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OFF MARKET

1550 E Valley Rd
Santa Barbara, CA 93108

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,356 sqft (on 0.70 acres)

$5,847,500

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 29, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $34,765/mo*

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$5,847,500

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 29, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $34,765/mo*

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3 Beds

3 Baths

2,356 sqft

(on 0.70 acres)

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 1550 E Valley Rd.
Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1920

Lot Size

0.7 acres

Living Area

2,356 sqft

Price/Sqft

$2,482

About this House

1920'S MONTECITO RETREAT OFFERED AT $2,399,000

1550 E Valley Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,356 sqft single-family home built in 1920. It last sold for $2,125,000 on Sep 29, 2008. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $5,847,500, with a rent estimate of $13,900/month.

Home Details for 1550 E Valley Rd

Interior Features
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 8
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1920Year Updated: 1985
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.70 acres

Price History for 1550 E Valley Rd

Date	Price	Event	Source
09/29/2008	$2,125,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 09/29/2008 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
02/14/2008	$2,475,000	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

02/02/2008	$2,475,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

Market trends in Montecito

Last updated June 2026

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Available listings

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2025
Tax	$30,417
Assessment	$2,793,710

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1550 E Valley Rd

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
603 Juan Crespi Ln, Santa Barbara, CA	0.17	Single-Family Home	$6,700,000	07/29/25	3	3.5	4,597
448 Court Pl, Santa Barbara, CA	0.22	Single-Family Home	$6,185,000	08/05/25	2	2.5	2,643
1625 E Valley Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	0.22	Single-Family Home	$8,350,000	12/02/25	3	4	4,390
655 El Bosque Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	0.28	Single-Family Home	$12,000,000	10/24/25	3	3.5	2,696
420 Seaview Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	0.25	Single-Family Home	$4,600,000	05/07/26	3	3	1,899
608 Stone Meadow Ln, Santa Barbara, CA	0.55	Single-Family Home	$8,100,000	09/23/25	4	3.5	2,868
430 Santa Rosa Ln, Santa Barbara, CA	0.34	Single-Family Home	$8,100,000	06/18/26	3	4	4,981
454 Meadowbrook Dr, Santa Barbara, CA	0.67	Single-Family Home	$5,200,000	10/24/25	2	2.5	2,788
491 Pimiento Ln, Santa Barbara, CA	0.33	Single-Family Home	$9,250,000	06/26/26	4	4.5	4,334
1383 School House Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	0.65	Single-Family Home	$5,800,000	03/04/26	4	3	2,926

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OFF MARKET
Est. $2,708,000
2 bd
1 ba
539 Periwinkle Ln,
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
OFF MARKET
Est. $4,037,900
2 bd
1.5 ba
840 sqft
504 Hodges Ln,
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
OFF MARKET
Est. $6,675,900
3 bd
3.5 ba
3,698 sqft
501 Hodges Ln,
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
FOR SALE
OPEN SUN, 1-3PM
1.49 ACRES
$15,150,000
6 bd
7 ba
8,372 sqft
1567 E Valley Rd,
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
OFF MARKET
Est. $5,415,800
3 bd
3.5 ba
2,374 sqft
505 El Bosque Rd,
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
OFF MARKET
Est. $5,185,000
3 bd
2.5 ba
2,839 sqft
1575 E Valley Rd,
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
SOLD
JUN 18, 2026
$3,500,000
2 bd
2 ba
1,942 sqft
1524 E Valley Rd,
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
OFF MARKET
Est. $16,519,700
8 bd
9 ba
9,285 sqft
1569 E Valley Rd,
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
SOLD
SEP 30, 2025
$3,220,000
2 bd
2 ba
1,592 sqft
1515 E Valley Rd #C,
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
FOR SALE
3D VIEW
$4,150,000
3 bd
2 ba
1,845 sqft
526 San Ysidro Rd #A,
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
OFF MARKET
Est. $6,876,800
3 bd
3.5 ba
4,597 sqft
603 Juan Crespi Ln,
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
OFF MARKET
Est. $4,769,000
4 bd
3 ba
560 San Ysidro Rd,
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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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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