Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds3,236 sqft$1,630/sqft
231 Middle Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.45 acresLot Size
1953Year Built
$1,630/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

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, living room & family rooms bathed in natural light, & floor to ceiling doors open to the gardens, with mature landscaping, including 3 Ginkgo trees, fruit trees, greenhouse, covered patios, & mountain vistas. The built-out 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom ADU offers a private...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, living room & family rooms bathed in natural light, & floor to ceiling doors open to the gardens, with mature landscaping, including 3 Ginkgo trees, fruit trees, greenhouse, covered patios, & mountain vistas. The built-out 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom ADU offers a private entrance, kitchen, living room with tall ceilings & fireplace, & 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.
  • Listed by: Marsha Kotlyar Estate Group DRE #01426886 • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Listing closed: 02/21/2025 12:00 AM • Source: Santa Barbara AOR, MLS#: 24-3641

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$5,650,000

Avg days on market

56

Sale-to-list ratio

95.3%

Santa Barbara, CA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Marsha Kotlyar Estate Group, DRE #01426886

Sold By Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Bartron Real Estate Group, DRE #01005021 / 01950975 / 00966870 / 01976075

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Property Information for 231 Middle Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Property Information:Within City Limits: No
  • Zoning: 2-E-1
  • Zoning:R-1: Yes
  • Location Info:Cross Street: Mesa Road
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Construction:Single Story: Yes
  • Property Information:Recurring Fees: No
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Lot Size: 0.45 AC / 19,602 SF
Details
Features
  • District: 10 - MONTECITO
  • District: 10 - MONTECITO
  • Amenities:Guest Quarters: Yes
  • Diningroom Features: Formal
  • Dining:Formal: Yes
  • Exterior Features: Patio Covered, Fruit Trees, Fenced: BCK, Patio Covered2, Fruit Trees2, Fenced BCK, Artificial Turf
  • Fireplace Features: 2.0
  • Fireplace(s):2+: Yes
  • Fireplace(s):Family Room: Yes
  • Fireplace(s):LR: Yes
  • Fireplace(s):Other: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings:Carpet: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings:Hardwood: Yes
  • Handicapped Access:Wheelchair Access: Yes
  • Laundry Features: In Garage
  • Laundry:In Garage: Yes
  • Roof: Composition
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • Rooms: Family Room, Ground Floor Bedroom, Ground Floor Master
  • Rooms:Den: No
  • Rooms:Family Room: Yes
  • Rooms:Ground Floor Bedroom: Yes
  • Rooms:Ground Floor Primary: Yes
  • Security:Security System: Yes
  • Security:Fire Alarm: Yes
  • Security:Smoke Detector(s): Yes
  • View:Mountain(s): Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Patio Covered: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Fruit Trees: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Fenced: BCK: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Artificial Turf: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Accessibility Features: Wheelchair Access
  • Heating: Central
  • Security Features: Sys, Fire, Smoke Detc
  • View: Mountain
  • Other Structures: ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit), Greenhouse
  • Yard And Grounds Features: Artificial Turf
  • Cooling: None
  • Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
  • Levels: Single Story
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Room Total: 0
  • Pool: No
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • ADU #1:Living Area Source: Measured
  • ADU #1:Rent $: $.00
  • ADU #1:Type: ADU
  • ADU #1:Attached: Yes
  • ADU #1:Year Built: 2011
  • ADU #1:Beds: 1
  • ADU #1:Baths: 1
  • Year Built Numeric: 1953
  • Main House SqFt: 2411.0
  • Other Structures SqFt: 825.0
  • Other Buildings:Greenhouse: Yes
  • Other Buildings:ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit): Yes
  • Building Area Total: 3236.0
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 009-121-015
  • Association Fee: $.00
Parking/Garage
  • Attached: No
  • Parking Features: Gar #2
  • Garages: Yes
  • Parking Garage:Gar #2: Yes
  • Parking Garage: Gar #2
Room Info
Room Info
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Total Half Baths: 0
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Total Full Baths: 3
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 3.00
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 3.00
Location Info
Location Info
  • Directions: Corner of Middle Road and Mesa Road.
  • Topography: Level
  • Location Info:Compass Map: Santa Barbara
  • Location Info:Map Grid: S12
  • LocationTopo:Level: Yes
  • LocationTopo:Corner Lot: Yes
  • Proximity:Near Ocean: Yes
  • Proximity:Near Shopping: Yes
  • Proximity:Restaurants: Yes
  • Number Of Units Buildings: 2
  • Lot Features: Level, Corner Lot
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, Raised, Mixed
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 19602.0
  • Lot Size Area: 0.45
  • Living Area Source: Measured
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.45
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type Label: Residential
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Foundation:Slab: Yes
  • Foundation:Raised: Yes
  • Foundation:Mixed: Yes
  • Condition:Good: Yes
  • Property Information:Realtor.com Type: Residential: Single Family
  • Property Information:Year Built: 1953.0
  • Property Information:Source: Measured
  • Property Information:ADU: Yes
  • Property Information:ADU Count: 1
Utility Info
  • WaterSewer:Mont Wtr: Yes
  • WaterSource: Mont Wtr

Property History for 231 Middle Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 21, 2025

Sold

CRMLS #24460929

$5,275,000
Feb 21, 2025

Sold

CLAW #24-460929

$5,275,000
Feb 20, 2025

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #24-3641

$5,275,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/21/2025

Sold

CRMLS #24460929

$5,275,000
02/21/2025

Sold

CLAW #24-460929

$5,275,000
02/20/2025

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #24-3641

$5,275,000

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

Public Records for 231 Middle Road

Taxable ValueLand$2,550,000Additions$2,830,500Total$5,380,500
Tax Record2025$58,330 ($4,861 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,308 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,308 SqFtLot Size19,602 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1953Year Renovated1953Zoning2E1CountySANTA BARBARAAPN009-121-015

Schools near 231 Middle 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 231 Middle Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
$5,275,000
4
3,236
19,602
$2,200,000
3
$4,050,000
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14,374
$1,750,000
4
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4.5
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19,166
$4,140,000
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3,524
13,068

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