The Original Carriage House to Constantia, the grand Cape Dutch Colonial designed by Ambrose Cramer in 1931 is graciously sited down a long olive lined drive, behind gates in a premier Montecito location. This romantic residence has been renovated, retaining the historic charm of the grand estate. A detached studio, with it's own gated entry and private gardens add to this properties' richness.
Single-familyProperty Type
1931Year Built
1.3 acresLot Size
$1,760Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Andria Kahmann• Douglas Elliman of California, Inc.
Bought with Dana Zertuche• Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with Susan Burns•DRE #00878065• Coldwell Banker Realty
Source:SBMLS #14-1759
Redfin Estimate
$7,496,814
$997K since sold in July 2023$609K since August
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This home's estimate is 2.3% lower than the average sale price ($7.68M) of 6 comparable homes.
The Original Carriage House to Constantia, the grand Cape Dutch Colonial designed by Ambrose Cramer in 1931 is graciously sited down a long olive lined drive, behind gates in a premier Montecito location. This romantic residence has been renovated, retaining the historic charm of the grand estate. A detached studio, with it's own gated entry and private gardens add to this properties' richness.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$70,033 (+1.8%)
$2,601,000 + $4,161,600
$6,762,600
2024
$68,762 (+50.2%)
$2,550,000 + $4,080,000
$6,630,000
2023
$45,779 (+1.6%)
$2,500,000 + $4,000,000
$6,500,000
2022
$45,063 (+2.1%)
$2,310,360 + $1,956,873
$4,267,233
2021
$44,139 (+1.1%)
$2,265,059 + $1,918,503
$4,183,562
2020
$43,646 (+2.4%)
$2,220,647 + $1,880,886
$4,101,533
2019
$42,640 (+1.9%)
$2,197,877 + $1,861,600
$4,059,477
2018
$41,834 (+1.9%)
$2,154,782 + $1,825,099
$3,979,881
2017
$41,050 (+3.1%)
$2,071,110 + $1,754,229
$3,825,339
2016
$39,804 (+1.8%)
$2,071,110 + $1,754,229
$3,825,339
2015
$39,105 (+48.1%)
$2,030,500 + $1,719,833
$3,750,333
2014
$26,410 (+0.4%)
$1,074,572 + $1,373,030
$2,447,602
2013
$26,300 (+2.5%)
$1,074,572 + $1,373,030
$2,447,602
2012
$25,648 (+241.7%)
$1,069,716 + $1,366,825
$2,436,541
2011
$7,506 (+11.2%)
$1,048,742 + $1,340,025
$2,388,767
2009
$6,747 (+2.3%)
$258,047 + $388,332
$646,379
2008
$6,593
$253,590 + $381,623
$635,213
Tax history for 1597 E Valley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$70,033 (+1.8%)
$2,601,000 + $4,161,600
$6,762,600
2024
$68,762 (+50.2%)
$2,550,000 + $4,080,000
$6,630,000
2023
$45,779 (+1.6%)
$2,500,000 + $4,000,000
$6,500,000
2022
$45,063 (+2.1%)
$2,310,360 + $1,956,873
$4,267,233
2021
$44,139 (+1.1%)
$2,265,059 + $1,918,503
$4,183,562
2020
$43,646 (+2.4%)
$2,220,647 + $1,880,886
$4,101,533
2019
$42,640 (+1.9%)
$2,197,877 + $1,861,600
$4,059,477
2018
$41,834 (+1.9%)
$2,154,782 + $1,825,099
$3,979,881
2017
$41,050 (+3.1%)
$2,071,110 + $1,754,229
$3,825,339
2016
$39,804 (+1.8%)
$2,071,110 + $1,754,229
$3,825,339
2015
$39,105 (+48.1%)
$2,030,500 + $1,719,833
$3,750,333
2014
$26,410 (+0.4%)
$1,074,572 + $1,373,030
$2,447,602
2013
$26,300 (+2.5%)
$1,074,572 + $1,373,030
$2,447,602
2012
$25,648 (+241.7%)
$1,069,716 + $1,366,825
$2,436,541
2011
$7,506 (+11.2%)
$1,048,742 + $1,340,025
$2,388,767
2009
$6,747 (+2.3%)
$258,047 + $388,332
$646,379
2008
$6,593
$253,590 + $381,623
$635,213
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Wall Furnace
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 3
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Construction Type: Frame
Building Construction Quality: Good
Exterior Wall: Stucco
Building Type: Detached
Pool Information
Has Pool
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 4,259
Building Sq. Ft: 4,019
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: PUEBLO MAP 31A LOT 161
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Detached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 56,628
Legal Lot Number: 161
Municipality Name: MONTECITO COUNTY
Acres: 1.3
Zoning Code: 2-E-1
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE
Location Information
Parcel Location Influence: Woodland
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Septic
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax Area: MONTECITO COUNTY
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,259
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1931
Year Renovated: 1960
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 007220019
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
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Schools
Montecito Union School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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Estimated sale price
$7.12M – $8.62M
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