Vintage charm in Montecito! Built in 1949, this cottage offers 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms in the main house, and a 1 bedroom, 1 bath studio. Living room with fireplace and French doors to patio. Formal dining with French doors. Retro kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Two master suites, one of the first floor with French doors to patio and one on the second floor with Juliette balcony, each with updated baths. Separate guest unit with bath. Tranquil gardens with fruit trees and a green house. Newer central heat and air. Montecito Union School attendance area. Occupied, shown by appointment only with 48 hours notice to pre-approved buyers. PEAD, Proof of Funds or Pre-Approval letter from lender required prior to showing.
Single-familyProperty Type
1949Year Built
0.39 acresLot Size
$2,028Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Jeff Oien•DRE #00852118• Village Properties - 1
Bought with Calcagno & Hamilton Group•DRE #01499736 / 01129919• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Source:SBMLS #20-4327
Redfin Estimate
$3,679,517
$1.5M since sold in April 2021$31K since August
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This home's estimate is 27.9% lower than the average sale price ($5.10M) of 6 comparable homes.
Vintage charm in Montecito! Built in 1949, this cottage offers 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms in the main house, and a 1 bedroom, 1 bath studio. Living room with fireplace and French doors to patio. Formal dining with French doors. Retro kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Two master suites, one of the first floor with French doors to patio and one on the second floor with Juliette balcony, each with updated baths. Separate guest unit with bath. Tranquil gardens with fruit trees and a green house. Newer central heat and air. Montecito Union School attendance area. Occupied, shown by appointment only with 48 hours notice to pre-approved buyers. PEAD, Proof of Funds or Pre-Approval letter from lender required prior to showing.
SBMLS #20-3849
Nov 5, 2020
Listing Removed
—
Oct 20, 2020
Relisted
—
Oct 17, 2020
Contingent
—
Oct 14, 2020
Relisted
—
Oct 7, 2020
Contingent
—
Sep 30, 2020
Listed
$2,149,000
$1,185/sq ft
SBMLS #00-2204
Dec 8, 2000
Sold
$1,070,000
$590/sq ft
Nov 30, 2000
Listing Removed
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Aug 2, 2000
Listed
$1,150,000
$634/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 12, 1998
Sold
$835,000
$460/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 9, 1998
Sold
$610,091
$336/sq ft
SBMLS #98-518
Apr 8, 1998
Sold
$610,000
$336/sq ft
Mar 11, 1998
Listing Removed
—
Mar 2, 1998
Listed
$610,000
$336/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 9, 1986
Sold
$287,000
$158/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,364 (+1.7%)
$853,652 + $509,001
$1,362,653
2024
$15,107 (+1.7%)
$836,914 + $499,021
$1,335,935
2023
$14,852 (+1.5%)
$820,504 + $489,237
$1,309,741
2022
$14,636 (−34.2%)
$804,416 + $479,645
$1,284,061
2021
$22,253 (+32.8%)
$788,644 + $470,241
$1,258,885
2020
$16,761 (+2.3%)
$1,300,000 + $700,000
$2,000,000
2019
$16,387 (+1.8%)
$1,102,255 + $372,007
$1,474,262
2018
$16,094 (+2.2%)
$1,080,643 + $364,713
$1,445,356
2017
$15,744 (+3.2%)
$1,038,681 + $350,551
$1,389,232
2016
$15,257 (+2.6%)
$1,038,681 + $350,551
$1,389,232
2015
$14,875 (+1.5%)
$1,018,315 + $343,678
$1,361,993
2014
$14,651 (+0.4%)
$983,372 + $331,885
$1,315,257
2013
$14,593 (+2.5%)
$983,372 + $331,885
$1,315,257
2012
$14,233 (+1.9%)
$978,928 + $330,386
$1,309,314
2011
$13,972 (+1.9%)
$959,734 + $323,908
$1,283,642
2009
$13,709 (+3.3%)
$933,884 + $315,184
$1,249,068
2008
$13,274
$917,749 + $309,739
$1,227,488
Tax history for 236 Hot Springs Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,364 (+1.7%)
$853,652 + $509,001
$1,362,653
2024
$15,107 (+1.7%)
$836,914 + $499,021
$1,335,935
2023
$14,852 (+1.5%)
$820,504 + $489,237
$1,309,741
2022
$14,636 (−34.2%)
$804,416 + $479,645
$1,284,061
2021
$22,253 (+32.8%)
$788,644 + $470,241
$1,258,885
2020
$16,761 (+2.3%)
$1,300,000 + $700,000
$2,000,000
2019
$16,387 (+1.8%)
$1,102,255 + $372,007
$1,474,262
2018
$16,094 (+2.2%)
$1,080,643 + $364,713
$1,445,356
2017
$15,744 (+3.2%)
$1,038,681 + $350,551
$1,389,232
2016
$15,257 (+2.6%)
$1,038,681 + $350,551
$1,389,232
2015
$14,875 (+1.5%)
$1,018,315 + $343,678
$1,361,993
2014
$14,651 (+0.4%)
$983,372 + $331,885
$1,315,257
2013
$14,593 (+2.5%)
$983,372 + $331,885
$1,315,257
2012
$14,233 (+1.9%)
$978,928 + $330,386
$1,309,314
2011
$13,972 (+1.9%)
$959,734 + $323,908
$1,283,642
2009
$13,709 (+3.3%)
$933,884 + $315,184
$1,249,068
2008
$13,274
$917,749 + $309,739
$1,227,488
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 9
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Excellent
Building Style Type: Contemporary
Construction Type: Frame
Building Construction Quality: Good
Exterior Wall: Stucco
Building Type: Detached
Property Information
Subdivision Name: MONTECITO LAND CO
Living Sq. Ft: 1,814
Building Sq. Ft: 1,814
# of Stories: 1.1
Legal Description: TR MONTECITO LAND COMPANY
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 16,988
Legal Lot Number: 29
Legal Block Number: 23
Municipality Name: MONTECITO COUNTY
Acres: 0.39
Zoning Code: 2-E-1
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax Area: MONTECITO COUNTY
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,814
Stories: 1.1
Lot Size: 0.39 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: 1950
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 009103003
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Montecito Union School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.9mi
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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
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 84° 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
$3.50M – $4.23M
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