Remarkable Lower Village Montecito Estate on 2 parcels that total an appx 1.8 acre street to street lot. You cannot duplicate this location & lot size w/ its proximity to the Coast Village road & the beach. One lot contains the beautiful Croyden house, a distinctive Country English historic home filled w/ a character rarely found. Gated for privacy, light filled w/ grand scale rooms, 5 upstairs bedrooms & a main floor guest suite. The spectacular grounds w/ a beautiful pool & abundant outdoor living spaces could not be more conducive to the Southern California outdoor lifestyle. Complete w/ a massive wine cellar, 7 fireplaces & architectural details too numerous to mention. The second lot is vacant and ready for your imagination; maybe build a second home or build a guest house. Leave the lot in its entirety of appx. 1.8 acres & cultivate that garden you have always wanted but never had the space for (water meter already installed), or physically divide the lot & sell it. The second buildable lot has its own address of 1190 Oriole Drive. Chandelier in dining room and woven basket fixture in family room are excluded. Broker and broker's agents do not represent or guarantee accuracy of the square footage, bedroom/bathroom count, lot size/ dimensions, permitted or un-permitted spaces or other information concerning the conditions or features of the property or construction of a second home. Buyer is advised to independently verify the accuracy of all information through personal inspection & with appropriate professionals. Property is to be sold in it's as is condition.
Single-familyProperty Type
1929Year Built
1.8 acresLot Size
$1,845Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by • Sotheby's International Realty
Listed by Barry Fields•DRE #01298879• Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with Joe McCorkell•DRE #02051326• Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with Barry Fields•DRE #01298879• Sotheby's International Realty
Remarkable Lower Village Montecito Estate on 2 parcels that total an appx 1.8 acre street to street lot. You cannot duplicate this location & lot size w/ its proximity to the Coast Village road & the beach. One lot contains the beautiful Croyden house, a distinctive Country English historic home filled w/ a character rarely found. Gated for privacy, light filled w/ grand scale rooms, 5 upstairs bedrooms & a main floor guest suite. The spectacular grounds w/ a beautiful pool & abundant outdoor living spaces could not be more conducive to the Southern California outdoor lifestyle. Complete w/ a massive wine cellar, 7 fireplaces & architectural details too numerous to mention. The second lot is vacant and ready for your imagination; maybe build a second home, build a guest house and/or office, leave the lot in its entirety of appx. 1.8 acres & cultivate that garden you have always wanted but never had the space for (water meter already installed), or physically divide the lot & sell it.
SBMLS #19-2833
Feb 10, 2020
Listing Removed
—
Jan 13, 2020
Price Changed
$6,785,000
$1,019/sq ft
Aug 13, 2019
Listed
$6,995,000
$1,050/sq ft
TheMLS #19-494488
Feb 10, 2020
Delisted
—
Jan 13, 2020
Price Changed
*
Aug 13, 2019
Listed
*
SBMLS #16-720
Mar 7, 2016
Sold
$8,191,260
$1,230/sq ft
Mar 7, 2016
Listed
$8,750,000
$1,314/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 7, 2016
Sold
$8,191,500
$1,230/sq ft
TheMLS #15-892407
Sep 24, 2015
Delisted
—
Apr 7, 2015
Listed
*
SBMLS #14-2781
Sep 24, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Oct 21, 2014
Relisted
—
Oct 21, 2014
Price Changed
$8,750,000
$1,314/sq ft
Oct 9, 2014
Contingent
—
Sep 2, 2014
Listed
$9,250,000
$1,389/sq ft
SBMLS #10-3167
Sep 3, 2010
Listed
$8,995,000
$1,350/sq ft
SBMLS #07-4023
Nov 30, 2007
Sold
$9,600,000
$1,441/sq ft
Oct 10, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Sep 19, 2007
Listed
$9,800,000
$1,471/sq ft
SBMLS #00-274
Sep 1, 2000
Listing Removed
—
Dec 15, 1999
Listed
$3,850,000
$578/sq ft
SBMLS #96-2847
Aug 18, 1997
Listing Removed
—
Sep 25, 1996
Listed
$2,590,000
$389/sq ft
SBMLS #93-3012
Jan 27, 1995
Listing Removed
—
Aug 14, 1993
Listed
$2,750,000
$413/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 23, 1990
Sold
$2,200,000
$330/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$72,883 (+1.8%)
$3,864,282 + $3,174,231
$7,038,513
2024
$71,560 (+1.9%)
$3,788,512 + $3,111,992
$6,900,504
2023
$70,248 (+1.6%)
$3,714,228 + $3,050,973
$6,765,201
2022
$69,121 (+2.1%)
$3,641,400 + $2,991,150
$6,632,550
2021
$67,686 (−27.5%)
$3,570,000 + $2,932,500
$6,502,500
2020
$93,368 (+2.3%)
$3,500,000 + $2,875,000
$6,375,000
2019
$91,258 (+2.0%)
$4,113,241 + $4,753,239
$8,866,480
2018
$89,498 (+1.8%)
$4,032,590 + $4,660,039
$8,692,629
2017
$87,905 (+3.1%)
$3,876,000 + $4,479,085
$8,355,085
2016
$85,238 (−11.6%)
$3,876,000 + $4,479,085
$8,355,085
2015
$96,369 (+4.6%)
$3,900,000 + $4,290,000
$8,190,000
2014
$92,146 (+9.8%)
$4,158,000 + $4,678,000
$8,836,000
2013
$83,897 (+5.5%)
$4,158,000 + $4,678,000
$8,836,000
2012
$79,489 (−9.8%)
$3,780,000 + $4,253,000
$8,033,000
2011
$88,169 (−12.8%)
$3,600,000 + $4,050,000
$7,650,000
2009
$101,081 (+2.2%)
$4,680,879 + $5,087,913
$9,768,792
2008
$98,943
$4,600,000 + $5,000,000
$9,600,000
Tax history for 165 Middle Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$72,883 (+1.8%)
$3,864,282 + $3,174,231
$7,038,513
2024
$71,560 (+1.9%)
$3,788,512 + $3,111,992
$6,900,504
2023
$70,248 (+1.6%)
$3,714,228 + $3,050,973
$6,765,201
2022
$69,121 (+2.1%)
$3,641,400 + $2,991,150
$6,632,550
2021
$67,686 (−27.5%)
$3,570,000 + $2,932,500
$6,502,500
2020
$93,368 (+2.3%)
$3,500,000 + $2,875,000
$6,375,000
2019
$91,258 (+2.0%)
$4,113,241 + $4,753,239
$8,866,480
2018
$89,498 (+1.8%)
$4,032,590 + $4,660,039
$8,692,629
2017
$87,905 (+3.1%)
$3,876,000 + $4,479,085
$8,355,085
2016
$85,238 (−11.6%)
$3,876,000 + $4,479,085
$8,355,085
2015
$96,369 (+4.6%)
$3,900,000 + $4,290,000
$8,190,000
2014
$92,146 (+9.8%)
$4,158,000 + $4,678,000
$8,836,000
2013
$83,897 (+5.5%)
$4,158,000 + $4,678,000
$8,836,000
2012
$79,489 (−9.8%)
$3,780,000 + $4,253,000
$8,033,000
2011
$88,169 (−12.8%)
$3,600,000 + $4,050,000
$7,650,000
2009
$101,081 (+2.2%)
$4,680,879 + $5,087,913
$9,768,792
2008
$98,943
$4,600,000 + $5,000,000
$9,600,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
6
Baths
7.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.8 Acres
Year renovated
1975
Sq. Ft.
6,661
Year built
1929
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
009164001
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Gar #1
Garage: Yes
Attached Garage: No
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 6
Room Information
Library/Study
Ground Floor Bedroom 2
Family Room 2
Basement
Dining Information
Formal
Breakfast Area
Interior Features
Fireplace Features: 2+, Gas
Appliances: Trash Compactor, Gas Range, Disposal, Gas Stove, Wtr Softener/Owned
Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Hardwood, Stone
Exterior
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Mixed
Exterior Features: Pool, Deck, Patio Covered, Hot Tub, Fruit Trees, Yard Irrigation T/O, Fenced: ALL
Construction Materials: Stucco
Roof: Other
Property Information
Architectural Style: Tudor
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Lot Information
View: Mountain(s), Ocean
Lot Features: Level, Near Public Transit
Zoning: E-1
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Cooling Available: Yes
Cooling: Central Air
Heating Available: Yes
Heating: Gravity
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: High Rd
Directions: CVR to Middle Turn left on High Road.
Public facts
Beds: 6
Baths: 7.5
Sq. Ft.: 6,661
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.8 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1929
Year Renovated: 1975
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 009164001
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
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Schools
Montecito Union School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.9mi
10/10
Santa Barbara Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.6mi
3/10
Santa Barbara Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.8mi
6/10
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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 84° expected this year, 18 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
$11.68M – $14.14M
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