This Montecito compound in a highly desirable location directly behind Montecito Union School and adjacent to Manning Park offers unlimited possibility! Three homes on one lot include a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom single story main house plus two 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom single story guest houses all with fireplaces. The large solar heated pool, outbuildings including sheds with electricity, 1 car garage off easement to the west, 2 car carport, flat usable 3/4 acre lot, private gate, and numerous fruit and flowering trees make this a true sanctuary.
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
0.72 acresLot Size
$2,221Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Olesya Thyne•DRE #01936018• Goodwin & Thyne Properties
Listed by Ed Fuller, Broker Fuller•DRE #00661695• San Roque Realty Inc
Bought with Rachael Douglas•DRE #02024147• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
''THE PATHWAYS'': AN ENCHANTED GARDEN ESTATE. IDEAL ARTIS'S/WRITER'S RETREAT, VACATION HOME OR EXTENDED FAMILY COMPOUND. Old World Montecito charm blt in 1900 w/DETACHED GUEST HOUSE, SEP. STUDIO (both w/brick FP's) & POOL. . Adjacent to Manning Park w/ lovely mtn views as backdrop. Close to MUS, Upper Village, YMCA & tennis courts. Fenced/gated. An abundance of natural light, windows and french doors opening to gardens and patios 5 fireplaces (3 in main house, 1 in both guest house and studio Newer Solar-heated pool with brick patio 2 separate bedroom wings with suite master at one end and 2/1 at the other Guest house: approx. 767 sq.ft. Studio: approx. 446 sq.ft. 2-car carport + 1 car carport (converted to garage) Fruit trees: 8 olive, 3 orange, 1 mandarin, 3 lemon, 1 plum, 1 apple, 1 mulberry
SBMLS #14-255
Jun 21, 2014
Listing Removed
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Jan 27, 2014
Listed
$3,250,000
$1,236/sq ft
SBMLS #14-253
Jun 21, 2014
Listing Removed
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Jan 27, 2014
Listed
$3,250,000
$1,236/sq ft
SBMLS #12-1142
Apr 9, 2012
Listed
$3,260,000
$1,240/sq ft
SBMLS #08-1712
Oct 7, 2008
Sold
$3,250,000
$1,236/sq ft
Apr 29, 2008
Listed
$3,750,000
$1,426/sq ft
SBMLS #07-3527
Feb 12, 2008
Listing Removed
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Aug 13, 2007
Listed
$4,450,000
$1,693/sq ft
SBMLS #05-2860
Oct 18, 2006
Listing Removed
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Jul 27, 2005
Listed
$3,950,000
$1,502/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 31, 1987
Sold
$500,000
$190/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$47,623 (+1.8%)
$2,760,201 + $1,656,120
$4,416,321
2024
$46,793 (+1.8%)
$2,706,080 + $1,623,648
$4,329,728
2023
$45,969 (+1.6%)
$2,653,020 + $1,591,812
$4,244,832
2022
$45,227 (+33.1%)
$2,601,000 + $1,560,600
$4,161,600
2021
$33,990 (+0.9%)
$2,550,000 + $1,530,000
$4,080,000
2020
$33,679 (+2.2%)
$1,998,582 + $999,289
$2,997,871
2019
$32,951 (+1.8%)
$1,978,089 + $989,043
$2,967,132
2018
$32,361 (+2.2%)
$1,939,303 + $969,650
$2,908,953
2017
$31,667 (+3.3%)
$1,863,999 + $931,999
$2,795,998
2016
$30,647 (+2.7%)
$1,863,999 + $931,999
$2,795,998
2015
$29,829 (−7.1%)
$1,827,450 + $913,725
$2,741,175
2014
$32,095 (+9.2%)
$2,105,000 + $806,000
$2,911,000
2013
$29,383 (+5.2%)
$2,105,000 + $806,000
$2,911,000
2012
$27,918 (−9.3%)
$1,914,000 + $733,000
$2,647,000
2011
$30,767 (−12.1%)
$1,823,000 + $698,000
$2,521,000
2009
$34,985 (+291.0%)
$2,350,000 + $705,000
$3,055,000
2008
$8,947
$400,741 + $327,876
$728,617
Tax history for 1444 School House Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$47,623 (+1.8%)
$2,760,201 + $1,656,120
$4,416,321
2024
$46,793 (+1.8%)
$2,706,080 + $1,623,648
$4,329,728
2023
$45,969 (+1.6%)
$2,653,020 + $1,591,812
$4,244,832
2022
$45,227 (+33.1%)
$2,601,000 + $1,560,600
$4,161,600
2021
$33,990 (+0.9%)
$2,550,000 + $1,530,000
$4,080,000
2020
$33,679 (+2.2%)
$1,998,582 + $999,289
$2,997,871
2019
$32,951 (+1.8%)
$1,978,089 + $989,043
$2,967,132
2018
$32,361 (+2.2%)
$1,939,303 + $969,650
$2,908,953
2017
$31,667 (+3.3%)
$1,863,999 + $931,999
$2,795,998
2016
$30,647 (+2.7%)
$1,863,999 + $931,999
$2,795,998
2015
$29,829 (−7.1%)
$1,827,450 + $913,725
$2,741,175
2014
$32,095 (+9.2%)
$2,105,000 + $806,000
$2,911,000
2013
$29,383 (+5.2%)
$2,105,000 + $806,000
$2,911,000
2012
$27,918 (−9.3%)
$1,914,000 + $733,000
$2,647,000
2011
$30,767 (−12.1%)
$1,823,000 + $698,000
$2,521,000
2009
$34,985 (+291.0%)
$2,350,000 + $705,000
$3,055,000
2008
$8,947
$400,741 + $327,876
$728,617
*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
3
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.66 Acres
Year renovated
1990
Sq. Ft.
2,738
Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
009060054
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
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Carport Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Gar #1, Gar #2, Unc #4, Detached
Garage: Yes
Attached Garage: No
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 5
Room Information
Sun Room
Music Room
Ground Floor Primary
Ground Floor Bedroom 2
Family Room 2
Art Studio 2
Dining Information
Dining Area
Breakfast Area
Interior Features
Laundry Features: 220V Elect, Common Area, In Kitchen
Fireplace Features: 2+, Gas, LR
Appliances: Gas Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Washer
Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl
Exterior
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Slab, Raised, Mixed
Exterior Features: Other, Pool, Deck, Patio Open, Lawn, Fruit Trees, Fenced: ALL
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Roof: Composition
Property Information
Architectural Style: Ranch, Craftsman
# Of Buildings: 3
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Other Structures: Other, Shed(s), Work Shop, Second Residence
Property Condition: Fair
Levels: Single Story
Lot Information
View: Mountain(s), Setting
Lot Features: Level
Zoning: R-1
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Cooling Available: Yes
Cooling: Central Air
Heating Available: Yes
Heating: Forced Air, Solar
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: San Ysidro Road
Directions: Take San Ysidro North from 101, turn LEFT onto School House Road, home is on your RIGHT.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,738
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.66 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: 1990
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 009060054
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
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Schools
Montecito Union School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.1mi
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
7/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 72-80% chance 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
8 days above 86° expected this year, 20 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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Estimated sale price
$5.55M – $6.72M
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