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 1701 E Valley Rd estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1701 E Valley Rd in Santa Barbara, CA is $6,081,600 .

What is the price history for 1701 E Valley Rd?

1701 E Valley Rd in Santa Barbara, CA last sold for $900,000 in April 2020.

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

$6,081,600

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2,442 sqft (on 1.10 acres)

1701 E Valley Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108

Est. Refi. Payment $36,731/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Apr 3, 2020 for $900,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$6.08M

Since last month

$678K (+12.5%)

Since last year

$1M (+25.3%)

Since last sale

$5M (+575.7%)

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 +123% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$6.08M
August 2026	$6.03M
July 2026	$5.4M
June 2026	$5.49M
May 2026	$5.15M
April 2026	$4.7M
March 2026	$4.82M
February 2026	$4.33M
January 2026	$4.11M
2025
December 2025	$5.51M
November 2025	$4.88M
October 2025	$4.12M
September 2025	$4.02M
August 2025	$4.85M
2020
October 2020	$945K
September 2020	$3.03M
2019
December 2019	$2.93M
November 2019	$2.89M
October 2019	$2.89M
September 2019	$2.84M
August 2019	$2.84M
July 2019	$2.84M
June 2019	$2.87M
May 2019	$2.84M
April 2019	$2.84M
March 2019	$2.83M
February 2019	$2.87M
January 2019	$2.9M
2018
December 2018	$2.89M
November 2018	$2.85M
October 2018	$2.79M
September 2018	$2.83M
August 2018	$2.86M
July 2018	$2.84M
June 2018	$2.81M
May 2018	$2.79M
April 2018	$2.79M
March 2018	$2.82M
February 2018	$2.76M
January 2018	$2.74M
2017
December 2017	$2.74M
November 2017	$2.72M
October 2017	$2.73M
September 2017	$2.72M
August 2017	$2.76M
July 2017	$2.76M
June 2017	$2.78M
May 2017	$2.86M
April 2017	$2.99M
March 2017	$2.96M
February 2017	$2.93M
January 2017	$2.9M
2016
December 2016	$2.85M
November 2016	$2.91M
October 2016	$2.84M
September 2016	$2.72M

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
264 Santa Rosa Ln, Santa Barbara, CA	0.76	Lot/Land	$3,946,000	05/22/26	3	-	3,597
1790 Glen Oaks Dr, Santa Barbara, CA	0.06	Lot/Land	$1,350,000	09/29/25		-	-
940 Alston Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	1.94	Lot/Land	$13,672,000	03/31/26		-	5,671
2290 Featherhill Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	1.37	Lot/Land	$2,725,000	07/02/26		-	-
1297 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA	1.47	Lot/Land	$2,900,000	12/23/25		-	-
780 Ashley Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	1.75	Lot/Land	$5,000,000	04/21/26		-	-
5 S Nopal St, Santa Barbara, CA	3.53	Lot/Land	$650,000	11/25/25	2	1	-
1240 W Micheltorena St, Santa Barbara, CA	5.94	Lot/Land	$394,928	07/09/26	3	2	2,000

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
1790 Glen Oaks Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.06	-	-	-	-	Off Market
1781 Glen Oaks Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.14	$14,138,400	6	4.5	5,607	Off Market
1715 Glen Oaks Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.15	$6,495,000	3	2.5	3,860	For Sale
1682 E Valley Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.12	$10,633,300	7	6	6,781	Off Market
1730 Glen Oaks Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.19	$7,103,300	3	2.5	4,299	Off Market
1641 E Valley Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.17	$7,198,100	4	4.5	3,458	Off Market
1729 Glen Oaks Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.22	$10,400,000	4	3.5	4,892	Recently Sold
1741 Glen Oaks Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.26	$22,679,800	5	6.5	9,905	Off Market
1848 E Valley Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.28	$7,010,000	4	4.5	4,040	Recently Sold
485 Monarch Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.31	$5,195,000	4	3.5	3,611	Recently Sold
499 Monarch Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.32	$5,600,000	3	3.5	3,187	Recently Sold
487 Monarch Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.33	$7,448,600	3	3.5	3,826	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 1701 E Valley Rd.
Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Lot/Land

Built in 1890

1.1 acre lot

2,442 sqft

$2,490/sqft

About this House

Opportunity awaits at this 1.1 acre parcel in central Montecito. Located on a coveted private lane off East Valley Road in the award-winning Montecito Union School District. Seller financing available.

1701 E Valley Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108 is a 3 bedroom, 2,442 sqft lot/land built in 1890. It last sold for $900,000 on Apr 3, 2020. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $6,081,600.

Home Details for 1701 E Valley Rd

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: Shake Shingle, TileExterior: Other

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1890
Property Type / Style Property Type: Lot LandArchitecture: Other

Interior Features
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Family Room, Office
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Carpet

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 1.10 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Apr 3, 2020 Source: SBMLS #20-237	Sold	$900,000
Feb 20, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$950,000
Jan 22, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$950,000
Aug 31, 2017 Source: SBMLS #17-1434	Sold	$2,710,000
Jul 8, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$2,895,000
Jun 11, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$2,895,000 Price decreased by 3%
May 2, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$2,995,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2026	Unavailable	$6,307,965

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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

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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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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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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Frequently asked questions about 1701 E Valley Rd

What is 1701 E Valley Rd estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1701 E Valley Rd in Santa Barbara, CA is $6,081,600.
What is the price history for 1701 E Valley Rd?
1701 E Valley Rd in Santa Barbara, CA last sold for $900,000 in April 2020.
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.