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 231 Middle Rd estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 231 Middle Rd in Santa Barbara, CA is $5,572,700 .

What is the price history for 231 Middle Rd?

231 Middle Rd in Santa Barbara, CA last sold for $5,275,000 in February 2025.

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 .

Does 231 Middle Rd have laundry facilities?

Yes, 231 Middle Rd in Santa Barbara, CA has laundry facilities.

Does 231 Middle Rd have a yard?

Yes, 231 Middle Rd in Santa Barbara, CA has a yard.

OFF MARKET

$5,572,700

Trulia Estimate

4 Beds
3 Baths
3,236 sqft (on 0.45 acres)

231 Middle Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108

Est. Refi. Payment $33,841/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Feb 21, 2025 for $5,275,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$5.57M

Since last month

$73K (+1.3%)

Since last year

$234K (+4.4%)

Since last sale

$298K (+5.6%)

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 +218% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$5.57M
August 2026	$5.57M
July 2026	$5.5M
June 2026	$5.53M
May 2026	$5.53M
April 2026	$5.59M
March 2026	$5.43M
February 2026	$5.37M
January 2026	$5.49M
2025
December 2025	$5.41M
November 2025	$5.29M
October 2025	$5.31M
September 2025	$5.33M
August 2025	$5.34M
July 2025	$5.33M
June 2025	$5.3M
May 2025	$5.33M
April 2025	$5.28M
March 2025	$5.29M
February 2025	$5.28M
January 2025	$5.09M
2024
December 2024	$5.1M
November 2024	$5.55M
October 2024	$5.61M
September 2024	$5.58M
August 2024	$5.61M
July 2024	$5.77M
June 2024	$5.68M
May 2024	$5.74M
April 2024	$5.82M
March 2024	$5.79M
February 2024	$5.78M
January 2024	$5.59M
2023
December 2023	$5.55M
November 2023	$5.14M
October 2023	$5.18M
September 2023	$5.21M
August 2023	$5.24M
July 2023	$5.27M
June 2023	$5.43M
May 2023	$3.56M
April 2023	$3.55M
March 2023	$3.46M
February 2023	$3.4M
January 2023	$3.26M
2022
December 2022	$3.27M
November 2022	$3.41M
October 2022	$3.4M
September 2022	$3.36M
August 2022	$3.41M
July 2022	$3.68M
June 2022	$3.92M
May 2022	$3.96M
April 2022	$3.93M
March 2022	$3.75M
February 2022	$3.44M
January 2022	$3.34M
2021
December 2021	$3.48M
November 2021	$3.51M
October 2021	$3.46M
September 2021	$3.5M
August 2021	$3.29M
July 2021	$3.31M
June 2021	$3.4M
May 2021	$3.71M
April 2021	$3.65M
March 2021	$3.34M
February 2021	$3.24M
January 2021	$3.21M
2020
December 2020	$3.18M
November 2020	$3.09M
October 2020	$3.03M
September 2020	$2.91M
August 2020	$2.98M
July 2020	$2.66M
June 2020	$2.22M
May 2020	$2.18M
April 2020	$2.13M
March 2020	$2.09M
February 2020	$2.04M
January 2020	$1.96M
2019
December 2019	$1.99M
November 2019	$2.02M
October 2019	$2.08M
September 2019	$1.93M
August 2019	$1.95M
July 2019	$1.95M
June 2019	$2.11M
May 2019	$2.15M
April 2019	$2.15M
March 2019	$2.15M
February 2019	$2.15M
January 2019	$2.17M
2018
December 2018	$2.19M
November 2018	$1.98M
October 2018	$1.96M
September 2018	$2.08M
August 2018	$2.14M
July 2018	$2.29M
June 2018	$2.08M
May 2018	$1.95M
April 2018	$1.93M
March 2018	$1.98M
February 2018	$2.04M
January 2018	$1.92M
2017
December 2017	$2.16M
November 2017	$2.06M
October 2017	$1.93M
September 2017	$1.92M
August 2017	$1.85M
July 2017	$1.99M
June 2017	$2.11M
May 2017	$2.14M
April 2017	$2.37M
March 2017	$2.26M
February 2017	$2M
January 2017	$2.02M
2016
December 2016	$1.81M
November 2016	$1.97M
October 2016	$1.83M
September 2016	$1.75M

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
1125 High Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	0.23	Single-Family Home	$5,400,000	04/09/26	3	3	2,369
1350 Santa Clara Way, Santa Barbara, CA	0.41	Single-Family Home	$6,250,000	09/16/25	3	3	2,905
1383 School House Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	0.49	Single-Family Home	$5,800,000	03/04/26	4	3	2,926
1116 Hill Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	0.47	Single-Family Home	$3,810,000	10/21/25	3	2.5	1,748
175 Hermosillo Dr, Santa Barbara, CA	0.31	Single-Family Home	$3,500,000	08/28/26	3	2.5	2,075
1077 Summit Rd, Montecito, CA	0.28	Single-Family Home	$7,780,000	10/06/25	5	5	4,391
2775 Sycamore Canyon Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	0.61	Single-Family Home	$4,960,000	01/16/26	4	3	2,453
90 Butterfly Ln, Santa Barbara, CA	0.45	Single-Family Home	$5,146,060	11/26/25	3	4	5,111
1122 Camino Viejo Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	0.61	Single-Family Home	$4,940,000	05/14/26	3	4	3,216

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 Mesa Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.03	$4,084,700	2	2.5	1,598	Off Market
256 Butterfly Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.06	$4,506,900	3	2	1,635	Off Market
1166 Summit Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.10	$11,885,900	4	4.5	3,333	Off Market
231 Butterfly Ln, Montecito, CA 93108	0.13	$6,415,200	5	3	2,360	Off Market
275 Butterfly Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.12	$8,650,000	4	5.5	3,883	For Sale
240 Hot Springs Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.16	$4,038,900	2	2	1,407	Off Market
1180 High Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.15	$7,156,500	5	5.5	3,044	Off Market
204 Hot Springs Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.19	$17,950,000	4	6.5	6,430	Recently Sold
170 Butterfly Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.20	$6,625,600	4	3.5	2,325	Off Market
227 Hot Springs Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.21	$6,220,100	4	3	2,804	Off Market
1284 Mesa Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.18	$19,995,000	6	7	8,332	For Sale

Local Information

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Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1953

0.45 acre lot

3,236 sqft

$1,722/sqft

Garage

About this House

Elevate your lifestyle in this single-level mid-century ranch home, ideally located in Montecito's coveted Lower Village, a short stroll from Butterfly Beach & Coast Village Rd. Vintage 1950s, the main house offers 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms, living room & family rooms bathed in natural light, & floor to ceiling doors open to the gardens, with mature landscaping, including 3 Ginkgo trees, fruit trees, greenhouse, covered patios, & mountain vistas. The built-out 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom ADU offers a private entrance, kitchen, living room with tall ceilings & fireplace, & a covered terrace. There are approved plans to reimagine the main house to an approx. 3,400 sq ft San Ysidro Ranch style residence, this rare opportunity invites you to transform a charming retreat into your dream sanctuary.

231 Middle Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 3,236 sqft single-family home built in 1953. It last sold for $5,275,000 on Feb 21, 2025 (2% below the $5,395,000 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in March 2025 with an asking price of $16,800 per month. That rental listing was removed on June 5, 2025. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $5,572,700.

Last check for updates: about 20 hours ago

Listed by Marsha Kotlyar Estate Group 01426886, (805) 565-4014

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Bought with: Bartron Real Estate Group 01005021 / 01950975 / 00966870 / 01976075, (805) 563-4054, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Source: SBMLS, MLS#24-3641

Home Details for 231 Middle Rd

Active Status
MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 3
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 3236 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities Laundry: In Garage
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace: Living Room, Family Room, OtherHas a Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Levels: Single StoryAccessibility: Customized Wheelchair AccessibleFloors: Carpet, Hardwood
View Has a ViewView: Mountain(s)

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: CompositionPatio / Porch: Patio CoveredFencing: Back YardOther Structures: ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit), GreenhouseExterior: Fruit TreesFoundation: Slab, Raised, Mixed
Parking & Garage Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking: Garage
Surface & Elevation Topography: Level

Days on Market
Cumulative Days on Market: 63

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1953
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch
Property Information Condition: GoodParcel Number: 009121015

Price & Status
Price List Price: $5,395,000
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Mon Jan 06 2025

Location
Direction & Address City: SANTA BARBARA
School Information Elementary School: Mont UnionJr High / Middle School: S.B. Jr.High School: S.B. Sr.

Building
Building Area Building Area: 3236 Square Feet

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.45 acres

Offer
Listing Terms: Cash, Ctnl

Miscellaneous
Mls Number: 24-3641

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jun 5, 2025 Source: Zillow Rentals	ListingRemoved	$10,500
Jun 3, 2025 Source: Zillow Rentals	PriceChange	$10,500 Price decreased by 12%
May 6, 2025 Source: Zillow Rentals	PriceChange	$11,950 Price decreased by 13%
Apr 16, 2025 Source: Zillow Rentals	PriceChange	$13,800 Price decreased by 8%
Mar 30, 2025 Source: Zillow Rentals	PriceChange	$15,000 Price decreased by 11%
Mar 23, 2025 Source: Zillow Rentals	Listed For Rent	$16,800
Feb 21, 2025 Source: SBMLS #24-3641	Sold	$5,275,000
Jan 9, 2025 Source: SBMLS #24-3641	Pending	$5,395,000
Dec 13, 2024 Source: SBMLS #24-3641	PriceChange	$5,395,000 Price decreased by 5%
Nov 5, 2024 Source: SBMLS #24-3641	Listed For Sale	$5,650,000
Jun 7, 2023 Source: N/A	Sold	$5,300,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2026	Unavailable	$5,380,500

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Market trends in Montecito

Last updated July 2026

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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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Frequently asked questions about 231 Middle Rd

What is 231 Middle Rd estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 231 Middle Rd in Santa Barbara, CA is $5,572,700.
What is the price history for 231 Middle Rd?
231 Middle Rd in Santa Barbara, CA last sold for $5,275,000 in February 2025.
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.
Does 231 Middle Rd have laundry facilities?
Yes, 231 Middle Rd in Santa Barbara, CA has laundry facilities.
Does 231 Middle Rd have a yard?
Yes, 231 Middle Rd in Santa Barbara, CA has a yard.