Is a car needed in Cielito, Santa Barbara, CA?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say car is needed

Would people walk alone at night in Cielito, Santa Barbara, CA?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say people would walk alone at night

Is Cielito, Santa Barbara, CA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 89% of users say it's dog friendly

Are yards well-kept in Cielito, Santa Barbara, CA?

As of early 2026, 88% of users say yards are well-kept

Is parking easy in Cielito, Santa Barbara, CA?

As of early 2026, 86% of users say parking is easy

Is Cielito, Santa Barbara, CA quiet?

As of early 2026, 86% of users say it's quiet

Is there wildlife in Cielito, Santa Barbara, CA?

As of early 2026, 83% of users say there's wildlife

Does Cielito, Santa Barbara, CA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say there's holiday spirit

Are neighbors friendly in Cielito, Santa Barbara, CA?

As of early 2026, 63% of users say neighbors are friendly

Do residents of Cielito, Santa Barbara, CA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 56% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Are there community events in Cielito, Santa Barbara, CA?

As of early 2026, 20% of users say there are community events

Does Cielito, Santa Barbara, CA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 18% of users say there are sidewalks

Is Cielito, Santa Barbara, CA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 14% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Do kids play outside in Cielito, Santa Barbara, CA?

As of early 2026, 13% of users say kids play outside

What is 261 E Mountain Dr estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 261 E Mountain Dr in Santa Barbara, CA is $2,141,000 .

What is the price history for 261 E Mountain Dr?

261 E Mountain Dr in Santa Barbara, CA last sold for $1,995,000 in December 2024.

Is Santa Barbara a buyer's or seller's market?

Santa Barbara is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Santa Barbara?

The median sale price in Santa Barbara is $1.77M. That is down $107K from the prior month.

How big is the lot at 261 E Mountain Dr?

The lot at 261 E Mountain Dr in Santa Barbara, CA is about 4.3 acres .

OFF MARKET

261 E Mountain Dr
Santa Barbara, CA 93108

Cielito

1 Bed
1 Bath
880 sqft (on 4.26 acres)

$2,141,000

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 25, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $12,844/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$2,141,000

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 25, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $12,844/mo*

Refinance Your Home

1 Bed

1 Bath

880 sqft

(on 4.26 acres)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$2.14M

Since last month

$25K (+1.2%)

Since last year

$113K (+5.6%)

Since last sale

$146K (+7.3%)

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 +102% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$2.14M
July 2026	$2.12M
June 2026	$2.1M
May 2026	$2.1M
April 2026	$2.12M
March 2026	$2.07M
February 2026	$2.04M
January 2026	$2.09M
2025
December 2025	$2.06M
November 2025	$2M
October 2025	$2.01M
September 2025	$2.02M
August 2025	$2.03M
July 2025	$2.03M
June 2025	$2.01M
May 2025	$2.03M
April 2025	$2.01M
March 2025	$2.01M
February 2025	$2.02M
January 2025	$2.01M
2024
December 2024	$2M
November 2024	$1.21M
October 2024	$1.4M
September 2024	$1.41M
August 2024	$1.46M
July 2024	$1.49M
June 2024	$1.52M
May 2024	$1.51M
April 2024	$1.49M
March 2024	$1.54M
February 2024	$1.51M
January 2024	$1.42M
2023
December 2023	$1.47M
November 2023	$1.49M
October 2023	$1.42M
September 2023	$1.41M
August 2023	$1.35M
July 2023	$1.35M
June 2023	$1.28M
May 2023	$1.2M
April 2023	$1.16M
March 2023	$1.15M
February 2023	$1.14M
January 2023	$1.12M
2022
December 2022	$1.15M
November 2022	$1.22M
October 2022	$1.28M
September 2022	$1.29M
August 2022	$1.27M
July 2022	$1.39M
June 2022	$1.54M
May 2022	$1.54M
April 2022	$1.48M
March 2022	$1.49M
February 2022	$1.48M
January 2022	$1.42M
2021
December 2021	$1.44M
November 2021	$1.49M
October 2021	$1.5M
September 2021	$1.5M
August 2021	$1.39M
July 2021	$1.38M
June 2021	$1.42M
May 2021	$1.63M
April 2021	$1.62M
March 2021	$1.46M
February 2021	$1.54M
January 2021	$1.5M
2020
December 2020	$1.5M
November 2020	$1.58M
October 2020	$1.67M
September 2020	$1.66M
August 2020	$1.2M
July 2020	$1.23M
June 2020	$1.2M
May 2020	$1.19M
April 2020	$1.28M
March 2020	$1.24M
February 2020	$1.14M
January 2020	$920K
2019
December 2019	$867K
November 2019	$843K
October 2019	$766K
September 2019	$869K
August 2019	$867K
July 2019	$930K
June 2019	$991K
May 2019	$1.14M
April 2019	$1.2M
March 2019	$1.15M
February 2019	$1.07M
January 2019	$1.02M
2018
December 2018	$1.07M
November 2018	$1.09M
October 2018	$1.12M
September 2018	$1.16M
August 2018	$1.22M
July 2018	$1.29M
June 2018	$1.37M
May 2018	$1.25M
April 2018	$1.21M
March 2018	$1.06M
February 2018	$953K
January 2018	$908K
2017
December 2017	$942K
November 2017	$821K
October 2017	$833K
September 2017	$780K
August 2017	$827K
July 2017	$610K
June 2017	$604K
May 2017	$643K
April 2017	$568K
March 2017	$595K
February 2017	$715K
January 2017	$737K
2016
December 2016	$940K
November 2016	$964K
October 2016	$911K
September 2016	$994K
August 2016	$1.06M

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
1808 Stanwood Dr, Santa Barbara, CA	0.75	Single-Family Home	$1,593,000	02/03/26	2	1	1,213
756 Westmont Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	0.36	Single-Family Home	$1,950,000	09/17/25	2	2	1,742
18 W Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA	0.41	Single-Family Home	$2,490,574	09/25/25	3	3	2,258
195 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA	0.11	Single-Family Home	$2,530,000	02/13/26	4	4	4,540
1826 Stanwood Dr, Santa Barbara, CA	0.74	Single-Family Home	$1,230,000	12/12/25	2	1	1,816
840 Chelham Way, Santa Barbara, CA	0.44	Single-Family Home	$2,670,000	12/05/25	3	2	2,540
191 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA	0.15	Single-Family Home	$5,500,000	03/12/26	4	4	3,359
830 Chelham Way, Santa Barbara, CA	0.43	Single-Family Home	$2,150,000	08/11/26	3	2.5	2,326
125 W Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA	0.52	Single-Family Home	$5,427,000	05/04/26	3	3.5	2,880
925 Chelham Way, Santa Barbara, CA	0.53	Single-Family Home	$2,700,000	10/09/25	3	2.5	1,785

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
195 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.11	$2,530,000	4	4	4,540	Recently Sold
193 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.12	$6,436,100	3	5.5	4,175	Off Market
191 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.15	$5,500,000	4	4	3,359	Recently Sold
202 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.20	$2,999,000	4	3	2,886	For Sale
226 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.21	$6,244,800	4	4.5	4,074	Off Market
330 E Mountain Dr, Montecito, CA 93108	0.29	$4,995,000	3	4	3,272	For Sale
252 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.29	$1,649,000	-	-	-	For Sale
792 Chelham Way, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.35	$4,334,800	4	3.5	3,212	Off Market
988 Coyote Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.32	$2,907,700	3	2	1,766	Off Market
756 Westmont Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.36	$2,021,400	2	2	1,742	Off Market
963 Coyote Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.35	-	-	-	-	Off Market
715 Circle Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.39	$3,894,200	4	3	2,360	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1988

Lot Size

4.26 acres

Living Area

880 sqft

Price/Sqft

$2,433

About this House

This single-family home is located at 261 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA. 261 E Mountain Dr is in the Cielito neighborhood in Santa Barbara, CA and in ZIP code 93108. This property has 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom and approximately 880 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 4.26 acres and was built in 1988.

261 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 880 sqft single-family home in Cielito, built in 1988. It last sold for $1,995,000 on Dec 3, 2024. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $2,141,000, with a rent estimate of $4,533/month.

Home Details for 261 E Mountain Dr

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1988Year Updated: 1989
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 4.26 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Dec 3, 2024 Source: N/A	Sold	$1,995,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2026	Unavailable	$2,034,900

Additional Cost

Market trends in Santa Barbara

Last updated July 2026

Avg. sale price

$1.77M

$107KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

98.7%

0.1%MoM

Price per sq ft

$1.18K

$21MoM

Available listings

231

11MoM

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What Locals Say about Cielito

At least 5 Trulia users voted on each feature.

100 % Say car is needed
100 % Say people would walk alone at night
89 % Say it's dog friendly
88 % Say yards are well-kept
86 % Say parking is easy
86 % Say it's quiet
83 % Say there's wildlife
67 % Say there's holiday spirit
63 % Say neighbors are friendly
56 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
20 % Say there are community events
18 % Say there are sidewalks
14 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
13 % Say kids play outside

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6y ago
"It is a peaceful area along the creek with houses spread apart so it feels rural yet it isn’t too far from downtown "
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Garyrees355
12y ago
"A friendly neighborhood with occasional dinners attended by a variety of folks from up and down the road. Pets are cared for by a variety of neighbors as the need arises. When we have emergencies-- such as wildfires-- we check on each other."
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Frequently asked questions about 261 E Mountain Dr

What is 261 E Mountain Dr estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 261 E Mountain Dr in Santa Barbara, CA is $2,141,000.
What is the price history for 261 E Mountain Dr?
261 E Mountain Dr in Santa Barbara, CA last sold for $1,995,000 in December 2024.
Is Santa Barbara a buyer's or seller's market?
Santa Barbara is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Santa Barbara?
The median sale price in Santa Barbara is $1.77M. That is down $107K from the prior month.
How big is the lot at 261 E Mountain Dr?
The lot at 261 E Mountain Dr in Santa Barbara, CA is about 4.3 acres.