RENTED NOV 13, 2025

1690 E Valley Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93108

Estimated Value: $7,672,537

3 Beds
4.5 Baths
3,736 Sq Ft
$2,054/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 Sq Ft Lot

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

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 24, 2023
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$7,672,537

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
$1,310,834
Interest Rate
6.95%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$6,361,703

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 18, 2023
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
$1,350,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,310,834
Interest Rate
6.95%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$6,361,703

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 14, 2017
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

Property History

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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

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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 $40,561 $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

    5 in this area

    35 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

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