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 1261 E Valley Rd estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1261 E Valley Rd in Santa Barbara, CA is $1,345,400 .

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 .

What are the closest schools to 1261 E Valley Rd?

The closest schools to 1261 E Valley Rd in Santa Barbara, CA are Montecito Union School (Elementary, rated 10/10), Santa Barbara Unified Early Childhood (Elementary/Middle/High).

1261 E Valley Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108

OFF MARKET

$1,345,400

Trulia Estimate

1 Bed
1 Bath
686 sqft (on 0.40 acres)

1261 E Valley Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108

Est. Refi. Payment $8,220/mo*

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$1.34M

Since last month

$48K (-3.4%)

Since last year

$28K (-2%)

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 +7% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$1.35M
August 2026	$1.34M
July 2026	$1.39M
June 2026	$1.45M
May 2026	$1.36M
April 2026	$1.41M
March 2026	$1.43M
February 2026	$1.42M
January 2026	$1.34M
2025
December 2025	$1.37M
November 2025	$1.39M
October 2025	$1.39M
September 2025	$1.33M
August 2025	$1.37M
July 2025	$1.42M
June 2025	$1.36M
May 2025	$1.42M
April 2025	$1.39M
March 2025	$1.43M
February 2025	$1.36M
January 2025	$1.39M
2024
December 2024	$1.51M
November 2024	$1.47M
October 2024	$1.48M
September 2024	$1.44M
August 2024	$1.39M
July 2024	$1.57M
June 2024	$1.59M
May 2024	$1.55M
April 2024	$1.53M
March 2024	$1.42M
February 2024	$1.53M
January 2024	$1.46M
2023
December 2023	$1.5M
November 2023	$1.54M
October 2023	$1.41M
September 2023	$1.45M
August 2023	$1.52M
July 2023	$1.65M
June 2023	$1.38M
May 2023	$1.29M
April 2023	$1.25M
March 2023	$1.22M
February 2023	$1.19M
January 2023	$1.16M
2022
December 2022	$1.2M
November 2022	$1.28M
October 2022	$1.31M
September 2022	$1.28M
August 2022	$1.33M
July 2022	$1.32M
June 2022	$1.34M
May 2022	$1.32M
April 2022	$1.32M
March 2022	$1.32M
February 2022	$1.3M
January 2022	$1.23M
2021
December 2021	$1.21M
November 2021	$1.2M
October 2021	$1.16M
September 2021	$1.17M
August 2021	$1.12M
July 2021	$1.18M
June 2021	$1.67M
May 2021	$2.6M
April 2021	$2.52M
March 2021	$2.62M
February 2021	$2.45M
January 2021	$2.31M
2020
December 2020	$1.86M
November 2020	$1.91M
October 2020	$1.95M
September 2020	$1.93M
August 2020	$2.09M
July 2020	$1.88M
June 2020	$2.05M
April 2020	$2.09M
March 2020	$2.05M
February 2020	$1.78M
January 2020	$1.2M
2019
December 2019	$1.16M
November 2019	$1.11M
October 2019	$1.12M
September 2019	$1.06M
August 2019	$1.09M
July 2019	$1.09M
June 2019	$1.03M
May 2019	$1.04M
April 2019	$1.1M
March 2019	$1.02M
February 2019	$970K
January 2019	$1.01M
2018
December 2018	$1.07M
November 2018	$1.07M
October 2018	$1.16M
September 2018	$1.24M
August 2018	$1.24M
July 2018	$1.17M
June 2018	$1.39M
May 2018	$1.37M
April 2018	$1.47M
March 2018	$1.55M
February 2018	$1.35M
January 2018	$1.31M
2017
December 2017	$1.34M
November 2017	$1.25M
October 2017	$1.24M
September 2017	$1.17M
August 2017	$1.08M
July 2017	$1.02M
June 2017	$1.08M
May 2017	$1.09M
April 2017	$1.09M
March 2017	$1.05M
February 2017	$1.07M
January 2017	$1.15M
2016
December 2016	$1.43M
November 2016	$1.41M
October 2016	$1.4M
September 2016	$1.26M

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
179 Hermosillo Dr, Santa Barbara, CA	0.81	Multi-Family Home	$2,965,000	06/24/26	2	1	1,292
126 Santa Ynez St, Santa Barbara, CA	1.66	Multi-Family Home	$1,250,000	12/23/25		1	-
331 N Alisos St, Santa Barbara, CA	2.31	Multi-Family Home	$1,750,000	05/22/26	11	8	-
706-708 E Haley St, Santa Barbara, CA	2.59	Multi-Family Home	$3,305,000	04/15/26	6	6	4,487
2305 Golden Gate Ave, Summerland, CA	2.68	Multi-Family Home	$2,330,000	08/04/26	4	2	-
618 Olive St, Santa Barbara, CA	2.82	Multi-Family Home	$3,650,000	11/07/25	6	3	-
1113 Olive St, Santa Barbara, CA	3.13	Multi-Family Home	$1,805,000	02/27/26	3	2.5	1,709
118 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA	3.16	Multi-Family Home	$3,135,000	12/31/25	4	3	2,527
618 E Olive, Santa Barbara, CA	2.83	Multi-Family Home	$3,650,000	11/07/25	14	12	6,000
403 E Anapamu St, Santa Barbara, CA	3.24	Multi-Family Home	$3,344,788	09/10/25	4	4	6,264

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	0.04	$8,999,000	4	3	2,235	For Sale
465 Hot Springs Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.09	$33,150,700	9	12	15,355	Off Market
465B Hot Springs Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.12	-	-	-	-	Off Market
2775 Sycamore Canyon Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.14	$4,960,000	4	3	2,453	Recently Sold
465A Hot Springs Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.14	-	-	-	-	Off Market
2760 Sycamore Canyon Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.19	$8,965,000	4	4.5	3,837	Recently Sold
549 Hot Springs Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.18	$10,995,000	7	6.5	4,975	For Sale
1190 Dulzura Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.22	$5,966,400	5	4	3,640	Off Market
1163 Camino Viejo Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.23	$4,700,000	4	3	2,756	For Sale
559 Hot Springs Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.21	$5,219,300	4	4	3,825	Off Market
1333 E Valley Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.23	$6,500,000	3	4.5	2,759	Recently Sold
400 Hot Springs Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.25	$7,538,300	4	5	4,556	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 1261 E Valley Rd.
Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Multi-Family

Year Built

1908

Lot Size

0.4 acres

Living Area

686 sqft

Price/Sqft

$1,961

About this House

This multi-family home is located at 1261 E Valley Rd, Santa Barbara, CA. 1261 E Valley Rd is in Santa Barbara, CA and in ZIP code 93108. This property has 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom and approximately 686 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 0.40 acres and was built in 1908.

1261 E Valley Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 686 sqft multi-family built in 1908. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,345,400, with a rent estimate of $3,558/month.

Home Details for 1261 E Valley Rd

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1908Year Updated: 1908
Property Type / Style Property Type: Multi Family

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.40 acres

Price and Tax history

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2026	Unavailable	$55,939

Home facts updated by county records

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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Jorge
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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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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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Twallop
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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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Architect1284
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 1261 E Valley Rd

What is 1261 E Valley Rd estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1261 E Valley Rd in Santa Barbara, CA is $1,345,400.
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.
What are the closest schools to 1261 E Valley Rd?
The closest schools to 1261 E Valley Rd in Santa Barbara, CA are Montecito Union School (Elementary, rated 10/10), Santa Barbara Unified Early Childhood (Elementary/Middle/High).