NOT LISTED FOR SALE

231 Middle Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93108

Estimated Value: $5,195,000 - $5,625,490

4 Beds
3 Baths
3,236 Sq Ft
$1,664/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 21, 2025

Last sale price $5,275,000 $1,630 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $32,903/month

62 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Attached Guest House
  • Greenhouse
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Santa Barbara Senior High School Rated A-
  • Mountain View
  • Ranch Style House

About This Home

As of February 2025

Elevate your lifestyle in this single-level mid-century ranch home, ideally located in Montecito's coveted Lower Village, a short stroll from Butterfly Beach & Coast Village Rd. Vintage 1950s, the main house offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a living room, and a great room bathed in natural light, and floor-to-ceiling doors open to the gardens, with mature landscaping, including 3 Ginkgo trees, fruit trees, a greenhouse, covered patios, and mountain vistas. The built-out 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom ADU offers a private entrance, kitchen, and living room with tall ceilings, a fireplace, and a covered terrace. There are approved plans to reimagine the main house to an approx. 3,400 Sq. Ft. San Ysidro Ranch-style residence, this rare opportunity invites you to transform a charming retreat into your dream sanctuary.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Marsha Kotlyar

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #01426886 Listed on: 11/05/2024

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Non-member 999999

Non-member Office

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1953

Lot Details

  • 0.45 Acre Lot
  • Property is zoned 2-E-1

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3,236 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Mountain Views
  • Laundry in Garage

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Additional Features

  • Greenhouse
  • Attached Guest House
  • Central Heating

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 009-121-015

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1953

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Ranch
  • Levels: One
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Living Area: 3236
  • Lot Acreage: 0.4500
  • Year Built: 1953
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Rooms: Family Room, Living Room
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Full Bathroom: 3
  • Half Bathroom: 0
  • Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Eating Areas: Dining Area
  • Laundry: Garage
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Price Per S Q F T: 1667.18

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Other, Greenhouse
  • Tennis Court Y/N: No
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Guest House: Attached
  • Pool: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Spa Yn: No
  • View: Mountains
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Garage: Garage Is Attached

Utilities

  • Water District: Montecito Water
  • Heating: Central

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 009-121-015
  • Lot Size Area: 19602

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 31, 2025
Sold by
231 Middle Road Llc
Bought by
Mark Helm And Victoria Bianchi-Helm Family Tr and Helm
Current Estimated Value
$5,384,873

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 5, 2024
Closed on
Feb 13, 2025
Sold by
Garden House Trust and Zylstra Russell J
Bought by
231 Middle Road Llc
Seller's Agent
Marsha Kotlyar
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Non-member 999999
Non-member Office
List Price
$5,650,000
Sold Price
$5,275,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$375,000
-6.64%
Views
161

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.40%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 8, 2023
Closed on
Jun 6, 2023
Sold by
Sandra Tillisch Svoboda Trust
Bought by
Garden House Trust
Seller's Agent
Nancy Kogevinas
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Marsha Kotlyar Estate Group
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
List Price
$5,300,000
Sold Price
$5,300,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.28%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 28, 2019
Sold by
Svoboda Sandra Tillisch
Bought by
Tillisch Svoboda Sandra and Sandra Tillisch Svoboda Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 27, 2019
Sold by
Svoboda Sandra T and Svoboda 2002 Trust
Bought by
Tillisch Svoboda Sandra

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 8, 2002
Sold by
Svododa Albert C and Svoboda Sandra Tillisch
Bought by
Svoboda Albert C and Svoboda Sandra T
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
Mark Helm And Victoria Bianchi-Helm Family Tr -- None Listed On Document
231 Middle Road Llc $5,275,000 Chicago Title Company
Garden House Trust $5,300,000 Chicago Title Company
Tillisch Svoboda Sandra -- None Available
Tillisch Svoboda Sandra -- None Available
Svoboda Albert C -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
02/21/2025 02/21/25 Sold $5,275,000 -2.2% $1,630 / Sq Ft
01/06/2025 01/06/25 Pending -- -- --
12/13/2024 12/13/24 Price Changed $5,395,000 -4.5% $1,667 / Sq Ft
11/05/2024 11/05/24 For Sale $5,650,000 +6.6% $1,746 / Sq Ft
06/08/2023 06/08/23 Sold $5,300,000 0.0% $2,296 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/08/2023 06/08/23 Pending -- -- --
06/08/2023 06/08/23 For Sale $5,300,000 -- $2,296 / Sq Ft
Source: The MLS

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 $57,273 $5,514,120 $2,601,000 $2,913,120
2023 $57,273 $912,271 $292,847 $619,424
2022 $10,810 $894,384 $287,105 $607,279
2021 $10,610 $876,848 $281,476 $595,372
2020 $10,519 $867,858 $278,590 $589,268
2019 $10,255 $850,842 $273,128 $577,714
2018 $10,082 $834,160 $267,773 $566,387
2017 $9,834 $817,805 $262,523 $555,282
2016 $9,525 $801,771 $257,376 $544,395
2014 $9,086 $774,260 $248,545 $525,715
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Marsha Kotlyar

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Marsha Kotlyar

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

    (805) 565-4015

    35 in this area

    69 Total Sales

    Marsha Kotlyar
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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Non-member 999999

    Non-member Office

  • Nancy Kogevinas

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Nancy Kogevinas

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

    (805) 450-6233

    116 in this area

    222 Total Sales

    Nancy Kogevinas
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    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Marsha Kotlyar Estate Group

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

    (805) 565-4014

    81 in this area

    165 Total Sales

    Marsha Kotlyar Estate Group
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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 24-460929

The MLS

APN: 009-121-015

California Santa Barbara County Santa Barbara 93108

231 Middle Rd, Santa Barbara, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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