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 1144 E Mountain Dr estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1144 E Mountain Dr in Santa Barbara, CA is $16,601,000 .

What is the price history for 1144 E Mountain Dr?

1144 E Mountain Dr in Santa Barbara, CA last sold for $9,560,000 in August 2009.

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 .

How big is the lot at 1144 E Mountain Dr?

The lot at 1144 E Mountain Dr in Santa Barbara, CA is about 5.3 acres .

OFF MARKET

1144 E Mountain Dr
Santa Barbara, CA 93108

9 Beds
8 Baths
9,995 sqft (on 5.28 acres)

$16,601,000

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 20, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $98,909/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$16,601,000

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 20, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $98,909/mo*

Refinance Your Home

9 Beds

8 Baths

9,995 sqft

(on 5.28 acres)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$16.6M

Since last month

$946K (-5.4%)

Since last year

$1M (+6.9%)

Since last sale

$7M (+72.4%)

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 decreased by -13% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$16.49M
July 2026	$17.43M
June 2026	$16.81M
May 2026	$16.67M
April 2026	$16.97M
March 2026	$16.04M
February 2026	$16.09M
January 2026	$15.81M
2025
December 2025	$16.17M
November 2025	$15.5M
October 2025	$15.12M
September 2025	$15.26M
August 2025	$15.42M
July 2025	$15.3M
June 2025	$15.09M
May 2025	$15.21M
April 2025	$14.72M
March 2025	$15.11M
February 2025	$14.32M
January 2025	$14.78M
2024
December 2024	$15.18M
November 2024	$14.79M
October 2024	$15.91M
September 2024	$16.13M
August 2024	$15.61M
July 2024	$16.11M
June 2024	$16.02M
May 2024	$15.77M
April 2024	$15.8M
March 2024	$15.85M
February 2024	$16.01M
January 2024	$15.59M
2023
December 2023	$16.89M
November 2023	$16.51M
October 2023	$16.2M
September 2023	$16.39M
August 2023	$15.94M
July 2023	$16.58M
June 2023	$16.29M
May 2023	$16.01M
April 2023	$15.52M
March 2023	$15.4M
February 2023	$15.45M
January 2023	$15.53M
2022
December 2022	$15.32M
November 2022	$15.55M
October 2022	$16.11M
September 2022	$16.1M
August 2022	$16.46M
July 2022	$16.71M
June 2022	$17.31M
May 2022	$17.4M
April 2022	$17.2M
March 2022	$16.8M
February 2022	$15.89M
January 2022	$15.78M
2021
December 2021	$15.94M
November 2021	$15.74M
October 2021	$15.2M
September 2021	$14.44M
August 2021	$14.39M
July 2021	$14.65M
June 2021	$15.44M
May 2021	$17.06M
April 2021	$14.29M
March 2021	$14.11M
February 2021	$15.95M
January 2021	$17.29M
2020
December 2020	$15.2M
November 2020	$9.54M
October 2020	$12.61M
September 2020	$10.5M
August 2020	$9.78M
July 2020	$9.95M
June 2020	$9.82M
May 2020	$11.32M
April 2020	$12.66M
March 2020	$12.71M
February 2020	$12.7M
January 2020	$12.57M
2019
December 2019	$12.43M
November 2019	$12.55M
October 2019	$13.04M
September 2019	$12.92M
August 2019	$13.9M
July 2019	$13.65M
June 2019	$13.43M
May 2019	$13.03M
April 2019	$11.13M
March 2019	$11.4M
February 2019	$13.33M
January 2019	$13.44M
2018
December 2018	$12.13M
November 2018	$13.17M
October 2018	$11.71M
September 2018	$12.47M
August 2018	$12.48M
July 2018	$13.4M
June 2018	$13.76M
May 2018	$14.94M
April 2018	$15.74M
March 2018	$16.14M
February 2018	$16.69M
January 2018	$16.9M
2017
December 2017	$16.39M
November 2017	$16.13M
October 2017	$16.1M
September 2017	$15.03M
August 2017	$13.65M
July 2017	$13.67M
June 2017	$14.46M
May 2017	$15.06M
April 2017	$15.85M
March 2017	$15.97M
February 2017	$17.09M
January 2017	$17.36M
2016
December 2016	$17.12M
November 2016	$16.89M
October 2016	$17.82M
September 2016	$17.89M
August 2016	$18.85M

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
1366 Oak Creek Canyon Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	0.64	Single-Family Home	$12,250,000	10/01/25	6	7.5	8,664
1285 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA	0.35	Single-Family Home	$7,850,000	10/02/25	4	6	6,533
848 Rockbridge Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	0.23	Single-Family Home	$10,150,000	05/27/26	3	4	4,342
789 Rockbridge Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	0.36	Single-Family Home	$14,200,000	05/19/26	3	5.5	5,158
880 Picacho Ln, Santa Barbara, CA	0.69	Single-Family Home	$28,000,000	12/10/25	5	7	10,776
1333 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA	0.49	Single-Family Home	$17,850,000	04/07/26	4	5	6,922
840 Ivy Ln, Santa Barbara, CA	0.28	Single-Family Home	$7,000,000	10/22/25	4	3.5	3,601
815 Hot Springs Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	0.41	Single-Family Home	$13,500,000	10/01/25	5	5.5	-
633 Parra Grande Ln, Santa Barbara, CA	0.80	Single-Family Home	$14,500,000	02/06/26	7	6.5	5,498
1465 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA	0.94	Single-Family Home	$12,500,000	07/09/26	5	6.5	7,071

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
1130 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.12	$14,950,000	4	5.5	5,859	For Sale
1140 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.10	$21,950,000	5	6.5	9,711	For Sale
1091 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.19	$7,500,500	4	3	3,488	Off Market
850 Rockbridge Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.18	$8,995,000	5	4	4,481	For Sale
1175 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.20	$4,700,000	3	2	3,400	Recently Sold
1067 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.26	$2,600,000	3	1	-	Recently Sold
849 Ashley Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.28	$10,946,900	6	5	6,201	Off Market
840 Ivy Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.28	$7,000,000	4	3.5	3,601	Recently Sold
840 Riven Rock Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.28	$7,278,100	4	3.5	3,947	Off Market
819 Ashley Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.32	-	-	-	-	Off Market
1297 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.32	$2,900,000	-	-	-	Recently Sold
1107 Clover Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.35	$5,508,100	5	3	3,336	Off Market

Local Information

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Shop & Eat

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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1939

Lot Size

5.28 acres

Living Area

9,995 sqft

Price/Sqft

$1,661

About this House

Circa 1939 Edwards & Plunkett Monterey Colonial estate on 5.28 lush oceanview acres. Beautiful gated estate w/ incredible architectural elements, spacious main house w/ 5 bd suites, spectacular 3-bd guest house, charming art studio, & 9-car garage. Incredible grounds include tennis court, pool, spa, brick courtyard, pergolas, rose gardens, putting greens, expansive lawns, & specimen vegetation.

1144 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108 is a 9 bedroom, 8 bathroom, 9,995 sqft single-family home built in 1939. It last sold for $9,560,000 on Aug 19, 2009. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $16,601,000, with a rent estimate of $61,051/month.

Home Details for 1144 E Mountain Dr

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1939Year Updated: 1950
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Interior Features
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 5.28 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Aug 19, 2009 Source: N/A	Sold	$9,560,000
Mar 23, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$12,500,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2026	Unavailable	$12,587,084

Additional Cost

Market trends in Montecito

Last updated July 2026

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Available listings

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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.

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"It is a great neighborhood. Really nice houses and close to many trails to go hiking. It is really dark at night "
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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."
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Frequently asked questions about 1144 E Mountain Dr

What is 1144 E Mountain Dr estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1144 E Mountain Dr in Santa Barbara, CA is $16,601,000.
What is the price history for 1144 E Mountain Dr?
1144 E Mountain Dr in Santa Barbara, CA last sold for $9,560,000 in August 2009.
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.
How big is the lot at 1144 E Mountain Dr?
The lot at 1144 E Mountain Dr in Santa Barbara, CA is about 5.3 acres.