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 279 E Mountain Dr estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 279 E Mountain Dr in Santa Barbara, CA is $2,879,600 .

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 279 E Mountain Dr?

The closest schools to 279 E Mountain Dr in Santa Barbara, CA are Cold Spring Elementary School (rated 10/10), Santa Barbara Unified Early Childhood (Elementary/Middle/High).

How big is the lot at 279 E Mountain Dr?

The lot at 279 E Mountain Dr in Santa Barbara, CA is about 1.1 acres .

OFF MARKET

279 E Mountain Dr
Santa Barbara, CA 93108

2 Beds
2 Baths
2,212 sqft (on 1.13 acres)

$2,879,600

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 22, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $17,310/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$2,879,600

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 22, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $17,310/mo*

Refinance Your Home

2 Beds

2 Baths

2,212 sqft

(on 1.13 acres)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$2.88M

Since last month

$119K (-3.9%)

Since last year

$188K (+6.9%)

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 +87% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$2.9M
July 2026	$3.02M
June 2026	$2.93M
May 2026	$3.15M
April 2026	$2.88M
March 2026	$2.84M
February 2026	$2.89M
January 2026	$2.85M
2025
December 2025	$2.93M
November 2025	$2.93M
October 2025	$2.81M
September 2025	$2.82M
August 2025	$2.71M
July 2025	$2.8M
June 2025	$2.68M
May 2025	$2.86M
April 2025	$2.76M
March 2025	$2.73M
February 2025	$3.03M
January 2025	$2.95M
2024
December 2024	$3.12M
November 2024	$3.02M
October 2024	$3.27M
September 2024	$3.27M
August 2024	$3.28M
July 2024	$3.22M
June 2024	$3.26M
May 2024	$3.48M
April 2024	$3.38M
March 2024	$3.24M
February 2024	$3.35M
January 2024	$3.19M
2023
December 2023	$3.37M
November 2023	$3.2M
October 2023	$3.32M
September 2023	$3.3M
August 2023	$3.05M
July 2023	$3.18M
June 2023	$3.23M
May 2023	$3.07M
April 2023	$3.01M
March 2023	$2.96M
February 2023	$2.93M
January 2023	$2.86M
2022
December 2022	$2.95M
November 2022	$3.12M
October 2022	$3.19M
September 2022	$3.19M
August 2022	$3.23M
July 2022	$3.44M
June 2022	$3.65M
May 2022	$3.63M
April 2022	$3.49M
March 2022	$3.33M
February 2022	$3.07M
January 2022	$3M
2021
December 2021	$3.03M
November 2021	$3.11M
October 2021	$3.09M
September 2021	$2.87M
August 2021	$2.9M
July 2021	$2.83M
June 2021	$2.53M
May 2021	$2.16M
April 2021	$2.31M
March 2021	$2.1M
February 2021	$2.03M
January 2021	$2.1M
2020
December 2020	$2.21M
November 2020	$2.33M
October 2020	$2.36M
September 2020	$2.5M
August 2020	$2.71M
July 2020	$2.82M
June 2020	$2.71M
May 2020	$2.23M
April 2020	$2.14M
March 2020	$2.01M
February 2020	$2.02M
January 2020	$1.92M
2019
December 2019	$1.91M
November 2019	$1.92M
October 2019	$1.91M
September 2019	$1.89M
August 2019	$1.93M
July 2019	$1.95M
June 2019	$1.96M
May 2019	$1.87M
April 2019	$1.7M
March 2019	$1.63M
February 2019	$1.62M
January 2019	$1.64M
2018
December 2018	$1.86M
November 2018	$2M
October 2018	$1.87M
September 2018	$1.89M
August 2018	$1.81M
July 2018	$1.81M
June 2018	$1.82M
May 2018	$1.85M
April 2018	$1.82M
March 2018	$1.87M
February 2018	$1.82M
January 2018	$1.87M
2017
December 2017	$1.88M
November 2017	$1.89M
October 2017	$1.82M
September 2017	$1.74M
August 2017	$1.71M
July 2017	$1.66M
June 2017	$1.75M
May 2017	$1.72M
April 2017	$1.77M
March 2017	$1.88M
February 2017	$1.83M
January 2017	$1.85M
2016
December 2016	$1.7M
November 2016	$1.65M
October 2016	$1.57M
September 2016	$1.63M
August 2016	$1.55M

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
191 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA	0.19	Single-Family Home	$5,500,000	03/12/26	4	4	3,359
18 W Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA	0.39	Single-Family Home	$2,490,574	09/25/25	3	3	2,258
195 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA	0.20	Single-Family Home	$2,530,000	02/13/26	4	4	4,540
756 Westmont Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	0.45	Single-Family Home	$1,950,000	09/17/25	2	2	1,742
1023 Westmont Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	0.29	Single-Family Home	$320,500	04/24/26	3	3	1,716
1907 Coyote Cir, Santa Barbara, CA	0.59	Single-Family Home	$3,080,000	03/17/26	3	3	2,281
1039 Westmont Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	0.32	Single-Family Home	$331,000	07/08/26	3	3	1,716
840 Chelham Way, Santa Barbara, CA	0.53	Single-Family Home	$2,670,000	12/05/25	3	2	2,540
1125 Westmont Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	0.33	Single-Family Home	$344,000	07/24/26	4	2	1,725
715 Circle Dr, Santa Barbara, CA	0.49	Single-Family Home	$3,750,000	08/25/25	4	3	2,360

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
193 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.19	$6,538,000	3	5.5	4,175	Off Market
195 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.20	$2,530,000	4	4	4,540	Recently Sold
226 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.15	$6,160,700	4	4.5	4,074	Off Market
202 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.16	$2,999,000	4	3	2,886	For Sale
191 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.19	$5,500,000	4	4	3,359	Recently Sold
330 E Mountain Dr, Montecito, CA 93108	0.21	$4,995,000	3	4	3,272	For Sale
252 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.24	$1,649,000	-	-	-	For Sale
988 Coyote Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.39	$2,949,400	3	2	1,766	Off Market
792 Chelham Way, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.43	$4,270,700	4	3.5	3,212	Off Market
18 W Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.39	$1,870,000	3	3	2,258	For Sale
1025 Coyote Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.42	$2,695,000	2	2	1,764	For Sale
963 Coyote Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.43	-	-	-	-	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

2012

Lot Size

1.13 acres

Living Area

2,212 sqft

Price/Sqft

$1,302

About this House

This single-family home is located at 279 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA. 279 E Mountain Dr is in Santa Barbara, CA and in ZIP code 93108. This property has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and approximately 2,212 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 1.13 acres and was built in 2012.

279 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,212 sqft single-family home built in 2012. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $2,879,600, with a rent estimate of $8,059/month.

Home Details for 279 E Mountain Dr

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 2012Year Updated: 2012
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Interior Features
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 1.13 acres

Price and Tax history

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2026	Unavailable	$1,228,172

Home facts updated by county records

Additional Cost

Market trends in Montecito

Last updated July 2026

Avg. sale price

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Sale-to-List Price

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Price per sq ft

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Available listings

4MoM

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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.

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"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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Frequently asked questions about 279 E Mountain Dr

What is 279 E Mountain Dr estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 279 E Mountain Dr in Santa Barbara, CA is $2,879,600.
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 279 E Mountain Dr?
The closest schools to 279 E Mountain Dr in Santa Barbara, CA are Cold Spring Elementary School (rated 10/10), Santa Barbara Unified Early Childhood (Elementary/Middle/High).
How big is the lot at 279 E Mountain Dr?
The lot at 279 E Mountain Dr in Santa Barbara, CA is about 1.1 acres.