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 1212 E Valley Rd estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1212 E Valley Rd in Santa Barbara, CA is $9,020,700 .

What is the price history for 1212 E Valley Rd?

1212 E Valley Rd in Santa Barbara, CA last sold for $6,100,000 in June 2023.

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 1212 E Valley Rd?

The lot at 1212 E Valley Rd in Santa Barbara, CA is about 1 acre .

OFF MARKET

$9,020,700

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
5.5 Baths
4,893 sqft (on 1.03 acres)

1212 E Valley Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108

Est. Refi. Payment $54,446/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jun 7, 2023 for $6,100,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$9.02M

Since last month

$276K (-3%)

Since last year

$143K (+1.6%)

Since last sale

$3M (+47.9%)

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 +30% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$9.02M
August 2026	$8.97M
July 2026	$9.3M
June 2026	$9.29M
May 2026	$9.17M
April 2026	$9.1M
March 2026	$8.89M
February 2026	$8.77M
January 2026	$8.9M
2025
December 2025	$9.08M
November 2025	$8.55M
October 2025	$8.52M
September 2025	$8.85M
August 2025	$8.88M
July 2025	$8.83M
June 2025	$8.75M
May 2025	$8.7M
April 2025	$8.68M
March 2025	$8.88M
February 2025	$8.5M
January 2025	$7.75M
2024
December 2024	$7.17M
November 2024	$6.73M
October 2024	$6.46M
September 2024	$6.42M
August 2024	$6.46M
July 2024	$6.64M
June 2024	$6.54M
May 2024	$6.6M
April 2024	$6.7M
March 2024	$6.67M
February 2024	$6.65M
January 2024	$6.44M
2023
December 2023	$6.39M
November 2023	$6.32M
October 2023	$6.24M
September 2023	$6.22M
August 2023	$6.17M
July 2023	$6.12M
June 2023	$6.1M
May 2023	$6.48M
April 2023	$9.43M
March 2023	$9.43M
February 2023	$9.31M
January 2023	$9.18M
2022
December 2022	$9.18M
November 2022	$9.4M
October 2022	$9.58M
September 2022	$9.41M
August 2022	$9.31M
July 2022	$9.69M
June 2022	$9.78M
May 2022	$9.56M
April 2022	$9.26M
March 2022	$8.85M
February 2022	$8.27M
January 2022	$8.07M
2021
December 2021	$8.42M
November 2021	$8.5M
October 2021	$8.22M
September 2021	$7.92M
August 2021	$7.64M
July 2021	$7.5M
June 2021	$7.64M
May 2021	$8M
April 2021	$7.66M
March 2021	$6.84M
February 2021	$6.54M
January 2021	$7.24M
2020
December 2020	$7.18M
November 2020	$7.08M
October 2020	$6.22M
September 2020	$5.82M
August 2020	$5.8M
July 2020	$5.74M
June 2020	$5.99M
May 2020	$5.95M
April 2020	$6.05M
March 2020	$5.73M
February 2020	$6.04M
January 2020	$6.86M
2019
December 2019	$6.82M
November 2019	$6.8M
October 2019	$6.83M
September 2019	$6.69M
August 2019	$6.69M
July 2019	$6.73M
June 2019	$6.84M
May 2019	$6.93M
April 2019	$6.88M
March 2019	$7.01M
February 2019	$6.98M
January 2019	$6.98M
2018
December 2018	$6.84M
November 2018	$6.79M
October 2018	$6.59M
September 2018	$6.67M
August 2018	$6.71M
July 2018	$6.66M
June 2018	$6.92M
May 2018	$6.85M
April 2018	$6.91M
March 2018	$6.89M
February 2018	$6.77M
January 2018	$6.81M
2017
December 2017	$6.66M
November 2017	$6.72M
October 2017	$6.75M
September 2017	$6.71M
August 2017	$6.69M
July 2017	$6.73M
June 2017	$7.05M
May 2017	$6.94M
April 2017	$6.82M
March 2017	$6.82M
February 2017	$6.73M
January 2017	$6.77M
2016
December 2016	$6.64M
November 2016	$6.8M
October 2016	$7M
September 2016	$6.96M

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
2760 Sycamore Canyon Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	0.08	Single-Family Home	$8,965,000	02/06/26	4	4.5	3,837
1122 Camino Viejo Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	0.20	Single-Family Home	$4,940,000	05/14/26	3	4	3,216
1181 Glenview Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	0.24	Single-Family Home	$6,700,000	03/26/26	4	6	4,144
1103 Camino Viejo Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	0.24	Single-Family Home	$6,400,000	03/20/26	4	4.5	2,752
2775 Sycamore Canyon Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	0.05	Single-Family Home	$4,960,000	01/16/26	4	3	2,453
937 Arcady Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	0.46	Single-Family Home	$5,600,000	07/07/26	3	4	3,689
1333 E Valley Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	0.35	Single-Family Home	$6,500,000	07/29/26	3	4.5	2,759
1029 Alston Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	0.53	Single-Family Home	$6,780,000	09/16/25	5	5	4,157
1399 School House Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	0.54	Single-Family Home	$6,625,000	12/04/25	5	4.5	3,637
655 Oak Springs Ln, Santa Barbara, CA	0.67	Single-Family Home	$8,900,000	11/07/25	3	5.5	4,334

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
2775 Sycamore Canyon Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.05	$4,960,000	4	3	2,453	Recently Sold
2760 Sycamore Canyon Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.08	$8,965,000	4	4.5	3,837	Recently Sold
1163 Camino Viejo Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.11	$4,700,000	4	3	2,756	For Sale
1190 Dulzura Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.12	$5,984,400	5	4	3,640	Off Market
440 Woodley Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.20	$6,161,800	3	2.5	-	Off Market
1122 Camino Viejo Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.20	$4,940,000	3	4	3,216	Recently Sold
487 Hot Springs Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.16	$8,999,000	4	3	2,235	For Sale
465 Hot Springs Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.17	$32,976,100	9	12	15,355	Off Market
1181 Glenview Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.24	$6,700,000	4	6	4,144	Recently Sold
1103 Camino Viejo Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.24	$6,400,000	4	4.5	2,752	Recently Sold
390 Woodley Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.26	$7,084,700	5	4	4,269	Off Market
465B Hot Springs Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.21	-	-	-	-	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 2006

1.03 acre lot

4,893 sqft

$1,844/sqft

About this House

Looking for stunning/eclectic architecture that combines contemporary style with George Washington Smith and a sense of humor? Need flexibility and privacy? 1212 East Valley Road is your destination. Soaring ceilings and curved arches work in tandem to create an architectural masterpiece. From the visually open public wing that leads one to the private wing through an imposing and yet peaceful living room, you are surrounded by French doors opening up to a private courtyard and fountain. A massive bronze fountain sculpture taken from Katsushika Hokusai's 'Wave' sits atop the flowing stream that is the highpoint of the landscape under the neon 'Mt. Fuji' in the ensuite bedrooms and 4 baths make up the bedroom wing of the residence.

1212 E Valley Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108 is a 3 bedroom, 6 bathroom, 4,893 sqft single-family home built in 2006. It last sold for $6,100,000 on Jun 7, 2023. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $9,020,700.

Home Details for 1212 E Valley Rd

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 2006Year Updated: 2006
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Interior Features
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 5
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 1.03 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jun 7, 2023 Source: SBMLS #23-1200	Sold	$6,100,000
May 13, 2023 Source: SBMLS #23-1200	Pending	$6,500,000
May 4, 2023 Source: SBMLS #23-1200	Listed For Sale	$6,500,000
Feb 14, 2008 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$6,950,000
Jun 7, 2007 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$6,950,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2026	Unavailable	$6,473,368

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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.

Zasi H.
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6y ago
"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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Jorge
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7y 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!! "
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Jorge C.
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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!! "
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7y ago
"Tight community, creatives, families, pets, beach friendly, quiet and respectful, friendly but not invasive. "
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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."
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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."
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13y ago
"live here - great area - part of upper golden triangle of Montecito - best area to live in"
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Frequently asked questions about 1212 E Valley Rd

What is 1212 E Valley Rd estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1212 E Valley Rd in Santa Barbara, CA is $9,020,700.
What is the price history for 1212 E Valley Rd?
1212 E Valley Rd in Santa Barbara, CA last sold for $6,100,000 in June 2023.
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 1212 E Valley Rd?
The lot at 1212 E Valley Rd in Santa Barbara, CA is about 1 acre.