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 1509 E Valley Rd estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1509 E Valley Rd in Santa Barbara, CA is $3,167,700 .

What is the price history for 1509 E Valley Rd?

1509 E Valley Rd in Santa Barbara, CA last sold for $650,000 in August 1999.

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 .

OFF MARKET

$3,167,700

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,784 sqft

1509 E Valley Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108

Est. Refi. Payment $19,168/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Aug 13, 1999 for $650,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$3.17M

Since last month

$85K (+2.8%)

Since last year

$133K (+4.4%)

Since last sale

$3M (+388.6%)

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 +88% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$3.18M
August 2026	$3.17M
July 2026	$3.09M
June 2026	$3.16M
May 2026	$3.09M
April 2026	$3.02M
March 2026	$3.08M
February 2026	$3.09M
January 2026	$2.95M
2025
December 2025	$3.05M
November 2025	$2.98M
October 2025	$2.93M
September 2025	$3.01M
August 2025	$3.04M
July 2025	$2.9M
June 2025	$2.86M
May 2025	$2.94M
April 2025	$2.94M
March 2025	$3M
February 2025	$2.92M
January 2025	$2.84M
2024
December 2024	$2.88M
November 2024	$2.79M
October 2024	$2.94M
September 2024	$2.92M
August 2024	$2.85M
July 2024	$2.83M
June 2024	$2.88M
May 2024	$2.96M
April 2024	$2.93M
March 2024	$2.87M
February 2024	$2.88M
January 2024	$2.81M
2023
December 2023	$2.84M
November 2023	$2.95M
October 2023	$2.91M
September 2023	$2.92M
August 2023	$2.87M
July 2023	$2.86M
June 2023	$2.8M
May 2023	$2.83M
April 2023	$2.69M
March 2023	$2.97M
February 2023	$2.98M
January 2023	$2.8M
2022
December 2022	$2.75M
November 2022	$2.84M
October 2022	$2.87M
September 2022	$2.57M
August 2022	$2.64M
July 2022	$2.76M
June 2022	$2.99M
May 2022	$2.73M
April 2022	$3M
March 2022	$2.59M
February 2022	$2.38M
January 2022	$2.3M
2021
December 2021	$2.3M
November 2021	$2.43M
October 2021	$2.32M
September 2021	$2.06M
August 2021	$2.17M
July 2021	$2.09M
June 2021	$2.11M
May 2021	$2M
April 2021	$1.96M
March 2021	$1.93M
February 2021	$1.92M
January 2021	$1.91M
2020
December 2020	$1.88M
November 2020	$1.87M
October 2020	$1.77M
September 2020	$1.83M
August 2020	$1.85M
July 2020	$1.7M
June 2020	$1.71M
May 2020	$1.72M
April 2020	$1.76M
March 2020	$1.74M
February 2020	$1.71M
January 2020	$1.69M
2019
December 2019	$1.66M
November 2019	$1.56M
October 2019	$1.55M
September 2019	$1.6M
August 2019	$1.62M
July 2019	$1.6M
June 2019	$1.82M
May 2019	$1.83M
April 2019	$1.81M
March 2019	$1.65M
February 2019	$1.62M
January 2019	$1.65M
2018
December 2018	$1.8M
November 2018	$1.77M
October 2018	$1.68M
September 2018	$1.64M
August 2018	$1.7M
July 2018	$1.73M
June 2018	$1.82M
May 2018	$1.84M
April 2018	$1.8M
March 2018	$1.79M
February 2018	$1.81M
January 2018	$1.85M
2017
December 2017	$1.82M
November 2017	$1.78M
October 2017	$1.76M
September 2017	$1.75M
August 2017	$1.71M
July 2017	$1.68M
June 2017	$1.87M
May 2017	$1.71M
April 2017	$1.68M
March 2017	$1.66M
February 2017	$1.65M
January 2017	$1.67M
2016
December 2016	$1.7M
November 2016	$1.68M
October 2016	$1.68M
September 2016	$1.69M

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	1.30	Multi-Family Home	$2,965,000	06/24/26	2	1	1,292
2305 Golden Gate Ave, Summerland, CA	2.08	Multi-Family Home	$2,330,000	08/04/26	4	2	-
222 S Salinas St, Santa Barbara, CA	2.34	Multi-Family Home	$363,500	05/01/26	8	6	-
1113 Olive St, Santa Barbara, CA	3.82	Multi-Family Home	$1,805,000	02/27/26	3	2.5	1,709
706-708 E Haley St, Santa Barbara, CA	3.27	Multi-Family Home	$3,305,000	04/15/26	6	6	4,487
118 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA	3.80	Multi-Family Home	$3,135,000	12/31/25	4	3	2,527
126 Santa Ynez St, Santa Barbara, CA	2.33	Multi-Family Home	$1,250,000	12/23/25		1	-
331 N Alisos St, Santa Barbara, CA	3.00	Multi-Family Home	$1,750,000	05/22/26	11	8	-
618 Olive St, Santa Barbara, CA	3.51	Multi-Family Home	$3,650,000	11/07/25	6	3	-
2013 Alameda Padre Serra, Santa Barbara, CA	4.34	Multi-Family Home	$850,000	09/22/25	4	3	2,800

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
1515 E Valley Rd #C, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.04	$3,318,900	2	2	1,592	Off Market
1524 E Valley Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.07	$3,500,000	2	2	1,942	Recently Sold
1463 Hosmer Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.10	$4,778,500	3	2	1,798	Off Market
501 Hodges Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.09	$6,603,000	3	3.5	3,698	Off Market
526 San Ysidro Rd #A, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.10	$3,950,000	3	2	1,845	For Sale
504 Hodges Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.12	$4,069,800	2	1.5	840	Off Market
515 Santa Angela Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.17	$8,200,400	5	4.5	3,745	Off Market
560 San Ysidro Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.16	$4,808,500	4	3	-	Off Market
1567 E Valley Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.18	$15,150,000	6	7	8,372	For Sale
491 Pimiento Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.20	$9,250,000	4	4.5	4,334	Recently Sold
539 Periwinkle Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.17	$2,746,200	2	1	-	Off Market
603 Juan Crespi Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.18	$6,935,100	3	3.5	4,597	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Multi-Family

Built in 1960

1,784 sqft

$1,776/sqft

About this House

This multi-family home is located at 1509 E Valley Rd, Santa Barbara, CA. 1509 E Valley Rd is in Santa Barbara, CA and in ZIP code 93108. This property has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and approximately 1,784 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 9147 sqft and was built in 1960.

1509 E Valley Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,784 sqft multi-family built in 1960. It last sold for $650,000 on Aug 13, 1999. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $3,167,700, with a rent estimate of $6,568/month.

Home Details for 1509 E Valley Rd

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1960Year Updated: 2000
Property Type / Style Property Type: Multi Family

Interior Features
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Community
Units in Building: 2

Lot Information
Lot Area: 9147 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Aug 13, 1999 Source: N/A	Sold	$650,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2026	Unavailable	$1,971,285

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.

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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 1509 E Valley Rd

What is 1509 E Valley Rd estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1509 E Valley Rd in Santa Barbara, CA is $3,167,700.
What is the price history for 1509 E Valley Rd?
1509 E Valley Rd in Santa Barbara, CA last sold for $650,000 in August 1999.
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.