ft Est. Value

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • Property is near an ocean
  • Deck
  • Santa Barbara Senior High School Rated A-
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Wooded Lot

About This Home

As of June 2025

One Flat Acre Bright & Stylish Retreat. Solar-Powered Efficiency. Set on a serene private road in the heart of Montecito. This single-level Mid-Century home offers a rare combination of natural beauty, thoughtful design, & functionality all within minutes of Coast Village Road, Butterfly Beach & some of Santa Barbara's finest dining. 4 spacious bedrooms & 3 bathrooms across 3,049 sq.ft. Highlights include soaring ceilings & natural light. Oversized windows & multiple sliding glass doors fill the home with sunlight & mountain views. Chef-Ready outdoor kitchen, huge wrap-around deck with built-in grill, countertop, cabinetry & sink ideal for entertaining. Spacious guest suite with cozy brick fireplace, built in shelving, private access to the garden with kitchenette & laundry room. Craftsman Charm: Original end grain wood kitchen flooring, two fireplaces, and lush mature landscaping offer character & comfort throughout.

Additional perks include driveway parking, on-site laundry & a gardener included in rent. Utilities not included.

Energy-Efficient Living: Equipped with solar panels, keeping electricity bills typically under $10/month.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Tracey Crain

Tracey L. Crain, R.E. Broker License #00944931 Listed on: 05/16/2025

Co-Listed By

Non Member Agent

Non Member Office

Last Renter's Agent

Non Member Agent

Non Member Office

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1970

Lot Details

  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Level Lot
  • Flag Lot
  • Irrigation
  • Wooded Lot
  • Lawn
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • 2 Carport Spaces

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Mountain

Interior Spaces

  • 3,049 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Carpet
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Oven
  • Stove
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Accessible Home Design

  • Grip-Accessible Features
  • Accessible Bathroom Fixtures
  • Hand Rail

Outdoor Features

  • Property is near an ocean
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Shed

Location

  • Ground Level Unit
  • Property is near schools and shops

Additional Features

  • Guest House
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Property Available on 8/15/25
  • Assessor Parcel Number 007-170-26

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1970

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: ResidentialLease
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • NumberUnfurnished: Unfurnished
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Gas Hookup, Laundry Room
  • ResoLotFeatures: Flag Lot
  • Co List Office Mls Id: nono
  • Reso Accessibility Features: Bathroom Fixtures, Hand Rails
  • Architectural Style: Other
  • Reso Flooring: Other, Carpet
  • Unit Levels: Single Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Other Structures: Other, Shed(s)
  • Reso Property Condition: Good
  • GroundsLandscaping Yard Irrigation TO: Yes
  • Condition Good2: Yes
  • Property Information:Date Available: 2025-08-15
  • Property Information Total Bathrooms2: 3.0
  • Construction Single Story: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Cpt #13: Yes
  • View Mountain(s): Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Deck: Yes
  • Other Buildings Shed2: Yes
  • Dining Breakfast Bar: Yes
  • Laundry Laundry Room: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) Living Room: Yes
  • Pets Cats: Yes
  • Pets Dogs: Yes
  • Property Information Year Built3: 1970
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Open: Yes
  • Proximity Near Ocean: Yes
  • Proximity Near School(s): Yes
  • Proximity Near Shopping: Yes
  • Security Smoke Detector(s): Yes
  • HeatingCooling GFA2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced Partial: Yes
  • Rooms Ground Floor Bedroom: Yes
  • Dining Formal: Yes
  • Amenities Cathedral Ceilings: Yes
  • Appliances Included Gas Stove: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Carpet2: Yes
  • LocationTopo Level2: Yes
  • Rooms:Family Room: Yes
  • HeatingCooling AC Central: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Lawn: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Wooded2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Double Oven: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) Family Room2: Yes
  • ViewWooded: Yes
  • Laundry Gas Hookup: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Total # Carport Spaces3: 2.0
  • Handicapped Access Bathroom Fixtures: Yes
  • Handicapped Access Hand Rails: Yes
  • Amenities Ground Unit: Yes
  • LocationTopo Flag Lot: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1970

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Dryer, Gas Stove, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Office: Yes

Exterior Features

  • View: Mountain(s), Wooded
  • Topography: Level
  • Exterior Features: Other, Yard Irrigation T/O, Deck, Fenced Partial, Lawn, Patio Open, Wooded

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Cpt #1

Utilities

  • Heating: GFA
  • HeatingYN: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities:Skylight: Yes
  • Amenities:Guest House: Yes

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 007-170-26

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 5, 2022
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$5,453,006

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
Outstanding Balance
$926,778
Interest Rate
3.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$4,526,228

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 2, 2002
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
$356,000
Interest Rate
7.18%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 19, 1999
Sold by
Bought by
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- First American Title
-- Chicago Title Co
-- Chicago Title Co
-- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $1,000,000
Previous Owner $356,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/26/2025 06/26/25 Rented $13,750 -23.6% --
06/02/2025 06/02/25 Price Changed $18,000 -9.8% $6 / Sq Ft
05/16/2025 05/16/25 For Rent $19,950 +24.7% --
11/01/2022 11/01/22 Rented $16,000 -3.0% --
09/27/2022 09/27/22 Price Changed $16,500 -13.2% $5 / Sq Ft
09/21/2022 09/21/22 For Rent $19,000 -- --
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
2025 $4,146 $250,858 $75,975 $174,883
2023 $4,146 $241,119 $73,026 $168,093
2022 $4,123 $236,393 $71,595 $164,798
2021 $4,067 $231,759 $70,192 $161,567
2020 $4,042 $229,384 $69,473 $159,911
2019 $3,770 $224,887 $68,111 $156,776
2018 $3,755 $220,478 $66,776 $153,702
2017 $3,614 $216,156 $65,467 $150,689
2016 $3,492 $211,919 $64,184 $147,735
2014 $3,228 $204,648 $61,982 $142,666
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • T

    Landlord's Agent in 2025

    Tracey Crain

    Tracey L. Crain, R.E. Broker

    (805) 717-1965

    Tracey Crain
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  • N

    Landlord's Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Non Member Agent

    Non Member Office

  • Kirk Hodson

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Kirk Hodson

    Compass

    (805) 886-6527

    36 Total Sales

    Kirk Hodson
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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 25-1969

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 007-170-026

California Santa Barbara County Santa Barbara 93108

1681 E Valley Rd, Santa Barbara, CA

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