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 1235 E Mountain Dr estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1235 E Mountain Dr in Santa Barbara, CA is $9,597,200 .

What is the price history for 1235 E Mountain Dr?

1235 E Mountain Dr in Santa Barbara, CA last sold for $6,003,760 in January 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 1235 E Mountain Dr have air conditioning?

Yes, 1235 E Mountain Dr in Santa Barbara, CA has air conditioning.

Does 1235 E Mountain Dr have a pool?

Yes, 1235 E Mountain Dr in Santa Barbara, CA has a pool.

OFF MARKET

$9,597,200

Trulia Estimate

4 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,101 sqft (on 1.04 acres)

1235 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108

Est. Refi. Payment $57,010/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jan 5, 2021 for $6,003,760

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$9.6M

Since last month

$70K (-0.7%)

Since last year

$298K (+3.2%)

Since last sale

$4M (+59.9%)

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 +93% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$9.6M
July 2026	$9.67M
June 2026	$9.74M
May 2026	$9.66M
April 2026	$9.44M
March 2026	$9.23M
February 2026	$9.14M
January 2026	$9.06M
2025
December 2025	$9.27M
November 2025	$9.06M
October 2025	$8.88M
September 2025	$9.23M
August 2025	$9.3M
July 2025	$9.25M
June 2025	$9.07M
May 2025	$9.09M
April 2025	$8.78M
March 2025	$9.13M
February 2025	$8.7M
January 2025	$8.64M
2024
December 2024	$8.76M
November 2024	$8.66M
October 2024	$8.76M
September 2024	$8.78M
August 2024	$8.59M
July 2024	$8.77M
June 2024	$8.85M
May 2024	$8.88M
April 2024	$8.7M
March 2024	$8.67M
February 2024	$8.61M
January 2024	$8.42M
2023
December 2023	$8.61M
November 2023	$8.72M
October 2023	$8.78M
September 2023	$8.86M
August 2023	$8.69M
July 2023	$8.62M
June 2023	$8.66M
May 2023	$8.78M
April 2023	$8.64M
March 2023	$8.59M
February 2023	$8.7M
January 2023	$8.77M
2022
December 2022	$8.72M
November 2022	$8.85M
October 2022	$9.04M
September 2022	$9M
August 2022	$8.74M
July 2022	$8.15M
June 2022	$8.17M
May 2022	$8.15M
April 2022	$8.07M
March 2022	$7.9M
February 2022	$7.64M
January 2022	$7.57M
2021
December 2021	$7.57M
November 2021	$7.39M
October 2021	$7.22M
September 2021	$7.04M
August 2021	$7.01M
July 2021	$6.85M
June 2021	$6.72M
May 2021	$6.52M
April 2021	$6.3M
March 2021	$6.23M
February 2021	$6.11M
January 2021	$6.05M
2020
December 2020	$6.18M
November 2020	$6.21M
October 2020	$6.27M
September 2020	$6.29M
August 2020	$6.36M
July 2020	$4.15M
June 2020	$4.23M
May 2020	$4.33M
April 2020	$4.51M
March 2020	$4.58M
February 2020	$4.77M
January 2020	$4.98M
2019
December 2019	$4.92M
November 2019	$4.89M
October 2019	$4.95M
September 2019	$4.82M
August 2019	$4.8M
July 2019	$4.8M
June 2019	$4.83M
May 2019	$4.87M
April 2019	$4.98M
March 2019	$4.87M
February 2019	$4.9M
January 2019	$4.82M
2018
December 2018	$4.89M
November 2018	$4.84M
October 2018	$4.81M
September 2018	$4.84M
August 2018	$4.89M
July 2018	$4.84M
June 2018	$4.75M
May 2018	$4.8M
April 2018	$4.8M
March 2018	$4.83M
February 2018	$4.83M
January 2018	$4.82M
2017
December 2017	$4.81M
November 2017	$4.72M
October 2017	$4.77M
September 2017	$4.87M
August 2017	$4.88M
July 2017	$4.94M
June 2017	$4.99M
May 2017	$5.04M
April 2017	$5.15M
March 2017	$4.88M
February 2017	$4.81M
January 2017	$4.83M
2016
December 2016	$5.12M
November 2016	$4.97M
October 2016	$5.03M
September 2016	$5.13M
August 2016	$4.97M

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
840 Ivy Ln, Santa Barbara, CA	0.25	Single-Family Home	$7,000,000	10/22/25	4	3.5	3,601
1285 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA	0.08	Single-Family Home	$7,850,000	10/02/25	4	6	6,533
848 Rockbridge Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	0.12	Single-Family Home	$10,150,000	05/27/26	3	4	4,342
1071 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA	0.35	Single-Family Home	$7,000,000	08/28/26	4	4	3,876
796 Hot Springs Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	0.25	Single-Family Home	$8,463,668	01/13/26	3	3.5	4,311
1175 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA	0.11	Single-Family Home	$4,700,000	03/12/26	3	2	3,400
1333 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA	0.22	Single-Family Home	$17,850,000	04/07/26	4	5	6,922
789 Rockbridge Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	0.27	Single-Family Home	$14,200,000	05/19/26	3	5.5	5,158
937 Arcady Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	0.77	Single-Family Home	$5,600,000	07/07/26	3	4	3,689
655 Oak Springs Ln, Santa Barbara, CA	0.66	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
843 Hot Springs Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.03	$8,672,400	4	4.5	4,515	Off Market
1297 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.05	$2,900,000	-	-	-	Recently Sold
1285 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.08	$8,098,400	4	6	6,533	Off Market
840 Riven Rock Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.09	$7,340,500	4	3.5	3,947	Off Market
1175 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.11	$4,700,000	3	2	3,400	Recently Sold
815 Hot Springs Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.11	$16,231,300	5	5.5	-	Off Market
850 Rockbridge Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.15	$8,995,000	5	4	4,481	For Sale
1333 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.22	$17,850,000	4	5	6,922	Recently Sold
790 Rockbridge Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.22	$15,995,000	6	5.5	5,369	For Sale
796 Hot Springs Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.25	$8,463,668	3	3.5	4,311	Recently Sold
840 Ivy Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.25	$7,211,200	4	3.5	3,601	Off Market
780 Rockbridge Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.25	$11,092,900	4	5	6,310	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1968

Lot Size

1.04 acres

Living Area

4,101 sqft

Price/Sqft

$2,340

About this House

Stunning single level 4 bed/4.5 bath architectural Montecito estate in A+ location, convenient to the fine dining and shopping of both Upper and Lower Villages. Gallery-width hallways, an abundance of wall space, and amazing lighting provide wonderful opportunities to display art and collections. Extensively re-built in 2007, this elegant home features top quality materials and artisan craftsmanship throughout. The home flows effortlessly between indoor and outdoor living with multiple loggias and terraces. The primary bedroom suite enjoys dual walk-in closets, garden views, and a bathroom worth of AD. The chef's kitchen is a dream, with stainless steel appliances, double ovens, dishwashers, wine fridges and dual warming ovens. The Four Seasons inspired guest house will impress even....

1235 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108 is a 4 bedroom, 5 bathroom, 4,101 sqft single-family home built in 1968. It last sold for $6,003,760 on Jan 5, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $9,597,200, with a rent estimate of $33,730/month.

Home Details for 1235 E Mountain Dr

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1968Year Updated: 2007
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Air ConditioningCooling System: Central
Fireplace & Spa FireplaceHot Tub or Spa

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Patio
Pool Pool

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 1.04 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jan 5, 2021 Source: SBMLS #20-2987	Sold	$6,003,760
Dec 8, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$6,400,000
Sep 3, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	PendingToActive	$6,400,000
Aug 12, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$6,400,000
Aug 4, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$6,400,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2026	Unavailable	$6,628,633

Additional Cost

Market trends in Montecito

Last updated July 2026

Avg. sale price

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Sale-to-List Price

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Price per sq ft

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Available listings

4MoM

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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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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!! "
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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 1235 E Mountain Dr

What is 1235 E Mountain Dr estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1235 E Mountain Dr in Santa Barbara, CA is $9,597,200.
What is the price history for 1235 E Mountain Dr?
1235 E Mountain Dr in Santa Barbara, CA last sold for $6,003,760 in January 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 1235 E Mountain Dr have air conditioning?
Yes, 1235 E Mountain Dr in Santa Barbara, CA has air conditioning.
Does 1235 E Mountain Dr have a pool?
Yes, 1235 E Mountain Dr in Santa Barbara, CA has a pool.