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Vacant landProperty Type
1.04 acresLot Size
$5,351,059Price/Acres
Listed by • Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with Marcus Boyle•DRE #02013666• Goodwin & Thyne Properties
DOWN QUIET TRANQUIL COUNTRY LANE OFF EAST VALLEY RD.,LEADINGTO THE BACK ENTRANCE TO ENNISBROOK.BEAUTIFUL LUSH LANDSCAPEDGRDNS.WNDERFUL FAM HM&PPTY.DETACHED STUDIO/GST HSE,VERY SUNN&BRIGHT,W/GRDN VWS.HM FEATURES INDR/OUTDR LIVING W/BEAUTIFULPOOL & SPA.TITLE & ESCROW W/CHICAGO TITLE & CAROL FRIEDRICHSCLA.CO-LISTED W/PERRY PERKINS 969-5474.LB ON GUEST HOUSE DOO
Public Records
May 9, 1994
Sold
$1,250,000
SBMLS #93-2497
Oct 25, 1993
Sold
—
Sep 21, 1993
Listing Removed
—
Jun 30, 1993
Listed
$1,495,000
WONDERFUL FAMILY HOME ON QUIET PRIVATE LANE OFF E. VALLEY. LUSHLY LANDSCAPED TERRACED GARDENS.DETACHED STUDIO/GUESTHOUSW/GREAT CHARM & GARDEN VIEWS.READY FOR AN ACTIVE FAMILY OR RETIRED COUPLE,THIS HOME FEATURES INDOOR/OUTDOOR LIVING W/ GREAT POOL & TERRACE FOR ENTERTAINING. APPTS W/SUSAN BURNS.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$61,344 (+89.9%)
$2,468,568 + $4,650,000
$7,118,568
2024
$32,300 (+42.0%)
$2,423,106 + $3,370,000
$5,793,106
2023
$22,744 (+1.5%)
$2,278,536 + $835,000
$3,113,536
2022
$22,406 (+255.6%)
$2,184,840
2021
$6,300 (+1.1%)
$2,142,000
2020
$6,234 (+36.9%)
$591,084
2019
$4,553 (+61.6%)
$585,024
2018
$2,818 (−84.1%)
$441,194
2017
$17,760 (+3.2%)
$848,145 + $732,731
$1,580,876
2016
$17,213 (+2.4%)
$848,145 + $732,731
$1,580,876
2015
$16,807 (+1.5%)
$831,515 + $718,364
$1,549,879
2014
$16,552 (+0.4%)
$802,982 + $693,714
$1,496,696
2013
$16,485 (+2.5%)
$802,982 + $693,714
$1,496,696
2012
$16,078 (+1.9%)
$799,353 + $690,579
$1,489,932
2011
$15,781 (+1.8%)
$783,680 + $677,039
$1,460,719
2009
$15,509 (+4.9%)
$762,572 + $658,804
$1,421,376
2008
$14,784
$749,397 + $622,422
$1,371,819
Tax history for 1705 E Valley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$61,344 (+89.9%)
$2,468,568 + $4,650,000
$7,118,568
2024
$32,300 (+42.0%)
$2,423,106 + $3,370,000
$5,793,106
2023
$22,744 (+1.5%)
$2,278,536 + $835,000
$3,113,536
2022
$22,406 (+255.6%)
$2,184,840
2021
$6,300 (+1.1%)
$2,142,000
2020
$6,234 (+36.9%)
$591,084
2019
$4,553 (+61.6%)
$585,024
2018
$2,818 (−84.1%)
$441,194
2017
$17,760 (+3.2%)
$848,145 + $732,731
$1,580,876
2016
$17,213 (+2.4%)
$848,145 + $732,731
$1,580,876
2015
$16,807 (+1.5%)
$831,515 + $718,364
$1,549,879
2014
$16,552 (+0.4%)
$802,982 + $693,714
$1,496,696
2013
$16,485 (+2.5%)
$802,982 + $693,714
$1,496,696
2012
$16,078 (+1.9%)
$799,353 + $690,579
$1,489,932
2011
$15,781 (+1.8%)
$783,680 + $677,039
$1,460,719
2009
$15,509 (+4.9%)
$762,572 + $658,804
$1,421,376
2008
$14,784
$749,397 + $622,422
$1,371,819
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
4
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.04 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,474
Year built
1953
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
007190001
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
View: Mountain(s), Wooded, Setting
Lot Features: Level, Cul-De-Sac, Near Public Transit
Waterfront Features: Stream
Waterfront YN: Yes
Zoning: R-1
Utilities
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: San Ysidro
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,474
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.04 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: —
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 007190001
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
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Schools
Montecito Union School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 86° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
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Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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Santa Barbara, CA • 93108
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Estimated sale price
$5.29M – $6.40M
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