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 the price history for 1696 E Valley Rd?

1696 E Valley Rd in Santa Barbara, CA last sold for $4,500,000 in December 2017.

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 .

What are the closest schools to 1696 E Valley Rd?

The closest schools to 1696 E Valley Rd in Santa Barbara, CA are Montecito Union School (Elementary, rated 10/10), Santa Barbara Unified Early Childhood (Elementary/Middle/High).

Does 1696 E Valley Rd have air conditioning?

Yes, 1696 E Valley Rd in Santa Barbara, CA has air conditioning.

Does 1696 E Valley Rd have a pool?

Yes, 1696 E Valley Rd in Santa Barbara, CA has a pool.

OFF MARKET

$4,500,000

Last sold price

3 Beds
5.5 Baths
5,153 sqft (on 1.25 acres)

1696 E Valley Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108

Currently Off Market - Sold Dec 5, 2017 for $4,500,000

Home Value

Learn more about this home's value by checking out the value of nearby homes and how much similar homes have sold for.

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
1729 Glen Oaks Dr, Santa Barbara, CA	0.24	Single-Family Home	$10,400,000	04/13/26	4	3.5	4,892
1625 E Valley Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	0.28	Single-Family Home	$8,350,000	12/02/25	3	4	4,390
1848 E Valley Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	0.29	Single-Family Home	$7,010,000	11/14/25	4	4.5	4,040
818 San Ysidro Ln, Santa Barbara, CA	0.39	Single-Family Home	$10,300,000	08/25/26	4	4.5	5,180
1937 Birnam Wood Dr, Santa Barbara, CA	0.47	Single-Family Home	$5,285,000	09/11/26	3	2.5	3,903
439 Meadowbrook Dr, Santa Barbara, CA	0.55	Single-Family Home	$9,700,000	02/03/26	3	4	4,189
655 El Bosque Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	0.28	Single-Family Home	$12,000,000	10/24/25	3	3.5	2,696
430 Santa Rosa Ln, Santa Barbara, CA	0.56	Single-Family Home	$8,100,000	06/18/26	3	4	4,981
564 Crocker Sperry Dr, Santa Barbara, CA	0.55	Single-Family Home	$7,100,000	08/06/26	4	5	3,620
601 San Ysidro Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	0.61	Single-Family Home	$6,300,000	05/22/26	5	4.5	3,399

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
1682 E Valley Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.04	$10,805,100	7	6	6,781	Off Market
1790 Glen Oaks Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.12	-	-	-	-	Off Market
1715 Glen Oaks Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.17	$5,800,000	3	2.5	3,860	For Sale
1641 E Valley Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.18	$7,061,400	4	4.5	3,458	Off Market
1729 Glen Oaks Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.24	$10,400,000	4	3.5	4,892	Recently Sold
1730 Glen Oaks Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.24	$7,200,700	3	2.5	4,299	Off Market
640 El Bosque Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.26	$8,110,300	4	3.5	4,375	Off Market
1781 Glen Oaks Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.23	$13,868,900	6	4.5	5,607	Off Market
747 Via Manana, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.30	$12,022,800	4	4.5	4,513	Off Market
1848 E Valley Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.29	$7,404,800	4	4.5	4,040	Off Market
1741 Glen Oaks Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.31	$22,447,100	5	6.5	9,905	Off Market
770 Via Manana, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.36	$10,486,500	5	5.5	3,764	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

Single-Family Home

Built in 1928

1.25 acre lot

5,153 sqft

Garage

About this House

Award winning historic remodel. Large outdoor pool area constructed in 2018. Also, new heating and air systems and an electrical upgrade.

1696 E Valley Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108 is a 3 bedroom, 7 bathroom, 5,153 sqft single-family home built in 1928. It last sold for $4,500,000 on Dec 5, 2017. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia.

Home Details for 1696 E Valley Rd

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Interior Details Additional StorageNumber of Rooms: 9Types of Rooms: Walk In Closet, Laundry Room, Master Bath, Pantry, Sun RoomStorage
Appliances & Utilities Cable ReadyDishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa FireplaceHot Tub or Spa
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Tile, HardwoodGated Entry
Security Security System

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: SlateDeckExterior: StuccoGardenLawnPatioSprinkler System
Pool Pool
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 20Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1928Year Updated: 2018
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 1.25 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Dec 5, 2017 Source: SBMLS #17-2055	Sold	$4,500,000
Sep 23, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$4,595,000
Sep 21, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$4,595,000 Price decreased by 5%
Sep 12, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$4,825,000
Nov 5, 2014 Source: N/A	Sold	$3,100,000
May 10, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$3,100,000
Jan 26, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$3,395,000
Jan 8, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$3,395,000
Nov 18, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$3,395,000
Nov 6, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$3,395,000
Jul 15, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$3,900,000
Jun 28, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$3,900,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2016	$25,357	$2,335,075

Additional Cost

Market trends in Montecito

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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

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"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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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
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Frequently asked questions about 1696 E Valley Rd

What is the price history for 1696 E Valley Rd?
1696 E Valley Rd in Santa Barbara, CA last sold for $4,500,000 in December 2017.
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.
What are the closest schools to 1696 E Valley Rd?
The closest schools to 1696 E Valley Rd in Santa Barbara, CA are Montecito Union School (Elementary, rated 10/10), Santa Barbara Unified Early Childhood (Elementary/Middle/High).
Does 1696 E Valley Rd have air conditioning?
Yes, 1696 E Valley Rd in Santa Barbara, CA has air conditioning.
Does 1696 E Valley Rd have a pool?
Yes, 1696 E Valley Rd in Santa Barbara, CA has a pool.