Sold
Last Sold Price
6 beds
281 Hot Springs Rd, Montecito, CA 93108
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.75 acresLot Size
1923Year Built

Description

Tasteful high-quality remodeled 1920's Stately George Washington Smith design, top quality thru-out. Nearly 2 level acres impeccable landscape incl brick terraces, expansive sprawling lawns, pool, spa, Pergola, walled, fenced & gated privacy. Versatile floor plan w/detached poolside Guest Suite, & Guest Suite over 3-car Garage. Prime Montecito location mid-way to Upper & Lower Villages.Tasteful high-quality remodeled 1920's Stately George Washington Smith design, top quality thru-out. Nearly 2 level acres impeccable landscape incl brick terraces, expansive sprawling lawns, pool, spa, Pergola, walled, fenced & gated privacy. Versatile floor plan w/detached poolside Guest Suite, & Guest Suite over 3-car Garage. Prime Montecito location mid-way to Upper & Lower Villages.
Listing closed: 03/17/2013 05:00 PM • Source: Santa Barbara AOR, MLS#: 12-3369

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$8,000,000

Avg days on market

73

Sale-to-list ratio

92.7%

Montecito, CA

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Location

Sold By Village Properties, Riskin Partners Estate Group, DRE #01815307 / 01447045 / 01954177 / 01951069

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Property Information for 281 Hot Springs Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Home/Estate / Single Family
  • MLS Neighborhood: Other
  • Property Information:Within City Limits: No
  • Zoning: Other
  • Zoning:Other: Yes
  • Location Info:Cross Street: Sycamore Canyon Road
  • Architectural Style: Medit, Spanish, Estate
  • Style:Medit: Yes
  • Style:Spanish: Yes
  • Style:Estate: Yes
  • Construction:Two Story: Yes
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1923
  • Lot Size: 1.75 AC / 76,230 SF
Details
Features
  • District: 10 - MONTECITO
  • District: 10 - MONTECITO
  • Amenities:Guest House: Yes
  • Amenities:Guest Quarters: Yes
  • Amenities:Pantry: Yes
  • Amenities:Remodeled Bath: Yes
  • Amenities:Remodeled Kitchen: Yes
  • Amenities:Room Addition: Yes
  • Diningroom Features: Dining Area, Formal, In Kitchen
  • Dining:Dining Area: Yes
  • Dining:Formal: Yes
  • Dining:In Kitchen: Yes
  • Exterior Features: Pool, Pool House, Deck, Patio Open, Patio Covered, SPA-Outside, Lawn, Fenced: ALL, Pool House2, Deck3, Patio Open2, Patio Covered2, BBQ, Lawn2, Fenced ALL2
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Other, 2+, Gas, LR
  • Fireplace(s):2+: Yes
  • Fireplace(s):Gas: Yes
  • Fireplace(s):LR: Yes
  • Fireplace(s):Other: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings:Hardwood: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings:Tile: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Laundry:Laundry Room: Yes
  • Roof: Tile
  • Roof:Tile: Yes
  • Rooms: Family Room, Ground Floor Bedroom, Lbry/Study
  • Rooms:Family Room: Yes
  • Rooms:Ground Floor Bedroom: Yes
  • Rooms:Lbry/Study: Yes
  • Security:Security System: Yes
  • Security:Gate:Elec: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Pool: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Pool House: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Deck: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Patio Open: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Patio Covered: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:SPA-Outside: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Built-in BBQ: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Lawn: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Fenced: ALL: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Security Features: Gate:Elec, Sys
  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Yard And Grounds Features: Built-in BBQ
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Levels: Two Story
  • Room Total: 0
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Year Built Numeric: 1923
  • Building Area Total: 0.0
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 009-070-008
  • Association Fee: $.00
Parking/Garage
  • Attached: No
  • Parking Features: Gar #3, Unc #4, Detached
  • Garages: Yes
  • Parking Garage:Gar #3: Yes
  • Parking Garage:Detached: Yes
  • Parking Garage:Unc #4: Yes
  • Parking Garage: Gar #3, Detached, Unc #4
Room Info
Room Info
  • Total Bathrooms: 8.00
  • Total Half Baths: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 6
  • Total Full Baths: 6
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 7.00
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 6.20
Location Info
Location Info
  • Topography: Level
  • Location Info:Compass Map: Santa Barbara
  • Location Info:Map Grid: S12
  • LocationTopo:Level: Yes
  • Number Of Units Buildings: 1
  • Lot Features: Level
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
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 76230.0
  • Lot Size Area: 1.75
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.75
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type Label: Residential
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Condition:Excellent: Yes
  • Property Information:Realtor.com Type: Residential: Single Family
  • Property Information:Year Built: 1923.0
  • Property Information:Source: Other/See Remarks
  • Assessor's Data:Assessor Year Built: 1923.0
  • Assessor's Data:Assessor SqFt: 7286.0
  • Assessor's Data:Assessor Lot Acres: 1.75
Utility Info
  • WaterSewer:Mont Wtr: Yes
  • WaterSewer:Shared Well: Yes
  • WaterSewer:Sewer Hookup: Yes
  • WaterSource: Shared Well, Mont Wtr
  • Sewer: Sewer Hookup

Property History for 281 Hot Springs Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 17, 2013

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #12-3369

$7,400,000
Mar 12, 2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #349164103

$7,400,000

+12.6% / yr

Feb 28, 2013

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #12-3369

DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/17/2013

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #12-3369

$7,400,000
03/12/2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #349164103

$7,400,000

+12.6% / yr

02/28/2013

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #12-3369

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

Public Records for 281 Hot Springs Road

Taxable ValueLand$5,024,223Additions$4,270,591Total$9,294,814
Tax Record2025$96,354 ($8,030 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths5Total Finished SqFt7,286 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt7,286 SqFtStories2Lot Size76,230 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1923Year Renovated1923Zoning2E1CountySANTA BARBARAAPN009-070-008

Schools near 281 Hot Springs 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

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This home: 281 Hot Springs Road, Montecito, CA 93108
$7,400,000
6
76,230
$1,613,000
3
3
4,346
44,431
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