Currently the least expensive home in MUS!! Tucked privately behind electric gates, lush landscape and bright white stucco walls, this chic and modern Montecito Cottage, has been recently updated to accentuate while modernizing the original 1930's charm. Beyond the walled garden, you are greeted by an expansive south facing veranda with a wall of French doors, which provides beautiful natural light for the main living area. The home offers three bedrooms, two baths, hardwood floors throughout, beamed ceilings, black framed French doors and windows all around. The open space great room and dining area with wet bar and fireplace open out the veranda, offering a true indoor outdoor experience. The master suite enjoys a romantic fireplace, French doors to an interior courtyard and expensive walk-in closet/dressing room with custom made built-ins. This home is located in the Montecito Union School District and only minutes to the Upper Village and Beaches.
Single-familyProperty Type
1937Year Built
9,147 sq ftLot Size
$1,701Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Josiah Hamilton•DRE #01415235• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Bought with Josiah Hamilton•DRE #01415235• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
SOUTHWESTERN COTTAGE DESIGNED BY SAM HURST,AIA.TURNKEY COTTAGE FULLY FURNISHED IN BEST OF TASTE.MANAGEABLE LOT, WALLED GARDEN,BURGLAR ALARM.SET AWAY FROM ROAD FOR QUIET. CATHEDRAL CEILINGS,TWO FIREPLACES,HARDWOOD FLOORS.JUST BRINGYOUR CLOTHES AND LINENS.
Public Records
Sep 29, 1989
Sold
$717,000
$425/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 8, 1983
Sold
$185,000
$110/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 30, 1983
Sold
$155,000
$92/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,825 (+1.7%)
$1,024,044 + $591,667
$1,615,711
2024
$17,520 (+1.8%)
$1,003,965 + $580,066
$1,584,031
2023
$17,218 (+1.6%)
$984,280 + $568,693
$1,552,973
2022
$16,943 (+2.0%)
$964,981 + $557,543
$1,522,524
2021
$16,611 (+0.9%)
$946,060 + $546,611
$1,492,671
2020
$16,459 (+32.5%)
$927,510 + $535,894
$1,463,404
2019
$12,422 (+1.8%)
$918,000 + $530,400
$1,448,400
2018
$12,208 (+2.4%)
$632,413 + $421,604
$1,054,017
2017
$11,926 (+3.2%)
$607,856 + $405,234
$1,013,090
2016
$11,554 (+3.0%)
$607,856 + $405,234
$1,013,090
2015
$11,222 (+1.5%)
$595,938 + $397,289
$993,227
2014
$11,059 (+0.4%)
$575,489 + $383,657
$959,146
2013
$11,016 (+2.5%)
$575,489 + $383,657
$959,146
2012
$10,747 (+1.8%)
$572,889 + $381,924
$954,813
2011
$10,557 (+2.4%)
$561,656 + $374,436
$936,092
2009
$10,313 (+3.7%)
$546,529 + $364,352
$910,881
2008
$9,946
$537,087 + $358,057
$895,144
Tax history for 2176 E Valley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,825 (+1.7%)
$1,024,044 + $591,667
$1,615,711
2024
$17,520 (+1.8%)
$1,003,965 + $580,066
$1,584,031
2023
$17,218 (+1.6%)
$984,280 + $568,693
$1,552,973
2022
$16,943 (+2.0%)
$964,981 + $557,543
$1,522,524
2021
$16,611 (+0.9%)
$946,060 + $546,611
$1,492,671
2020
$16,459 (+32.5%)
$927,510 + $535,894
$1,463,404
2019
$12,422 (+1.8%)
$918,000 + $530,400
$1,448,400
2018
$12,208 (+2.4%)
$632,413 + $421,604
$1,054,017
2017
$11,926 (+3.2%)
$607,856 + $405,234
$1,013,090
2016
$11,554 (+3.0%)
$607,856 + $405,234
$1,013,090
2015
$11,222 (+1.5%)
$595,938 + $397,289
$993,227
2014
$11,059 (+0.4%)
$575,489 + $383,657
$959,146
2013
$11,016 (+2.5%)
$575,489 + $383,657
$959,146
2012
$10,747 (+1.8%)
$572,889 + $381,924
$954,813
2011
$10,557 (+2.4%)
$561,656 + $374,436
$936,092
2009
$10,313 (+3.7%)
$546,529 + $364,352
$910,881
2008
$9,946
$537,087 + $358,057
$895,144
*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
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,148 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1960
Sq. Ft.
1,686
Year built
1937
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
007162013
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): 2
Interior Features
Laundry Features: 220V Elect, Gas Hookup, Common Area
Fireplace Features: Primary Bedroom, 2, LR
Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Hardwood
Exterior
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Raised
Exterior Features: Yard Irrigation PRT, Fenced: ALL, Drought Tolerant LND
Construction Materials: Stucco
Property Information
# Of Buildings: 1
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Lot Information
Lot Features: Near Public Transit
Zoning: R-1
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Heating Available: Yes
Heating: Forced Air
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: Romero Canyon
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,686
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9,148 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1937
Year Renovated: 1960
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 007162013
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
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Schools
Montecito Union School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.7mi
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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
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8 days above 86° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$2.73M – $3.30M
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