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 1251 E Valley Rd estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1251 E Valley Rd in Santa Barbara, CA is $2,513,200 .

What is the price history for 1251 E Valley Rd?

1251 E Valley Rd in Santa Barbara, CA last sold for $970,000 in October 2015.

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 1251 E Valley Rd?

The lot at 1251 E Valley Rd in Santa Barbara, CA is about 0.11 acres (4,792 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$2,513,200

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,608 sqft

1251 E Valley Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108

Est. Refi. Payment $15,223/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Oct 30, 2015 for $970,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$2.51M

Since last month

$104K (-4%)

Since last year

$465K (+22.7%)

Since last sale

$2M (+159.1%)

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 +150% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$2.51M
August 2026	$2.51M
July 2026	$2.62M
June 2026	$2.41M
May 2026	$2.37M
April 2026	$2.3M
March 2026	$2.28M
February 2026	$2.25M
January 2026	$2.17M
2025
December 2025	$2.26M
November 2025	$2.24M
October 2025	$2.34M
September 2025	$2.16M
August 2025	$2.05M
July 2025	$2.05M
June 2025	$2.03M
May 2025	$2.3M
April 2025	$2.25M
March 2025	$2.07M
February 2025	$2.14M
January 2025	$2.03M
2024
December 2024	$2.12M
November 2024	$2.15M
October 2024	$2.05M
September 2024	$2.08M
August 2024	$2.14M
July 2024	$2.25M
June 2024	$2.25M
May 2024	$2.26M
April 2024	$2.24M
March 2024	$2.13M
February 2024	$2.09M
January 2024	$2.13M
2023
December 2023	$2.17M
November 2023	$2.3M
October 2023	$2.2M
September 2023	$2.11M
August 2023	$2.32M
July 2023	$2.11M
June 2023	$2.07M
May 2023	$1.94M
April 2023	$1.9M
March 2023	$1.89M
February 2023	$1.92M
January 2023	$1.91M
2022
December 2022	$1.91M
November 2022	$1.96M
October 2022	$1.99M
September 2022	$1.98M
August 2022	$1.97M
July 2022	$2.05M
June 2022	$2.09M
May 2022	$2.07M
April 2022	$2.02M
March 2022	$2.03M
February 2022	$1.8M
January 2022	$1.71M
2021
December 2021	$1.76M
November 2021	$1.75M
October 2021	$1.7M
September 2021	$1.63M
August 2021	$1.6M
July 2021	$1.61M
June 2021	$1.68M
May 2021	$1.85M
April 2021	$1.79M
March 2021	$1.67M
February 2021	$1.7M
January 2021	$1.79M
2020
December 2020	$1.78M
November 2020	$1.94M
October 2020	$1.68M
September 2020	$1.66M
August 2020	$1.82M
July 2020	$1.54M
June 2020	$1.6M
May 2020	$1.64M
April 2020	$1.64M
March 2020	$1.73M
February 2020	$1.48M
January 2020	$1.24M
2019
December 2019	$1.32M
November 2019	$1.31M
October 2019	$1.25M
September 2019	$1.23M
August 2019	$1.24M
July 2019	$1.39M
June 2019	$1.07M
May 2019	$1.1M
April 2019	$1.3M
March 2019	$1.24M
February 2019	$1.22M
January 2019	$1.3M
2018
December 2018	$1.26M
November 2018	$1.1M
October 2018	$1.08M
September 2018	$1.09M
August 2018	$1.1M
July 2018	$1.1M
June 2018	$1.09M
May 2018	$1.08M
April 2018	$1.08M
March 2018	$1.09M
February 2018	$1.06M
January 2018	$1.06M
2017
December 2017	$1.06M
November 2017	$1.04M
October 2017	$1.05M
September 2017	$1.04M
August 2017	$1.04M
July 2017	$1.04M
June 2017	$1.03M
May 2017	$1.04M
April 2017	$1.02M
March 2017	$1.01M
February 2017	$997K
January 2017	$1M
2016
December 2016	$1.01M
November 2016	$1.03M
October 2016	$1.01M
September 2016	$1M

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
919 Aleeda Ln, Santa Barbara, CA	0.60	Single-Family Home	$3,494,249	10/24/25	3	2	2,090
592 Santa Rosa Ln, Santa Barbara, CA	0.76	Single-Family Home	$1,362,501	08/21/26	2	1	1,020
2775 Sycamore Canyon Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	0.13	Single-Family Home	$4,960,000	01/16/26	4	3	2,453
420 Seaview Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	0.84	Single-Family Home	$4,600,000	05/07/26	3	3	1,899
713 Alston Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	0.81	Single-Family Home	$3,075,000	04/23/26	3	2	1,643
1333 E Valley Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	0.25	Single-Family Home	$6,500,000	07/29/26	3	4.5	2,759
175 Hermosillo Dr, Santa Barbara, CA	0.85	Single-Family Home	$3,500,000	08/28/26	3	2.5	2,075
163 Hot Springs Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	0.84	Single-Family Home	$3,900,000	06/30/26	3	2	1,648
179 Hermosillo Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	0.84	Single-Family Home	$2,965,000	06/24/26	2	1.5	1,292
1122 Camino Viejo Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	0.30	Single-Family Home	$4,940,000	05/14/26	3	4	3,216

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
487 Hot Springs Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.06	$8,999,000	4	3	2,235	For Sale
549 Hot Springs Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.16	$10,995,000	7	6.5	4,975	For Sale
465 Hot Springs Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.14	$32,976,100	9	12	15,355	Off Market
2775 Sycamore Canyon Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.13	$4,960,000	4	3	2,453	Recently Sold
559 Hot Springs Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.18	$5,192,200	4	4	3,825	Off Market
465B Hot Springs Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.16	-	-	-	-	Off Market
465A Hot Springs Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.18	-	-	-	-	Off Market
2760 Sycamore Canyon Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.17	$8,965,000	4	4.5	3,837	Recently Sold
602 Parra Grande Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.24	$6,206,300	4	3.5	-	Off Market
1190 Dulzura Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.21	$5,984,400	5	4	3,640	Off Market
1333 E Valley Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.25	$6,500,000	3	4.5	2,759	Recently Sold
615 Hot Springs Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.27	$11,919,600	6	6.5	6,552	Off Market

Local Information

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Shop & Eat

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1920

1,608 sqft

$1,563/sqft

About this House

Artisan construction throughout this unique single level Montecito home. Creek side, private outdoor - Artisan construction throughout this unique single level Montecito home. Creek side, private outdoor spaces with separate entrance to master suite creating dual living possibilities. Wine cellar, skylights and cathedral ceilings compliment this one of a kind offering.

1251 E Valley Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,608 sqft single-family home built in 1920. It last sold for $970,000 on Oct 30, 2015. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $2,513,200.

Home Details for 1251 E Valley Rd

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1920Year Updated: 1920
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Interior Features
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 4791 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Oct 30, 2015 Source: SBMLS #15-1633	Sold	$970,000
Jun 27, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$1,015,000 Price decreased by 9%
Jun 11, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$1,115,000 Price decreased by 7%
May 19, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$1,195,000
Dec 3, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$1,500,777
Sep 9, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$1,500,777 Price increased by 0%
Mar 3, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$1,495,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2026	Unavailable	$652,032

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.

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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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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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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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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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 1251 E Valley Rd

What is 1251 E Valley Rd estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1251 E Valley Rd in Santa Barbara, CA is $2,513,200.
What is the price history for 1251 E Valley Rd?
1251 E Valley Rd in Santa Barbara, CA last sold for $970,000 in October 2015.
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 1251 E Valley Rd?
The lot at 1251 E Valley Rd in Santa Barbara, CA is about 0.11 acres (4,792 sq ft).