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 Middle Rd estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 280 Middle Rd in Santa Barbara, CA is $10,015,100 .

What is the price history for 280 Middle Rd?

280 Middle Rd in Santa Barbara, CA last sold for $7,200,000 in March 2021.

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 Middle Rd have laundry facilities?

Yes, 280 Middle Rd in Santa Barbara, CA has in-unit laundry.

How big is the lot at 280 Middle Rd?

The lot at 280 Middle Rd in Santa Barbara, CA is about 0.59 acres (25,700 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$10,015,100

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
3 Baths
3,565 sqft (on 0.59 acres)

280 Middle Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108

Est. Refi. Payment $60,440/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Mar 5, 2021 for $7,200,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$10M

Since last month

$130K (-1.3%)

Since last year

$567K (+6%)

Since last sale

$3M (+39.4%)

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 +144% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$10.04M
August 2026	$10.02M
July 2026	$10.17M
June 2026	$10.16M
May 2026	$9.97M
April 2026	$9.79M
March 2026	$9.6M
February 2026	$9.52M
January 2026	$9.37M
2025
December 2025	$9.58M
November 2025	$9.33M
October 2025	$9.19M
September 2025	$9.45M
August 2025	$9.47M
July 2025	$9.07M
June 2025	$9.05M
May 2025	$9.18M
April 2025	$9.06M
March 2025	$9.36M
February 2025	$9.29M
January 2025	$9.13M
2024
December 2024	$9.14M
November 2024	$9.13M
October 2024	$9.13M
September 2024	$9.18M
August 2024	$9.08M
July 2024	$9.13M
June 2024	$9.2M
May 2024	$9.31M
April 2024	$9.05M
March 2024	$8.83M
February 2024	$9.03M
January 2024	$8.89M
2023
December 2023	$9.05M
November 2023	$9.18M
October 2023	$9.34M
September 2023	$9.47M
August 2023	$9.14M
July 2023	$9.18M
June 2023	$9.18M
May 2023	$9.33M
April 2023	$9.26M
March 2023	$9.18M
February 2023	$9.28M
January 2023	$9.32M
2022
December 2022	$9.28M
November 2022	$9.74M
October 2022	$9.49M
September 2022	$9.28M
August 2022	$9.19M
July 2022	$9.27M
June 2022	$9.44M
May 2022	$9.44M
April 2022	$9.34M
March 2022	$9.13M
February 2022	$8.82M
January 2022	$8.74M
2021
December 2021	$8.74M
November 2021	$8.58M
October 2021	$8.37M
September 2021	$8.16M
August 2021	$8.12M
July 2021	$7.93M
June 2021	$7.77M
May 2021	$7.57M
April 2021	$7.37M
March 2021	$7.28M
February 2021	$7M
January 2021	$3.98M
2020
December 2020	$3.85M
November 2020	$3.87M
October 2020	$3.85M
September 2020	$3.9M
August 2020	$4.09M
July 2020	$3.94M
June 2020	$3.92M
May 2020	$3.89M
April 2020	$3.77M
March 2020	$3.63M
February 2020	$3.77M
January 2020	$4.16M
2019
December 2019	$4.1M
November 2019	$4.06M
October 2019	$4.12M
September 2019	$3.99M
August 2019	$4.01M
July 2019	$4.04M
June 2019	$4.07M
May 2019	$4.05M
April 2019	$4.04M
March 2019	$4.04M
February 2019	$4.11M
January 2019	$4.12M
2018
December 2018	$4.1M
November 2018	$5.62M
October 2018	$5.6M
September 2018	$5.6M
August 2018	$5.65M
July 2018	$4.05M
June 2018	$3.96M
May 2018	$3.95M
April 2018	$3.95M
March 2018	$3.94M
February 2018	$3.84M
January 2018	$3.84M
2017
December 2017	$3.88M
November 2017	$3.92M
October 2017	$4.11M
September 2017	$4.15M
August 2017	$3.99M
July 2017	$4.02M
June 2017	$4.15M
May 2017	$4.16M
April 2017	$4.05M
March 2017	$3.98M
February 2017	$3.99M
January 2017	$4.03M
2016
December 2016	$4.12M
November 2016	$4.13M
October 2016	$4.14M
September 2016	$4.11M

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
1350 Santa Clara Way, Santa Barbara, CA	0.46	Single-Family Home	$6,250,000	09/16/25	3	3	2,905
1383 School House Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	0.38	Single-Family Home	$5,800,000	03/04/26	4	3	2,926
1125 High Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	0.37	Single-Family Home	$5,400,000	04/09/26	3	3	2,369
1333 E Valley Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	0.58	Single-Family Home	$6,500,000	07/29/26	3	4.5	2,759
1122 Camino Viejo Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	0.51	Single-Family Home	$4,940,000	05/14/26	3	4	3,216
1077 Summit Rd, Montecito, CA	0.37	Single-Family Home	$7,780,000	10/06/25	5	5	4,391
2760 Sycamore Canyon Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	0.50	Single-Family Home	$8,965,000	02/06/26	4	4.5	3,837
2775 Sycamore Canyon Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	0.49	Single-Family Home	$4,960,000	01/16/26	4	3	2,453
1399 School House Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	0.49	Single-Family Home	$6,625,000	12/04/25	5	4.5	3,637
1103 Camino Viejo Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	0.49	Single-Family Home	$6,400,000	03/20/26	4	4.5	2,752

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
275 Butterfly Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.09	$8,650,000	4	5.5	3,883	For Sale
240 Hot Springs Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.14	$4,038,900	2	2	1,407	Off Market
231 Middle Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.14	$5,572,700	4	3	3,236	Off Market
1180 Mesa Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.15	$4,084,700	2	2.5	1,598	Off Market
275 Olive Mill Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.15	$4,450,000	-	-	-	For Sale
2925 Sycamore Canyon Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.18	$17,759,400	7	8.5	10,700	Off Market
231 Butterfly Ln, Montecito, CA 93108	0.20	$6,415,200	5	3	2,360	Off Market
1119 Alston Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.21	$15,900,000	7	8	6,909	Recently Sold
1157 Glenview Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.21	$6,300,000	4	3.5	4,179	For Sale
2910 Sycamore Canyon Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.21	$59,881,000	8	12	-	Recently Sold
227 Hot Springs Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.22	$6,220,100	4	3	2,804	Off Market
1166 Summit Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.23	$11,885,900	4	4.5	3,333	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1926

0.59 acre lot

3,565 sqft

$2,809/sqft

About this House

"Clavelitos", the Andalusian style villa of Montecito architect Lutah Maria Riggs, disciple of G.W.Smith, and well known designer of many of Montecito's early mansions.Remodeled and enhanced by its current owner, it is the perfect weekender or just the "right size" for those looking for a permanent smaller estate.

280 Middle Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 3,565 sqft single-family home built in 1926. It last sold for $7,200,000 on Mar 5, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $10,015,100.

Home Details for 280 Middle Rd

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: TileExterior: StuccoPatio

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1926Year Updated: 1927
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Interior Features
Appliances & Utilities DryerWasher
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.59 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Mar 5, 2021 Source: SBMLS #21-653	Sold	$7,200,000
Feb 27, 2021 Source: SBMLS #21-653	Pending	$6,750,000
Feb 21, 2021 Source: SBMLS #21-653	Listed For Sale	$6,750,000
Sep 21, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$5,900,000
Aug 23, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$5,900,000
Mar 6, 1998 Source: N/A	Sold	$885,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2026	Unavailable	$7,949,379

Additional Cost

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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

Zasi H.
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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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Jorge
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7y ago
"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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Jorge C.
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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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7y ago
"Tight community, creatives, families, pets, beach friendly, quiet and respectful, friendly but not invasive. "
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Kateclindsey
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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Sherylann215
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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Architect1284
13y ago
"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 Middle Rd

What is 280 Middle Rd estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 280 Middle Rd in Santa Barbara, CA is $10,015,100.
What is the price history for 280 Middle Rd?
280 Middle Rd in Santa Barbara, CA last sold for $7,200,000 in March 2021.
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 Middle Rd have laundry facilities?
Yes, 280 Middle Rd in Santa Barbara, CA has in-unit laundry.
How big is the lot at 280 Middle Rd?
The lot at 280 Middle Rd in Santa Barbara, CA is about 0.59 acres (25,700 sq ft).