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 1478 E Mountain Dr estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1478 E Mountain Dr in Santa Barbara, CA is $20,698,100 .

What is the price history for 1478 E Mountain Dr?

1478 E Mountain Dr in Santa Barbara, CA last sold for $12,600,000 in October 2020.

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 1478 E Mountain Dr have air conditioning?

Yes, 1478 E Mountain Dr in Santa Barbara, CA has air conditioning.

Does 1478 E Mountain Dr have a pool?

Yes, 1478 E Mountain Dr in Santa Barbara, CA has a pool.

OFF MARKET

$20,698,100

Trulia Estimate

6 Beds
8 Baths
8,164 sqft (on 2.43 acres)

1478 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108

Est. Refi. Payment $128,140/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Oct 15, 2020 for $12,600,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$20.7M

Since last month

$633K (-3%)

Since last year

$1M (+7.2%)

Since last sale

$8M (+64%)

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 +40% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$20.67M
August 2026	$20.65M
July 2026	$21.3M
June 2026	$21.38M
May 2026	$20.55M
April 2026	$20.28M
March 2026	$19.99M
February 2026	$19.76M
January 2026	$19.47M
2025
December 2025	$20.19M
November 2025	$19.71M
October 2025	$19.04M
September 2025	$19.04M
August 2025	$19.27M
July 2025	$18.98M
June 2025	$18.75M
May 2025	$18.71M
April 2025	$18.49M
March 2025	$18.93M
February 2025	$18.31M
January 2025	$18M
2024
December 2024	$18.46M
November 2024	$18.39M
October 2024	$18.47M
September 2024	$18.7M
August 2024	$18.07M
July 2024	$18.49M
June 2024	$18.61M
May 2024	$18.96M
April 2024	$18.25M
March 2024	$18.28M
February 2024	$18.69M
January 2024	$17.89M
2023
December 2023	$18.38M
November 2023	$18.21M
October 2023	$18.7M
September 2023	$19.22M
August 2023	$18.17M
July 2023	$20.07M
June 2023	$19.25M
May 2023	$18.74M
April 2023	$18.34M
March 2023	$18.09M
February 2023	$18.11M
January 2023	$17.22M
2022
December 2022	$16.98M
November 2022	$17.48M
October 2022	$17.99M
September 2022	$18.13M
August 2022	$18.45M
July 2022	$18.23M
June 2022	$19.1M
May 2022	$18.71M
April 2022	$17.93M
March 2022	$17.27M
February 2022	$16.75M
January 2022	$16.63M
2021
December 2021	$16.62M
November 2021	$16.08M
October 2021	$15.82M
September 2021	$15.4M
August 2021	$15.29M
July 2021	$14.95M
June 2021	$14.7M
May 2021	$14.18M
April 2021	$13.58M
March 2021	$13.48M
February 2021	$13.14M
January 2021	$13.07M
2020
December 2020	$12.85M
November 2020	$12.74M
October 2020	$12.64M
September 2020	$12.68M
August 2020	$13.78M
July 2020	$13.45M
June 2020	$9.17M
May 2020	$10M
April 2020	$11.08M
March 2020	$11.17M
February 2020	$12.84M
January 2020	$14.33M
2019
December 2019	$14.59M
November 2019	$14.08M
October 2019	$14.44M
September 2019	$14.1M
August 2019	$14.54M
July 2019	$13.72M
June 2019	$14.7M
May 2019	$14.02M
April 2019	$13.7M
March 2019	$14.08M
February 2019	$16.04M
January 2019	$16.03M
2018
December 2018	$13.74M
November 2018	$12.56M
October 2018	$12.56M
September 2018	$12.47M
August 2018	$12.28M
July 2018	$12.77M
June 2018	$12.66M
May 2018	$12.66M
April 2018	$12.75M
March 2018	$12.75M
February 2018	$12.75M
January 2018	$12.67M
2017
December 2017	$12.67M
November 2017	$12.57M
October 2017	$12.67M
September 2017	$12.71M
August 2017	$12.12M
July 2017	$11.97M
June 2017	$15.01M
May 2017	$14.85M
April 2017	$15.34M
March 2017	$14.91M
February 2017	$14.82M
January 2017	$14.77M
2016
December 2016	$14.89M
November 2016	$15.13M
October 2016	$14.87M
September 2016	$14.74M

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
1465 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA	0.19	Single-Family Home	$12,500,000	07/09/26	5	6.5	7,071
1366 Oak Creek Canyon Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	0.34	Single-Family Home	$12,250,000	10/01/25	6	7.5	8,664
880 Picacho Ln, Santa Barbara, CA	0.33	Single-Family Home	$28,000,000	12/10/25	5	7	10,776
1502 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA	0.14	Single-Family Home	$19,500,000	09/08/26	5	6	-
709 San Ysidro Ln, Santa Barbara, CA	0.43	Single-Family Home	$12,500,000	06/26/26	4	5.5	6,032
1435 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA	0.22	Single-Family Home	$22,500,000	10/17/25	3	5	4,505
1333 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA	0.56	Single-Family Home	$17,850,000	04/07/26	4	5	6,922
818 San Ysidro Ln, Santa Barbara, CA	0.46	Single-Family Home	$10,300,000	08/25/26	4	4.5	5,180
965 Brooktree Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	0.10	Single-Family Home	$9,900,000	06/30/26	4	4.5	4,324
650 San Ysidro Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	0.56	Single-Family Home	$14,000,000	08/06/26	3	3.5	4,080

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
965 Brooktree Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.10	$9,900,000	4	4.5	4,324	Recently Sold
1492 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.14	$16,504,800	4	4.5	4,475	Off Market
1502 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.14	$19,500,000	5	6	-	Recently Sold
1439 Irvine Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.19	$11,742,600	4	6.5	5,474	Off Market
1465 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.19	$12,500,000	5	6.5	7,071	Recently Sold
1514 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.26	$9,552,100	3	4.5	4,085	Off Market
880 Picacho Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.33	$28,000,000	5	7	10,776	Recently Sold
1366 Oak Creek Canyon Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.34	$14,569,000	6	7.5	8,664	Off Market
901 Picacho Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.39	$11,363,900	2	3	2,587	Off Market
1385 Oak Creek Canyon Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.45	-	-	-	-	Off Market
857 Picacho Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.45	$19,900,000	7	5.5	8,352	For Sale
709 San Ysidro Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.43	$12,500,000	4	5.5	6,032	Recently Sold

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1960

2.43 acre lot

8,164 sqft

$2,535/sqft

About this House

Sweeping ocean views, architectural pedigree & single level living coalesce at Le Ciel (The Sky), a rare opportunity on 2.5 acres in the heart of Montecito's Golden Quadrangle. Designed by famed architect, John Elgin Woolf, and in close proximity to the world renowned San Ysidro Ranch resort, Le Ciel embodies all of the elements that define Montecito living at its finest. An extensive remodel (2008 & 2014) elevated the circa 1960 Hollywood Regency estate into a sophisticated oasis. Indoor/outdoor living abounds in multiple destinations with dining areas, outdoor kitchen, fire pits, a fully tiled swimming pool, a 1 bedroom cabana, & 2 bedroom guest house-all complimented by lush, private lawns, courtesy of a private well. Sheer perfection!

1478 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108 is a 6 bedroom, 9 bathroom, 8,164 sqft single-family home built in 1960. It last sold for $12,600,000 on Oct 15, 2020. More recently, it was listed as a rental in April 2018 with an asking price of $47,500 per month. That rental listing was removed on May 1, 2018. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $20,698,100.

Home Details for 1478 E Mountain Dr

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, RadiantAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Carpet, Hardwood
Interior Details In-law unitTypes of Rooms: Walk In Closet, Dining Room, Family Room, Library, Office, Pantry
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa FireplaceHot Tub or Spa

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: SlateExterior: StuccoPatio
Pool Pool
Parking & Garage Parking Spaces: 4

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1960Year Updated: 2008
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Contemporary

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 2.43 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Oct 15, 2020 Source: CLAW #20616254	Sold	$12,600,000
Aug 6, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$13,950,000
Jul 15, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$13,950,000
Oct 7, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$13,950,000
May 1, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$47,500
Apr 28, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Rent	$47,500
Jul 15, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$13,950,000 Price decreased by 13%
Mar 23, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$15,995,000
Feb 20, 2014 Source: SBMLS #12-588	Sold	$12,750,000
Feb 11, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$14,500,000
Feb 11, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	PendingToActive	$14,500,000
Feb 11, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$14,500,000
Feb 10, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$14,500,000
Feb 10, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	PendingToActive	$14,500,000
Feb 10, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$14,500,000
Feb 9, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	PendingToActive	$14,500,000
Feb 8, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$14,500,000
Feb 7, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	PendingToActive	$14,500,000
Feb 6, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$14,500,000
Feb 6, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	PendingToActive	$14,500,000
Feb 5, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$14,500,000
Feb 4, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	PendingToActive	$14,500,000
Feb 3, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$14,500,000
Feb 3, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$14,500,000
Jun 25, 2012 Source: N/A	Sold	$8,847,597
Nov 8, 2006 Source: N/A	Sold	$6,200,000
Feb 18, 2005 Source: N/A	Sold	$5,900,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2026	Unavailable	$13,911,415

Additional Cost

Market trends in Montecito

Last updated August 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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Jorge
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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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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 1478 E Mountain Dr

What is 1478 E Mountain Dr estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1478 E Mountain Dr in Santa Barbara, CA is $20,698,100.
What is the price history for 1478 E Mountain Dr?
1478 E Mountain Dr in Santa Barbara, CA last sold for $12,600,000 in October 2020.
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 1478 E Mountain Dr have air conditioning?
Yes, 1478 E Mountain Dr in Santa Barbara, CA has air conditioning.
Does 1478 E Mountain Dr have a pool?
Yes, 1478 E Mountain Dr in Santa Barbara, CA has a pool.