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 2838 E Valley Rd estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 2838 E Valley Rd in Santa Barbara, CA is $8,290,400 .

What is the price history for 2838 E Valley Rd?

2838 E Valley Rd in Santa Barbara, CA last sold for $6,000,000 in December 2020.

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 2838 E Valley Rd have a pool?

Yes, 2838 E Valley Rd in Santa Barbara, CA has a pool.

Does 2838 E Valley Rd have laundry facilities?

Yes, 2838 E Valley Rd in Santa Barbara, CA has in-unit laundry.

OFF MARKET

$8,290,400

Trulia Estimate

4 Beds
6 Baths
7,800 sqft (on 1.71 acres)

2838 E Valley Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108

Est. Refi. Payment $49,956/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Dec 29, 2020 for $6,000,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$8.29M

Since last month

$250K (-2.9%)

Since last year

$252K (-2.9%)

Since last sale

$2M (+38.2%)

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 +95% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$8.29M
August 2026	$8.23M
July 2026	$8.54M
June 2026	$8.74M
May 2026	$8.57M
April 2026	$8.48M
March 2026	$8.6M
February 2026	$8.42M
January 2026	$8.47M
2025
December 2025	$9.01M
November 2025	$8.52M
October 2025	$8.43M
September 2025	$8.59M
August 2025	$8.54M
July 2025	$7.96M
June 2025	$8.03M
May 2025	$8.13M
April 2025	$7.98M
March 2025	$8.21M
February 2025	$8.04M
January 2025	$7.71M
2024
December 2024	$7.94M
November 2024	$7.84M
October 2024	$8.17M
September 2024	$8.27M
August 2024	$8.26M
July 2024	$8.38M
June 2024	$8.4M
May 2024	$8.39M
April 2024	$8.23M
March 2024	$8.15M
February 2024	$8.03M
January 2024	$7.9M
2023
December 2023	$8.15M
November 2023	$8.1M
October 2023	$8.22M
September 2023	$8.29M
August 2023	$7.93M
July 2023	$8.25M
June 2023	$8.34M
May 2023	$8.12M
April 2023	$8.03M
March 2023	$8M
February 2023	$8.11M
January 2023	$8.03M
2022
December 2022	$8M
November 2022	$8.18M
October 2022	$8.46M
September 2022	$8.56M
August 2022	$8.45M
July 2022	$8.26M
June 2022	$8.19M
May 2022	$8.18M
April 2022	$8.1M
March 2022	$7.93M
February 2022	$7.67M
January 2022	$7.6M
2021
December 2021	$7.6M
November 2021	$7.41M
October 2021	$7.25M
September 2021	$7.06M
August 2021	$7.03M
July 2021	$6.87M
June 2021	$6.75M
May 2021	$6.53M
April 2021	$6.31M
March 2021	$6.24M
February 2021	$6.12M
January 2021	$6.06M
2020
December 2020	$6.59M
November 2020	$6.62M
October 2020	$6.54M
September 2020	$6.6M
August 2020	$6.87M
July 2020	$6.81M
June 2020	$6.8M
May 2020	$6.63M
April 2020	$6.69M
March 2020	$6.75M
February 2020	$6.03M
January 2020	$4.82M
2019
December 2019	$4.71M
November 2019	$4.51M
October 2019	$4.26M
September 2019	$4.12M
August 2019	$3.87M
July 2019	$4.06M
June 2019	$4.26M
May 2019	$4.11M
April 2019	$4.16M
March 2019	$4.25M
February 2019	$3.93M
January 2019	$3.99M
2018
December 2018	$3.99M
November 2018	$4.74M
October 2018	$4.91M
September 2018	$5.56M
August 2018	$5.68M
July 2018	$5.97M
June 2018	$5.42M
May 2018	$5.26M
April 2018	$5.07M
March 2018	$5.29M
February 2018	$5.14M
January 2018	$4.72M
2017
December 2017	$4.36M
November 2017	$4.36M
October 2017	$4.56M
September 2017	$4.63M
August 2017	$4.56M
July 2017	$4.4M
June 2017	$4.82M
May 2017	$4.52M
April 2017	$4.53M
March 2017	$4.41M
February 2017	$4.37M
January 2017	$4.34M
2016
December 2016	$4.33M
November 2016	$4.25M
October 2016	$4.25M
September 2016	$4.26M

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
2815 E Valley Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	0.14	Single-Family Home	$5,300,000	07/24/26	4	4.5	6,333
2820 Torito Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	0.49	Single-Family Home	$10,100,000	04/22/26	4	5.5	7,006
770 Ladera Ln, Santa Barbara, CA	0.25	Single-Family Home	$7,900,000	12/11/25	3	3.5	4,079
2899 Hidden Valley Ln, Santa Barbara, CA	0.45	Single-Family Home	$3,700,000	02/18/26	4	4.5	4,018
2795 E Valley Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	0.16	Single-Family Home	$3,725,000	03/20/26	3	3.5	2,258
439 Lambert Rd, Carpinteria, CA	0.39	Single-Family Home	$9,612,500	03/24/26	4	5	4,411
2850 Torito Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	0.44	Single-Family Home	$4,500,000	07/13/26	3	3.5	3,335
595 Freehaven Dr, Santa Barbara, CA	0.67	Single-Family Home	$5,091,000	10/06/25	5	6.5	6,041
3091 Hidden Valley Ln, Montecito, CA	0.84	Single-Family Home	$7,200,000	07/14/26	6	7.5	8,292
East Valley, Santa barbara, CA	0.42	Single-Family Home	$3,800,000	05/01/26	3	3	2,112

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
2868 E Valley Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.07	$4,746,600	3	2	-	Off Market
2870 E Valley Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.12	$6,483,500	3	3	2,670	Off Market
2815 E Valley Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.14	$5,300,000	4	4.5	6,333	Recently Sold
2795 E Valley Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.16	$3,725,000	3	3.5	2,258	Recently Sold
2775 E Valley Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.21	$5,197,800	4	3.5	3,598	Off Market
712 Ladera Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.32	$2,795,600	3	1.5	1,109	Off Market
581 Freehaven Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.35	$10,889,400	4	4.5	4,578	Off Market
872 Ladera Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.40	$3,618,600	3	2.5	2,726	Off Market
2745 Torito Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.36	$3,385,000	4	4.5	2,762	For Sale
439 Lambert Rd, Carpinteria, CA 93013	0.39	$9,612,500	4	5	4,411	Recently Sold
2899 Hidden Valley Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.45	$3,700,000	4	4.5	4,018	Recently Sold
2957 E Valley Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108	0.41	$15,660,400	5	6	6,512	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 2838 E Valley Rd.
Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

2002

Lot Size

1.71 acres

Living Area

7,800 sqft

Price/Sqft

$1,063

Parking

Garage

About this House

Discreetly sited down a quiet lane & overlooking the Pacific, a surprise awaits. Echoing visions of the French & Italian countrysides, this romantic estate is exquisitely designed w/ beautiful proportions & timeless details. Planned as a petite estate for modern living, the property unfolds past a gated entry & stunning gardens to reveal 3 distinct buildings. The south facing main house is poised @ the top of the property & offers 3BD suites w/a private elevator to escort you to the master suite. All opening to the outdoors, these rooms take advantage of the property's south-facing orientation, w/ the infinity pool/spa & patios all designed to enjoy sunrises & sunsets over the ocean year round. A home built w/ passion & lived in w/ love for many years, is ready for its next chapter

2838 E Valley Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108 is a 4 bedroom, 8 bathroom, 7,800 sqft single-family home built in 2002. It last sold for $6,000,000 on Dec 29, 2020. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $8,290,400, with a rent estimate of $32,021/month.

Home Details for 2838 E Valley Rd

Interior Features
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2Floors: Tile, Hardwood
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 16Types of Rooms: Walk In Closet, Dining Room, Family Room, Laundry Room, Master Bath, Office, PantryWet BarCeiling Fan
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: TilePatio
Pool Pool
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 2002Year Updated: 2002
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 1.71 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Dec 29, 2020 Source: SBMLS #20-2347	Sold	$6,000,000
Dec 4, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$6,950,000
Oct 19, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	PendingToActive	$6,950,000
Oct 15, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$6,950,000
Jun 24, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$6,950,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2026	Unavailable	$6,195,040

Additional Cost

Market trends in Montecito

Last updated July 2026

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Available listings

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Around this home

Summerland Elementary School
K-5
Public
51 Students
Carpinteria Unified School District
10/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
This school is just beautiful. Its been over 10 years since I went here but it really shaped me as a person. Even after leaving for middle school, I came back and volunteered until all the teachers who had taught me had left. The teachers really care about the students. They accommodated the needs of students very well, and they formed connections with students that still have an impact on me until this day. I wish I could experience those days again. This school provided such a good stepping stone into academics, even when their resources were spread thin, they tried to help each student get what they needed. Afterschool programs were amazing too. I remember my favorite program was shut down due to funding issues, but they still provided afterschool care if it was needed. I have vivid memories of sitting in the library well after school was done, and the librarian (and lunch lady) cut me up an apple and sat down with me. The staff really care about their students. The community is great too. Friendships I made in elementary school are still going strong to this day. I believe I am the person I am today partly because of Summerland School. It was a godsend!!!!
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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

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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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6y 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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Twallop
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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 2838 E Valley Rd

What is 2838 E Valley Rd estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 2838 E Valley Rd in Santa Barbara, CA is $8,290,400.
What is the price history for 2838 E Valley Rd?
2838 E Valley Rd in Santa Barbara, CA last sold for $6,000,000 in December 2020.
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 2838 E Valley Rd have a pool?
Yes, 2838 E Valley Rd in Santa Barbara, CA has a pool.
Does 2838 E Valley Rd have laundry facilities?
Yes, 2838 E Valley Rd in Santa Barbara, CA has in-unit laundry.