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Single-familyProperty Type
1958Year Built
1.02 acresLot Size
$3,260Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Nancy Kogevinas• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Bought with Riskin Partners Group•DRE #01815307 / 01447045 / 01954177 / 01951069• Village Properties
European country farm house. 4Br/3Ba in Montecito Union School Dist. Sorrell Design. Gorgeous old word landscaping. Olive tree entry, stone pathways through an expansive lawn. Fruit orchard. Home features stone & plaster exterior walls, ancient wrought iron & glass entry, hardwood plank floors, beam ceilings, sunny bedrooms. In/outdoor entertaining areas. Walled privacy. Near lower village/beach.
SBMLS #11-684
Apr 20, 2012
Sold
$950,000
$399/sq ft
Feb 24, 2011
Listed
$1,107,300
$466/sq ft
SBMLS #98-1160
Jun 30, 1998
Sold
$799,000
$336/sq ft
Jun 4, 1998
Listing Removed
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May 8, 1998
Listed
$799,000
$336/sq ft
SBMLS #98-328
Apr 10, 1998
Sold
$615,000
$259/sq ft
Feb 12, 1998
Listing Removed
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Feb 6, 1998
Listed
$629,000
$265/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$66,373 (+1.8%)
$4,140,302 + $2,263,364
$6,403,666
2024
$65,170 (+1.9%)
$4,059,120 + $2,218,985
$6,278,105
2023
$63,976 (+1.7%)
$3,979,530 + $2,175,476
$6,155,006
2022
$62,905 (+164.5%)
$3,901,500 + $2,132,820
$6,034,320
2021
$23,782 (+1.0%)
$3,825,000 + $2,091,000
$5,916,000
2020
$23,549 (+2.7%)
$1,023,881 + $1,109,205
$2,133,086
2019
$22,935 (+1.9%)
$1,013,383 + $1,097,832
$2,111,215
2018
$22,515 (+2.1%)
$993,513 + $1,076,306
$2,069,819
2017
$22,059 (+3.2%)
$954,935 + $1,034,512
$1,989,447
2016
$21,384 (+2.2%)
$954,935 + $1,034,512
$1,989,447
2015
$20,924 (+1.6%)
$936,211 + $1,014,228
$1,950,439
2014
$20,604 (+0.4%)
$904,086 + $979,426
$1,883,512
2013
$20,520 (+87.8%)
$904,086 + $979,426
$1,883,512
2012
$10,924 (−4.5%)
$900,000 + $975,000
$1,875,000
2011
$11,434 (+2.2%)
$750,000 + $200,000
$950,000
2009
$11,185 (+3.6%)
$740,970 + $251,686
$992,656
2008
$10,802
$728,168 + $247,338
$975,506
Tax history for 1101 Alston Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$66,373 (+1.8%)
$4,140,302 + $2,263,364
$6,403,666
2024
$65,170 (+1.9%)
$4,059,120 + $2,218,985
$6,278,105
2023
$63,976 (+1.7%)
$3,979,530 + $2,175,476
$6,155,006
2022
$62,905 (+164.5%)
$3,901,500 + $2,132,820
$6,034,320
2021
$23,782 (+1.0%)
$3,825,000 + $2,091,000
$5,916,000
2020
$23,549 (+2.7%)
$1,023,881 + $1,109,205
$2,133,086
2019
$22,935 (+1.9%)
$1,013,383 + $1,097,832
$2,111,215
2018
$22,515 (+2.1%)
$993,513 + $1,076,306
$2,069,819
2017
$22,059 (+3.2%)
$954,935 + $1,034,512
$1,989,447
2016
$21,384 (+2.2%)
$954,935 + $1,034,512
$1,989,447
2015
$20,924 (+1.6%)
$936,211 + $1,014,228
$1,950,439
2014
$20,604 (+0.4%)
$904,086 + $979,426
$1,883,512
2013
$20,520 (+87.8%)
$904,086 + $979,426
$1,883,512
2012
$10,924 (−4.5%)
$900,000 + $975,000
$1,875,000
2011
$11,434 (+2.2%)
$750,000 + $200,000
$950,000
2009
$11,185 (+3.6%)
$740,970 + $251,686
$992,656
2008
$10,802
$728,168 + $247,338
$975,506
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.02 Acres
Year renovated
1995
Sq. Ft.
2,198
Year built
1958
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
009101001
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Dining Information
Dining Area
Interior Features
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Fireplace: Yes
Exterior
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Raised
Property Information
# Of Buildings: 1
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Property Condition: Excellent
Levels: Single Story
Lot Information
View: Setting
Zoning: R-1
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Heating Available: Yes
Heating: Forced Air
Utilities Information
Water Source: Mont Wtr
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Mont Union
Middle Or Junior School: S.B. Jr.
High School: S.B. Sr.
Location Information
Cross Street: Hot Springs Road
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,198
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.02 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1958
Year Renovated: 1995
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 009101001
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Montecito Union School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.0mi
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 84° expected this year, 19 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
$7.37M – $8.92M
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