Off Market Feb 2021 for $4.1M

$7,258,252

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $29,824/mo

•

5,386

sq ft

240 Middle Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108

About this home

Known as El Hogar, this was the 1st home designed by G. W. Smith for his own personal residence & studio. This historic 1918 home sits on .66 acre, has 6 bedrooms 4.5 baths & 8 fireplaces. Perfect for entertaining with Living Room, Family Room, Dining Room and Master Suite all opening to the stunning Smith designed (Eric Nagelmann enhanced) gardens, complete with pool, patio and dramatic Mountain Views. The lush grounds include beautiful specimen trees, fruit trees, benches covered in decorative glazed tile, boxwood hedges, roses and a large brick patio with a lovely central fountain. The oversized gourmet kitchen includes top of the line appliances including a Wolf range, SubZero refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher, a large island, eat-in breakfast nook with charming fireplace. A centr Sky light floods the room with light while over looking the garden and pool. This exceptional property is being offered for the first time in 25 years. Exquisite simplicity of design and effortless sophistication, conveniently located close to Montecito's lower Village shops, restaurants & beaches, & in Montecito Union School district.

Single-familyProperty Type

1916Year Built

0.66 acresLot Size

$1,348Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Sally Hanseth • Coldwell Banker Realty

Bought with Non Member Agent • Non Member Office

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•Source:SBMLS #21-392

Redfin Estimate

$7,258,252

$3.2M since sold in February 2021$15K since July

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This home's estimate is 38.7% lower than the average sale price ($11.84M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$9,250,000
A
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SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$5,000,000
B
5 beds3.5 baths3,757 sq ft
99 La Vuelta Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$12,500,000
C
4 beds5.5 baths6,032 sq ft
709 San Ysidro Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
SOLD JUL 29, 2026
$6,500,000
D
3 beds4.5 baths2,759 sq ft
1333 E Valley Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
SOLD OCT 6, 2025
$7,780,000
E
5 beds5 baths4,391 sq ft
1077 Summit Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
SOLD JUN 11, 2026
$29,995,000
F
7 beds6.5 baths6,389 sq ft
1465 Edgecliff Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93108

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Market trends in 93108, CA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

96.1%

0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$5.6M

$61K MoM

Avg. days on market

48d

10 days MoM

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0 MoM

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Sale history for 240 Middle Rd

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Feb 3, 2021

Sold

$4,650,000

$863/sq ft

SBMLS #21-392

Feb 2, 2021

Sold

$4,100,000

$761/sq ft

Feb 2, 2021

Listed

$4,100,000

$761/sq ft

SBMLS #18-4132

Nov 16, 2019

Listing Removed

—

Aug 26, 2019

Price Changed

$4,499,000

$835/sq ft

Jul 31, 2019

Relisted

—

Jun 24, 2019

Contingent

—

Apr 25, 2019

Price Changed

$4,925,000

$914/sq ft

Mar 15, 2019

Price Changed

$5,350,000

$993/sq ft

Nov 21, 2018

Listed

$5,399,000

$1,002/sq ft

SBMLS #94-843

May 10, 1994

Sold

—

Mar 19, 1994

Listing Removed

—

Mar 12, 1994

Listed

$1,500,000

$278/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$53,477 (+1.8%)

$2,318,568 + $2,815,405

$5,133,973

2024

$52,512 (+1.9%)

$2,273,106 + $2,760,201

$5,033,307

2023

$51,555 (+1.7%)

$2,228,536 + $2,706,080

$4,934,616

2022

$50,684 (+98.2%)

$2,184,840 + $2,653,020

$4,837,860

2021

$25,568 (+1.0%)

$2,142,000 + $2,601,000

$4,743,000

2020

$25,326 (+2.4%)

$863,640 + $1,452,494

$2,316,134

2019

$24,735 (+1.9%)

$854,785 + $1,437,601

$2,292,386

2018

$24,279 (+2.0%)

$838,025 + $1,409,413

$2,247,438

2017

$23,792 (+3.2%)

$805,485 + $1,354,685

$2,160,170

2016

$23,064 (+2.1%)

$805,485 + $1,354,685

$2,160,170

2015

$22,583 (+1.6%)

$789,692 + $1,328,123

$2,117,815

2014

$22,235 (+0.4%)

$762,595 + $1,282,549

$2,045,144

2013

$22,144 (+2.5%)

$762,595 + $1,282,549

$2,045,144

2012

$21,595 (+1.9%)

$759,149 + $1,276,753

$2,035,902

2011

$21,190 (+1.4%)

$744,264 + $1,251,719

$1,995,983

2009

$20,887 (+2.8%)

$724,218 + $1,218,005

$1,942,223

2008

$20,314

$711,705 + $1,196,960

$1,908,665

Tax history for 240 Middle Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$53,477 (+1.8%)

$2,318,568 + $2,815,405

$5,133,973

2024

$52,512 (+1.9%)

$2,273,106 + $2,760,201

$5,033,307

2023

$51,555 (+1.7%)

$2,228,536 + $2,706,080

$4,934,616

2022

$50,684 (+98.2%)

$2,184,840 + $2,653,020

$4,837,860

2021

$25,568 (+1.0%)

$2,142,000 + $2,601,000

$4,743,000

2020

$25,326 (+2.4%)

$863,640 + $1,452,494

$2,316,134

2019

$24,735 (+1.9%)

$854,785 + $1,437,601

$2,292,386

2018

$24,279 (+2.0%)

$838,025 + $1,409,413

$2,247,438

2017

$23,792 (+3.2%)

$805,485 + $1,354,685

$2,160,170

2016

$23,064 (+2.1%)

$805,485 + $1,354,685

$2,160,170

2015

$22,583 (+1.6%)

$789,692 + $1,328,123

$2,117,815

2014

$22,235 (+0.4%)

$762,595 + $1,282,549

$2,045,144

2013

$22,144 (+2.5%)

$762,595 + $1,282,549

$2,045,144

2012

$21,595 (+1.9%)

$759,149 + $1,276,753

$2,035,902

2011

$21,190 (+1.4%)

$744,264 + $1,251,719

$1,995,983

2009

$20,887 (+2.8%)

$724,218 + $1,218,005

$1,942,223

2008

$20,314

$711,705 + $1,196,960

$1,908,665

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.66 Acres

Year renovated

1916

Sq. Ft.

5,386

Year built

1916

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Santa Barbara County

APN

009122007

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 #1
Garage: Yes
Attached Garage: No
Open Parking YN: Yes

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Room Information
Office
Library/Study
Ground Floor Primary
Ground Floor Bedroom 2
Family Room 2
Basement

Dining Information
Formal

Interior Features
Laundry Features: Gas Hookup
Fireplace Features: Primary Bedroom, Family Room, Dining Room, 2+, LR
Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Washer
Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Wood, Tile

Exterior

Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Mixed
Exterior Features: Pool, Lawn, Fruit Trees, Yard Irrigation PRT, Fenced: BCK, Fenced: PRT
Construction Materials: Stucco
Roof: Tile

Property Information
Architectural Style: Spanish
# Of Buildings: 1
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Property Condition: Excellent
Levels: Two

Lot Information
View: Mountain(s), Setting
Lot Features: Level, 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: Mesa
Directions: Coast Village Road to Middle Road.

Public facts

Beds: 6
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 5,386
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.66 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1916
Year Renovated: 1916
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 009122007

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Montecito Union School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.8mi

10/10

Santa Barbara Junior High School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.6mi

3/10

Santa Barbara Senior High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.9mi

6/10

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Lifestyle

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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

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 84° expected this year, 18 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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Historical weather

Santa Barbara, CA • 93108

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In this area, properties receive around 9.9 hours in June and 5.8 hours in December, placing it above the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$6.90M – $8.35M

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Home values near 240 Middle Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
235 Middle Road, Santa Barbara, CA 3 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 4967 Sq. Ft.	$7,218,925
267 Middle Road, Santa Barbara, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2480 Sq. Ft.	$5,189,470

Address	Redfin Estimate
241 Middle Road, Santa Barbara, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$4,619,115
271 Middle Road, Santa Barbara, CA 3 Beds \| 4 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$5,288,695

Address	Redfin Estimate
243 Middle Road, Santa Barbara, CA 3 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 3288 Sq. Ft.	$6,891,608
274 Middle Road, Santa Barbara, CA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$9,014,483

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