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OFF MARKET

1696 E Valley Rd
Santa Barbara, CA 93108

3 Beds
5 Baths
5,029 sqft (on 1.21 acres)

$10,997,200

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 8, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $65,142/mo*

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$10,997,200

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 8, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $65,142/mo*

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3 Beds

5 Baths

5,029 sqft

(on 1.21 acres)

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Description

This single-family home is located at 1696 E Valley Rd, Santa Barbara, CA. 1696 E Valley Rd is in Santa Barbara, CA and in ZIP code 93108. This property has 3 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms and approximately 5,029 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 1.21 acres and was built in 1928.

1696 E Valley Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108 is a 3 bedroom, 5 bathroom, 5,029 sqft single-family home built in 1928. It last sold for $4,500,000 on Dec 5, 2017. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $10,997,200, with a rent estimate of $34,670/month.

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Home Details for 1696 E Valley Rd

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1928
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Interior Features
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Lot Information
Lot Area: 1.21 acres

Price History for 1696 E Valley Rd

Date	Price	Event	Source
12/05/2017	$4,500,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 12/05/2017 Contract Date 11/22/2017 County Transfer Tax $4,950 Total Transfer Tax N/A

Market trends in Montecito

Last updated May 2026

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2025
Tax	$57,442
Assessment	$5,415,512

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1696 E Valley Rd

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	0.27	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
771 Via Manana, Santa Barbara, CA	0.39	Single-Family Home	$8,108,000	09/12/25	5	5.5	4,788
439 Meadowbrook Dr, Santa Barbara, CA	0.53	Single-Family Home	$9,700,000	02/03/26	3	4	4,189
603 Juan Crespi Ln, Santa Barbara, CA	0.53	Single-Family Home	$6,700,000	07/29/25	3	3.5	4,597
430 Santa Rosa Ln, Santa Barbara, CA	0.54	Single-Family Home	$8,100,000	06/18/26	3	4	4,981
655 El Bosque Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	0.29	Single-Family Home	$12,000,000	10/24/25	3	3.5	2,696
1575 E Valley Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	0.38	Single-Family Home	$5,050,000	07/25/25	3	2.5	2,839
601 San Ysidro Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	0.62	Single-Family Home	$6,300,000	05/22/26	5	4.5	3,399

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OFF MARKET
Est. $10,618,100
7 bd
6 ba
6,781 sqft
1682 E Valley Rd,
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
SOLD
SEP 29, 2025
$1,350,000
1790 Glen Oaks Dr,
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
Nancy Kogevinas DRE # 01209514, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
OFF MARKET
Est. $7,348,700
4 bd
4.5 ba
3,458 sqft
1641 E Valley Rd,
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
FOR SALE
1 ACRE
$11,750,000
7 bd
5.5 ba
6,366 sqft
1650 E Valley Rd,
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
OFF MARKET
Est. $14,539,200
6 bd
4.5 ba
5,607 sqft
1781 Glen Oaks Dr,
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
OFF MARKET
Est. $7,097,900
3 bd
2.5 ba
4,299 sqft
1730 Glen Oaks Dr,
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
SOLD
APR 13, 2026
$10,400,000
4 bd
3.5 ba
4,892 sqft
1729 Glen Oaks Dr,
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
OFF MARKET
Est. $8,050,600
4 bd
3.5 ba
4,375 sqft
640 El Bosque Rd,
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
SOLD
NOV 14, 2025
$7,010,000
4 bd
4.5 ba
4,040 sqft
1848 E Valley Rd,
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
OFF MARKET
Est. $23,366,900
5 bd
6.5 ba
9,905 sqft
1741 Glen Oaks Dr,
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
OFF MARKET
Est. $12,498,000
4 bd
4.5 ba
4,513 sqft
747 Via Manana,
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
OFF MARKET
Est. $5,375,100
3 bd
3.5 ba
2,374 sqft
505 El Bosque 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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13y ago
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