Exquisite French Country style home set on over 1 acre of gated and flowering privacy. This home was built in 1996 by D.D. Ford. Formal entry and comfortable living style, soaring ceilings and stone fireplace offers warmth and welcoming feel. Beautifully appointed home in the coveted Montecito Union Elementary School attendance area. Beautiful living room with views of the terraced garden with stunning mountain views, cozy family room, in kitchen dining and formal dining room with garden views. Welcome home!
Single-familyProperty Type
1996Year Built
1.01 acresLot Size
$1,391Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Susan Pate•DRE #01130349• Compass
Listed by Jeff Oien•DRE #00852118• Village Properties - 1
This exquisite French Country home is set on over 1± acre in Montecito and is located in the coveted Montecito Union School Attendance area. Built in 1996 by DD Ford, the property is fully walled and gated with mature trees and drought tolerant landscaping. The formal entry leads to a large formal living room with clerestory windows, soaring ceilings and a stone fireplace. A formal dining room also includes vaulted ceilings and clerestory windows. French doors from the living and dining rooms lead to a terrace with stunning mountain views and a water feature with koi pond. The kitchen features a center island, Viking range, Subzero refrigerator/freezer and an abundance of counter spaces and cabinets. The kitchen opens to a bay window breakfast and family room with fireplace. A stunning 84± foot long gallery hall has doors leading the gardens. The master suite has French doors to rear gardens, fireplace, walk-in closet and two additional closets. An En-suite bath features a jacuzzi tub, dual vanities with sinks and a separate shower. There are two bedrooms, each with walk-in closets and separate wardrobe closets, that share a bath which includes a shower and dual vanities. One bedroom has custom made built-in Murphy beds a bay window seat, and custom bookcases with cabinets. A separate guest suite with a full bedroom and bath is located off the family room. Additional features include wood flooring throughout; central air conditioning and radiant heat; a slate roof; and an attached two-car garage.
SBMLS #19-2114
Oct 17, 2019
Sold
$3,028,593
$836/sq ft
Sep 13, 2019
Pending
—
Aug 27, 2019
Contingent
—
Jun 17, 2019
Listed
$3,295,000
$910/sq ft
SBMLS #19-885
Jun 5, 2019
Listing Removed
—
Mar 19, 2019
Listed
$3,495,000
$965/sq ft
SBMLS #18-3096
Oct 4, 2018
Listing Removed
—
Aug 21, 2018
Listed
$3,750,000
$1,036/sq ft
SBMLS #93-1596
Sep 28, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Apr 26, 1993
Listed
$1,395,000
$385/sq ft
SBMLS #92-4846
Sep 28, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Dec 28, 1992
Listed
$445,000
$123/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 10, 1992
Sold
$375,000
$104/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$35,827 (+1.8%)
$1,673,277 + $1,705,172
$3,378,449
2024
$35,191 (+1.8%)
$1,640,468 + $1,671,738
$3,312,206
2023
$34,560 (+1.6%)
$1,608,302 + $1,638,959
$3,247,261
2022
$34,029 (+2.1%)
$1,576,767 + $1,606,823
$3,183,590
2021
$33,339 (+0.9%)
$1,545,850 + $1,575,317
$3,121,167
2020
$33,041 (+106.2%)
$1,515,540 + $1,544,429
$3,059,969
2019
$16,026 (+1.8%)
$1,500,000 + $1,528,593
$3,028,593
2018
$15,742 (+2.2%)
$603,341 + $796,740
$1,400,081
2017
$15,400 (+3.2%)
$579,913 + $765,802
$1,345,715
2016
$14,926 (+2.6%)
$579,913 + $765,802
$1,345,715
2015
$14,550 (+1.5%)
$568,543 + $750,787
$1,319,330
2014
$14,333 (+0.4%)
$549,034 + $725,025
$1,274,059
2013
$14,276 (+2.5%)
$549,034 + $725,025
$1,274,059
2012
$13,926 (+1.8%)
$546,553 + $721,749
$1,268,302
2011
$13,673 (+1.9%)
$535,837 + $707,598
$1,243,435
2009
$13,413 (+3.3%)
$521,405 + $688,540
$1,209,945
2008
$12,986
$512,397 + $676,644
$1,189,041
Tax history for 2220 E Valley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$35,827 (+1.8%)
$1,673,277 + $1,705,172
$3,378,449
2024
$35,191 (+1.8%)
$1,640,468 + $1,671,738
$3,312,206
2023
$34,560 (+1.6%)
$1,608,302 + $1,638,959
$3,247,261
2022
$34,029 (+2.1%)
$1,576,767 + $1,606,823
$3,183,590
2021
$33,339 (+0.9%)
$1,545,850 + $1,575,317
$3,121,167
2020
$33,041 (+106.2%)
$1,515,540 + $1,544,429
$3,059,969
2019
$16,026 (+1.8%)
$1,500,000 + $1,528,593
$3,028,593
2018
$15,742 (+2.2%)
$603,341 + $796,740
$1,400,081
2017
$15,400 (+3.2%)
$579,913 + $765,802
$1,345,715
2016
$14,926 (+2.6%)
$579,913 + $765,802
$1,345,715
2015
$14,550 (+1.5%)
$568,543 + $750,787
$1,319,330
2014
$14,333 (+0.4%)
$549,034 + $725,025
$1,274,059
2013
$14,276 (+2.5%)
$549,034 + $725,025
$1,274,059
2012
$13,926 (+1.8%)
$546,553 + $721,749
$1,268,302
2011
$13,673 (+1.9%)
$535,837 + $707,598
$1,243,435
2009
$13,413 (+3.3%)
$521,405 + $688,540
$1,209,945
2008
$12,986
$512,397 + $676,644
$1,189,041
*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
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Lot size
1.01 Acres
Year renovated
1996
Sq. Ft.
3,621
Year built
1996
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
155060016
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Gar #2, Unc #4
Garage: Yes
Attached Garage: No
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Dining Information
Formal
Breakfast Area
Exterior
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Slab
Exterior Features: Patio Open
Construction Materials: Stucco
Roof: Slate
Property Information
# Of Buildings: 1
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Property Condition: Excellent
Levels: Single Story
Lot Information
View: Mountain(s)
Lot Features: Level, Near Public Transit
Zoning: R-1
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Cooling Available: Yes
Cooling: Other
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
Directions: Sheffield to East Valley, right then quick left. or East Valley Road just past Romero Canyon and ease left into gated driveway.
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,621
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.01 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1996
Year Renovated: 1996
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 155060016
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Montecito Union School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.8mi
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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
7/10 Heat Factor
8 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
$4.79M – $5.79M
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