Simplicity meets sophistication in this award-winning transformation of a classic Montecito cottage into a sleek, contemporary beach bungalow. Nestled on a private lane in the coveted Butterfly Beach neighborhood, this home offers seamless indoor-outdoor living with sun-drenched patios, lush gardens, and tranquil spaces. This 2BD/2BA retreat features natural textures, a sleek kitchen flowing into the living room, and a serene courtyard with a water feature and firepit. The private primary suite boasts its own patio, spa-like bath, and generous closet space. A sound fence ensures privacy and serenity, while the spacious backyard offers room for a pool or guest house—all within moments of the beach, Coral Casino, and Lower Village.
Single-familyProperty Type
1954Year Built
0.44 acresLot Size
$2,848Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Riskin Partners Group•DRE #01815307 / 01447045 / 01954177 / 01951069• Village Properties
Bought with MARK BACINO Bacino•DRE #01876848• Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara
Simplicity meets sophistication in this award-winning transformation of a classic Montecito cottage into a sleek, contemporary beach bungalow. Nestled on a private lane in the coveted Butterfly Beach neighborhood, this home offers seamless indoor-outdoor living with sun-drenched patios, lush gardens, and tranquil spaces. This 2BD/2BA retreat features natural textures, a sleek kitchen flowing into the living room, and a serene courtyard with a water feature and firepit. The private primary suite boasts its own patio, spa-like bath, and generous closet space. A sound fence ensures privacy and serenity, while the spacious backyard offers room for a pool or guest house all within moments of the beach, Coral Casino, and Lower Village.
SBMLS #25-986
Mar 20, 2025
Sold
$5,200,000
$3,075/sq ft
Mar 14, 2025
Pending
—
Mar 10, 2025
Listed
$4,995,000
$2,954/sq ft
TheMLS #20-637394
Dec 15, 2020
Sold
$2,900,000
$1,715/sq ft
Nov 24, 2020
Pending
—
Nov 9, 2020
Price Changed
$2,995,000
$1,771/sq ft
Oct 15, 2020
Price Changed
$3,395,000
$2,008/sq ft
Sep 24, 2020
Listed
$3,695,000
$2,185/sq ft
SBMLS #20-3687
Dec 15, 2020
Sold
$2,900,000
$1,715/sq ft
Nov 24, 2020
Contingent
—
Nov 9, 2020
Price Changed
$2,995,000
$1,771/sq ft
Oct 15, 2020
Price Changed
$3,395,000
$2,008/sq ft
Sep 17, 2020
Listed
$3,695,000
$2,185/sq ft
+7
Elevate your everyday! This single level contemporary jewel is just moments from Montecito's Butterfly Beach & the Biltmore. Cozy interior spaces open via large expanses of glass doors & windows to interface w/ sun-drenched patios, mature specimens & fruit trees, tropical lush landscaping, & tranquil garden spaces. Filled w/ rich textures & natural hues at every turn, this 2BD/2BA bath home centers around a sleek kitchen that opens to the living room & a large courtyard w/ a serene water feature & firepit. A spacious master suite is privately tucked away w/ its own patio and sumptuous bathroom w/ walk-in closet. The large backyard offers plenty of room for a pool or guest house, & the property is privately secured behind noise-reducing acoustic fencing for an added sense of tranquility.
Public Records
Jun 23, 2017
Sold
$2,800,000
$1,656/sq ft
TheMLS #17-233010
Jun 6, 2017
Pending
—
Jun 2, 2017
Listed
*
SBMLS #17-1684
Jun 23, 2017
Sold
$2,800,000
$1,656/sq ft
Jun 6, 2017
Contingent
—
May 29, 2017
Listed
$2,800,000
$1,656/sq ft
SBMLS #12-3086
Sep 28, 2012
Sold
$2,000,000
$1,183/sq ft
Sep 28, 2012
Listed
$2,000,000
$1,183/sq ft
SBMLS #12-2235
Jul 10, 2012
Listed
$2,550,000
$1,508/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 17, 2009
Sold
$1,658,000
$980/sq ft
SBMLS #07-4289
Jun 30, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Oct 9, 2007
Listed
$1,850,000
$1,094/sq ft
SBMLS #98-2916
Jan 5, 1999
Sold
$681,000
$403/sq ft
Oct 15, 1998
Listed
$685,000
$405/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$33,941 (+1.8%)
$2,550,000 + $2,754,000
$5,304,000
2024
$33,338 (+1.8%)
$2,056,620 + $1,082,432
$3,139,052
2023
$32,740 (+1.7%)
$2,016,295 + $1,061,208
$3,077,503
2022
$32,199 (+2.1%)
$1,976,760 + $1,040,400
$3,017,160
2021
$31,545 (−2.3%)
$1,938,000 + $1,020,000
$2,958,000
2020
$32,287 (+2.2%)
$1,900,000 + $1,000,000
$2,900,000
2019
$31,600 (+1.9%)
$1,910,174 + $1,061,208
$2,971,382
2018
$31,010 (+32.5%)
$1,872,720 + $1,040,400
$2,913,120
2017
$23,397 (+3.2%)
$1,061,039 + $1,061,039
$2,122,078
2016
$22,681 (+2.1%)
$1,061,039 + $1,061,039
$2,122,078
2015
$22,204 (+1.6%)
$1,040,235 + $1,040,235
$2,080,470
2014
$21,863 (+0.4%)
$1,004,540 + $1,004,540
$2,009,080
2013
$21,773 (+6.6%)
$1,004,540 + $1,004,540
$2,009,080
2012
$20,426 (+12.3%)
$1,000,000 + $1,000,000
$2,000,000
2011
$18,187 (+92.4%)
$1,438,752 + $450,140
$1,888,892
2009
$9,455 (+3.8%)
$1,400,000 + $258,000
$1,658,000
2008
$9,105
$596,764 + $216,025
$812,789
Tax history for 1134 Hill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$33,941 (+1.8%)
$2,550,000 + $2,754,000
$5,304,000
2024
$33,338 (+1.8%)
$2,056,620 + $1,082,432
$3,139,052
2023
$32,740 (+1.7%)
$2,016,295 + $1,061,208
$3,077,503
2022
$32,199 (+2.1%)
$1,976,760 + $1,040,400
$3,017,160
2021
$31,545 (−2.3%)
$1,938,000 + $1,020,000
$2,958,000
2020
$32,287 (+2.2%)
$1,900,000 + $1,000,000
$2,900,000
2019
$31,600 (+1.9%)
$1,910,174 + $1,061,208
$2,971,382
2018
$31,010 (+32.5%)
$1,872,720 + $1,040,400
$2,913,120
2017
$23,397 (+3.2%)
$1,061,039 + $1,061,039
$2,122,078
2016
$22,681 (+2.1%)
$1,061,039 + $1,061,039
$2,122,078
2015
$22,204 (+1.6%)
$1,040,235 + $1,040,235
$2,080,470
2014
$21,863 (+0.4%)
$1,004,540 + $1,004,540
$2,009,080
2013
$21,773 (+6.6%)
$1,004,540 + $1,004,540
$2,009,080
2012
$20,426 (+12.3%)
$1,000,000 + $1,000,000
$2,000,000
2011
$18,187 (+92.4%)
$1,438,752 + $450,140
$1,888,892
2009
$9,455 (+3.8%)
$1,400,000 + $258,000
$1,658,000
2008
$9,105
$596,764 + $216,025
$812,789
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.44 Acres
Year renovated
1990
Sq. Ft.
1,691
Year built
1954
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
009351006
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
20-R-1
HC
Single Family Residential Zone
The R-1 zones are applied to areas appropriately located for one-family living at a reasonable range of population densities, consistent with sound standards of public health, safety, and welfare. This zone is intended to protect the residential characteristics of an area and to promote a suitable environment for family life.
Zone overlays
Highway 101 Corridor Overlay Zone
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Greenhouse / nursery
Community / recreation center
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Waste transfer station
Lodging-Full service
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Cpt #2
Attached Garage: No
Carport: Yes
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
Patio Enclosed
Ground Floor Primary
Ground Floor Bedroom 2
Dining Information
Dining Area
Breakfast Bar
Interior Features
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Patio
Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer
Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Carpet, Stone
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed
Foundation Details: Slab
Exterior Features: Patio Open, Fruit Trees, Yard Irrigation T/O, Fenced: ALL
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Brick/Stone
Roof: Metal
Property Information
Architectural Style: Contemporary
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Property Condition: Excellent
Levels: Entry Lvl(No Stairs)
Lot Information
View: Setting
Lot Features: Level
Zoning: R-1
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Cooling Available: Yes
Cooling: Central Air
Heating Available: Yes
Heating: Forced Air
Utilities Information
Water Source: Mont Wtr
Sewer: Sewer Hookup
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
School Information
Elementary School: Mont Union
Middle Or Junior School: S.B. Jr.
High School: S.B. Sr.
Location Information
Cross Street: Butterfly Lane
Directions: Olive Mill Rd to Hill Rd, down shared lane on mountain side of Hill.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,691
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.44 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1954
Year Renovated: 1990
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 009351006
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
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Schools
Montecito Union School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.2mi
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 84° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
8/10 Air Factor
13 unhealthy days expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$4.58M – $5.54M
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