491 Live Oaks Road

Closed 11/21/14
Closed 11/21/14
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Last Sold Price
$2,675,000
5 beds
491 Live Oaks Rd, Montecito, CA 93108

Description

This tropical oasis is a hidden gem on a private lane in the heart of Montecito. With 5 bedrooms, 4.5 bathroom the home features an open and spacious floor plan. Lush, private gardens surround a beautiful pool, spa, fountains, BBQ cooking center, koi pond and entertainment area. Gated entry to 3-car garage, seperate cabana and room for a tennis court.This tropical oasis is a hidden gem on a private lane in the heart of Montecito. With 5 bedrooms, 4.5 bathroom the home features an open and spacious floor plan. Lush, private gardens surround a beautiful pool, spa, fountains, BBQ cooking center, koi pond and entertainment area. Gated entry to 3-car garage, seperate cabana and room for a tennis court.
LISTING CLOSED: 11/20/2014 04:00 PM

  1. Listed by Barbara C Koutnik • DRE #20240130212029927978000000 • Coldwell Banker Realty
    P: (805) 969-4755

Property Details for 491 Live Oaks Road

Status
Closed
MLS #
13-2874
Days on Market
398
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential / Home/Estate / Single Family
Year Built
1974
Lot Size
-
County
Santa Barbara County
Property Information:Within City Limits
No
Zoning
R-1
Zoning:R-1
Yes
Location Info:Cross Street
E. Valley
Architectural Style
Other
Style:Other
Yes
Construction:Entry Lvl(No Stairs)
Yes
Construction:Two Story
Yes

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$6,780,000

Avg days on market

61

Sale-to-list ratio

88.3%

Montecito, CA

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Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty, Barbara C Koutnik, DRE #20240130212029927978000000

Sold By Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Josiah Hamilton, DRE #01415235

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Building Information for 491 Live Oaks Road

Stories-Year Built1974Building Size-Lot Size-

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Property Information for 491 Live Oaks Road

Details
Features
  • District: 10 - MONTECITO
  • District: 10 - MONTECITO
  • Virtual Tour URLUnbranded: http://www.sbphototours.com/Popup/PT_Flex.php?ListingID=6901
  • Amenities:Cathedral Ceilings: Yes
  • Amenities:Dual Pane Window: Yes
  • Amenities:Pantry: Yes
  • Amenities:Remodeled Bath: Yes
  • Amenities:Remodeled Kitchen: Yes
  • Amenities:Skylight: Yes
  • Amenities:Wet Bar: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Double Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Gas Stove: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Intercom: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Rev Osmosis: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Tankless Water Heater: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Trash Compactor: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Diningroom Features: Breakfast Area, Formal
  • Dining:Breakfast Area: Yes
  • Dining:Formal: Yes
  • Exterior Features: Pool, Pool House, Deck, Patio Open, Gazebo, Lawn, Fruit Trees, Fenced: ALL, Pool House2, Deck3, Patio Open2, Gazebo2, BBQ, Lawn2, Fruit Trees2, Fenced ALL2
  • Exterior:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Primary Bedroom, FR, 2+, Gas, LR
  • Fireplace(s):2+: Yes
  • Fireplace(s):Family Room: Yes
  • Fireplace(s):Gas: Yes
  • Fireplace(s):LR: Yes
  • Fireplace(s):Primary Bedroom: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings:Carpet: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings:Tile: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings:Marble: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings:Wood: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings:Laminate: Yes
  • Laundry Features: 220V Elect, In Garage
  • Laundry:220V Elect: Yes
  • Laundry:In Garage: Yes
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Pets:Yes: Yes
  • Roof: Metal
  • Roof:Metal: Yes
  • Rooms: Family Room, Game Room, Ground Floor Bedroom, Ground Floor Master, Lbry/Study, Loft, Other
  • Rooms:Family Room: Yes
  • Rooms:Game Room: Yes
  • Rooms:Ground Floor Bedroom: Yes
  • Rooms:Ground Floor Primary: Yes
  • Rooms:Lbry/Study: Yes
  • Rooms:Loft: Yes
  • Rooms:Other: Yes
  • Security:Security System: Yes
  • Security:Fire Alarm: Yes
  • Security:Gate:Elec: Yes
  • Security:Smoke Detector(s): Yes
  • View:Mountain(s): Yes
  • View:Setting: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Pool: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Pool House: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Deck: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Patio Open: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Gazebo: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Built-in BBQ: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Lawn: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Fruit Trees: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Fenced: ALL: Yes
  • Flooring: Laminate, Wood, Carpet, Marble, Tile
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Security Features: Monitored, Gate:Elec, Sys, Fire, Smoke Detc
  • Kitchen Appliances: Trash Compactor, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Dryer, Gas Stove, Intercom, Microwave, Rev Osmosis, Washer
  • View: Mountain, Setting
  • Other Structures: Shed
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Yard And Grounds Features: Built-in BBQ
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Levels: Entry Lvl(No Stairs), Two Story
  • Room Name: Living Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Bonus Room, Breakfast Room, Kitchen, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Pool Cabana
  • Room Total: 14
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Cooling:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • Year Built Numeric: 1974
  • Other Buildings:Shed: Yes
  • Building Area Total: 0.0
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 007-410-002
  • Association Fee: $.00
Parking/Garage
  • Attached: Yes
  • Parking Features: Gar #3, Attached
  • Garages: Yes
  • Parking Garage:Gar #3: Yes
  • Parking Garage:Attached: Yes
  • Parking Garage: Gar #3, Attached
Room Info
Room Info
  • Total Bathrooms: 4.50
  • Total Half Baths: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 5
  • Total Full Baths: 4
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 4.50
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 4.10
Room 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 2
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
Room 5
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room
Room 6
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 7
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
Room 8
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
Room 9
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 10
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 11
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 12
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room 13
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
Room 14
  • Room Type: Pool Cabana
Location Info
Location Info
  • Topography: Level
  • Location Info:Compass Map: Santa Barbara
  • Location Info:Map Grid: T11
  • LocationTopo:Level: Yes
  • LocationTopo:Cul-De-Sac: Yes
  • 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: Level, Cul-De-Sac, 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
  • Site Improvements:Private: Yes
  • Site Improvements:Paved: Yes
  • Site Improvements:Cable TV: Yes
  • Site Improvements:Underground Util: Yes
  • Reports Available:TDS: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 0.0
  • Lot Size Area: 0.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0
  • 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: 1974.0
  • Property Information:Source: Other/See Remarks
Utility Info
  • WaterSewer:Mont Wtr: Yes
  • WaterSewer:Sewer Hookup: Yes
  • WaterSource: Mont Wtr
  • Sewer: Sewer Hookup
  • Utilities: Underground Util

Property History for 491 Live Oaks Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 20, 2014

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #13-2874

$2,675,000—
Oct 28, 2014

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #13-2874

—
Oct 6, 2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #483208099

$2,675,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/20/2014

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #13-2874

$2,675,000
10/28/2014

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #13-2874

—
10/06/2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #483208099

$2,675,000

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Public Records for 491 Live Oaks Road

Taxable ValueLand$2,574,359Additions$894,288Total$3,468,647
Tax Record2025$36,706 ($3,059 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Baths6Total Finished SqFt4,270 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,270 SqFtStories2Lot Size43,560 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1974Year Renovated1974Zoning2E1CountySANTA BARBARAAPN007-410-002

Schools near 491 Live Oaks Road

This home is within Montecito Union Elementary School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Montecito Union School
Public - K to 6
Santa Barbara Junior High School
Public - 7 to 8
Santa Barbara Senior High School
Public - 9 to 12
Adelante Charter School
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: 491 Live Oaks Road, Montecito, CA 93108
$2,675,000
5
–
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497 Live Oaks Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
–
4
3.5
3,343
43,560
1627 East Valley Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
$35,000,000
8
22,019
408,157
498 Live Oaks Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
$2,825,000
3
2,935
43,560
1599 1/2 East Valley Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
$4,350,000
3
3.75
2,797
68,389
1601 East Valley Road, Montecito, CA 93108
$5,000,000
3
4,179
41,382

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