$5,495,000

1575 E Valley Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93108

3 beds
2 full, 1 partial
2,299 sqft
0.5 acres
$2,390 / sqft
House

Property details

About 1575 E Valley Rd

Step into this dreamy, restored retreat, a stone's throw from Montecito's charming Upper Village. Circa 1883, the 3 bed/2.5 bath home with a separate 1 bed/ 1 bath cottage blends timeless vintage appeal with modern updates. The living area with a stone fireplace flows into a sunlit dining room featuring French doors, while the adjacent kitchen makes a stylish statement. The ground-floor primary suite is a light-filled retreat, & upstairs, two bedrooms & an office/media room enhance the layout. Set on a gated, beautifully landscaped parcel, the gardens are ideal for entertaining, & a private guest cottage adds to the property's appeal & versatility. Highlighting understated luxury throughout, this Montecito gem invites you to immediately embrace that effortless California lifestyle!

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air
StatusActive
CoolingOther
Size2,299 sqft
Lot size0.54 Acres
Year built1883
MLS #25-1675
FireplaceLiving Room
ViewMountain(s), Trees/Woods

Summary

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood
  • Fireplace: Living Room
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3
  • View: Mountain(s), Trees/Woods
  • Exterior: Patio, Fruit Trees, Fence
  • Architectural Style: Cal Cottage
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Other
  • List Price: $5,495,000
  • Price/SqFt: $2,390
  • Annual Tax Amount: $50,633
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Lot: Level
  • Year Built: 1883
  • Stories: 2
  • Living Area: 2,299 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.54 Acres
  • MLS Number: 25-1675
  • MLS Name: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service
  • Office Name: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
  • Office Phone: (805) 969-5026
  • Office Email: dstalter@bhhscal.com
  • Listing Agent: Marsha Kotlyar Estate Group

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Jun 14, 2022
Home Sold
$4,500,000
Jun 02, 2004
Home Sold
$2,095,000
Jul 21, 2000
Home Sold
$1,625,000
Sep 17, 1991
Home Sold
$945,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$4,681,800$50,633
2023$4,275,000$46,474
2022$2,806,849$31,428
2021$2,751,814$30,807
2020$2,723,598$30,490
2019$2,670,196$29,252
2018$2,617,840$29,252
2017$2,566,511$28,645

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

9

Montecito Union

Public District KG-6

0.4 mi

385 San Ysidro Rd

9

Cold Spring Elementary School

Public District KG-6

1.9 mi

2243 Sycamore Canyon Rd

5

Cleveland Elementary School

Public District PK-6

2.5 mi

123 Alameda Padre Serra

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $110,811. Typical income of Santa Barbara, CA residents is between $35k-100k annually. Typical family type is married, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

15%
<35k
31%
35k-100k
25%
100k-200k
29%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

33%
Single, No Kids
5%
Single, with Kids
47%
Married, No Kids
15%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

9%
<11 yrs old
6%
12-17 yrs old
6%
18-34 yrs old
42%
35-64 yrs old
37%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • PGA/LPGAPGA/LPGA
  • Skiing/snowboardingSkiing/snowboarding
  • Figure SkatingFigure Skating

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Stein MartStein Mart
  • BJs Wholesale ClubBJs Wholesale Club
  • KmartKmart

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Cracker BarrelCracker Barrel
  • PaneraPanera
  • Bob EvansBob Evans

What do the neighbors drive?

  • LexusLexus
  • InfinitiInfiniti
  • LincolnLincoln

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • OldiesOldies
  • Adult HitsAdult Hits
  • News/Talk/InformationNews/Talk/Information
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 1575 E Valley Rd

The listing price of 1575 E Valley Rd property is $5,495,000.

The property 1575 E Valley Rd is a house located in Santa Barbara, California, 93108.

Active Listing: 1575 E Valley Rd is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 1575 E Valley Rd are: Montecito Union (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Cold Spring Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Cleveland Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Santa Barbara Junior High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), La Cumbre Junior High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Carpinteria Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Santa Barbara High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Alta Vista Alternative High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), La Cuesta Continuation High School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $50,633 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on June 14, 2022 for $4,500,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 1575 E Valley Rd has 3 bedrooms and 2 full and 1 half bathrooms.

The property 1575 E Valley Rd is 2,299 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 1575 E Valley Rd is 1883.

This home is located at 1575 E Valley Rd in Santa Barbara, CA and zip code 93108 in the Lower Village Montecito neighborhood. This 2,299 square foot home, which was built in 1883, sits on a 0.54 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 28, 2025 and is currently priced at $5,495,000.

In April 2025 more than 25 listings in Santa Barbara, CA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 24 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 43 were sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Santa Barbara, CA between March and April 2025 increased by 17.3%. While the average time on the market in April 2025 was 30 days, the median list price was $2,151,000.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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