Elevate your lifestyle in this single-level mid-century ranch home, ideally located in Montecito's coveted Lower Village, a short stroll from Butterfly Beach & Coast Village Rd. Vintage 1950s, the main house offers 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms, living room & family rooms bathed in natural light, & floor to ceiling doors open to the gardens, with mature landscaping, including 3 Ginkgo trees, fruit trees, greenhouse, covered patios, & mountain vistas. The built-out 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom ADU offers a private entrance, kitchen, living room with tall ceilings & fireplace, & a covered terrace. There are approved plans to reimagine the main house to an approx. 3,400 sq ft San Ysidro Ranch style residence, this rare opportunity invites you to transform a charming retreat into your dream sanctuary.
Single-familyProperty Type
1953Year Built
0.45 acresLot Size
$2,694Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Marsha Kotlyar Estate Group•DRE #01426886• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Bought with Bartron Real Estate Group•DRE #01005021 / 01950975 / 00966870 / 01976075• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Elevate your lifestyle in this single-level mid-century ranch home, ideally located in Montecito's coveted Lower Village, a short stroll from Butterfly Beach & Coast Village Rd. Vintage 1950s, the main house offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a living room, and a great room bathed in natural light, and floor-to-ceiling doors open to the gardens, with mature landscaping, including 3 Ginkgo trees, fruit trees, a greenhouse, covered patios, and mountain vistas. The built-out 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom ADU offers a private entrance, kitchen, and living room with tall ceilings, a fireplace, and a covered terrace. There are approved plans to reimagine the main house to an approx. 3,400 Sq. Ft. San Ysidro Ranch-style residence, this rare opportunity invites you to transform a charming retreat into your dream sanctuary.
SBMLS #23-1642
Jun 8, 2023
Sold
$5,300,000
$2,198/sq ft
Jun 8, 2023
Listed
$5,250,000
$2,178/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 30, 1984
Sold
$325,000
$135/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$58,330 (+1.8%)
$2,550,000 + $2,830,500
$5,380,500
2024
$57,273 (+423.0%)
$2,601,000 + $2,913,120
$5,514,120
2023
$10,951 (+1.3%)
$2,550,000 + $2,856,000
$5,406,000
2022
$10,810 (+1.9%)
$292,847 + $619,424
$912,271
2021
$10,610 (+0.9%)
$287,105 + $607,279
$894,384
2020
$10,519 (+2.6%)
$281,476 + $595,372
$876,848
2019
$10,255 (+1.7%)
$278,590 + $589,268
$867,858
2018
$10,082 (+2.5%)
$273,128 + $577,714
$850,842
2017
$9,834 (+3.3%)
$262,523 + $555,282
$817,805
2016
$9,524 (+3.3%)
$262,523 + $555,282
$817,805
2015
$9,217 (+1.5%)
$257,376 + $544,395
$801,771
2014
$9,085 (+0.4%)
$248,545 + $525,715
$774,260
2013
$9,051 (+28.5%)
$248,545 + $525,715
$774,260
2012
$7,042 (+1.7%)
$247,422 + $523,341
$770,763
2011
$6,924 (+3.3%)
$242,572 + $338,349
$580,921
2009
$6,700 (+4.7%)
$236,039 + $329,236
$565,275
2008
$6,402
$231,961 + $323,549
$555,510
Tax history for 231 Middle Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$58,330 (+1.8%)
$2,550,000 + $2,830,500
$5,380,500
2024
$57,273 (+423.0%)
$2,601,000 + $2,913,120
$5,514,120
2023
$10,951 (+1.3%)
$2,550,000 + $2,856,000
$5,406,000
2022
$10,810 (+1.9%)
$292,847 + $619,424
$912,271
2021
$10,610 (+0.9%)
$287,105 + $607,279
$894,384
2020
$10,519 (+2.6%)
$281,476 + $595,372
$876,848
2019
$10,255 (+1.7%)
$278,590 + $589,268
$867,858
2018
$10,082 (+2.5%)
$273,128 + $577,714
$850,842
2017
$9,834 (+3.3%)
$262,523 + $555,282
$817,805
2016
$9,524 (+3.3%)
$262,523 + $555,282
$817,805
2015
$9,217 (+1.5%)
$257,376 + $544,395
$801,771
2014
$9,085 (+0.4%)
$248,545 + $525,715
$774,260
2013
$9,051 (+28.5%)
$248,545 + $525,715
$774,260
2012
$7,042 (+1.7%)
$247,422 + $523,341
$770,763
2011
$6,924 (+3.3%)
$242,572 + $338,349
$580,921
2009
$6,700 (+4.7%)
$236,039 + $329,236
$565,275
2008
$6,402
$231,961 + $323,549
$555,510
*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
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.45 Acres
Year renovated
1953
Sq. Ft.
2,308
Year built
1953
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
009121015
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
Garage: Yes
Attached Garage: No
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Room Information
Ground Floor Primary
Ground Floor Bedroom 2
Family Room 2
Dining Information
Formal
Interior Features
Laundry Features: In Garage
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Family Room, Other
Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
ADU 1 Information
# of Bedrooms: 1
# of Bathrooms: 1
Year Built: 2011
ADU Type: ADU
Attached: Yes
Living Area Source: Measured
Exterior
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Slab, Raised, Mixed
Exterior Features: Patio Covered, Fruit Trees, Fenced: BCK
Roof: Composition
Property Information
Architectural Style: Ranch
# Of Buildings: 2
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Other Structures: ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit), Greenhouse
Property Condition: Good
Accessibility Features: Wheelchair Access
Levels: Single Story
Lot Information
View: Mountain(s)
Lot Features: Level, Corner Lot
Zoning: R-1
Utilities
Utilities Information
Water Source: Mont Wtr
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
School Information
Elementary School: Mont Union
Middle Or Junior School: S.B. Jr.
High School: S.B. Sr.
Location Information
Cross Street: Mesa Road
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,308
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.45 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: 1953
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 009121015
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
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Montecito Union School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.8mi
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Santa Barbara Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.6mi
3/10
Santa Barbara Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.8mi
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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 84° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
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Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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13 unhealthy days expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$6.17M – $7.47M
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