Cottage style duplex located in the heart of Montecito's Upper Village. Charm galore with crown molding, window seat, fireplace, wood floors, sep. yards.
Single-familyProperty Type
Listed by Barbara Biehl•DRE #00840247• Coldwell Banker Realty
Listed by Diane Lundberg•DRE #01409305• Coldwell Banker Realty
Charming duplex with 2BD and 1 BD units. Each side has a private yard, private patio and laundry facility. Heart of Montecito.
SBMLS #06-4082
Feb 15, 2007
Sold
$1,442,500
Dec 23, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Aug 21, 2006
Listed
$1,495,000
Public Records
Dec 15, 2003
Sold
$978,500
SBMLS #03-2981
Jan 1, 2004
Sold
$1,000,000
Sep 23, 2003
Listing Removed
—
Sep 18, 2003
Listed
$1,095,000
Cottage Duplex (2/2 & 1/1) down a quiet lane in the heart of Montecito’s upper village. Walking distance to the Montecito Union School. Can easily be converted into a spacious single family home. Fireplaces, hardwood floors, yards, carport.
SBMLS #03-1423
Jan 1, 2004
Sold
$1,000,000
Sep 23, 2003
Listing Removed
—
Apr 17, 2003
Listed
$1,095,000
SBMLS #03-1424
Jul 25, 2003
Sold
$1,000,000
Jul 15, 2003
Listing Removed
—
Apr 17, 2003
Listed
$1,295,000
SBMLS #01-1796
Aug 3, 2001
Sold
$1,000,000
Jul 20, 2001
Listing Removed
—
Jun 24, 2001
Listed
$1,100,000
SBMLS #99-2029
Aug 13, 1999
Sold
$650,000
Jul 19, 1999
Listed
$650,000
Public Records
Jul 15, 1983
Sold
$235,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$22,738 (+2.8%)
$1,571,568 + $399,717
$1,971,285
2025
$22,115 (+1.7%)
$1,571,568 + $399,717
$1,971,285
2024
$21,743 (+1.7%)
$1,540,753 + $391,880
$1,932,633
2023
$21,374 (+1.6%)
$1,510,543 + $384,197
$1,894,740
2022
$21,036 (+19.4%)
$1,480,925 + $376,664
$1,857,589
2021
$17,615 (+8.6%)
$1,451,888 + $369,279
$1,821,167
2020
$16,216 (+0.3%)
$1,206,000 + $287,000
$1,493,000
2019
$16,174 (−4.3%)
$1,096,000 + $261,000
$1,357,000
2018
$16,905 (+0.6%)
$1,096,000 + $261,000
$1,357,000
2017
$16,796 (+6.0%)
$1,153,000 + $275,000
$1,428,000
2016
$15,840 (+3.5%)
$1,153,000 + $275,000
$1,428,000
2015
$15,299 (+4.1%)
$1,098,000 + $262,000
$1,360,000
2014
$14,697 (+8.7%)
$1,025,000 + $245,000
$1,270,000
2013
$13,516 (+5.1%)
$1,025,000 + $245,000
$1,270,000
2012
$12,865 (−8.8%)
$932,000 + $223,000
$1,155,000
2011
$14,110 (−3.5%)
$888,000 + $212,000
$1,100,000
2009
$14,621 (−9.3%)
$987,000 + $235,000
$1,222,000
2008
$16,120
$1,173,000 + $298,350
$1,471,350
Tax history for 1509 East Valley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$22,738 (+2.8%)
$1,571,568 + $399,717
$1,971,285
2025
$22,115 (+1.7%)
$1,571,568 + $399,717
$1,971,285
2024
$21,743 (+1.7%)
$1,540,753 + $391,880
$1,932,633
2023
$21,374 (+1.6%)
$1,510,543 + $384,197
$1,894,740
2022
$21,036 (+19.4%)
$1,480,925 + $376,664
$1,857,589
2021
$17,615 (+8.6%)
$1,451,888 + $369,279
$1,821,167
2020
$16,216 (+0.3%)
$1,206,000 + $287,000
$1,493,000
2019
$16,174 (−4.3%)
$1,096,000 + $261,000
$1,357,000
2018
$16,905 (+0.6%)
$1,096,000 + $261,000
$1,357,000
2017
$16,796 (+6.0%)
$1,153,000 + $275,000
$1,428,000
2016
$15,840 (+3.5%)
$1,153,000 + $275,000
$1,428,000
2015
$15,299 (+4.1%)
$1,098,000 + $262,000
$1,360,000
2014
$14,697 (+8.7%)
$1,025,000 + $245,000
$1,270,000
2013
$13,516 (+5.1%)
$1,025,000 + $245,000
$1,270,000
2012
$12,865 (−8.8%)
$932,000 + $223,000
$1,155,000
2011
$14,110 (−3.5%)
$888,000 + $212,000
$1,100,000
2009
$14,621 (−9.3%)
$987,000 + $235,000
$1,222,000
2008
$16,120
$1,173,000 + $298,350
$1,471,350
*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
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,148 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2000
Sq. Ft.
1,784
Year built
1960
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
007220007
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Nov 10, 2026.
CN
Neighborhood Commercial Zone
The CN zone is applied to areas within residential neighborhoods appropriate for local retail or service businesses to meet daily needs for food, drugs, gasoline, and other incidentals of residents in the immediate area. The intent is to provide local serving commercial establishments while preserving the residential character of the area.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Convenience store
Day care facility
General retail
Retail-Grocery
Restaurant
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Dining Information
Dining Area
Interior Features
Laundry Features: Common Area
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Appliances: Dishwasher
Fireplace: Yes
Exterior
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Slab
Exterior Features: Yard Irrigation T/O
Roof: Composition
Property Information
# Of Buildings: 2
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Property Condition: Excellent
Levels: Single Story
Lot Information
View: Setting
Lot Features: Level, Near Public Transit
Zoning: R-2
Utilities
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
Directions: San Ysidro to E. Valley, rt. on driveway, past gazebo flowers.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,784
Stories: —
Lot Size: 9,148 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: 2000
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 007220007
Home facts updated by county records on Nov 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Montecito Union School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.3mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 86° expected this year, 21 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
$2.57M – $3.11M
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