Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds4,179 sqft$1,196/sqft
1601 E Valley Rd, Montecito, CA 93108
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.95 acresLot Size
2003Year Built
$1,196/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

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...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.
  • Listed by: Cristal Clarke 805.969.5005 DRE #20180118222004085782000000 • Sotheby's International Realty
Listing closed: 10/16/2017 05:00 PM • Source: Santa Barbara AOR, MLS#: 17-819

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$5,675,000

Avg days on market

89

Sale-to-list ratio

92.3%

Montecito, CA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty, Cristal Clarke, DRE #20180118222004085782000000

Sold By Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, The Easter Team, DRE #00917775

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Property Information for 1601 East Valley Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Home/Estate / Single Family
  • Property Information:Within City Limits: No
  • Zoning: Other
  • Zoning:Other: Yes
  • Location Info:Cross Street: El Bosque
  • Architectural Style: Medit
  • Style:Medit: Yes
  • Construction:Two Story: Yes
  • Property Information:Recurring Fees: No
Building Information
  • Year Built: 2003
  • Lot Size: 0.95 AC / 41,382 SF
Details
Features
  • District: 10 - MONTECITO
  • District: 10 - MONTECITO
  • Amenities:Guest House: Yes
  • Amenities:Pantry: Yes
  • Amenities:Remodeled Bath: Yes
  • Amenities:Remodeled Kitchen: Yes
  • Diningroom Features: Breakfast Area, Formal, In Kitchen
  • Dining:Breakfast Area: Yes
  • Dining:Formal: Yes
  • Dining:In Kitchen: Yes
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio Open, Patio Covered, Fruit Trees, Deck3, Patio Open2, Patio Covered2, BBQ, Fruit Trees2
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Primary Bedroom, Other, LR, Patio
  • Fireplace(s):LR: Yes
  • Fireplace(s):Other: Yes
  • Fireplace(s):Patio: Yes
  • Fireplace(s):Primary Bedroom: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings:Stone: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings:Marble: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings:Wood: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Laundry:Laundry Room: Yes
  • Roof: Tile
  • Roof:Tile: Yes
  • Rooms: Family Room, Lbry/Study, Sun Room
  • Rooms:Family Room: Yes
  • Rooms:Lbry/Study: Yes
  • Rooms:Sun Room: Yes
  • Security:Gate:Elec: Yes
  • View:Mountain(s): Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Deck: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Patio Open: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Patio Covered: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Built-in BBQ: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Fruit Trees: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood, Marble, Stone
  • Heating: Radiant
  • Security Features: Gate:Elec
  • View: Mountain
  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Yard And Grounds Features: Built-in BBQ
  • Levels: Two Story
  • Room Total: 0
  • Heating: Yes
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating:Radiant: Yes
  • Year Built Numeric: 2003
  • Building Area Total: 4179.0
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 007-220-020
  • Association Fee: $.00
Parking/Garage
  • Attached: No
  • Parking Features: Gar #3, Unc #3
  • Garages: Yes
  • Parking Garage:Gar #3: Yes
  • Parking Garage:Unc #3: Yes
  • Parking Garage: Gar #3, Unc #33
Room Info
Room Info
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Total Half Baths: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Total Full Baths: 3
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 4.00
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 3.20
Location Info
Location Info
  • Location Info:Compass Map: Santa Barbara
  • Location Info:Map Grid: T11
  • Proximity:Near Bus: Yes
  • Proximity:Near Park(s): Yes
  • Proximity:Near School(s): Yes
  • Proximity:Near Shopping: Yes
  • Number Of Units Buildings: 1
  • Lot Features: Near Public Transit
Neighborhood/Schools
  • Elementary School: Mont Union
  • Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
  • High School: S.B. Sr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools:Elementary School: Mont Union
  • NeighborhoodSchools:Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools:High School: S.B. Sr.
Property / Assessor Information
Property / Assessor Info
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 41382.0
  • Lot Size Area: 0.95
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.95
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type Label: Residential
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Foundation:Slab: Yes
  • Condition:Excellent: Yes
  • Property Information:Realtor.com Type: Residential: Single Family
  • Property Information:Year Built: 2003.0
  • Property Information:Source: Other/See Remarks
Utility Info
  • WaterSewer:Mont Wtr: Yes
  • WaterSewer:Sewer Hookup: Yes
  • WaterSource: Mont Wtr
  • Sewer: Sewer Hookup

Property History for 1601 East Valley Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 16, 2017

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #17-819

$5,000,000
Sep 26, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #609902650

$5,000,000
Sep 22, 2017

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #17-819

DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/16/2017

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #17-819

$5,000,000
09/26/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #609902650

$5,000,000
09/22/2017

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #17-819

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1601 East Valley Road

Taxable ValueLand$2,785,402Additions$3,017,521Total$5,802,923
Tax Record2025$60,965 ($5,080 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths4Total Finished SqFt4,185 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,185 SqFtLot Size41,382 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2003Year Renovated2003Zoning2E1CountySANTA BARBARAAPN007-220-020

Schools near 1601 East Valley Road

This home is within Montecito Union Elementary School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - K to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Montecito Union School
PublicK to 6

Santa Barbara Junior High School
Public7 to 8

Santa Barbara Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Adelante Charter School
CharterK to 6

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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