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 280 E Mountain Dr estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 280 E Mountain Dr in Santa Barbara, CA is $1,890,400 .

What is the price history for 280 E Mountain Dr?

280 E Mountain Dr in Santa Barbara, CA last sold for $185,000 in November 2012.

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 280 E Mountain Dr have a pool?

Yes, 280 E Mountain Dr in Santa Barbara, CA has a pool.

How big is the lot at 280 E Mountain Dr?

The lot at 280 E Mountain Dr in Santa Barbara, CA is about 1 acre .

OFF MARKET

280 E Mountain Dr
Santa Barbara, CA 93108

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,400 sqft (on 1.03 acres)

$1,890,400

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 21, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $11,290/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$1,890,400

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 21, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $11,290/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

3 Baths

2,400 sqft

(on 1.03 acres)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$1.89M

Since last month

$21K (+1.1%)

Since last year

$119K (+6.7%)

Since last sale

$2M (+920%)

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 +24% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$1.89M
July 2026	$1.87M
June 2026	$1.93M
May 2026	$1.87M
April 2026	$1.82M
March 2026	$1.88M
February 2026	$1.7M
January 2026	$1.84M
2025
December 2025	$1.75M
November 2025	$1.77M
October 2025	$1.74M
September 2025	$1.74M
August 2025	$1.77M
July 2025	$1.74M
June 2025	$1.68M
May 2025	$1.68M
April 2025	$1.56M
March 2025	$1.68M
February 2025	$1.69M
January 2025	$1.71M
2024
December 2024	$1.87M
November 2024	$1.8M
October 2024	$1.98M
August 2024	$2.39M
July 2024	$2.38M
June 2024	$2.2M
May 2024	$2.28M
April 2024	$2.03M
March 2024	$1.95M
February 2024	$1.85M
January 2024	$1.92M
2023
December 2023	$1.98M
November 2023	$2.17M
October 2023	$2M
September 2023	$2.14M
August 2023	$1.86M
May 2023	$1.95M
April 2023	$1.83M
March 2023	$1.85M
February 2023	$1.96M
January 2023	$2.01M
2022
December 2022	$2.14M
November 2022	$2.26M
October 2022	$2.34M
September 2022	$2.36M
August 2022	$2.34M
July 2022	$2.53M
June 2022	$2.68M
May 2022	$2.68M
April 2022	$2.53M
March 2022	$2.54M
February 2022	$2.45M
January 2022	$2.28M
2021
December 2021	$2.35M
November 2021	$2.36M
October 2021	$2.31M
September 2021	$2.17M
August 2021	$2.24M
July 2021	$2.23M
June 2021	$2.25M
May 2021	$2.21M
April 2021	$2.31M
March 2021	$2.22M
February 2021	$2.12M
January 2021	$2.1M
2020
December 2020	$2.17M
November 2020	$2.25M
October 2020	$2.3M
August 2020	$2.23M
July 2020	$2.32M
June 2020	$2.2M
May 2020	$1.95M
April 2020	$1.74M
March 2020	$1.67M
February 2020	$1.7M
January 2020	$1.69M
2019
December 2019	$1.75M
November 2019	$1.79M
October 2019	$1.79M
September 2019	$1.76M
August 2019	$1.74M
July 2019	$1.76M
June 2019	$1.79M
May 2019	$1.64M
April 2019	$1.53M
March 2019	$1.62M
February 2019	$1.56M
January 2019	$1.59M
2018
December 2018	$1.62M
November 2018	$1.62M
October 2018	$1.67M
September 2018	$1.64M
August 2018	$1.57M
July 2018	$1.59M
June 2018	$1.67M
May 2018	$1.68M
April 2018	$1.65M
March 2018	$1.67M
February 2018	$1.65M
January 2018	$1.72M
2017
December 2017	$1.66M
November 2017	$1.67M
October 2017	$1.7M
September 2017	$1.64M
August 2017	$1.63M
July 2017	$1.57M
June 2017	$1.76M
May 2017	$1.72M
April 2017	$1.72M
March 2017	$1.79M
February 2017	$1.61M
January 2017	$1.58M
2016
December 2016	$1.59M
November 2016	$1.58M
October 2016	$1.55M
September 2016	$1.5M
August 2016	$1.52M

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
18 W Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA	0.12	Single-Family Home	$2,490,574	09/25/25	3	3	2,258
191 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA	0.23	Single-Family Home	$5,500,000	03/12/26	4	4	3,359
1023 Westmont Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	0.48	Single-Family Home	$320,500	04/24/26	3	3	1,716
195 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA	0.31	Single-Family Home	$2,530,000	02/13/26	4	4	4,540
1039 Westmont Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	0.52	Single-Family Home	$331,000	07/08/26	3	3	1,716
1907 Coyote Cir, Santa Barbara, CA	0.73	Single-Family Home	$3,080,000	03/17/26	3	3	2,281
201 Sierra Vista Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	0.96	Single-Family Home	$198,000	07/23/26	3	2	1,640
1125 Westmont Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	0.54	Single-Family Home	$344,000	07/24/26	4	2	1,725
715 Circle Dr, Santa Barbara, CA	0.68	Single-Family Home	$3,750,000	08/25/25	4	3	2,360
125 W Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA	0.51	Single-Family Home	$5,427,000	05/04/26	3	3.5	2,880

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
252 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.05	$1,649,000	-	-	-	For Sale
330 E Mountain Dr, Montecito, CA 93108	0.13	$4,995,000	3	4	3,272	For Sale
202 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.13	$2,999,000	4	3	2,886	For Sale
226 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.14	$6,160,700	4	4.5	4,074	Off Market
18 W Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.12	$1,870,000	3	3	2,258	For Sale
191 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.23	$5,500,000	4	4	3,359	Recently Sold
193 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.27	$6,538,000	3	5.5	4,175	Off Market
195 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.31	$2,530,000	4	4	4,540	Recently Sold
1025 Coyote Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.32	$2,695,000	2	2	1,764	For Sale
988 Coyote Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.36	$2,949,400	3	2	1,766	Off Market
981 Coyote Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.39	-	-	-	-	Off Market
963 Coyote Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.42	-	-	-	-	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

2015

Lot Size

1.03 acres

Living Area

2,400 sqft

Price/Sqft

$788

Parking

Garage

About this House

Jaw dropping, majestic Montecito, Harbor, Ocean, Island and Palisade views. This one acre parcel is close to very top of the mountain. It is a Tea Fire lot. Panoramic views from Malibu Coastline to Hollister Ranch. Original owners selling after 62 year. Natural Gas, Montecito Water District, Edison power, phone and cable/internet at site. Wet well and septic in and approved. Stable, and corral are in. Short hike to magnificent Mar Y Sel Estate and Tea Garden ruins. Hiking trails and climbing opportunities abound. Surrounded by multi million dollar estates and homes. Located inCold Spring School District. Very near to Westmont and Lotusland, Piranhurst and Cold Spring Creek. LUP and Building permits are approved, 2 bedroom + and 3 bath home being constructed in a lovely retro 1920's Spanish Colonial style.

280 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,400 sqft single-family home built in 2015. It last sold for $185,000 on Nov 7, 2012. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,890,400, with a rent estimate of $8,115/month.

Home Details for 280 E Mountain Dr

Interior Features
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2
Fireplace & Spa Hot Tub or Spa

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: TileDeckExterior: StuccoGardenLawnPatioPorchSprinkler System
Pool Pool
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 2015
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Spanish

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 1.03 acres

Additional Information
Greenhouse

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Nov 7, 2012 Source: SBMLS #12-2437	Sold	$185,000
Sep 20, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$199,000 Price decreased by 33%
Aug 2, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$299,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2026	Unavailable	$267,364

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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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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"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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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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"Tight community, creatives, families, pets, beach friendly, quiet and respectful, friendly but not invasive. "
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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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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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"live here - great area - part of upper golden triangle of Montecito - best area to live in"
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Frequently asked questions about 280 E Mountain Dr

What is 280 E Mountain Dr estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 280 E Mountain Dr in Santa Barbara, CA is $1,890,400.
What is the price history for 280 E Mountain Dr?
280 E Mountain Dr in Santa Barbara, CA last sold for $185,000 in November 2012.
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 280 E Mountain Dr have a pool?
Yes, 280 E Mountain Dr in Santa Barbara, CA has a pool.
How big is the lot at 280 E Mountain Dr?
The lot at 280 E Mountain Dr in Santa Barbara, CA is about 1 acre.