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1278 E Valley Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
About this home
Showings to start Tuesday by appt. Unique Montecito building potential on level lot with existing 1912 Carriage House shaded by stately oaks located in the heart of Montecito. Level .21 ac lot with 2-E-1 zoning, underground utilities to site. This is an excellent central Montecito location, walking distance to the Upper Village. This is one of the few Mont. building opportunities that has not experienced a natural disaster. Buyer to do own investigation but building FAR for the lot appears to be 2350 sq. ft. The existing carriage house has an oversize 2 car garage with room for a 3rd car, and upstairs a lovely recently remodeled 2 bedroom apartment. The apartment is tenant occupied with a lease until the end of Feb. 2023. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances, the bathroom was remodeled a few years ago. The living room overlooks the beautiful oaks and lovely yard and lot. The buildable lot lies behind the carriage house and access to the undeveloped back of the property could be by a nicely hedged shared driveway on the west side of the property. The lot is open and sunny with beautiful mountain views. It is fenced and has mature vegetation providing privacy. Buyers to cooperate with Sellers 1031 exchange
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Sale history for 1278 E Valley Rd
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$2,992/sq ft
$2,917/sq ft
$1,875/sq ft
$1,667/sq ft
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*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Property details
Interior
- Bathroom Information
- # of Bathrooms (Full): 1
- Interior Features
- Laundry Features: Not in-unit, Laundry Room
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Elect Stove, Washer
Exterior
- Exterior Features
- Foundation Details: Slab
- Exterior Features: Fruit Trees, Yard Irrigation PRT
- Construction Materials: Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition
- Property Information
- # Of Buildings: 1
- Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
- Other Structures: Other
- Property Condition: Good
- Levels: Two, Outside Stairs
- Lot Information
- View: Mountain(s)
- Lot Features: Level
- Zoning: E-1
Utilities
- Heating & Cooling
- Heating Available: Yes
- Heating: Wall
- Utilities Information
- Water Source: Mont Wtr
- Sewer: Sewer Hookup
- Utilities: Underground Utilities
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
Public facts
- Beds: 2
- Baths: 1.0
- Sq. Ft.: 600
- Stories: —
- Parking Spaces: 3
- Basement: No
- Accessible: No
- Lot Size: 4,840 square feet
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1912
- Year Renovated: 1912
- County: Santa Barbara County
- APN: 011171010
- HOA Dues: —
- Garage: Yes
- Features: —
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Schools
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8 days above 84° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
13 unhealthy days expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
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