Once a music pavillion of a large estate, this Montecito historic property with enchanting European gardens is now a romantic 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath home with an attached fully equipped guest house. The lush gardens are adorned with brick terraces, turn of the century statuary, antique garden furniture and formal gardens.
Single-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
1 acresLot Size
2 spacesParking
Listed by • Sotheby's International Realty
Listed by Susan Burns•DRE #00878065• Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with Vivienne Leebosh•DRE #01229350• Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with Susan Burns•DRE #00878065• Coldwell Banker Realty
Once a music pavilion of a large estate, this Montecito historic property with enchanting European gardens is now a romantic 2 bedroom, 2 bath home with an attached 1 bedroom fully equipped guest house. The lush gardens are adorned with brick terraces, turn of the century statuary, antique garden furniture and formal gardens for turn-of-the-century style entertaining.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$64,603 (+1.8%)
$3,554,485 + $2,677,013
$6,231,498
2024
$63,431 (+1.9%)
$3,484,790 + $2,624,523
$6,109,313
2023
$62,269 (+1.7%)
$3,416,461 + $2,573,062
$5,989,523
2022
$61,227 (+2.1%)
$3,349,472 + $2,522,610
$5,872,082
2021
$59,957 (+1.0%)
$3,283,797 + $2,473,148
$5,756,945
2020
$59,377 (+2.3%)
$3,219,409 + $2,424,655
$5,644,064
2019
$58,017 (+1.9%)
$3,186,398 + $2,399,794
$5,586,192
2018
$56,939 (+1.9%)
$3,123,920 + $2,352,740
$5,476,660
2017
$55,898 (+3.1%)
$3,002,615 + $2,261,381
$5,263,996
2016
$54,205 (+1.7%)
$3,002,615 + $2,261,381
$5,263,996
2015
$53,320 (+1.6%)
$2,943,741 + $2,217,041
$5,160,782
2014
$52,473 (+0.4%)
$2,842,727 + $2,140,963
$4,983,690
2013
$52,250 (+2.6%)
$2,842,727 + $2,140,963
$4,983,690
2012
$50,944 (+2.0%)
$2,829,880 + $2,131,287
$4,961,167
2011
$49,958 (+0.9%)
$2,774,393 + $2,089,498
$4,863,891
2009
$49,496 (+2.3%)
$2,699,666 + $2,033,218
$4,732,884
2008
$48,365
$2,653,020 + $1,998,088
$4,651,108
Tax history for 1637 E Valley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$64,603 (+1.8%)
$3,554,485 + $2,677,013
$6,231,498
2024
$63,431 (+1.9%)
$3,484,790 + $2,624,523
$6,109,313
2023
$62,269 (+1.7%)
$3,416,461 + $2,573,062
$5,989,523
2022
$61,227 (+2.1%)
$3,349,472 + $2,522,610
$5,872,082
2021
$59,957 (+1.0%)
$3,283,797 + $2,473,148
$5,756,945
2020
$59,377 (+2.3%)
$3,219,409 + $2,424,655
$5,644,064
2019
$58,017 (+1.9%)
$3,186,398 + $2,399,794
$5,586,192
2018
$56,939 (+1.9%)
$3,123,920 + $2,352,740
$5,476,660
2017
$55,898 (+3.1%)
$3,002,615 + $2,261,381
$5,263,996
2016
$54,205 (+1.7%)
$3,002,615 + $2,261,381
$5,263,996
2015
$53,320 (+1.6%)
$2,943,741 + $2,217,041
$5,160,782
2014
$52,473 (+0.4%)
$2,842,727 + $2,140,963
$4,983,690
2013
$52,250 (+2.6%)
$2,842,727 + $2,140,963
$4,983,690
2012
$50,944 (+2.0%)
$2,829,880 + $2,131,287
$4,961,167
2011
$49,958 (+0.9%)
$2,774,393 + $2,089,498
$4,863,891
2009
$49,496 (+2.3%)
$2,699,666 + $2,033,218
$4,732,884
2008
$48,365
$2,653,020 + $1,998,088
$4,651,108
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.03 Acres
Year renovated
2000
Sq. Ft.
4,584
Year built
1928
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
007170018
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Cpt #2
Attached Garage: No
Carport: Yes
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Room Information
Office
Library/Study
Dining Information
Formal
Interior Features
Fireplace Features: Primary Bedroom, LR
Appliances: Refrigerator, Oven/Bltin, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Stove, Washer
Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Hardwood
Exterior
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Slab
Exterior Features: Patio Open, Lawn
Construction Materials: Stucco
Property Information
Architectural Style: Estate
# Of Buildings: 1
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Property Condition: Excellent
Lot Information
View: Setting
Lot Features: Level, Near Public Transit
Zoning: R-1
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Heating Available: Yes
Heating: Forced Air
Utilities Information
Water Source: Mont Wtr
Sewer: Sewer Hookup
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
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,584
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.03 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1928
Year Renovated: 2000
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 007170018
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Montecito Union School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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Climate risks
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, 19 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
$7.77M – $9.41M
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