RENTED NOV 13, 2025

1690 E Valley Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93108

Estimated Value: $6,237,000 - $8,340,000

3 Beds
4.5 Baths
3,736 Sq Ft
$2,003/Sq Ft Est. Value

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • Spa
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Santa Barbara Senior High School Rated A-
  • Property is near an ocean
  • Fruit Trees

About This Home

As of November 2025

Tucked off a private drive with stunning mountain views, this modern farmhouse offers 3 beds,4.5 baths, plus a detached 1-bed/1-bath ADU with its own living room, kitchen & laundry. The expansive living room features vaulted ceilings, a dramatic stone fireplace, and floor-to-ceiling glass doors that open on both ends, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor flow. The chef's kitchen includes a large island, designer fixtures, and top-tier appliances. The primary suite boasts a spa-like bath with soaking tub, steam shower, walk-in closet, and a connected den/media room. Additional features include mature landscaping, fruit trees, multiple patios, a firepit, and a 2-car garage. Located just outside Montecito's Upper Village. Available furnished 2+ months - 24 month term lease.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Crysta Metzger

Sotheby's International Realty License #01340521 Listed on: 07/10/2025

Last Renter's Agent

Non Member Agent

Non Member Office

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 0

Lot Details

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

Interior Spaces

  • 3,736 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Furnished
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Mountain Views
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Stone
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Soaking Tub
  • Steam Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • Direct Access Garage
  • Open Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Property is near an ocean
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Additional Features

  • Guest House
  • Property is near park, schools, and shops
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 007-120-094

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

0

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: ResidentialLease
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • NumberUnfurnished: Furnished
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Laundry Room
  • ResoLotFeatures: Flag Lot
  • Architectural Style: Other
  • Reso Flooring: Hardwood, Stone, Tile
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Single Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Other Structures: Other
  • Reso Property Condition: Excellent
  • Condition Excellent: Yes
  • Appliances Included Built-In Gas Range: Yes
  • Property Information Total Bathrooms2: 4.5
  • Construction Single Story: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced All: Yes
  • View Mountain(s): Yes
  • View Setting: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fruit Trees: Yes
  • Dining Breakfast Bar: Yes
  • Laundry Laundry Room: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) Living Room: Yes
  • Furnishings Fully Furnished: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Open: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Spa - Outside: Yes
  • Proximity Near Ocean: Yes
  • Proximity Near School(s): Yes
  • Proximity Near Shopping: Yes
  • Security Smoke Detector(s): Yes
  • HeatingCooling GFA2: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Attached5: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Interior Access2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Covered: Yes
  • Proximity Near Park(s): Yes
  • Rooms Ground Floor Bedroom: Yes
  • Dining Breakfast Area: Yes
  • Dining Formal: Yes
  • Amenities Cathedral Ceilings: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Bath: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Kitchen: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Tile: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Unc #42: Yes
  • LocationTopo Level2: Yes
  • Rooms:Family Room: Yes
  • Dining In Kitchen: Yes
  • HeatingCooling AC Central: Yes
  • Pets Maybe: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Hardwood: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Lawn: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Wooded2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Stone: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) Master Bedroom: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #34: Yes
  • LocationTopo Flag Lot: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 0

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Gas Range, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Microwave: Yes
  • Dining Room Features:Fireplace(s)2: Yes

Exterior Features

  • View: Mountain(s), Setting
  • Topography: Level
  • Exterior Features: Fenced All, Fruit Trees, Lawn, Patio Covered, Patio Open, Spa - Outside, Wooded

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Interior Access, Unc #4, Gar #3

Utilities

  • Heating: GFA
  • HeatingYN: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Interior Amenities:Wet Bar: Yes
  • Interior Amenities:Pantry: Yes
  • Amenities:Skylight: Yes
  • Amenities:Guest House: Yes

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 007-120-094

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 24, 2023
Sold by
Charles T Knight Trust
Bought by
Charles T Knight Trust and Knight
Current Estimated Value
$7,484,125

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,350,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,314,821
Interest Rate
6.95%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$6,169,304

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 18, 2023
Sold by
Charles T Knight Trust
Bought by
Charles T Knight Trust and Knight

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,350,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,314,821
Interest Rate
6.95%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$6,169,304

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 14, 2017
Sold by
Marks Kristi A
Bought by
Knight Charles T
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Charles T Knight Trust -- None Listed On Document
Charles T Knight Trust -- Wfg National Title
Knight Charles T $56,500 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Charles T Knight Trust $1,350,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/13/2025 11/13/25 Rented -- -- --
10/31/2025 10/31/25 Price Changed $32,500 -9.7% $9 / Sq Ft
07/31/2025 07/31/25 Price Changed $36,000 -14.3% $10 / Sq Ft
07/10/2025 07/10/25 For Rent $42,000 -- --
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 $39,849 $3,709,400 $853,400 $2,856,000
2023 $39,849 $1,709,224 $822,224 $887,000
2022 $7,551 $708,063 $708,063 $0
2021 $7,392 $694,180 $694,180 $0
2020 $7,318 $687,063 $687,063 $0
2019 $7,018 $673,592 $673,592 $0
2018 $6,881 $660,385 $660,385 $0
2017 $6,319 $604,113 $604,113 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • C

    Landlord's Agent in 2025

    Crysta Metzger

    Sotheby's International Realty

    (805) 453-8700

    7 in this area

    37 Total Sales

    Crysta Metzger
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  • N

    Tenant's Agent in 2025

    Non Member Agent

    Non Member Office

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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 25-2656

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 007-120-094

California Santa Barbara County Santa Barbara 93108

1690 E Valley Rd, Santa Barbara, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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