Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds2,466 sqft

696 Romero Canyon Rd, Montecito, CA 93108

Single FamilyProperty Type
1.06 acresLot Size
1947Year Built
$1,095/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Under $3 million with room to expand in mus! REMODELED MID-CENTURY HOME & GUEST HOUSE on 1+ FLAT MONTECITO ACRE. Down a long private drive, sits a bright, modern 2BR/2BA designer farmhouse with 1BR/1BA guesthouse & 4-car garage. A sunny living room & remodeled kitchen open to the newly landscaped, enclosed yard, framed by mountain views. A freshly remodeled, luxurious master bathroom accents a serene master suite. Large 2nd bedroom with redone en-suite bath. Exceptionally private, hedged grounds...Under $3 million with room to expand in mus! REMODELED MID-CENTURY HOME & GUEST HOUSE on 1+ FLAT MONTECITO ACRE. Down a long private drive, sits a bright, modern 2BR/2BA designer farmhouse with 1BR/1BA guesthouse & 4-car garage. A sunny living room & remodeled kitchen open to the newly landscaped, enclosed yard, framed by mountain views. A freshly remodeled, luxurious master bathroom accents a serene master suite. Large 2nd bedroom with redone en-suite bath. Exceptionally private, hedged grounds are studded with a tax advantage producing avocado orchard, oaks, various citrus, plum, apple, fig, pear, nectarine, peach & specimen cacti. In a beloved MUS neighborhood with access to trails and beaches, life here is pure joy with investment upside! Plans for new entry SECURITY GATE & driveway.
  • Listed by: John A Sener DRE #20230802232020542400000000 • Village Properties - 1
Listing closed: 10/20/2020 12:00 AM • Source: Santa Barbara AOR, MLS#: 20-2837
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Median sold price

$4,400,000

Avg days on market

35

Sale-to-list ratio

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Village Properties - 1, John A Sener, DRE #20230802232020542400000000

Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty, Charlie Petersen, DRE #20240130212034770013000000

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Property Information for 696 Romero Canyon Road

Property Details

  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • MLS Neighborhood: Other
  • Property Information:Within City Limits: No
  • Zoning: 2-E-1
  • Zoning:R-1: Yes
  • Location Info:Cross Street: East Valley Road
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Style:Contemporary: Yes
  • Construction:Entry Lvl(No Stairs): Yes
  • Construction:Single Story: Yes
  • Property Information:Recurring Fees: No

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1947
  • Lot Size: 1.06 AC / 46,173 SF

Details

Features
  • District: 10 - MONTECITO
  • District: 10 - MONTECITO
  • Amenities:Guest House: Yes
  • Amenities:Guest Quarters: Yes
  • Amenities:Horses: Yes
  • Amenities:Remodeled Bath: Yes
  • Amenities:Remodeled Kitchen: Yes
  • Amenities:Skylight: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Gas Range: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Gas Stove: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Wtr Softener/Owned: Yes
  • Diningroom Features: Breakfast Bar, Dining Area, In Living Room
  • Dining:Breakfast Bar: Yes
  • Dining:Dining Area: Yes
  • Dining:In Living Room: Yes
  • Exterior Features: Patio Covered, Fruit Trees, Yard Irrigation PRT, Fenced: PRT, Patio Covered2, Fruit Trees2, Fenced PRT
  • Exterior:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: 1.0
  • Fireplace(s):Family Room: Yes
  • Fireplace(s):LR: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings:Vinyl/Linoleum: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Gas Hookup, Laundry Room
  • Laundry:Laundry Room: Yes
  • Laundry:Gas Hookup: Yes
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Pets:Yes: Yes
  • Roof: Other
  • Roof:Other: Yes
  • Rooms: Art Studio, Ground Floor Bedroom, Ground Floor Master, Lbry/Study
  • Rooms:Art Studio: Yes
  • Rooms:Den: No
  • Rooms:Ground Floor Bedroom: Yes
  • Rooms:Ground Floor Primary: Yes
  • Rooms:Lbry/Study: Yes
  • Security:Smoke Detector(s): Yes
  • View:Mountain(s): Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Yard Irrigation PRT: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Patio Covered: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Fruit Trees: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Fenced: PRT: Yes
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Security Features: Smoke Detc
  • Kitchen Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Washer, Wtr Softener/Owned
  • View: Mountain
  • Other Structures: Other, Work Shop
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Cooling: Other
  • Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
  • Levels: Entry Lvl(No Stairs), Single Story
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Room Total: 0
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Fencing: Partial
  • Heating: Yes
  • Pool: No
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Cooling:Other: Yes
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • Year Built Numeric: 1947
  • Main House SqFt: 1566.0
  • Other Structures SqFt: 900.0
  • Other Buildings:Work Shop: Yes
  • Other Buildings:Other: Yes
  • Building Area Total: 1566.0
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 155-050-013
  • Association Fee: $.00
Parking/Garage
  • Attached: No
  • Parking Features: Gar #4, Unc #4, RV, Detached
  • Garages: Yes
  • Parking Garage:RV: Yes
  • Parking Garage:Gar #4: Yes
  • Parking Garage:Detached: Yes
  • Parking Garage:Unc #4: Yes
  • Parking Garage: RV, Gar #4, Detached, Unc #4

Room Info

Room Info
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Total Half Baths: 0
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Total Full Baths: 3
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 3.00
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 3.00

Location Info

Location Info
  • Directions: 101 Exit Sheffield Dr. Take Sheffield to E. Valley Rd. Left on E. Valley Rd and right on Romero Canyon Rd.
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Topography: Level
  • Location Info:Compass Map: Santa Barbara
  • Location Info:Map Grid: V11
  • LocationTopo:Level: Yes
  • Proximity:Near Bus: Yes
  • Proximity:Near Hospital: Yes
  • Proximity:Near Ocean: Yes
  • Proximity:Near Park(s): Yes
  • Proximity:Near School(s): Yes
  • Proximity:Near Shopping: Yes
  • Proximity:Other: Yes
  • Number Of Units Buildings: 2
  • Lot Features: Level, 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:Public: Yes
  • Site Improvements:Cable TV: Yes
  • Reports Available:TDS: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 46173.0
  • Lot Size Area: 46173.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.06
  • Lot Size Units: Apx Lot Size FxD
  • Property Type Label: Residential
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 137 x 326
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Foundation:Slab: Yes
  • Condition:Excellent: Yes
  • Property Information:Realtor.com Type: Residential: Single Family
  • Property Information:Year Built: 1947.0
  • Property Information:Source: Other/See Remarks
  • Property Information:ADU: No
Utility Info
  • Utility Info:Water: Meter on Property, Water District
  • WaterSewer:Mont Wtr: Yes
  • WaterSewer:Meter In: Yes
  • WaterSewer:Septic In: Yes
  • WaterSource: Meter In, Mont Wtr
  • Sewer: Septic In

Property History for 696 Romero Canyon Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 20, 2020

Sold

CLAW #20-610852

$2,700,000—
Oct 20, 2020

Sold

CRMLS #20610852

$2,700,000—
Oct 18, 2020

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #20-2837

$2,700,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/20/2020

Sold

CLAW #20-610852

$2,700,000
10/20/2020

Sold

CRMLS #20610852

$2,700,000
10/18/2020

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #20-2837

$2,700,000

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

Public Records for 696 Romero Canyon Road

Taxable Value

Land

$1,932,141

Additions

$1,048,875
Total$2,981,016

Tax Record

2025

$30,341 ($2,528 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

2

Baths

2

Total Finished SqFt

1,566 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,566 SqFt

Lot Size

46,174 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1947

Year Renovated

1947

Zoning

2E1

County

SANTA BARBARA

APN

155-050-013

Schools near 696 Romero Canyon 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: 696 Romero Canyon Road, Montecito, CA 93108
$2,700,000
3
2,466
46,173
$6,150,000
4
3,510
46,173
$1,525,000
3
–
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–
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3
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