2870 E Valley Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
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OFF MARKET

$6,237,600

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,670 sqft (on 6.41 acres)

2870 E Valley Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108

Est. Refi. Payment $38,502/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Dec 28, 2023 for $6,300,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$6.24M
Since last month
Decreased$273K (-4.2%)
Since last year
Decreased$381K (-5.8%)
Since last sale
Decreased$85K (-1.4%)
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 +247% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$6.21M
August 2026$6.45M
July 2026$6.49M
June 2026$6.69M
May 2026$6.54M
April 2026$6.51M
March 2026$6.47M
February 2026$6.43M
January 2026$6.43M
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

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
872 Ladera Ln, Santa Barbara, CA
0.31
Single-Family Home
$3,500,000
10/31/25
3
2.5
2,726
2795 E Valley Rd, Santa Barbara, CA
0.28
Single-Family Home
$3,725,000
03/20/26
3
3.5
2,258
439 Lambert Rd, Carpinteria, CA
0.51
Single-Family Home
$9,612,500
03/24/26
4
5
4,411
2850 Torito Rd, Santa Barbara, CA
0.55
Single-Family Home
$4,500,000
07/13/26
3
3.5
3,335
2915 Hidden Valley Ln, Santa Barbara, CA
0.36
Single-Family Home
$3,607,465
08/28/26
4
5
2,802
480 Toro Canyon Rd, Santa Barbara, CA
0.70
Single-Family Home
$4,350,000
04/08/26
3
2.5
2,077
2899 Hidden Valley Ln, Santa Barbara, CA
0.33
Single-Family Home
$3,700,000
02/18/26
4
4.5
4,018
2985 E Valley Rd, Santa Barbara, CA
0.47
Single-Family Home
$3,800,000
05/01/26
3
3
2,120

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
0.09
$4,589,100
3
2
-
Off Market
712 Ladera Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
0.21
$2,750,000
3
1.5
1,109
Off Market
2815 E Valley Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
0.26
$5,300,000
4
4.5
6,333
Recently Sold
2795 E Valley Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
0.28
$3,725,000
3
3.5
2,258
Recently Sold
2775 E Valley Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
0.33
$4,976,300
4
3.5
3,598
Off Market
872 Ladera Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
0.31
$3,655,500
3
2.5
2,726
Off Market
2899 Hidden Valley Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
0.33
$3,700,000
4
4.5
4,018
Recently Sold
2915 Hidden Valley Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
0.36
$3,607,465
4
5
2,802
Recently Sold
581 Freehaven Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
0.47
$10,514,200
4
4.5
4,578
Off Market
2745 Torito Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
0.47
$2,995,000
4
4.5
2,762
For Sale
2946 Hidden Valley Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
0.44
$5,580,600
3
2.5
3,332
Off Market

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 2870 E Valley Rd.
  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1964
6.41 acre lot
2,670 sqft
$2,336/sqft
Garage

About this House

Never before in the MLS & owned by the same family for over 45 yrs, gain access to one of Montecito's most peaceful country hideaways. Discover what it's like to live in tandem with nature as you explore the private 6.41 acre property to find panoramic ocean & mountain views, meandering creek, & a hidden island. 1 of 3 structures on the property, the 3bd/3ba single-level rancher balances classic country living w/ breathtaking ocean & canyon views. 1 bed, 1 bath guest cottage sits alongside Toro Canyon Creek. Additionally, prepare to feel inspired in the metal-clad barn currently used as both a workshop & garage where endless possibility awaits. At the top of the property is a potential building site w/ views that span the horizon. Here, nostalgia for a simpler era can now become reality.
2870 E Valley Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,670 sqft single-family home built in 1964. It last sold for $6,300,000 on Dec 28, 2023 (7% below the $6,750,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $6,237,600.
Last check for updates: about 21 hours ago
Listed by Marsha Kotlyar Estate Group 01426886, (805) 565-4014
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Bought with: Riskin Partners Estate Group 01815307 / 01447045 / 01954177 / 01951069, (805) 565-8600, Village Properties
Source: SBMLS, MLS#23-1228

Home Details for 2870 E Valley Rd

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 3
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2670 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Laundry: In Kitchen
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: Living Room, OtherHas a Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Levels: Single StoryFloors: Hardwood, Tile
View
Has a ViewView: Mountain(s), Islands, Coastline, Ocean, Setting, Trees/Woods, Panoramic

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Patio / Porch: Patio OpenOther Structures: Other, WorkshopExterior: Lawn, Fruit Trees, WoodedLawn
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 4Number of Covered Spaces: 4Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 4Parking: Detached
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Septic In

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 190

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1964
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch
Building
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Property Information
Condition: ExcellentParcel Number: 155120044

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $6,750,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Sat Nov 11 2023

Location

Direction & Address
City: SANTA BARBARACommunity: 10 - Hidden Valley
School Information
Elementary School: SummerlandJr High / Middle School: Carp. Jr.High School: Carp. Sr.

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2670 Square Feet

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6.41 Acres

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Ctnl

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 23-1228Water ViewWater View: Islands, Coastline, Ocean

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Dec 28, 2023
Source: SBMLS #23-1228
Sold
$6,300,000
Nov 15, 2023
Source: SBMLS #23-1228
Pending
$6,750,000
Jun 29, 2023
Source: SBMLS #23-1228
PriceChange
$6,750,000
Price decreased by 6%
May 6, 2023
Source: SBMLS #23-1228
Listed For Sale
$7,200,000

Market trends in Santa Barbara

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.78M
$8.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.4%
0.3%MoM
Price per sq ft
$1.16K
$14MoM
Available listings
223
8MoM

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What Locals Say about Santa Barbara

At least 612 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 91 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 75 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 73 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 72 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 70 % Say car is needed

  • 68 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 67 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 66 % Say parking is easy

  • 62 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 60 % Say it's quiet

  • 59 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 56 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 51 % Say kids play outside

  • 48 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 45 % Say there's wildlife

  • 30 % Say there are community events

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    "Samarkand is a very quiet and lovely neighborhood "
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    "Lots of green spaces along sidewalks for dogs to go potty. Great walking area. Some neighbors don’t pick up after their dogs. "
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  • Heidi Biggs
    "Love how close this house is to restaurants, downtown, local parks, close to the freeway and only a 30 mins walk to the beach."
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  • Devorahelizalde
    "I’ve lived in my neighborhood for 28 years and love the people who are near my home. The weather is incredible so everyone has beautiful foliage outdoors. "
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  • Kristenlcollins
    "This is an amazing city but very expensive. You need to make a high salary to be able to afford to live here. "
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  • Emily Hickingbottom
    "Lots of dog friendly parks and beaches. Can be off leash dogs in any of these spaces though, so it’s not a good neighborhood for reactive dogs."
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  • Joseph Sansone
    "It’s a rough area but blessed to be so close to the marina and the beaches. Housing costs are sky high, juxtaposed with unhoused living just outside your door. Overall pretty magical but suffering from poor governance."
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  • Daniel Carranza
    "It’s close to the freeway which makes it faster to get to places and it’s in the heart of Santa Barbara everything I need is 5 mins away in car "
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  • ken
    "We don’t really have any community events in the neighborhood. We have had a couple of invitations to join parties in the area."
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  • Tracy Kahn
    "This is a nice quiet neighborhood with good neighbors and it feels very safe. Schools are close by. Alice Keck park is close by and that's so nice for kids to play. Friendly and safe "
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  • Melissa McEacheron
    "There’s not a lot of kids it’s a senior citizens home and there used to be a problem with the sewer "
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  • Tracy Kahn
    "Lots of places to walk dogs and parks close as well as great beaches. Seems doggy friendly ..........."
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    "It’s got horse trails and there a lots of kids that play at the beach. There isn’t a lot of traffic and it feels safe. "
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  • Daniel Carranza
    "I’ve lived in this neighborhood for 8 years. It’s in the heart of Santa Barbara. Everything is less than 5 mins away if you travel in car. Stores, shopping centers, parks schools. Grocery stores. Everything. "
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  • Jake.vickers
    "It’s a good place to live, quiet and clean, bus system works well and is clean and cheap. Lots of pretty parks and shopping "
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  • Charles.belden
    "Friendly and convenient Very walkable to business district, and cultural areas. Very friendly neighborhood. Aldo relatively close access to 101 via various routes."
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  • Sdanielsmile
    "Many friendly dogs and owners seen walking often in this neighborhood. Ample sidewalks and areas to walk. "
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  • Leonandgray
    "There are parks and tons of exercise opportunities. However some are steep and, not for everyone plus no sidewalks. A careless driver ( or someone using the windy roads as a racetrack) and a dog getting out of the yard in this neighborhood could be a disaster. "
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  • Acastleberg
    "Many trees and hedges. Several lovely parks. Friendly people. Old homes well maintained. We have lived here for more than 40 years. "
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  • Caseyas
    "lots of people walking and hiking in the area. many nice restaurants and easy to bike to locations. schools in the area are good "
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  • Trulia User
    "13 min drive on the freeway. Not too busy most days. Occasionally there is some more traffic. I can take a road as well if the freeway is busy. "
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    "For driving a car there is easy freeway access and a few gas stations around. There is a bus stop right on my block and there are regular buses that come through because the hospital is close by as well. "
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    "I lived in this neighbourhood for over 42 years . We moved 3 times but stayed always in the same neighbourhood. We are close to the beach and downtown and the freeway . People are friendly . We feel safe ."
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    "Talavera tiles layered about the scene; the are always restaurants with specials for each day Fiestas"
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    "It a really nice part of sb and I know I always feel safe there and now that I’m a mom I think about these things everyday "
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  • Trulia User
    "Homeless people hang out in the parks and they do whatever they like but no one really does anything about it"
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  • Trulia User
    "That you keep your dogs on a leash and clean up after them. And there is a lot of busy streets so the dogs cannot roam free"
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    "Great public school district, beautiful parks and homes throughout the neighborhood. Neighborhood is conveniently located in Santa Barbara with a 5-10 minute drive to historic downtown, the harbor , beaches and also the airport too! "
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    "Are you supposed to spend a lot of time over in the Alta Mesa area my friend owns a house over there and we celebrate a lot of holidays and have a lot of festivities and we loved the surroundings the neighborhood was great."
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    "We have a dog. It’s a great neighborhood for dogs. Lots of other friendly dogs. Great for all puppies. "
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    "It’s a very wealthy neighborhood with massive homes, it sits just on the outskirts of Hope Ranch. Beautiful neighborhood with great views, close to the beach and a short drive to town. "
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    "It’s beautiful here with tiny homes and hotels. Lots of flowers. Walking distance to downtown. Super close to the beach. "
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    "Quiet, clean friendly and safe community. Easy to walk to downtown and close to Santa Barbara bowl. "
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    "The atmosphere and the people. Very friendly and welcoming. Everything needed is near by. I recommend everyone I know to look into living there."
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    "Neighbors are friendly. They introduce themselves and welcome new ones. Everyone has a small dog. People spend time outdoors. "
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  • Trulia User
    "10 minute drive on the highway. Easy roads, well maintained although no public transportation that is reliable"
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    "Family friendly - great for kids. Great neighbors all around and very friendly. Fantastic walking and well maintained properties"
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    "No public transportation from this area. Commute to downtown is 6 minutes driving and 20 minutes on foot. "
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Frequently asked questions about 2870 E Valley Rd

  • What is 2870 E Valley Rd estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 2870 E Valley Rd in Santa Barbara, CA is $6,237,600.
  • What is the price history for 2870 E Valley Rd?
    2870 E Valley Rd in Santa Barbara, CA last sold for $6,300,000 in December 2023.
  • What are the closest schools to 2870 E Valley Rd?
    The closest schools to 2870 E Valley Rd in Santa Barbara, CA are Carpinteria Middle School (rated 5/10), Carpinteria Senior High School (rated 7/10), Summerland Elementary School (rated 10/10).
  • Does 2870 E Valley Rd have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 2870 E Valley Rd in Santa Barbara, CA has laundry facilities.
  • How big is the lot at 2870 E Valley Rd?
    The lot at 2870 E Valley Rd in Santa Barbara, CA is about 6.4 acres.
  • Does 2870 E Valley Rd have a garage?
    Yes, 2870 E Valley Rd in Santa Barbara, CA has a garage.

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