This irresistibly charming 1950’s cottage offers a light-filled open floor plan w/ vaulted ceilings & a cozy fireplace in an ideal location near Montecito’s lower village. The private nearly ¼ acre lot has a magical “country living” ambience complete w/ mature hedges, meandering paths and flourishing gardens. See more... With neighboring estates in close proximity it is not difficult to imagine the upside potential of this special property.
Single-familyProperty Type
1956Year Built
9,148 sq ftLot Size
$2,694Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Chris Palme• Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with Susan Burns Associates• Coldwell Banker Realty
Situated just above Montecito's Lower Village, this lovingly-maintained cottage presents a perfect combination of privacy and ease-of-living. Located in a serene setting and surrounded by beautiful, low-maintenance gardens and mature landscaping, the home offers 1 bedroom, 1 bath, an office and vaulted ceilings providing a light and open feeling throughout. Upside potential with room to expand.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$20,598 (+1.8%)
$1,750,834 + $132,350
$1,883,184
2024
$20,243 (+1.8%)
$1,716,504 + $129,755
$1,846,259
2023
$19,891 (+1.6%)
$1,682,848 + $127,211
$1,810,059
2022
$19,568 (+2.0%)
$1,649,851 + $124,717
$1,774,568
2021
$19,182 (+0.9%)
$1,617,501 + $122,272
$1,739,773
2020
$19,005 (+2.1%)
$1,585,786 + $119,875
$1,705,661
2019
$18,622 (+2.3%)
$1,569,526 + $118,646
$1,688,172
2018
$18,204 (+2.3%)
$1,538,751 + $116,320
$1,655,071
2017
$17,800 (+3.2%)
$1,479,000 + $102,000
$1,581,000
2016
$17,252 (+25.0%)
$1,479,000 + $102,000
$1,581,000
2015
$13,798 (+1.5%)
$1,450,000 + $100,000
$1,550,000
2014
$13,593 (+543.8%)
$1,104,994 + $100,454
$1,205,448
2013
$2,111 (+5.8%)
$1,104,994 + $100,454
$1,205,448
2012
$1,995 (+0.9%)
$55,728 + $33,827
$89,555
2011
$1,976 (+11.0%)
$54,636 + $33,164
$87,800
2009
$1,780 (+12.8%)
$53,165 + $32,271
$85,436
2008
$1,578
$52,248 + $31,714
$83,962
Tax history for 1157 High Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$20,598 (+1.8%)
$1,750,834 + $132,350
$1,883,184
2024
$20,243 (+1.8%)
$1,716,504 + $129,755
$1,846,259
2023
$19,891 (+1.6%)
$1,682,848 + $127,211
$1,810,059
2022
$19,568 (+2.0%)
$1,649,851 + $124,717
$1,774,568
2021
$19,182 (+0.9%)
$1,617,501 + $122,272
$1,739,773
2020
$19,005 (+2.1%)
$1,585,786 + $119,875
$1,705,661
2019
$18,622 (+2.3%)
$1,569,526 + $118,646
$1,688,172
2018
$18,204 (+2.3%)
$1,538,751 + $116,320
$1,655,071
2017
$17,800 (+3.2%)
$1,479,000 + $102,000
$1,581,000
2016
$17,252 (+25.0%)
$1,479,000 + $102,000
$1,581,000
2015
$13,798 (+1.5%)
$1,450,000 + $100,000
$1,550,000
2014
$13,593 (+543.8%)
$1,104,994 + $100,454
$1,205,448
2013
$2,111 (+5.8%)
$1,104,994 + $100,454
$1,205,448
2012
$1,995 (+0.9%)
$55,728 + $33,827
$89,555
2011
$1,976 (+11.0%)
$54,636 + $33,164
$87,800
2009
$1,780 (+12.8%)
$53,165 + $32,271
$85,436
2008
$1,578
$52,248 + $31,714
$83,962
*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
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,148 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1956
Sq. Ft.
982
Year built
1956
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
009163008
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
20-R-1
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.
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: Unc #2
Attached Garage: No
Open Parking YN: Yes
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Dining Information
Dining Area
Interior Features
Laundry Features: Common Area
Fireplace Features: LR
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Stove
Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Laminate
Exterior
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Slab
Exterior Features: Patio Open, Fruit Trees
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Roof: Composition
Property Information
# Of Buildings: 1
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Property Condition: Good
Levels: Single Story
Lot Information
View: Setting
Lot Features: Level, Near Public Transit
Zoning: R-1
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Heating Available: Yes
Heating: Wall
Utilities Information
Water Source: Mont Wtr
Sewer: Sewer Hookup
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Mont Union
Middle Or Junior School: S.B. Jr.
High School: S.B. Sr.
Location Information
Cross Street: Butterfly Ln
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 982
Stories: —
Lot Size: 9,148 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1956
Year Renovated: 1956
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 009163008
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
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, 18 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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In this area, properties receive around 9.9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$2.75M – $3.32M
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