Last Sold Price
220,413 Lot Size5.06 Acres
605-607 Cowles Rd, Montecito, CA 93108

Description

Montecito's most epic ocean, coastline, mountain and harbor views at the original Cowles estate, one of the famed Hilltop Barrons. This iconic, 2 parcel, 5 acre estate site offers the most breathtaking views on all of the Central Coast and largely completed infrastructure by luxury builder, DD Ford. Permitted plans include a 5 bedroom, 9,395 sq ft main residence, 2bd/1ba guest house, pool cabana, double infinity-edge pool, tennis court, tennis pavilion/gym, and garages for 8 cars. The second parcel...Montecito's most epic ocean, coastline, mountain and harbor views at the original Cowles estate, one of the famed Hilltop Barrons. This iconic, 2 parcel, 5 acre estate site offers the most breathtaking views on all of the Central Coast and largely completed infrastructure by luxury builder, DD Ford. Permitted plans include a 5 bedroom, 9,395 sq ft main residence, 2bd/1ba guest house, pool cabana, double infinity-edge pool, tennis court, tennis pavilion/gym, and garages for 8 cars. The second parcel includes an existing 4bd home with its own pool and tennis court. The estate hosts a unique 1920s reservoir, now reimagined with an underground 53,000+ gallon cistern hidden beneath a bocce court & orchard. Seize the opportunity to custom-finish one of Montecito's best properties!
LISTING CLOSED: 05/09/2021 05:00 PM

  1. Listed by Riskin Partners Estate Group • DRE #01815307 / 01447045 / 01954177 / 01951069 • Village Properties
    P: (805) 565-8600 C: (805) 565-8600 team@riskinpartners.com

Property Details for 605-607 Cowles Road

Status
MLS #
21-700
Days on Market
45
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Land / Single Family Residence / Land
Year Built
-
Lot Size
5.06 AC
Zoning
E-1
Zoning:E-1
Yes
Location Info:Cross Street
Eucalyptus Hill Rd

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$15,900,000

Avg days on market

95

Sale-to-list ratio

89.1%

[Montecito, CA]

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a view of a house with backyard
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Bedrooms
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Bathrooms
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Square Feet
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Square Feet
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Square Feet
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Acres
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Bedrooms
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Bathrooms
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Square Feet
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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
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Sold 11/18/25

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Square Feet
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Acres
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Square Feet
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Acres
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Bedrooms
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Acres
$15,900,000 | 1119 Alston Road, Montecito, CA 93108
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Square Feet
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Acres

Location

Listing Courtesy of Village Properties, Riskin Partners Estate Group, DRE #01815307 / 01447045 / 01954177 / 01951069

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

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Building Information for 605-607 Cowles Road

Lot Size5.06 AC

Payment Calculator

$101,652 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$101,652

Property Taxes

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HOA Dues

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Property Information for 605-607 Cowles Road

Details
Features
  • District: 10 - MONTECITO
  • District: 10 - MONTECITO
  • View:Ocean: Yes
  • View:Mountain(s): Yes
  • View:City: Yes
  • View:Setting: Yes
  • View:Harbor: Yes
  • View:Panoramic: Yes
  • View: Mountain, Ocean, City, Harbor, Panoramic, Setting
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 013-180-019
  • Association Fee: $.00
Miscellaneous
  • Miscellaneous:Buildable: Yes
Room Info
Room Info
  • Total Bathrooms: .00
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): .00
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): .00
Location Info
Location Info
  • Directions: Eucalyptus Hill Rd to Cowles Rd. Property on top of knoll, on left. Park on Cowles. Do not drive onto the site.
  • Topography: Rolly, Level
  • Location Info:Compass Map: Santa Barbara
  • Location Info:Map Grid: R11
  • LocationTopo:Level: Yes
  • LocationTopo:Rolly: Yes
  • LocationTopo:Combo: Yes
  • Proximity:Near School(s): Yes
  • Lot Features: Level, Rolling Slope
Neighborhood/Schools
  • Elementary School: Cold Spring
  • Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
  • High School: S.B. Sr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools:Elementary School: Cold Spring
  • NeighborhoodSchools:Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools:High School: S.B. Sr.
Property / Assessor Information
Property / Assessor Info
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 220413.6
  • Lot Size Area: 5.06
  • Lot Size Acres: 5.06
  • Property Type Label: Land
  • Property Information:Realtor.com Type: Land
Utility Info
  • Utility Info:Electric: Yes
  • Utility Info:Water: Yes
  • Utility Info:Gas: Yes
  • WaterSewer:Mont Wtr: Yes
  • WaterSewer:Sewer Hookup: Yes
  • WaterSewer:Wtr - Other: Yes
  • WaterSource: Other, Mont Wtr
  • Sewer: True

Property History for 605-607 Cowles Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 9, 2021

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #21-701

$19,999,000
May 9, 2021

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #21-1035

$19,999,000
May 9, 2021

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #21-982

$19,999,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/09/2021

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #21-701

$19,999,000
05/09/2021

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #21-1035

$19,999,000
05/09/2021

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #21-982

$19,999,000

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

Schools near 605-607 Cowles Road

This home is within Cold Spring 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
Cold Spring Elementary 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: 605-607 Cowles Road, Montecito, CA 93108
$19,999,000
220,413
$4,250,000
3
4.5
3,016
43,560
3
2
1,858
43,560
$4,750,000
3
2.5
3,251
49,658
4
5
11,743
300,564
$495,000
4
43,560

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