Enchanting Botanical Gardens in the Heart of Montecito! Step outside to your own private garden oasis, a lush, hidden sanctuary that feels like an extension of the home. Inside, 1,583 sq ft of light-filled space offers a generous, comfortable layout made for both relaxing and entertaining. The updated kitchen opens to a large dining room, and the sizable living room is anchored by a cozy fireplace. Two large bedrooms, two baths and an attached 2-car garage. Close to the Upper Village: walk to local restaurants, boutique shops, the library and more. Located in the sought-after Montecito Union School District. A rare opportunity to enjoy Montecito living at its best!
CondoProperty Type
1980Year Built
1,742 sq ftLot Size
$2,009Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Mermis Team•DRE #00891742 / 02434442• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Stylish Upper Village condo w/ unbelievably large, private rear yard & patio. Spacious 1500 sqft ground floor unit w/ formal entry, LR w/ FP & French doors opening to patio & grounds. Great Master Suite; formal DR; south facing kitchen; attached 2 car garage. LR wall table excluded.
SBMLS #01-3455
Dec 17, 2001
Listing Removed
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Sep 9, 2001
Listed
$819,000
$514/sq ft
SBMLS #01-2628
Dec 17, 2001
Listing Removed
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Sep 9, 2001
Listed
$819,000
$514/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$13,089 (+2.4%)
$738,641 + $450,566
$1,189,207
2025
$12,786 (+1.8%)
$738,641 + $450,566
$1,189,207
2024
$12,561 (+1.8%)
$724,158 + $441,732
$1,165,890
2023
$12,338 (+1.7%)
$709,959 + $433,071
$1,143,030
2022
$12,127 (+2.1%)
$696,039 + $424,580
$1,120,619
2021
$11,882 (+1.0%)
$682,392 + $416,255
$1,098,647
2020
$11,770 (+1.9%)
$669,012 + $408,094
$1,077,106
2019
$11,547 (+1.9%)
$662,153 + $403,910
$1,066,063
2018
$11,334 (+2.0%)
$649,170 + $395,991
$1,045,161
2017
$11,107 (+2.9%)
$623,963 + $380,615
$1,004,578
2016
$10,791 (+2.1%)
$623,963 + $380,615
$1,004,578
2015
$10,567 (+1.5%)
$611,729 + $373,152
$984,881
2014
$10,406 (+0.4%)
$590,739 + $360,348
$951,087
2013
$10,363 (+2.6%)
$590,739 + $360,348
$951,087
2012
$10,097 (+1.9%)
$588,070 + $358,720
$946,790
2011
$9,908 (+1.5%)
$576,540 + $351,687
$928,227
2009
$9,765 (+2.9%)
$561,012 + $342,216
$903,228
2008
$9,489
$551,319 + $336,303
$887,622
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
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Year renovated
1990
Finished Sq. Ft.
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Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
1,592
Year built
1980
Style
Condo/Co-op
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
007570003
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Nov 10, 2026.
7-R-2
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.
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
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
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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Historical weather
Santa Barbara, CA • 93108
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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.
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5.8 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 1521 E Valley Rd
$3,176,702
$22K under list price of $3.20M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $1.7M to $2.7M.