Last Sold Price
3 beds3,000 sqft$699/sqft
521 Toro Canyon Rd, Montecito, CA 93108

Description

Escape from city life & find serenity in this enchanting Montecito home set up amongst beautiful century-old oaks & a creek side setting. Privately yet conveniently located just minutes away from the beach & Hwy 101, this property comes with an ocean peak & numerous treetop decks, ideal for relaxing & entertaining. Featuring walls of glass windows & soaring ceilings, this contemporary 3 bed, 3 bath home is built like a fortress. The property enjoys a spacious living room, office, gourmet kitchen...Escape from city life & find serenity in this enchanting Montecito home set up amongst beautiful century-old oaks & a creek side setting. Privately yet conveniently located just minutes away from the beach & Hwy 101, this property comes with an ocean peak & numerous treetop decks, ideal for relaxing & entertaining. Featuring walls of glass windows & soaring ceilings, this contemporary 3 bed, 3 bath home is built like a fortress. The property enjoys a spacious living room, office, gourmet kitchen with quality appliances, wood floors, 3 fireplaces, beautiful Santa Barbara sandstone, an outdoor hot tub, enchanted gardens, & detached 2-car garage. Whether you're looking for a restful weekend retreat or a spacious cottage, this charming storybook home is ready for a new chapter, featuring you!
LISTING CLOSED: 02/02/2021 04:00 PM

  1. Listed by Marsha Kotlyar Estate Group • DRE #01426886 • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
    P: (805) 565-4014 C: (805) 565-4014 home@mkgroupmontecito.com

Property Details for 521 Toro Canyon Road

Status
MLS #
20-3513
Days on Market
124
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Home/Estate / Single Family
Year Built
1998
Lot Size
1.55 AC / 67,518 SF
Property Information:Within City Limits
No
Zoning
R-1
Zoning:R-1
Yes
Location Info:Cross Street
Torito Road
Architectural Style
Tudor
Style:Tudor
Yes
Construction:Two Story
Yes
Property Information:Recurring Fees
No

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$5,050,000

Avg days on market

35

Sale-to-list ratio

93.9%

Montecito, CA

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Square Feet
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Location

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

Sold By Compass, Gregoire & Beuoy Real Estate Group, DRE #02025022 / 01973461

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Building Information for 521 Toro Canyon Road

Stories-Year Built1998Building Size-Lot Size1.55 AC / 67,518 SF

Payment Calculator

$12,668 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$10,662

Property Taxes

$2,006

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 521 Toro Canyon Road

Details
Features
  • District: 10 - MONTECITO
  • District: 10 - MONTECITO
  • Amenities:Cathedral Ceilings: Yes
  • Diningroom Features: Breakfast Bar, Formal, Nook
  • Dining:Breakfast Bar: Yes
  • Dining:Formal: Yes
  • Dining:Nook: Yes
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio Covered, SPA-Outside, Wooded, Deck3, Patio Covered2, Wooded4
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Primary Bedroom, FR, DR, 2+, LR
  • Fireplace(s):2+: Yes
  • Fireplace(s):Dining Room: Yes
  • Fireplace(s):Family Room: Yes
  • Fireplace(s):LR: Yes
  • Fireplace(s):Primary Bedroom: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings:Carpet: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings:Wood: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Laundry:Laundry Room: Yes
  • Roof: Composition
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • Rooms: Den, Ground Floor Bedroom, Office
  • Rooms:Den: Yes
  • Rooms:Ground Floor Bedroom: Yes
  • Rooms:Office: Yes
  • View:Ocean: Yes
  • View:Setting: Yes
  • View:Wooded: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Deck: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Patio Covered: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:SPA-Outside: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Wooded: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood, Carpet
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • View: Ocean, Setting, Wooded
  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Levels: Two Story
  • Room Total: 0
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • Year Built Numeric: 1998
  • Building Area Total: 3000.0
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 005-050-044
  • Association Fee: $.00
Parking/Garage
  • Attached: No
  • Parking Features: Gar #2, Detached
  • Garages: Yes
  • Parking Garage:Gar #2: Yes
  • Parking Garage:Detached: Yes
  • Parking Garage: Gar #2, Detached
Room Info
Room Info
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.50
  • Total Half Baths: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Total Full Baths: 2
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 2.10
Location Info
Location Info
  • Topography: Level
  • Location Info:Compass Map: Santa Barbara
  • Location Info:Map Grid: W11
  • LocationTopo:Level: Yes
  • Proximity:Near Ocean: Yes
  • Proximity:Near Park(s): Yes
  • Proximity:Near Shopping: Yes
  • Number Of Units Buildings: 1
  • Lot Features: Level
Neighborhood/Schools
  • Elementary School: Summerland
  • Junior High School: Carp. Jr.
  • High School: Carp. Sr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools:Elementary School: Summerland
  • NeighborhoodSchools:Junior High School: Carp. Jr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools:High School: Carp. Sr.
Property / Assessor Information
Property / Assessor Info
  • Foundation Details: Slab, Raised, Mixed
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 67518.0
  • Lot Size Area: 1.55
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.55
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type Label: Residential
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Foundation:Slab: Yes
  • Foundation:Raised: Yes
  • Foundation:Mixed: Yes
  • Condition:Excellent: Yes
  • Property Information:Realtor.com Type: Residential: Single Family
  • Property Information:Year Built: 1998.0
  • Property Information:Source: Measured
  • Property Information:ADU: No
Utility Info
  • WaterSewer:Mont Wtr: Yes
  • WaterSewer:Septic In: Yes
  • WaterSource: Mont Wtr
  • Sewer: Septic In

Property History for 521 Toro Canyon Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 2, 2021

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #20-3513

$2,097,540
Jan 28, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #689081708

$2,098,000
Jan 28, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1449628907

$2,098,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/02/2021

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #20-3513

$2,097,540
01/28/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #689081708

$2,098,000
01/28/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1449628907

$2,098,000

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

Public Records for 521 Toro Canyon Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,104,080Additions$1,211,770Total$2,315,850
Tax Record2025$24,078 ($2,006 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,899 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,899 SqFtLot Size67,518 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1998Year Renovated1998Zoning1E1CountySANTA BARBARAAPN005-050-044

Schools near 521 Toro Canyon Road

This home is within Carpinteria Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Summerland Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Carpinteria Middle School
Public6 to 8

Carpinteria Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Aliso Elementary School
PublicK to 5

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: 521 Toro Canyon Road, Montecito, CA 93108
$2,097,540
3
3,000
67,518
$1,700,000
1
1
550
50,094
3
2
2,108
59,242
$1,388,000
3
2,000
47,916
$267,000
2
74,052
$16,000,000
5
6,512
87,120

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