Tucked away on a private lane just steps from Butterfly Beach and Coast Village Road, this 1950s Montecito cottage presents a rare opportunity in one of the area's most iconic coastal settings. On the market for the first time in over 40 years, the home has been lovingly maintained by the same family and sits on just under half an acre. It's a generous lot in a location where lifestyle and convenience come together. The setting is hard to match. Morning walks to the beach, coffee at your favorite spot on Coast Village Road, and dinner out without ever starting the car. This is the kind of daily rhythm that makes Montecito living so desirable. With Butterfly Beach just around the corner and the Lower Village shops, cafes, and restaurants within easy reach, the home offers a uniquely accessible take on the coastal California lifestyle. The house is simple and solid, built in the 1950s and preserved with care over the decades. It offers a clean slate. Move in, enjoy as is, or take advantage of the spacious lot to design something new. The private setting and established landscaping provide an excellent foundation for reimagining the space to suit your vision. Whether you're looking to renovate, rebuild, or simply enjoy a classic Montecito address, this property is a rare find in a location where opportunities like this don't come along often.
Single-familyProperty Type
1958Year Built
0.41 acresLot Size
$2,584Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Mearce Properties Mearce•DRE #01969409• Sotheby's International Realty
Listed by Renee Marvin Design Marvin•DRE #02056190• Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with Ryan Malmsten•DRE #01867047• Santa Barbara Brokers, Inc.
*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
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.41 Acres
Year renovated
1958
Sq. Ft.
1,748
Year built
1958
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
009351024
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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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: Gar #2, Detached
Garage: Yes
Attached Garage: No
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Room Information
Ground Floor Bedroom 2
Dining Information
In Living Room
Dining Area
Interior Features
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Appliances: Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Stove, Washer
Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
Exterior
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Mixed
Exterior Features: Fenced: PRT
Construction Materials: Stucco
Roof: Composition
Property Information
# Of Buildings: 1
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Property Condition: Good
Levels: Single Story
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level, Near Public Transit
Zoning: R-1
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Heating Available: Yes
Heating: Forced Air
Utilities Information
Water Source: Mont Wtr
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Pets Allowed: Yes, Other
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: Turn Right off of Olive Mill Rd. Home is approx 1/2 mile on the right.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,748
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.41 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1958
Year Renovated: 1958
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 009351024
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Montecito Union School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.2mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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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
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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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$4.29M – $5.19M
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