Available for the 2026–2027 School Year | Furnished Montecito Family Retreat
Experience the best of Montecito living in this beautifully furnished private estate, available for the 2026–2027 school year. Ideally suited for families relocating to the area, the home offers the perfect blend of comfort, space, and indoor-outdoor California living.
Set on more than an acre of lush grounds with mature avocado and citrus trees, the property is designed for both relaxation and family life. Children will love the charming wooden playhouse and expansive lawn, while adults can unwind in the glass sauna or enjoy a soak in the outdoor vintage bathtub surrounded by nature.
Inside, the home is warm, welcoming, and fully furnished with thoughtfully designed living spaces that make settling in effortless. Whether you’re relocating for Montecito Union School, Crane Country Day School, Laguna Blanca, or simply looking to enjoy a year in one of California’s most sought-after communities, this home offers an exceptional turnkey opportunity.
Property Highlights
* Fully furnished and move-in ready
* Available for the 2026–2027 school year
* Over one acre with mature avocado and citrus orchard
* Private glass sauna
* Outdoor vintage soaking tub
* Children’s wooden playhouse
* Spacious indoor and outdoor living areas ideal for families
* Peaceful, private setting in prestigious Montecito
This is a rare opportunity to enjoy an authentic Montecito lifestyle in a home designed for making lasting family memories.
Contact 696 Romero Canyon Rd
Policies
PetsNo pets allowed
No pets allowed
Lease termsTerm type: 12 month
Term type
12 month
Deposit
$24,500
Amenities
In-unitDishwasher, Air Conditioning, Washer & Dryer in Unit
Upper Village, located between San Ysidro Road and East Valley Road, is a boutique and residential Montecito neighborhood with a walkable village core and mountain-to-ocean scenery. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Upper Village crossroads of San Ysidro Road and East Valley Road, where sidewalk patios, design studios, and small galleries set a polished, low-key rhythm. Local pillars include Pierre Lafond Market & Deli, Caffe Luxxe, and the Montecito Country Mart. Spanish Revival and ranch-style homes sit behind hedges and stone walls, with palms and oaks framing curving lanes. Foothill light and coastal air shape an outdoors-forward routine, with trailheads and beaches a short drive away. The pace stays quiet after dark, with daytime café traffic and errands defining the scene.
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Santa Barbara, CA • 93108
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Climate risks
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
7/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 86° expected this year, 21 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.9 hours in
June and 5.8 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
This property is priced $17,299 above the rental estimate.
Asking rent
$24,500
Rental estimate
$7,201
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Sale and tax history for 696 Romero Canyon Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
REDFIN #1
Jul 26, 2026
Listed for Rent
$24,500
$16/sq ft
TheMLS #20-610852
Oct 20, 2020
Sold
$2,700,000
$1,724/sq ft
Aug 12, 2020
Price Changed
$2,895,000
$1,849/sq ft
Jul 29, 2020
Listed
$2,995,000
$1,913/sq ft
+21
UNDER $3M w/ ROOM TO EXPAND in MONTECITO UNION SCHOOL DIST - REMODELED MID-CENTURY HOME & GUEST HOUSE on 1+ FLAT MONTECITO ACRE. Down a long private drive, sits a bright, modern 2BR/2BA designer farmhouse with 1BR/1BA guesthouse & 4-car garage. A sunny living room & remodeled kitchen open to the newly landscaped, enclosed yard, framed by mountain views. A freshly remodeled, luxurious master bathroom accents a serene master suite. Large 2nd bedroom with redone en-suite bath. Exceptionally private, hedged grounds are studded with a tax advantage producing avocado orchard, oaks, various citrus, plum, apple, fig, pear, nectarine, peach & specimen cacti. In a beloved M. U. S neighborhood with access to trails and beaches, life here is pure joy with investment upside! Plans for new entry SECURITY GATE & driveway. DUAL INCOME POTENTIAL from two residences. GUEST HOUSE: Full kitchen, freshly REMODELED bath, NEW high efficiency heating, A/C, sliding doors, private shade patio, NEW window awning
SBMLS #20-2837
Oct 19, 2020
Sold
$2,700,000
$1,724/sq ft
Aug 31, 2020
Pending
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Aug 11, 2020
Price Changed
$2,895,000
$1,849/sq ft
Jul 26, 2020
Listed
$2,995,000
$1,913/sq ft
UNDER $3 MILLION WITH ROOM TO EXPAND IN MUS! REMODELED MID-CENTURY HOME & GUEST HOUSE on 1+ FLAT MONTECITO ACRE. Down a long private drive, sits a bright, modern 2BR/2BA designer farmhouse with 1BR/1BA guesthouse & 4-car garage. A sunny living room & remodeled kitchen open to the newly landscaped, enclosed yard, framed by mountain views. A freshly remodeled, luxurious master bathroom accents a serene master suite. Large 2nd bedroom with redone en-suite bath. Exceptionally private, hedged grounds are studded with a tax advantage producing avocado orchard, oaks, various citrus, plum, apple, fig, pear, nectarine, peach & specimen cacti. In a beloved MUS neighborhood with access to trails and beaches, life here is pure joy with investment upside! Plans for new entry SECURITY GATE & driveway. FEATURES: DUAL INCOME POTENTIAL from two residences. MAIN HOUSE: Remodeled Kitchen w/Sub-Zero refrigerator, 130 bottle wine refrigerator, black quartz counters, vintage stainless steel dual-draining sink. In-island cooktop and oven. New flooring and Air Conditioning. Fully remodeled within the last 6 months. PRIMARY SUITE: Two walk-in closets. Beautifully remodeled new bathroom with walk-in shower (remodeled within the last 6 months). BEDROOM 2: Private entrance, remodeled full bathroom, doors to newly landscaped backyard. GUEST HOUSE: Full kitchen, freshly remodeled bath, new high efficiency heating and Air Conditioning, sliding doors to private shade patio, new window awnings. GARAGES: TWO 2-car garages (parking for four cars indoors, and 4 cars outdoors) LAUNDRY ROOM: New washer, dryer, utility sink ORCHARD: Income producing avocado orchard includes orange, lemon, lime, grapefruit, plum, apple fig, pear nectarine, peach, irrigation, views. VEGETABLE GARDEN: Raised beds
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696 Romero Canyon Rd is a 2000 square foot property with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. 696 Romero Canyon Rd is currently for rent for $24500 per month, and offering 12 month lease terms. We estimate that 696 Romero Canyon Rd would rent between $7,201 / mo.696 Romero Canyon Rd is located in Santa Barbara, the 93108 zipcode, and the Montecito Union Elementary School District.