Bright lovely 3 br historic carriage house located in the heart of Montecito. Welcoming entry leads to spacious living room warmed by original masonary fireplace. Large south facing window brightens space throughout. Nearly every room boasts views of lush, private garden. Perfect home for those seeking quiet garden setting.Just short walk from Montecitos lower village.
Single-familyProperty Type
1890Year Built
0.49 acresLot Size
$2,321Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Holly McKenna•DRE #00984593• Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with David Kent• Pitts & Bachmann Realtors
Source:SBMLS #02-2579
Redfin Estimate
$5,359,367
$2.3M since sold in May 2021$160K since August
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 12.6% higher than the average sale price ($4.76M) of 5 comparable homes.
Bright lovely 3 br historic carriage house located in the heart of Montecito. Welcoming entry leads to spacious living room warmed by original masonary fireplace. Large south facing window brightens space throughout. Nearly every room boasts views of lush, private garden. Perfect home for those seeking quiet garden setting.Just short walk from Montecitos lower village.
SBMLS #02-2614
Nov 19, 2002
Sold
$1,600,000
$693/sq ft
Sep 20, 2002
Listing Removed
—
Sep 6, 2002
Listed
$1,600,000
$693/sq ft
Bright, 3 bedroom historic carriage house in heart of Montecito. Welcoming entry leads to spacious living room warmed by an original, masonary fireplace. The room's large, south-facing window brightens space throughout. Nearly every room boasts view of lush, private garden. Perfect home for those seeking quiet garden setting just a short walk from Montecito's Lower Village.
Public Records
Jan 20, 1988
Sold
$83,500
$36/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$41,678 (+1.8%)
$2,760,201 + $1,214,487
$3,974,688
2024
$40,931 (+1.8%)
$2,706,080 + $1,190,674
$3,896,754
2023
$40,189 (+1.7%)
$2,653,020 + $1,167,328
$3,820,348
2022
$39,513 (+15.0%)
$2,601,000 + $1,144,440
$3,745,440
2021
$34,356 (+1.0%)
$2,550,000 + $1,122,000
$3,672,000
2020
$34,026 (+2.2%)
$2,187,291 + $984,280
$3,171,571
2019
$33,296 (+1.9%)
$2,164,864 + $974,188
$3,139,052
2018
$32,673 (+2.0%)
$2,122,416 + $955,087
$3,077,503
2017
$32,044 (+3.1%)
$2,040,000 + $918,000
$2,958,000
2016
$31,068 (+9.4%)
$2,040,000 + $918,000
$2,958,000
2015
$28,409 (+1.6%)
$2,000,000 + $900,000
$2,900,000
2014
$27,967 (+0.4%)
$1,739,362 + $862,940
$2,602,302
2013
$27,850 (+2.5%)
$1,739,362 + $862,940
$2,602,302
2012
$27,159 (+1.9%)
$1,731,501 + $859,040
$2,590,541
2011
$26,643 (+1.3%)
$1,697,550 + $842,197
$2,539,747
2009
$26,310 (+2.6%)
$1,651,827 + $819,514
$2,471,341
2008
$25,631
$1,623,287 + $805,354
$2,428,641
Tax history for 1265 Mesa Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$41,678 (+1.8%)
$2,760,201 + $1,214,487
$3,974,688
2024
$40,931 (+1.8%)
$2,706,080 + $1,190,674
$3,896,754
2023
$40,189 (+1.7%)
$2,653,020 + $1,167,328
$3,820,348
2022
$39,513 (+15.0%)
$2,601,000 + $1,144,440
$3,745,440
2021
$34,356 (+1.0%)
$2,550,000 + $1,122,000
$3,672,000
2020
$34,026 (+2.2%)
$2,187,291 + $984,280
$3,171,571
2019
$33,296 (+1.9%)
$2,164,864 + $974,188
$3,139,052
2018
$32,673 (+2.0%)
$2,122,416 + $955,087
$3,077,503
2017
$32,044 (+3.1%)
$2,040,000 + $918,000
$2,958,000
2016
$31,068 (+9.4%)
$2,040,000 + $918,000
$2,958,000
2015
$28,409 (+1.6%)
$2,000,000 + $900,000
$2,900,000
2014
$27,967 (+0.4%)
$1,739,362 + $862,940
$2,602,302
2013
$27,850 (+2.5%)
$1,739,362 + $862,940
$2,602,302
2012
$27,159 (+1.9%)
$1,731,501 + $859,040
$2,590,541
2011
$26,643 (+1.3%)
$1,697,550 + $842,197
$2,539,747
2009
$26,310 (+2.6%)
$1,651,827 + $819,514
$2,471,341
2008
$25,631
$1,623,287 + $805,354
$2,428,641
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Property Information
Subdivision Name: LANDS/MONTECITO LAND CO
Building Sq. Ft: 2,309
Legal Description: MONT LAND CO LOTS BLK 22
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 21,344
Legal Block Number: 22
Municipality Name: MONTECITO COUNTY
Acres: 0.49
Zoning Code: 2-E-1
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax Area: MONTECITO COUNTY
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,309
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.49 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1890
Year Renovated: 1990
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 009170009
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Montecito Union School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.7mi
10/10
Provided by GreatSchools
Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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, 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
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Santa Barbara, CA • 93108
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
67
50
67
52
68
54
67
53
68
56
69
59
70
59
74
62
74
62
72
58
67
53
67
52
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
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.
9.9 hrs
5.8 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$5.09M – $6.16M
Reach more buyers when you sell with Redfin. Save up to $53,594 in fees.3 minutes to get started.