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 1278 E Valley Rd estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1278 E Valley Rd in Santa Barbara, CA is $1,123,600 .

What is the price history for 1278 E Valley Rd?

1278 E Valley Rd in Santa Barbara, CA last sold for $1,900,000 in June 2022.

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 1278 E Valley Rd have laundry facilities?

Yes, 1278 E Valley Rd in Santa Barbara, CA has in-unit laundry.

How big is the lot at 1278 E Valley Rd?

The lot at 1278 E Valley Rd in Santa Barbara, CA is about 0.21 acres (9,148 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$1,123,600

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
540 sqft

1278 E Valley Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108

Est. Refi. Payment $6,830/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jun 21, 2022 for $1,900,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$1.12M

Since last month

$44K (-3.7%)

Since last year

$37K (+3.4%)

Since last sale

$776K (-40.9%)

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 +10% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$1.12M
August 2026	$1.12M
July 2026	$1.17M
June 2026	$1.15M
May 2026	$1.15M
April 2026	$1.12M
March 2026	$1.11M
February 2026	$1.16M
January 2026	$973K
2025
December 2025	$1.12M
November 2025	$1.06M
October 2025	$1.04M
September 2025	$1.09M
August 2025	$1.09M
July 2025	$1.66M
June 2025	$1.6M
May 2025	$1.63M
April 2025	$1.53M
March 2025	$1.59M
2024
August 2024	$1.83M
July 2024	$1.93M
June 2024	$1.99M
May 2024	$2.08M
April 2024	$1.86M
March 2024	$1.86M
February 2024	$1.88M
January 2024	$1.75M
2023
December 2023	$1.68M
November 2023	$1.68M
October 2023	$1.84M
September 2023	$1.84M
August 2023	$1.95M
July 2023	$1.87M
June 2023	$2.04M
February 2023	$899K
January 2023	$905K
2022
December 2022	$932K
November 2022	$952K
October 2022	$956K
September 2022	$912K
August 2022	$1.8M
July 2022	$1.81M
June 2022	$1.94M
April 2022	$838K
March 2022	$882K
February 2022	$937K
January 2022	$874K
2021
December 2021	$903K
November 2021	$882K
October 2021	$889K
September 2021	$847K
August 2021	$859K
July 2021	$1.75M
June 2021	$1.45M
May 2021	$1.59M
April 2021	$1.49M
March 2021	$1.39M
February 2021	$1.42M
January 2021	$1.42M
2020
December 2020	$1.43M
November 2020	$1.44M
October 2020	$809K
September 2020	$782K
August 2020	$1.82M
July 2020	$1.65M
June 2020	$1.75M
May 2020	$1.81M
April 2020	$1.82M
March 2020	$2M
February 2020	$1.65M
January 2020	$1.07M
2019
December 2019	$1.05M
November 2019	$1.01M
October 2019	$1M
September 2019	$991K
August 2019	$1.03M
July 2019	$1.01M
June 2019	$989K
May 2019	$950K
April 2019	$969K
March 2019	$947K
February 2019	$933K
January 2019	$943K
2018
December 2018	$980K
November 2018	$995K
October 2018	$1.05M
September 2018	$1.11M
August 2018	$1.25M
July 2018	$1.17M
June 2018	$1.27M
May 2018	$1.19M
April 2018	$1.3M
March 2018	$1.47M
February 2018	$1.33M
January 2018	$1.24M
2017
December 2017	$1.22M
November 2017	$1.25M
October 2017	$1.24M
September 2017	$1.15M
August 2017	$1.08M
July 2017	$1M
June 2017	$1.07M
May 2017	$1.09M
April 2017	$1.05M
March 2017	$1.01M
February 2017	$1.07M
January 2017	$1.16M
2016
December 2016	$1.37M
November 2016	$1.24M
October 2016	$1.1M
September 2016	$1.03M

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
592 Santa Rosa Ln, Santa Barbara, CA	0.69	Single-Family Home	$1,362,501	08/21/26	2	1	1,020
179 Hermosillo Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	0.89	Single-Family Home	$2,965,000	06/24/26	2	1.5	1,292
919 Aleeda Ln, Santa Barbara, CA	0.68	Single-Family Home	$3,494,249	10/24/25	3	2	2,090
120 Olive Mill Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	0.88	Single-Family Home	$3,100,000	07/10/26	2	2	1,496
1333 E Valley Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	0.17	Single-Family Home	$6,500,000	07/29/26	3	4.5	2,759
2775 Sycamore Canyon Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	0.21	Single-Family Home	$4,960,000	01/16/26	4	3	2,453
713 Alston Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	0.89	Single-Family Home	$3,075,000	04/23/26	3	2	1,643
741 Hot Springs Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	0.56	Single-Family Home	$4,985,000	02/06/26	1	2	1,345
175 Hermosillo Dr, Santa Barbara, CA	0.90	Single-Family Home	$3,500,000	08/28/26	3	2.5	2,075
163 Hot Springs Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	0.89	Single-Family Home	$3,900,000	06/30/26	3	2	1,648

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
549 Hot Springs Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.10	$10,995,000	7	6.5	4,975	For Sale
465 Hot Springs Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.12	$32,976,100	9	12	15,355	Off Market
465B Hot Springs Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.12	-	-	-	-	Off Market
559 Hot Springs Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.14	$5,192,200	4	4	3,825	Off Market
465A Hot Springs Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.13	-	-	-	-	Off Market
1333 E Valley Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.17	$6,500,000	3	4.5	2,759	Recently Sold
2775 Sycamore Canyon Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.21	$4,960,000	4	3	2,453	Recently Sold
602 Parra Grande Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.23	$6,206,300	4	3.5	-	Off Market
486 Cota Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.23	$5,944,000	3	2.5	2,493	Off Market
615 Hot Springs Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.24	$11,919,600	6	6.5	6,552	Off Market
2760 Sycamore Canyon Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.26	$8,965,000	4	4.5	3,837	Recently Sold

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1912

540 sqft

$2,081/sqft

About this House

This single-family home is located at 1278 E Valley Rd, Santa Barbara, CA. 1278 E Valley Rd is in Santa Barbara, CA and in ZIP code 93108. This property has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 540 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 9148 sqft and was built in 1912.

1278 E Valley Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 540 sqft single-family home built in 1912. It last sold for $1,900,000 on Jun 21, 2022. More recently, it was listed as a rental in May 2019 with an asking price of $2,600 per month. That rental listing was removed on May 15, 2019. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,123,600, with a rent estimate of $3,988/month.

Home Details for 1278 E Valley Rd

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1912Year Updated: 1912
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Interior Features
Appliances & Utilities DryerRefrigeratorWasher

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 435 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jun 21, 2022 Source: SBMLS #22-1736	Sold	$1,900,000
Jun 13, 2022 Source: SBMLS #22-1736	Pending	$1,795,000
May 27, 2022 Source: SBMLS #22-1736	Listed For Sale	$1,795,000
May 15, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$2,600
May 2, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Rent	$2,600

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2026	Unavailable	$757,701

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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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 1278 E Valley Rd

What is 1278 E Valley Rd estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1278 E Valley Rd in Santa Barbara, CA is $1,123,600.
What is the price history for 1278 E Valley Rd?
1278 E Valley Rd in Santa Barbara, CA last sold for $1,900,000 in June 2022.
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 1278 E Valley Rd have laundry facilities?
Yes, 1278 E Valley Rd in Santa Barbara, CA has in-unit laundry.
How big is the lot at 1278 E Valley Rd?
The lot at 1278 E Valley Rd in Santa Barbara, CA is about 0.21 acres (9,148 sq ft).