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 1255 E Mountain Dr estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1255 E Mountain Dr in Santa Barbara, CA is $7,948,800 .

What is the price history for 1255 E Mountain Dr?

1255 E Mountain Dr in Santa Barbara, CA last sold for $3,650,000 in July 2014.

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 1255 E Mountain Dr?

The lot at 1255 E Mountain Dr in Santa Barbara, CA is about 0.81 acres (35,284 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$7,948,800

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
3 Baths
3,606 sqft (on 0.81 acres)

1255 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108

Est. Refi. Payment $50,716/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jul 10, 2014 for $3,650,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$7.95M

Since last month

$118K (+1.5%)

Since last year

$589K (+8%)

Since last sale

$4M (+118.4%)

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 +93% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$7.97M
September 2026	$7.97M
August 2026	$7.85M
July 2026	$7.97M
June 2026	$8.01M
May 2026	$7.91M
April 2026	$7.76M
March 2026	$7.63M
February 2026	$7.61M
January 2026	$7.5M
2025
December 2025	$7.52M
November 2025	$7.37M
October 2025	$7.2M
September 2025	$7.38M
August 2025	$7.34M
July 2025	$7.64M
June 2025	$7.31M
May 2025	$7.44M
April 2025	$7.19M
March 2025	$7.38M
February 2025	$7.1M
January 2025	$7M
2024
December 2024	$7.07M
November 2024	$6.98M
October 2024	$7.13M
September 2024	$7.09M
August 2024	$6.9M
July 2024	$7.18M
June 2024	$7.23M
May 2024	$7.23M
April 2024	$7.1M
March 2024	$7.09M
February 2024	$6.92M
January 2024	$6.84M
2023
December 2023	$6.99M
November 2023	$6.82M
October 2023	$7M
September 2023	$6.98M
August 2023	$6.81M
July 2023	$7.26M
June 2023	$7.26M
May 2023	$6.95M
April 2023	$6.81M
March 2023	$6.79M
February 2023	$7.02M
January 2023	$6.79M
2022
December 2022	$6.71M
November 2022	$6.81M
October 2022	$7.01M
September 2022	$6.98M
August 2022	$7.09M
July 2022	$7.17M
June 2022	$7.35M
May 2022	$7.35M
April 2022	$7.22M
March 2022	$6.98M
February 2022	$6.52M
January 2022	$6.26M
2021
December 2021	$6.36M
November 2021	$6.31M
October 2021	$6.07M
September 2021	$5.79M
August 2021	$5.7M
July 2021	$5.64M
June 2021	$5.34M
May 2021	$4.88M
April 2021	$4.83M
March 2021	$4.77M
February 2021	$4.47M
January 2021	$4.44M
2020
December 2020	$4.39M
November 2020	$4.36M
October 2020	$4.25M
September 2020	$4.14M
August 2020	$4.6M
July 2020	$4.12M
June 2020	$4.16M
May 2020	$4.17M
April 2020	$4.16M
March 2020	$4.12M
February 2020	$4.18M
January 2020	$4.18M
2019
December 2019	$4.14M
November 2019	$4.09M
October 2019	$4.06M
September 2019	$4.03M
August 2019	$4.02M
July 2019	$4.04M
June 2019	$4.07M
May 2019	$4.08M
April 2019	$4.1M
March 2019	$4.12M
February 2019	$4.21M
January 2019	$4.21M
2018
December 2018	$4.15M
November 2018	$4.15M
October 2018	$4.11M
September 2018	$4.19M
August 2018	$4.18M
July 2018	$4.15M
June 2018	$4.34M
May 2018	$4.37M
April 2018	$4.35M
March 2018	$4.34M
February 2018	$4.18M
January 2018	$4.16M
2017
December 2017	$4.14M
November 2017	$4.2M
October 2017	$4.26M
September 2017	$4.26M
August 2017	$4.24M
July 2017	$4.27M
June 2017	$4.23M
May 2017	$4.26M
April 2017	$4.18M
March 2017	$4.13M
February 2017	$4.09M
January 2017	$4.11M
2016
December 2016	$4.14M
November 2016	$4.21M
October 2016	$4.14M

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
1175 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA	0.10	Single-Family Home	$4,700,000	03/12/26	3	2	3,400
796 Hot Springs Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	0.28	Single-Family Home	$8,463,668	01/13/26	3	3.5	4,311
840 Ivy Ln, Santa Barbara, CA	0.26	Single-Family Home	$7,000,000	10/22/25	4	3.5	3,601
848 Rockbridge Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	0.13	Single-Family Home	$10,150,000	05/27/26	3	4	4,342
757 Ashley Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	0.49	Single-Family Home	$3,550,000	08/25/26	2	3	2,112
1071 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA	0.35	Single-Family Home	$7,000,000	08/28/26	4	4	3,876
937 Arcady Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	0.82	Single-Family Home	$5,600,000	07/07/26	3	4	3,689
741 Hot Springs Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	0.33	Single-Family Home	$4,985,000	02/06/26	1	2	1,345
3165 Eucalyptus Hill Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	1.01	Single-Family Home	$4,250,000	09/21/26	4	3.5	3,312
789 Rockbridge Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	0.30	Single-Family Home	$14,200,000	05/19/26	3	5.5	5,158

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
1233 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.03	$7,348,300	3	3	2,435	Off Market
1225 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.04	$8,509,100	3	5	2,900	Off Market
1297 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.05	$2,900,000	-	-	-	Recently Sold
1235 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.05	$9,950,600	4	4.5	4,101	Off Market
880 Riven Rock Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.06	$4,265,700	3	3	2,741	Off Market
843 Hot Springs Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.06	$8,831,400	4	4.5	4,515	Off Market
1260 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.07	$25,540,400	5	8.5	13,231	Off Market
860 Riven Rock Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.08	$7,160,200	2	3	3,059	Off Market
1284 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.08	$18,824,500	7	9	8,700	Off Market
1284 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.08	$4,713,800	1	3	966	Off Market
1237 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.08	$11,941,700	5	5	-	Off Market
1237 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.08	$14,412,400	4	4	6,521	Off Market
1285 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.09	$8,202,500	4	6	6,533	Off Market
915 Hot Springs Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.10	$12,059,700	4	4	7,767	Off Market
1175 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.10	$4,700,000	3	2	3,400	Recently Sold
1194 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.10	$4,197,900	2	2	1,789	Off Market
830 Riven Rock Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.10	$19,483,300	4	3.5	5,022	Off Market
829 Hot Springs Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.11	$6,586,700	3	4	2,800	Off Market
1296 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.11	$2,416,500	1	1	956	Off Market
849 Hot Springs Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.12	$7,583,800	4	5	4,943	Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1984

0.81 acre lot

3,606 sqft

$2,204/sqft

About this House

Designed by James Morris in 1984, this one story home was designed for entertaining. The Gigantic Living room flows to a circular sun room while taking in the gardens, pool and terraces all framed by ocean views. The entry gallery separates the public and private sections of the home. Two master suites separated by a library with fireplace and wet bar. Both of the Master suites and the Library look into peaceful gardens while age old trees showcase the mountain views. The larger master has a fireplace and a newly renovated sumputous bath and two quite large closets. The other master overlooks the pool and gardens to the ocean beyond. The classical architecture is evident from the perfect dual ten foot tall glass entrance doors. This home also features an ocean view chef's kitchen with a full wall of floor to ceiling cabinets and bookshelves as well as a walk in pantry and separate laundry room. The breakfast room has ocean views and direct access to a private ocean view terrace. Intimate mature gardens surround the home. The motorcourt could easily accomodate a dozen cars. This close in highly sought after location is rarely available sometimes waiting almost 30 years to come on the market as this home did. The Blue chip address combined with both Ocean and Mountain views make this property quite special and remarkable.

1255 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 3,606 sqft single-family home built in 1984. It last sold for $3,650,000 on Jul 10, 2014. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $7,948,800.

Home Details for 1255 E Mountain Dr

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1984Year Updated: 1984
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Interior Features
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.81 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jul 10, 2014 Source: SBMLS #13-2624	Sold	$3,650,000
Apr 22, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$3,950,000 Price decreased by 5%
Feb 22, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$4,150,000 Price decreased by 7%
Aug 16, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$4,450,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2026	Unavailable	$4,474,479

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Market trends in Montecito

Last updated August 2026

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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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"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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"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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"live here - great area - part of upper golden triangle of Montecito - best area to live in"
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Frequently asked questions about 1255 E Mountain Dr

What is 1255 E Mountain Dr estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1255 E Mountain Dr in Santa Barbara, CA is $7,948,800.
What is the price history for 1255 E Mountain Dr?
1255 E Mountain Dr in Santa Barbara, CA last sold for $3,650,000 in July 2014.
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 1255 E Mountain Dr?
The lot at 1255 E Mountain Dr in Santa Barbara, CA is about 0.81 acres (35,284 sq ft).