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OFF MARKET

1522 E Mountain Dr
Santa Barbara, CA 93108

5 Beds
5 Baths
6,278 sqft (on 2.15 acres)

$13,399,400

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 5, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $79,285/mo*

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$13,399,400

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 5, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $79,285/mo*

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5 Beds

5 Baths

6,278 sqft

(on 2.15 acres)

Local Information

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Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

This single-family home is located at 1522 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA. 1522 E Mountain Dr is in Santa Barbara, CA and in ZIP code 93108. This property has 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms and approximately 6,278 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 2.15 acres and was built in 1983.

1522 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108 is a 5 bedroom, 5 bathroom, 6,278 sqft single-family home built in 1983. It last sold for $7,083,000 on Feb 11, 2016. More recently, it was listed as a rental in March 2019 with an asking price of $22,000 per month. That rental listing was removed on January 29, 2020. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $13,399,400, with a rent estimate of $44,915/month.

Home Highlights

Parking

None

Outdoor

No Info

A/C

Heating only

HOA

None

Price/Sqft

No Info

Listed

Less than a day ago

Home Details for 1522 E Mountain Dr

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: OtherHeating Fuel: Other
Interior Details Types of Rooms: Walk In Closet, Dining Room, Family Room, Recreation Room
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Carpet, Hardwood

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: OtherExterior: Other
Parking & Garage Parking: None

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1983Year Updated: 1984
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Contemporary

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 2.15 acres

Price History for 1522 E Mountain Dr

Date	Price	Event	Source
01/29/2020	$22,000	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

03/27/2019	$22,000	Listed For Rent	Agent Provided

01/03/2019	$22,000	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

01/02/2019	$22,000	Listed For Rent	Agent Provided

08/24/2018	$22,000	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

02/23/2018	$22,000	Listed For Rent	Agent Provided

12/03/2016	$15,900	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

03/10/2016	$16,900	Listed For Rent	Agent Provided

02/11/2016	$7,083,000	Sold	SBMLS #15-3164
Recording Date 02/11/2016 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
02/10/2016	$7,495,000	Pending	Agent Provided

03/06/2015	$7,495,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $45,000 (1%)
10/23/2014	$7,450,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $500,000 (-6%)
07/13/2014	$7,950,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

05/15/2013	$10,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 05/15/2013 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
03/16/2007	$5,800,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 03/16/2007 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A

Market trends in Montecito

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2025
Tax	$89,249
Assessment	$8,503,902

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1522 E Mountain Dr

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
771 Via Manana, Santa Barbara, CA	0.41	Single-Family Home	$8,108,000	09/12/25	5	5.5	4,788
601 San Ysidro Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	0.60	Single-Family Home	$6,300,000	05/22/26	5	4.5	3,399
690 San Ysidro Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	0.46	Single-Family Home	$11,000,000	08/20/25	4	7	6,353
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	0.39	Single-Family Home	$22,500,000	10/17/25	3	4	4,505
1333 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA	0.78	Single-Family Home	$17,850,000	04/07/26	4	5	6,922
965 Brooktree Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	0.33	Single-Family Home	$9,900,000	06/30/26	4	4.5	4,324
890 Park Ln, Montecito, CA	0.81	Single-Family Home	$10,540,000	09/03/25	4	4.5	7,649
880 Picacho Ln, Santa Barbara, CA	0.54	Single-Family Home	$28,000,000	12/10/25	5	7	10,776
603 Juan Crespi Ln, Santa Barbara, CA	0.66	Single-Family Home	$6,700,000	07/29/25	3	3.5	4,597

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FOR SALE
2.12 ACRES
$21,900,000
5 bd
6 ba
1502 E Mountain Dr,
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
OFF MARKET
Est. $10,042,100
3 bd
4.5 ba
4,085 sqft
1514 E Mountain Dr,
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
OFF MARKET
Est. $14,927,000
4 bd
4.5 ba
4,475 sqft
1492 E Mountain Dr,
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
FOR SALE
1.88 ACRES
$28,500,000
5 bd
7.5 ba
11,740 sqft
1475 E Mountain Dr,
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
SOLD
JUN 30, 2026
$9,900,000
4 bd
4.5 ba
4,324 sqft
965 Brooktree Rd,
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
OFF MARKET
Est. $20,587,300
5 bd
4 ba
6,771 sqft
749 Fuera Ln,
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
OFF MARKET
Est. $15,912,700
6 bd
6.5 ba
6,929 sqft
808 San Ysidro Ln,
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
FOR SALE
1.02 ACRES
$10,950,000
4 bd
4.5 ba
5,180 sqft
818 San Ysidro Ln,
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
OFF MARKET
Est. $7,213,900
4 bd
4 ba
3,719 sqft
1800 E Mountain Dr,
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
SOLD
OCT 17, 2025
$22,500,000
3 bd
4 ba
4,505 sqft
1435 E Mountain Dr,
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
OFF MARKET
Est. $9,257,500
5 bd
5 ba
4,634 sqft
900 Park Ln W,
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
OFF MARKET
Est. $12,576,600
4 bd
6.5 ba
5,474 sqft
1439 Irvine Ln,
Santa Barbara, CA 93108

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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
38 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
18 % Say there are sidewalks
18 % Say streets are well-lit

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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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"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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"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
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