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About this House
Opportunity awaits you at this one-of-a-kind estate parcel offering unobstructed ocean & island views! Bring your imagination to build your dream home, create an exceptional masterpiece of your own unique vision. This private one acre parcel offers tranquility not found in many other places in the world. Panoramic views of the coastline will allow you to wake up with the sunrise and end your day with stunning sunsets. Ready to build with utilities on site. The original home included a two bedroom guest house/art studio. Owner financing may be available.
Last check for updates: about 8 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Aaron L Gilles 01509445, (805) 895-1877
Village Properties - 1
Source: SBMLS, MLS#26-1944

Also Listed on SBMLS.
Home Details for 252 E Mountain Dr
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MLS Status: Active |
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Fireplace & Spa No Fireplace |
View Has a ViewView: Ocean, City |
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Water & Sewer Sewer: Septic Tank |
Surface & Elevation Topography: Hilly |
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Cumulative Days on Market: 51Days on Market: 78 |
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Property Type / Style Property Type: LandProperty Subtype: Unimproved Land |
Property Information Parcel Number: 013030004 |
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Price List Price: $1,649,000 |
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Direction & Address City: MONTECITO |
School Information Elementary School: Cold SpringJr High / Middle School: S.B. Jr.High School: S.B. Sr. |
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Listing Agent Listing ID: 26-1944 |
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Lot Area: 1 Acres |
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Listing Terms: Cash, Owner May Carry |
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Mls Number: 26-1944Water ViewWater View: Ocean |
Around this home
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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Market trends in Montecito
Last updated July 2026
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Home Value
Learn more about this home's value by checking out the value of nearby homes and how much similar homes have sold for.
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 |
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1.31 | Lot/Land | $2,900,000 | 12/23/25 | - | - | ||
1.09 | Lot/Land | $5,000,000 | 04/21/26 | - | - | ||
2.83 | Lot/Land | $1,350,000 | 09/29/25 | - | - | ||
3.68 | Lot/Land | $1,600,000 | 06/12/26 | - | - | ||
4.00 | Lot/Land | $2,725,000 | 07/02/26 | - | - | ||
6.11 | Lot/Land | $3,500,000 | 07/14/26 | - | - |
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 |
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0.08 | $4,995,000 | 3 | 4 | 3,272 | For Sale | |
0.09 | $6,266,500 | 4 | 4.5 | 4,074 | Off Market | |
0.10 | $2,999,000 | 4 | 3 | 2,886 | For Sale | |
0.17 | $1,870,000 | 3 | 3 | 2,258 | For Sale | |
0.21 | $5,500,000 | 4 | 4 | 3,359 | Recently Sold | |
0.25 | $6,509,300 | 3 | 5.5 | 4,175 | Off Market | |
0.29 | $2,530,000 | 4 | 4 | 4,540 | Recently Sold | |
0.34 | $2,695,000 | 2 | 2 | 1,764 | For Sale | |
0.36 | $2,907,700 | 3 | 2 | 1,766 | Off Market | |
0.40 | - | - | - | - | Off Market | |
0.43 | - | - | - | - | Off Market |
Price and Tax history
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Jun 11, 2026 Source: SBMLS #26-1944 | Listed For Sale | $1,649,000 |
Dec 31, 2025 Source: SBMLS #25-714 | ListingRemoved | $1,649,000 |
Nov 3, 2025 Source: SBMLS #25-714 | PriceChange | $1,649,000 Price decreased by 8% |
Feb 19, 2025 Source: SBMLS #25-714 | Listed For Sale | $1,795,000 |
Oct 20, 2024 Source: SBMLS #24-177 | ListingRemoved | $1,795,000 |
Oct 17, 2024 Source: SBMLS #24-177 | PriceChange | $1,795,000 Price decreased by 10% |
Jan 17, 2024 Source: SBMLS #24-177 | Listed For Sale | $1,995,000 |
Jan 2, 2020 Source: Agent Provided | ListingRemoved | $1,590,000 |
Aug 7, 2019 Source: Agent Provided | Listed For Sale | $1,590,000 |
May 24, 2005 Source: N/A | Sold | $1,200,000 |
| Year | Property tax | Tax assessment |
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| 2026 | Unavailable | $368,000 |
Home facts updated by county records
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Frequently asked questions about 252 E Mountain Dr
- How big is 252 E Mountain Dr?252 E Mountain Dr in Santa Barbara, CA is about 1 acre.
- What is the price per acre for 252 E Mountain Dr?252 E Mountain Dr in Santa Barbara, CA is listed at $1,649,000, or about $1.6M per acre.
- 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 homes for sale in Santa Barbara, CA.
- What are the closest schools to 252 E Mountain Dr?The closest schools to 252 E Mountain Dr in Santa Barbara, CA are Cold Spring Elementary School (rated 10/10), Santa Barbara Unified Early Childhood (Elementary/Middle/High).
252 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108 is a lot/land. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by SBMLS on Jun 11, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 26-1944.

