You want to live in Montecito, by the beach, in a beautifully renovated 1920s home with great outdoor space and room for everyone?...Impossible, until now. Sited on one of the largest lots in this micro sized neighborhood and bookended by the Biltmore and Miramar Hotels. 1365 Virginia Rd is in a class of its own. Casual, elegant and ready-set-go for immediate enjoyment. Recently renovated from top to bottom by Becker Studios, offering 3 beds 2 baths, an incredible entertaining kitchen, dining and living area. There is an additional bonus lower level with media room, 2 additional bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The outdoor space and landscape was recently overhauled and reimagined by Isa Bird Design with 2 fire pit areas, a beautiful heated dinning pavilion, bbq area, cedar hot tub.. Sunken garden, fountains and an outdoor shower. Come check out this one of a kind property in the coastal zone of Montecito.
Single-familyProperty Type
1927Year Built
8,276 sq ftLot Size
$1,908Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Josiah Hamilton•DRE #01415235• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Charming 3bd-2ba Spanish style hm located a few short blocks from one of Montecito's most beautiful beaches. Enjoy the tastefully landscaped gardens & privacy of your own personal 'Oasis' just minutes from the Lower Village, The Biltmore Hotel & Butterfly Beach. Future development entitlements for 2 luxury condominiums are already in place. This property is currently configured as a 2 unit duplex.
Public Records
Jul 28, 1987
Sold
$345,000
$115/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$50,691 (+167.2%)
$2,080,800 + $2,783,070
$4,863,870
2024
$18,969 (+1.8%)
$2,040,000 + $2,728,500
$4,768,500
2023
$18,641 (+1.6%)
$1,202,232 + $484,535
$1,686,767
2022
$18,340 (+2.0%)
$1,178,659 + $475,035
$1,653,694
2021
$17,980 (+0.9%)
$1,155,549 + $465,721
$1,621,270
2020
$17,814 (+2.0%)
$1,132,892 + $456,590
$1,589,482
2019
$17,459 (+1.8%)
$1,121,276 + $451,909
$1,573,185
2018
$17,146 (+2.2%)
$1,099,291 + $443,049
$1,542,340
2017
$16,780 (+3.2%)
$1,056,605 + $425,846
$1,482,451
2016
$16,263 (+2.5%)
$1,056,605 + $425,846
$1,482,451
2015
$15,869 (+1.9%)
$1,035,888 + $417,497
$1,453,385
2014
$15,573 (+0.4%)
$1,000,342 + $403,172
$1,403,514
2013
$15,510 (+5.8%)
$1,000,342 + $403,172
$1,403,514
2012
$14,667 (+2.9%)
$995,821 + $401,350
$1,397,171
2011
$14,247 (+130.9%)
$976,296 + $348,481
$1,324,777
2009
$6,170 (+4.5%)
$950,000 + $324,500
$1,274,500
2008
$5,903
$291,443 + $211,296
$502,739
Tax history for 1365 Virginia Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$50,691 (+167.2%)
$2,080,800 + $2,783,070
$4,863,870
2024
$18,969 (+1.8%)
$2,040,000 + $2,728,500
$4,768,500
2023
$18,641 (+1.6%)
$1,202,232 + $484,535
$1,686,767
2022
$18,340 (+2.0%)
$1,178,659 + $475,035
$1,653,694
2021
$17,980 (+0.9%)
$1,155,549 + $465,721
$1,621,270
2020
$17,814 (+2.0%)
$1,132,892 + $456,590
$1,589,482
2019
$17,459 (+1.8%)
$1,121,276 + $451,909
$1,573,185
2018
$17,146 (+2.2%)
$1,099,291 + $443,049
$1,542,340
2017
$16,780 (+3.2%)
$1,056,605 + $425,846
$1,482,451
2016
$16,263 (+2.5%)
$1,056,605 + $425,846
$1,482,451
2015
$15,869 (+1.9%)
$1,035,888 + $417,497
$1,453,385
2014
$15,573 (+0.4%)
$1,000,342 + $403,172
$1,403,514
2013
$15,510 (+5.8%)
$1,000,342 + $403,172
$1,403,514
2012
$14,667 (+2.9%)
$995,821 + $401,350
$1,397,171
2011
$14,247 (+130.9%)
$976,296 + $348,481
$1,324,777
2009
$6,170 (+4.5%)
$950,000 + $324,500
$1,274,500
2008
$5,903
$291,443 + $211,296
$502,739
*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
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,276
Year renovated
1975
Sq. Ft.
3,000
Year built
1927
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
009570009
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
No
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
No
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 1, 2025.
7-R-2
HC
Two-Family Residential Zone
The R-2 zone is applied to areas appropriate for residential development in the form of two-family dwellings (duplexes) and to maintain a residential character similar to that of one-family neighborhoods. This zone is intended to ensure the compatibility of duplex development with surrounding multiple and one-family dwellings and neighborhoods.
Zone overlays
Highway 101 Corridor Overlay Zone
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Greenhouse / nursery
Community / recreation center
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Other
Waste transfer station
Lodging-Full service
Park & open space
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Room Information
Media Room
Basement
Dining Information
Dining Area
Breakfast Bar
Interior Features
Laundry Features: In Kitchen
Appliances: Refrigerator, Built-In Gas Range, Built-In Electric Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Wtr Softener Leased
Flooring: Concrete, Hardwood
Exterior
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Slab
Exterior Features: Patio Covered, Hot Tub, Fenced: ALL, Drought Tolerant LND
Construction Materials: Stucco
Roof: Tile
Property Information
Architectural Style: Spanish
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Property Condition: Excellent
Levels: Outside Stairs
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level
Zoning: R-2
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Cooling Available: Yes
Cooling: Central Air
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: Virginia Lane
Directions: Corner of Virginia Rd and Lane. Entrance is on Virginia Lane
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,000
Stories: —
Parking Spaces: —
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 8,276 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1927
Year Renovated: 1975
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 009570009
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Sep 1, 2025
Around this home
Schools
Montecito Union School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.9mi
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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 86° 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
$5.44M – $6.58M
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