Magnificent mountain views from this flat 1.01 Acre parcel. Conveniently located near prestigious Montecito's lower village. Amazing opportunity to build your dream home in this coveted area. Walk to 8 restaurants, shops, banks, Butterfly Beach & Biltmore Hotel. Active water meter with hedge plants installed & others ready for planting. Undrgrnd utilities served previous residence at this parcel.
A rare building opportunity offering an exceptional location minutes from Montecito’s Lower Village & beaches. With a water meter in place on this 1.01 acre flat & useable parcel, the mountain view estate site offers an exceptional opportunity to build a Montecito dream home. Existing Moody Sisters cottage on site can be removed at buyer’s choice.
SBMLS #14-1257
May 7, 2014
Sold
$2,200,000
Apr 25, 2014
Contingent
—
Apr 22, 2014
Listed
$2,195,000
SBMLS #13-1426
May 2, 2013
Sold
$2,184,000
May 2, 2013
Listed
$2,184,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$79,876 (+1.8%)
$2,899,219 + $4,695,316
$7,594,535
2024
$78,449 (+1.8%)
$2,842,372 + $4,603,251
$7,445,623
2023
$77,033 (+6.8%)
$2,786,640 + $4,512,992
$7,299,632
2022
$72,155 (+4.5%)
$2,732,000 + $4,424,502
$7,156,502
2021
$69,016 (+3.2%)
$2,678,432 + $3,989,944
$6,668,376
2020
$66,877 (+2.3%)
$2,625,914 + $3,752,888
$6,378,802
2019
$65,403 (+65.2%)
$2,598,989 + $3,714,407
$6,313,396
2018
$39,596 (+54.8%)
$2,548,029 + $3,641,576
$6,189,605
2016
$25,571 (+1.3%)
$2,449,087 + $288,021
$2,737,108
2015
$25,241 (+16.4%)
$2,401,066 + $86,296
$2,487,362
2014
$21,684 (+916.7%)
$2,009,080 + $84,381
$2,093,461
2013
$2,133 (−32.1%)
$2,009,080 + $84,381
$2,093,461
2012
$3,140 (+1.3%)
$59,708 + $140,570
$200,278
2011
$3,099 (+7.0%)
$58,538 + $137,814
$196,352
2009
$2,897 (+8.4%)
$56,963 + $134,103
$191,066
2008
$2,673
$55,980 + $131,787
$187,767
Tax history for 170 Middle Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$79,876 (+1.8%)
$2,899,219 + $4,695,316
$7,594,535
2024
$78,449 (+1.8%)
$2,842,372 + $4,603,251
$7,445,623
2023
$77,033 (+6.8%)
$2,786,640 + $4,512,992
$7,299,632
2022
$72,155 (+4.5%)
$2,732,000 + $4,424,502
$7,156,502
2021
$69,016 (+3.2%)
$2,678,432 + $3,989,944
$6,668,376
2020
$66,877 (+2.3%)
$2,625,914 + $3,752,888
$6,378,802
2019
$65,403 (+65.2%)
$2,598,989 + $3,714,407
$6,313,396
2018
$39,596 (+54.8%)
$2,548,029 + $3,641,576
$6,189,605
2016
$25,571 (+1.3%)
$2,449,087 + $288,021
$2,737,108
2015
$25,241 (+16.4%)
$2,401,066 + $86,296
$2,487,362
2014
$21,684 (+916.7%)
$2,009,080 + $84,381
$2,093,461
2013
$2,133 (−32.1%)
$2,009,080 + $84,381
$2,093,461
2012
$3,140 (+1.3%)
$59,708 + $140,570
$200,278
2011
$3,099 (+7.0%)
$58,538 + $137,814
$196,352
2009
$2,897 (+8.4%)
$56,963 + $134,103
$191,066
2008
$2,673
$55,980 + $131,787
$187,767
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
6
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.01 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
5,325
Year built
2018
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
009170028
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
Property details
Exterior
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Residential/SFR
Lot Information
Zoning: E-1
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Mont Union
Middle Or Junior School: S.B. Jr.
High School: S.B. Sr.
Location Information
Cross Street: High Road
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 6.0
Sq. Ft.: 5,325
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.01 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2018
Year Renovated: —
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 009170028
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
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Montecito Union School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.9mi
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7 days above 84° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
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