Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,932 sqft

820 Alston Rd, Montecito, CA 93108

Single FamilyProperty Type
1947Year Built
$712/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Mid-century three-bed, two-bath Montecito home nicely situated in a private setting on Eucalyptus Hill. This single-level house has an open floor plan, newly remodeled kitchen and bathrooms, master suite, partial ocean views, and a wood-burning fireplace. A wonderful entertaining deck opens to a large backyard and garden that features fruit trees, raised beds, native plantings and lawn.Mid-century three-bed, two-bath Montecito home nicely situated in a private setting on Eucalyptus Hill. This single-level house has an open floor plan, newly remodeled kitchen and bathrooms, master suite, partial ocean views, and a wood-burning fireplace. A wonderful entertaining deck opens to a large backyard and garden that features fruit trees, raised beds, native plantings and lawn.
  • Listed by: van Seenus Partners 805.963.1391 DRE #20181030161211175588000000 • Sotheby's International Realty
Listing closed: 05/24/2018 05:00 PM • Source: Santa Barbara AOR, MLS#: 18-785
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$3,165,000

Avg days on market

27

Sale-to-list ratio

98.2%

Montecito, CA

9 comparable properties found

$4,100,000 | 966 Chelham Way, Montecito, CA 93108
1/27
1

$4,100,000

Sold 07/21/26

3
Bedrooms
2,209
Square Feet
0.17
Acres
a view of a terrace with a garden
1/6
2

$4,425,000

Sold 04/22/25

3
Bedrooms
2,035
Square Feet
Unavailable
Acres
a front view of a house with a garden
1/17
3

$2,700,000

Sold 10/09/25

3
Bedrooms
1,785
Square Feet
0.16
Acres
a view of outdoor space yard and mountain view
1/41
4

$3,165,000

Sold 03/12/25

3
Bedrooms
2,482
Square Feet
0.43
Acres
$2,650,000 | 979 Chelham Way, Montecito, CA 93108
1/2
5

$2,650,000

Sold 03/30/25

3
Bedrooms
1,149
Square Feet
0.17
Acres
an outdoor view of house with garden
1/26
6

$5,200,000

Sold 03/20/25

2
Bedrooms
1,691
Square Feet
0.44
Acres
a front view of a house with garden and patio
1/26
7

$3,150,000

Sold 02/25/25

3
Bedrooms
Unavailable
Square Feet
1.16
Acres
a front view of a house with a garden
8

$2,150,000

Sold 08/11/26

3
Bedrooms
2,326
Square Feet
0.2
Acres
$4,700,000 | 1175 East Mountain Drive, Montecito, CA 93108
1/25
9

$4,700,000

Sold 03/12/26

3
Bedrooms
3,400
Square Feet
1.31
Acres

Location

Listing Courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty, van Seenus Partners, DRE #20181030161211175588000000

Sold By Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Thomas Schultheis, DRE #01847740

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Property Information for 820 Alston Road

Property Details

  • MLS Type: Residential / Home/Estate / Single Family
  • MLS Neighborhood: 15 - Eucalyptus Hill
  • Property Information:Within City Limits: No
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Zoning:R-1: Yes
  • Location Info:Cross Street: Summit Rd
  • Architectural Style: Other
  • Style:Other: Yes
  • Construction:Single Story: Yes
  • Property Information:Recurring Fees: No

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1947

Details

Features
  • District: 10 - MONTECITO
  • District: 10 - MONTECITO
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Diningroom Features: Dining Area
  • Dining:Dining Area: Yes
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Lawn, Fruit Trees, Fenced: PRT, Deck3, Lawn2, Fruit Trees2, Fenced PRT
  • Exterior:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: FR
  • Fireplace(s):Family Room: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings:Wood: Yes
  • Laundry Features: In Garage
  • Laundry:In Garage: Yes
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Pets:Yes: Yes
  • Roof: Composition
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • View:Partial/Filtered: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Deck: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Lawn: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Fruit Trees: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Fenced: PRT: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Kitchen Appliances: Dishwasher
  • View: Partial/Filtered
  • Other Structures: Shed
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Levels: Single Story
  • Room Total: 0
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • Year Built Numeric: 1947
  • Other Buildings:Shed: Yes
  • Building Area Total: 0.0
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 015-173-022
  • Association Fee: $.00
Parking/Garage
  • Attached: No
  • Parking Features: Gar #1, Detached
  • Garages: Yes
  • Parking Garage:Gar #1: Yes
  • Parking Garage:Detached: Yes
  • Parking Garage: Gar #1, Detached

Room Info

Room Info
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Total Half Baths: 0
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Total Full Baths: 2
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 2.00

Location Info

Location Info
  • Directions: From HWY 101, exit Hot Springs Rd and head North towards mountains. Make a left at Alston Rd, property will be to your left.
  • Topography: Downslope
  • Location Info:Compass Map: Santa Barbara
  • Location Info:Map Grid: R11
  • LocationTopo:Downslope: Yes
  • Number Of Units Buildings: 1
  • Lot Features: Sloped Down
Neighborhood/Schools
  • Elementary School: Cleveland
  • Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
  • High School: S.B. Sr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools:Elementary School: Cleveland
  • NeighborhoodSchools:Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools:High School: S.B. Sr.

Property / Assessor Information

Property / Assessor Info
  • Foundation Details: Raised
  • 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:Raised: Yes
  • Condition:Good: Yes
  • Property Information:Realtor.com Type: Residential: Single Family
  • Property Information:Year Built: 1947.0
  • Property Information:Source: Public Records
Utility Info
  • WaterSewer:S.B. Wtr: Yes
  • WaterSewer:Sewer Hookup: Yes
  • WaterSource: SB Wtr
  • Sewer: Sewer Hookup

Property History for 820 Alston Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 24, 2018

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #18-785

$1,375,000—
May 7, 2018

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #18-785

—
Mar 5, 2018

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #18-785

$1,649,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/24/2018

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #18-785

$1,375,000
05/07/2018

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #18-785

—
03/05/2018

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #18-785

$1,649,000

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

Public Records for 820 Alston Road

Taxable Value

Land

$806,310

Additions

$624,240
Total$1,430,550

Tax Record

2020

$15,257 ($1,271 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

3

Total Finished SqFt

1,932 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,932 SqFt

Lot Size

24,829 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1947

Year Renovated

1947

County

SANTA BARBARA

APN

015173022

Fireplace Type

Has Fireplace

Schools near 820 Alston Road

This home is within Santa Barbara Unified 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
Cleveland 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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AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 820 Alston Road, Montecito, CA 93108
$1,375,000
3
1,932
–
$1,375,000
3
2
1,922
24,829
$1,725,000
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–
16,552
$1,225,000
4
2,671
19,592
$2,820,000
3
2,440
20,909
–
4
2.5
2,790
18,295

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