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 2176 E Valley Rd estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 2176 E Valley Rd in Santa Barbara, CA is $2,989,000 .

What is the price history for 2176 E Valley Rd?

2176 E Valley Rd in Santa Barbara, CA last sold for $1,420,000 in June 2019.

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 .

How big is the lot at 2176 E Valley Rd?

The lot at 2176 E Valley Rd in Santa Barbara, CA is about 0.21 acres (9,148 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$2,989,000

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,686 sqft

2176 E Valley Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108

Est. Refi. Payment $18,409/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jun 4, 2019 for $1,420,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$2.99M

Since last month

$35K (-1.2%)

Since last year

$205K (+7.4%)

Since last sale

$2M (+110.5%)

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 +116% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$2.99M
August 2026	$2.98M
July 2026	$3.02M
June 2026	$3.03M
May 2026	$3.03M
April 2026	$2.97M
March 2026	$2.93M
February 2026	$2.89M
January 2026	$2.82M
2025
December 2025	$2.86M
November 2025	$2.76M
October 2025	$2.73M
September 2025	$2.85M
August 2025	$2.78M
July 2025	$2.79M
June 2025	$2.75M
May 2025	$2.82M
April 2025	$2.78M
March 2025	$2.85M
February 2025	$2.82M
January 2025	$2.69M
2024
December 2024	$2.72M
November 2024	$2.75M
October 2024	$2.79M
September 2024	$2.8M
August 2024	$2.73M
July 2024	$2.78M
June 2024	$2.8M
May 2024	$2.81M
April 2024	$2.75M
March 2024	$2.65M
February 2024	$2.65M
January 2024	$2.58M
2023
December 2023	$2.63M
November 2023	$2.64M
October 2023	$2.65M
September 2023	$2.65M
August 2023	$2.6M
July 2023	$2.7M
June 2023	$2.66M
May 2023	$2.64M
April 2023	$2.6M
March 2023	$2.58M
February 2023	$2.64M
January 2023	$2.62M
2022
December 2022	$2.62M
November 2022	$2.67M
October 2022	$2.74M
September 2022	$2.72M
August 2022	$2.77M
July 2022	$2.91M
June 2022	$3.06M
May 2022	$3.09M
April 2022	$3.04M
March 2022	$2.89M
February 2022	$2.53M
January 2022	$2.42M
2021
December 2021	$2.46M
November 2021	$2.42M
October 2021	$2.34M
September 2021	$2.24M
August 2021	$2.17M
July 2021	$2.12M
June 2021	$1.98M
May 2021	$1.75M
April 2021	$1.66M
March 2021	$1.65M
February 2021	$1.6M
January 2021	$1.61M
2020
December 2020	$1.57M
November 2020	$1.55M
October 2020	$1.54M
September 2020	$1.51M
August 2020	$1.49M
July 2020	$1.46M
June 2020	$1.47M
May 2020	$1.5M
April 2020	$1.52M
March 2020	$1.47M
February 2020	$1.45M
January 2020	$1.46M
2019
December 2019	$1.45M
November 2019	$1.43M
October 2019	$1.44M
September 2019	$1.42M
August 2019	$1.42M
July 2019	$1.42M
June 2019	$1.42M
May 2019	$1.48M
April 2019	$1.49M
March 2019	$1.51M
February 2019	$1.52M
January 2019	$1.56M
2018
December 2018	$1.65M
November 2018	$1.65M
October 2018	$1.67M
September 2018	$1.67M
August 2018	$1.67M
July 2018	$1.67M
June 2018	$1.67M
May 2018	$1.68M
April 2018	$1.67M
March 2018	$1.41M
February 2018	$1.41M
January 2018	$1.4M
2017
December 2017	$1.34M
November 2017	$1.27M
October 2017	$1.21M
September 2017	$1.17M
August 2017	$1.21M
July 2017	$1.25M
June 2017	$1.29M
May 2017	$1.25M
April 2017	$1.3M
March 2017	$1.43M
February 2017	$1.34M
January 2017	$1.36M
2016
December 2016	$1.36M
November 2016	$1.41M
October 2016	$1.36M
September 2016	$1.39M

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
648 Orchard Ave, Santa Barbara, CA	0.11	Single-Family Home	$3,250,000	04/21/26	3	2	1,434
2297 Golden Gate Ave, Summerland, CA	0.94	Single-Family Home	$1,900,000	08/07/26	3	2	1,357
380 Sheffield Dr, Santa Barbara, CA	0.58	Single-Family Home	$3,050,000	04/03/26	2	2	1,739
193 Temple St, Summerland, CA	1.08	Single-Family Home	$2,200,000	08/03/26	3	2	2,080
2176 Ortega Hill Rd, Summerland, CA	1.02	Single-Family Home	$2,040,000	10/31/25	5	2	2,167
2335 Whitney Ave, Summerland, CA	0.94	Single-Family Home	$2,675,000	11/24/25	3	2.5	1,792
500 Eastgate Ln, Santa Barbara, CA	0.19	Single-Family Home	$6,200,000	08/14/26	3	3	4,354
2525 Emerson St, Summerland, CA	1.19	Single-Family Home	$3,195,000	06/09/26	3	2.5	2,074
636 Oak Grove Dr, Santa Barbara, CA	0.25	Single-Family Home	$4,675,000	04/21/26	5	3	2,963
2165 Veloz Dr, Santa Barbara, CA	0.32	Single-Family Home	$4,000,000	10/07/25	4	4	3,485

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
2154 E Valley Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.07	$3,200,000	2	2	1,330	For Sale
627 Romero Canyon Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.05	$3,499,900	4	4.5	2,441	For Sale
2175 Boundary Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.05	$7,115,800	3	2	2,989	Off Market
648 Orchard Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.11	$3,250,000	3	2	1,434	Recently Sold
651 Romero Canyon Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.11	$2,581,000	2	1	1,008	Off Market
653 Romero Canyon Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.12	$3,249,000	3	2.5	2,252	Off Market
652 Tabor Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.16	$3,295,000	2	2	1,474	For Sale
2222 E Valley Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.12	$8,973,200	5	5.5	5,098	Off Market
530 Eastgate Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.14	$9,999,800	2	4.5	4,293	Off Market
500 Eastgate Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.19	$6,200,000	3	3	4,354	Recently Sold
636 Oak Grove Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.25	$4,675,000	5	3	2,963	Recently Sold
532 Las Fuentes Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.24	$9,618,900	4	5	5,026	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1937

1,686 sqft

$1,773/sqft

About this House

Currently the least expensive home in MUS!! Tucked privately behind electric gates, lush landscape and bright white stucco walls, this chic and modern Montecito Cottage, has been recently updated to accentuate while modernizing the original 1930's charm. Beyond the walled garden, you are greeted by an expansive south facing veranda with a wall of French doors, which provides beautiful natural light for the main living area. The home offers three bedrooms, two baths, hardwood floors throughout, beamed ceilings, black framed French doors and windows all around. The open space great room and dining area with wet bar and fireplace open out the veranda, offering a true indoor outdoor experience. The master suite enjoys a romantic fireplace,

2176 E Valley Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,686 sqft single-family home built in 1937. It last sold for $1,420,000 on Jun 4, 2019. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $2,989,000.

Home Details for 2176 E Valley Rd

Interior Features
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherWasher
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace
Security Security System

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: OtherExterior: Stucco

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1937Year Updated: 1960
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 9147 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jun 4, 2019 Source: SBMLS #19-201	Sold	$1,420,000
May 14, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$1,495,000
Apr 4, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$1,495,000 Price decreased by 2%
Feb 9, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$1,525,000 Price decreased by 4%
Jan 19, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$1,595,000
Nov 14, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$1,695,000
Apr 17, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$1,695,000
Mar 8, 1999 Source: N/A	Sold	$750,000
Oct 9, 1998 Source: N/A	Sold	$750,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2026	Unavailable	$1,615,711

Additional Cost

Market trends in Montecito

Last updated July 2026

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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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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 2176 E Valley Rd

What is 2176 E Valley Rd estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 2176 E Valley Rd in Santa Barbara, CA is $2,989,000.
What is the price history for 2176 E Valley Rd?
2176 E Valley Rd in Santa Barbara, CA last sold for $1,420,000 in June 2019.
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.
How big is the lot at 2176 E Valley Rd?
The lot at 2176 E Valley Rd in Santa Barbara, CA is about 0.21 acres (9,148 sq ft).