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 196 Middle Rd estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 196 Middle Rd in Santa Barbara, CA is $6,355,400 .

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 196 Middle Rd?

The closest schools to 196 Middle Rd in Santa Barbara, CA are Montecito Union School (Elementary, rated 10/10), Santa Barbara Unified Early Childhood (Elementary/Middle/High).

How big is the lot at 196 Middle Rd?

The lot at 196 Middle Rd in Santa Barbara, CA is about 1 acre .

OFF MARKET

$6,355,400

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
4 Baths
2,791 sqft (on 1 acre)

196 Middle Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108

Est. Refi. Payment $38,449/mo*

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$6.36M

Since last month

$289K (-4.3%)

Since last year

$477K (+8.1%)

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 +171% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$6.36M
August 2026	$6.35M
July 2026	$6.64M
June 2026	$6.71M
May 2026	$6.67M
April 2026	$6.4M
March 2026	$6.33M
February 2026	$6.17M
January 2026	$5.84M
2025
December 2025	$5.91M
November 2025	$5.76M
October 2025	$5.78M
September 2025	$6.01M
August 2025	$5.88M
July 2025	$5.82M
June 2025	$5.12M
May 2025	$5.3M
April 2025	$5.22M
March 2025	$5.16M
February 2025	$4.91M
January 2025	$4.9M
2024
December 2024	$4.95M
November 2024	$5.02M
October 2024	$4.94M
September 2024	$5.07M
August 2024	$4.84M
July 2024	$4.96M
June 2024	$5.24M
May 2024	$5.37M
April 2024	$5.01M
March 2024	$5.16M
February 2024	$5.12M
January 2024	$5.08M
2023
December 2023	$4.89M
November 2023	$4.91M
October 2023	$5.08M
September 2023	$5.01M
August 2023	$4.77M
July 2023	$5.16M
June 2023	$4.83M
May 2023	$4.7M
April 2023	$4.62M
March 2023	$4.53M
February 2023	$4.45M
January 2023	$4.36M
2022
December 2022	$4.33M
November 2022	$4.49M
October 2022	$4.47M
September 2022	$4.38M
August 2022	$4.42M
July 2022	$4.75M
June 2022	$5.02M
May 2022	$4.99M
April 2022	$4.96M
March 2022	$4.61M
February 2022	$4.17M
January 2022	$3.94M
2021
December 2021	$4.09M
November 2021	$4.06M
October 2021	$3.96M
September 2021	$3.71M
August 2021	$3.78M
July 2021	$3.82M
June 2021	$3.86M
May 2021	$3.93M
April 2021	$3.53M
March 2021	$3.23M
February 2021	$3.17M
January 2021	$3.31M
2020
December 2020	$3.45M
November 2020	$3.5M
October 2020	$3.5M
September 2020	$3.45M
August 2020	$3.48M
July 2020	$3.25M
June 2020	$3.07M
May 2020	$3.12M
April 2020	$3.17M
March 2020	$3.22M
February 2020	$2.97M
January 2020	$2.33M
2019
December 2019	$2.35M
November 2019	$2.31M
October 2019	$2.35M
September 2019	$2.41M
August 2019	$2.5M
July 2019	$2.62M
June 2019	$2.57M
May 2019	$2.63M
April 2019	$2.63M
March 2019	$2.6M
February 2019	$2.51M
January 2019	$2.48M
2018
December 2018	$2.58M
November 2018	$2.49M
October 2018	$2.39M
September 2018	$2.48M
August 2018	$2.48M
July 2018	$2.4M
June 2018	$2.56M
May 2018	$2.62M
April 2018	$2.47M
March 2018	$2.55M
February 2018	$2.55M
January 2018	$2.54M
2017
December 2017	$2.56M
November 2017	$2.57M
October 2017	$2.58M
September 2017	$2.58M
August 2017	$2.57M
July 2017	$2.5M
June 2017	$2.55M
May 2017	$2.5M
April 2017	$2.43M
March 2017	$2.43M
February 2017	$2.38M
January 2017	$2.38M
2016
December 2016	$2.33M
November 2016	$2.35M
October 2016	$2.34M
September 2016	$2.35M

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
1350 Santa Clara Way, Santa Barbara, CA	0.30	Single-Family Home	$6,250,000	09/16/25	3	3	2,905
1125 High Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	0.24	Single-Family Home	$5,400,000	04/09/26	3	3	2,369
1077 Summit Rd, Montecito, CA	0.36	Single-Family Home	$7,780,000	10/06/25	5	5	4,391
1383 School House Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	0.54	Single-Family Home	$5,800,000	03/04/26	4	3	2,926
1122 Camino Viejo Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	0.74	Single-Family Home	$4,940,000	05/14/26	3	4	3,216
257 San Ysidro Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	0.68	Single-Family Home	$5,325,000	11/12/25	5	4	2,819
204 Hot Springs Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	0.27	Single-Family Home	$17,950,000	08/31/26	4	6.5	6,430
1116 Hill Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	0.39	Single-Family Home	$3,810,000	10/21/25	3	2.5	1,748
1103 Camino Viejo Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	0.71	Single-Family Home	$6,400,000	03/20/26	4	4.5	2,752
175 Hermosillo Dr, Santa Barbara, CA	0.34	Single-Family Home	$3,500,000	08/28/26	3	2.5	2,075

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
1180 High Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.09	$7,156,500	5	5.5	3,044	Off Market
145 Olive Mill Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.16	$6,276,000	3	3.5	2,427	Off Market
1274 Eleven Oaks Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.19	$7,184,600	4	4	1,918	Off Market
1166 Summit Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.14	$11,885,900	4	4.5	3,333	Off Market
231 Middle Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.14	$5,572,700	4	3	3,236	Off Market
1220 Coast Village Rd #212, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.20	$1,912,500	2	2	1,209	Off Market
1220 Coast Village Rd #201, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.20	$1,750,000	2	2	1,209	For Sale
1220 Coast Village Rd #104, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.20	$1,660,200	2	2	1,047	Off Market
180 Olive Mill Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.20	$5,036,900	3	3.5	2,357	Off Market
1220 Coast Village Rd #211, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.20	$2,050,400	3	2	1,230	Off Market
1180 Mesa Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.15	$4,084,700	2	2.5	1,598	Off Market
1220 Coast Village Rd #307, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.20	$2,050,000	2	2	-	Recently Sold

Local Information

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Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1966

1 acre lot

2,791 sqft

$2,277/sqft

About this House

This single-family home is located at 196 Middle Rd, Santa Barbara, CA. 196 Middle Rd is in Santa Barbara, CA and in ZIP code 93108. This property has 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and approximately 2,791 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 1 acre and was built in 1966.

196 Middle Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108 is a 3 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 2,791 sqft single-family home built in 1966. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $6,355,400.

Home Details for 196 Middle Rd

Interior Features
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 6
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1966Year Updated: 1966
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 1 acre

Price and Tax history

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2026	Unavailable	$824,172

Home facts updated by county records

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Market trends in Montecito

Last updated July 2026

Avg. sale price

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Available listings

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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 196 Middle Rd

What is 196 Middle Rd estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 196 Middle Rd in Santa Barbara, CA is $6,355,400.
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 196 Middle Rd?
The closest schools to 196 Middle Rd in Santa Barbara, CA are Montecito Union School (Elementary, rated 10/10), Santa Barbara Unified Early Childhood (Elementary/Middle/High).
How big is the lot at 196 Middle Rd?
The lot at 196 Middle Rd in Santa Barbara, CA is about 1 acre.