Is a car needed in Montecito, CA?

As of early 2026, 91% of users say car is needed

Is Montecito, CA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 88% of users say it's dog friendly

Is parking easy in Montecito, CA?

As of early 2026, 81% of users say parking is easy

Are yards well-kept in Montecito, CA?

As of early 2026, 74% of users say yards are well-kept

Does Montecito, CA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 72% of users say there's holiday spirit

Is Montecito, CA quiet?

As of early 2026, 70% of users say it's quiet

Do residents of Montecito, CA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 66% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Is there wildlife in Montecito, CA?

As of early 2026, 64% of users say there's wildlife

Would people walk alone at night in Montecito, CA?

As of early 2026, 62% of users say people would walk alone at night

Are there community events in Montecito, CA?

As of early 2026, 59% of users say there are community events

Are neighbors friendly in Montecito, CA?

As of early 2026, 56% of users say neighbors are friendly

Is Montecito, CA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 51% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Do kids play outside in Montecito, CA?

As of early 2026, 45% of users say kids play outside

Is Montecito, CA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 39% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Does Montecito, CA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 18% of users say there are sidewalks

Are the streets well-lit in Montecito, CA?

As of early 2026, 18% of users say streets are well-lit

What is 1015 E Mountain Dr estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1015 E Mountain Dr in Santa Barbara, CA is $22,467,900 .

What is the price history for 1015 E Mountain Dr?

1015 E Mountain Dr in Santa Barbara, CA last sold for $16,250,000 in April 2021.

Is Santa Barbara a buyer's or seller's market?

Santa Barbara is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What do residents say about Santa Barbara?

Residents describe Santa Barbara, CA as dog-friendly, easy to park in, and well-kept. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Santa Barbara, CA .

Does 1015 E Mountain Dr have air conditioning?

Yes, 1015 E Mountain Dr in Santa Barbara, CA has air conditioning.

Does 1015 E Mountain Dr have a pool?

Yes, 1015 E Mountain Dr in Santa Barbara, CA has a pool.

OFF MARKET

1015 E Mountain Dr
Santa Barbara, CA 93108

6 Beds
10.5 Baths
12,247 sqft (on 4.18 acres)

$22,467,900

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 22, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $134,548/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$22,467,900

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 22, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $134,548/mo*

Refinance Your Home

6 Beds

10.5 Baths

12,247 sqft

(on 4.18 acres)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$22.5M

Since last month

$33K (-0.1%)

Since last year

$528K (+2.4%)

Since last sale

$6M (+38.4%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +37% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$22.49M
July 2026	$22.52M
June 2026	$22.47M
May 2026	$22.51M
April 2026	$22.42M
March 2026	$21.94M
February 2026	$21.91M
January 2026	$21.6M
2025
December 2025	$22.12M
November 2025	$21.42M
October 2025	$20.98M
September 2025	$21.6M
August 2025	$21.96M
July 2025	$22.03M
June 2025	$21.75M
May 2025	$21.89M
April 2025	$21.01M
March 2025	$21.65M
February 2025	$20.89M
January 2025	$20.3M
2024
December 2024	$20.93M
November 2024	$20.76M
October 2024	$21.29M
September 2024	$21.38M
August 2024	$20.81M
July 2024	$21.17M
June 2024	$21.48M
May 2024	$21.67M
April 2024	$20.49M
March 2024	$20.75M
February 2024	$21.53M
January 2024	$20.7M
2023
December 2023	$21.47M
November 2023	$21.07M
October 2023	$21.29M
September 2023	$22.01M
August 2023	$21.52M
July 2023	$22.16M
June 2023	$21.71M
May 2023	$21.19M
April 2023	$20.81M
March 2023	$20.59M
February 2023	$20.56M
January 2023	$20.11M
2022
December 2022	$20.2M
November 2022	$20.19M
October 2022	$20.48M
September 2022	$19.86M
August 2022	$20.03M
July 2022	$20.19M
June 2022	$20.55M
May 2022	$20.56M
April 2022	$20.33M
March 2022	$19.86M
February 2022	$19.2M
January 2022	$19.03M
2021
December 2021	$19.03M
November 2021	$18.7M
October 2021	$18.26M
September 2021	$17.82M
August 2021	$17.66M
July 2021	$17.27M
June 2021	$16.91M
May 2021	$16.54M
April 2021	$15.76M
March 2021	$15.54M
February 2021	$15.68M
January 2021	$15.3M
2020
December 2020	$15.2M
November 2020	$15.33M
October 2020	$15.86M
September 2020	$10.87M
August 2020	$7.67M
July 2020	$8.18M
June 2020	$8.44M
May 2020	$8.22M
April 2020	$8.31M
March 2020	$8.26M
February 2020	$9.57M
January 2020	$13.07M
2019
December 2019	$12.82M
November 2019	$12.88M
October 2019	$13.08M
September 2019	$13.26M
August 2019	$13.58M
July 2019	$13.57M
June 2019	$13.63M
May 2019	$13.54M
April 2019	$13.58M
March 2019	$13.58M
February 2019	$13.81M
January 2019	$13.86M
2018
December 2018	$13.73M
November 2018	$13.55M
October 2018	$13.41M
September 2018	$13.64M
August 2018	$13.97M
July 2018	$14.73M
June 2018	$13.68M
May 2018	$14.58M
April 2018	$14.81M
March 2018	$16.13M
February 2018	$16.64M
January 2018	$15.63M
2017
December 2017	$17.05M
November 2017	$16.87M
October 2017	$16.81M
September 2017	$16.84M
August 2017	$17.41M
July 2017	$18.33M
June 2017	$15.56M
May 2017	$15.67M
April 2017	$15.85M
March 2017	$15.99M
February 2017	$17.2M
January 2017	$16.07M
2016
December 2016	$16.26M
November 2016	$16.36M
October 2016	$16.06M
September 2016	$16.07M
August 2016	$16.47M

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
789 Rockbridge Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	0.31	Single-Family Home	$14,200,000	05/19/26	3	5.5	5,158
1366 Oak Creek Canyon Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	0.88	Single-Family Home	$12,250,000	10/01/25	6	7.5	8,664
880 Picacho Ln, Santa Barbara, CA	0.90	Single-Family Home	$28,000,000	12/10/25	5	7	10,776
1333 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA	0.67	Single-Family Home	$17,850,000	04/07/26	4	5	6,922
848 Rockbridge Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	0.34	Single-Family Home	$10,150,000	05/27/26	3	4	4,342
1285 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA	0.53	Single-Family Home	$7,850,000	10/02/25	4	6	6,533
815 Hot Springs Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	0.53	Single-Family Home	$13,500,000	10/01/25	5	5.5	-
840 Ivy Ln, Santa Barbara, CA	0.25	Single-Family Home	$7,000,000	10/22/25	4	3.5	3,601
633 Parra Grande Ln, Santa Barbara, CA	0.80	Single-Family Home	$14,500,000	02/06/26	7	6.5	5,498
2925 Sycamore Canyon Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	1.40	Single-Family Home	$17,250,000	10/17/25	7	8.5	10,700

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.

Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
1067 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.10	$2,600,000	3	1	-	Recently Sold
849 Ashley Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.14	$10,946,900	6	5	6,201	Off Market
1091 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.18	$7,500,500	4	3	3,488	Off Market
819 Ashley Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.20	-	-	-	-	Off Market
804 Ayala Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.24	$3,271,300	3	2	-	Off Market
809 Ashley Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.23	$2,150,000	-	-	-	For Sale
737 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.31	$6,229,300	3	3	2,748	Off Market
840 Ivy Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.25	$7,142,100	4	3.5	3,601	Off Market
1130 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.30	$14,950,000	4	5.5	5,859	For Sale
1107 Clover Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.27	$5,508,100	5	3	3,336	Off Market
1074 Cold Springs Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.35	$8,229,500	3	4.5	3,550	Off Market
850 Rockbridge Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.30	$8,995,000	5	4	4,481	For Sale

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 1015 E Mountain Dr.
Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

2002

Lot Size

4.18 acres

Living Area

12,247 sqft

Price/Sqft

$1,835

Parking

Garage

About this House

Reminiscent of the most exquisite Italian villa, Montecito's ''Villa Bencista' is a world-class estate offering serene privacy, robust amenities, and spectacular ocean and mountain views. From the stately iron-gate entrance to the striking architecture of the main residences to the expansive lawn and beautiful orchards, this stunning property conjures visions of Montecito's iconic early 20th century estates. Offering more than 12,200 sq. ft. of living space, the 10,300+ sq. ft. main residence and two matching +/- 1000 sq. ft. poolside guest houses were substantially renovated in 2012. The truly breathtaking grounds also include a beautiful pool, spa, sport court, gazebo, an additional detached 2-car garage, and acres of diverse trees and landscaping.

1015 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108 is a 6 bedroom, 12 bathroom, 12,247 sqft single-family home built in 2002. It last sold for $16,250,000 on Apr 30, 2021. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $22,467,900, with a rent estimate of $81,863/month.

Home Details for 1015 E Mountain Dr

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2Floors: Tile, Hardwood
Interior Details In-law unitTypes of Rooms: Dining Room, Library, Pantry, Solarium Atrium
Fireplace & Spa FireplaceHot Tub or Spa

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: TileExterior: StuccoLawnPatio
Pool Pool
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 2002Year Updated: 2002
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 4.18 acres

Building
Community rooms Fitness Center

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Apr 30, 2021 Source: SBMLS #20-3922	Sold	$16,250,000
Jan 20, 2021 Source: CLAW	ListingRemoved
Oct 7, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$16,950,000
Nov 23, 2010 Source: N/A	Sold	$13,700,000
Dec 6, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$16,900,000
Mar 17, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$16,900,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2026	Unavailable	$17,941,311

Additional Cost

Market trends in Montecito

Last updated July 2026

Avg. sale price

—

Sale-to-List Price

—

Price per sq ft

—

Available listings

4MoM

Around this home

View nearby schools on GreatSchools

The GreatSchools Rating compares schools on a variety of school quality indicators including test scores, college readiness, equity and more. Learn more.

What Locals Say about Montecito

At least 50 Trulia users voted on each feature.

91 % Say car is needed
88 % Say it's dog friendly
81 % Say parking is easy
74 % Say yards are well-kept
72 % Say there's holiday spirit
70 % Say it's quiet
66 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
64 % Say there's wildlife
62 % Say people would walk alone at night
59 % Say there are community events
56 % Say neighbors are friendly
51 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
45 % Say kids play outside
39 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
18 % Say there are sidewalks
18 % Say streets are well-lit

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

Zasi H.
Resident
6y ago
"It is a great neighborhood. Really nice houses and close to many trails to go hiking. It is really dark at night "
1
Flag
Jorge
Resident
6y ago
"They would love the fact that there’s very little traffic and kids can play or ride bikes with no worry of getting hit by a car!! "
0
Flag
Jorge C.
Resident
7y ago
"My.commute takes about 20 minutes to work and for the most part it is not bad, unless there is road work being done, then you have to wait!! "
0
Flag
Twallop
Resident
7y ago
"Tight community, creatives, families, pets, beach friendly, quiet and respectful, friendly but not invasive. "
0
Flag
Kateclindsey
11y ago
"I came for a wedding and we loved it so much we bought a house here... Lovely town, wonderful people and spectacular weather."
2
Flag
Sherylann215
13y ago
"A magical place to live, fabulous restaurants, theater, culture, weather. The people that live here love their children, their animals, and their neighbors. I could live anywhere in the world, and I chose Montecito."
2
Flag
Architect1284
13y ago
"live here - great area - part of upper golden triangle of Montecito - best area to live in"
1
Flag

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Frequently asked questions about 1015 E Mountain Dr

What is 1015 E Mountain Dr estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1015 E Mountain Dr in Santa Barbara, CA is $22,467,900.
What is the price history for 1015 E Mountain Dr?
1015 E Mountain Dr in Santa Barbara, CA last sold for $16,250,000 in April 2021.
Is Santa Barbara a buyer's or seller's market?
Santa Barbara is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What do residents say about Santa Barbara?
Residents describe Santa Barbara, CA as dog-friendly, easy to park in, and well-kept. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Santa Barbara, CA.
Does 1015 E Mountain Dr have air conditioning?
Yes, 1015 E Mountain Dr in Santa Barbara, CA has air conditioning.
Does 1015 E Mountain Dr have a pool?
Yes, 1015 E Mountain Dr in Santa Barbara, CA has a pool.