''Clavelitos'', Lutah Riggs's former personal residence and studio, recently enhanced by its current owner. A 1927 architectural gem featured as a cover home for Veranda Magazine. Just blocks form the lower village and Butterfly Beach. A perfect weekend getaway for those looking for the ''right size'' permanent residence. A true collectible both as art and architecture as well as lifestyle. Sale contingent on purchase of replacement property already identified.
Single-familyProperty Type
1927Year Built
0.59 acresLot Size
$2,575Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Robert Lamborn•DRE #00445015• Village Properties
Bought with Scott Williams• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Bought with Susannah Lewis-O'dea•DRE #01994179• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
1926 historic Architectural gem in central Montecito has been recently restored with quality and taste. Distinctive architectural details, thick walls, heavy tile floors, open beam ceilings, massive fireplace, beautiful French doors, exceptional landscape, lush gardens, vegetable beds, pond & small pool, large open lawn, fenced, walled & gated.
SBMLS #03-681
Aug 22, 2003
Listing Removed
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Feb 28, 2003
Listed
$3,250,000
$912/sq ft
SBMLS #99-714
Apr 30, 1999
Sold
$1,970,000
$553/sq ft
Mar 9, 1999
Listed
$1,995,000
$560/sq ft
SBMLS #98-1738
Sep 11, 1998
Sold
—
Sep 10, 1998
Listing Removed
—
Jun 30, 1998
Listed
$1,950,000
$547/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 6, 1998
Sold
$885,000
$248/sq ft
SBMLS #97-3092
Mar 6, 1998
Sold
—
Feb 4, 1998
Listing Removed
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Oct 27, 1997
Listed
$1,150,000
$323/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$81,895 (+1.9%)
$3,864,282 + $4,085,097
$7,949,379
2024
$80,402 (+1.9%)
$3,788,512 + $4,004,998
$7,793,510
2023
$78,920 (+1.8%)
$3,714,228 + $3,926,469
$7,640,697
2022
$77,541 (+81.0%)
$3,641,400 + $3,849,480
$7,490,880
2021
$42,838 (+1.0%)
$3,570,000 + $3,774,000
$7,344,000
2020
$42,422 (+2.2%)
$2,736,498 + $1,255,565
$3,992,063
2019
$41,510 (+1.9%)
$2,708,439 + $1,242,691
$3,951,130
2018
$40,725 (+1.9%)
$2,655,333 + $1,218,325
$3,873,658
2017
$39,959 (+3.1%)
$2,552,224 + $1,171,017
$3,723,241
2016
$38,745 (+1.8%)
$2,552,224 + $1,171,017
$3,723,241
2015
$38,060 (+1.6%)
$2,502,181 + $1,148,056
$3,650,237
2014
$37,461 (+0.4%)
$2,416,318 + $1,108,661
$3,524,979
2013
$37,304 (+2.6%)
$2,416,318 + $1,108,661
$3,524,979
2012
$36,374 (+2.0%)
$2,405,398 + $1,103,651
$3,509,049
2011
$35,676 (+1.1%)
$2,358,234 + $1,082,011
$3,440,245
2009
$35,293 (+2.5%)
$2,294,716 + $1,052,868
$3,347,584
2008
$34,439
$2,255,067 + $1,034,677
$3,289,744
Tax history for 280 Middle Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$81,895 (+1.9%)
$3,864,282 + $4,085,097
$7,949,379
2024
$80,402 (+1.9%)
$3,788,512 + $4,004,998
$7,793,510
2023
$78,920 (+1.8%)
$3,714,228 + $3,926,469
$7,640,697
2022
$77,541 (+81.0%)
$3,641,400 + $3,849,480
$7,490,880
2021
$42,838 (+1.0%)
$3,570,000 + $3,774,000
$7,344,000
2020
$42,422 (+2.2%)
$2,736,498 + $1,255,565
$3,992,063
2019
$41,510 (+1.9%)
$2,708,439 + $1,242,691
$3,951,130
2018
$40,725 (+1.9%)
$2,655,333 + $1,218,325
$3,873,658
2017
$39,959 (+3.1%)
$2,552,224 + $1,171,017
$3,723,241
2016
$38,745 (+1.8%)
$2,552,224 + $1,171,017
$3,723,241
2015
$38,060 (+1.6%)
$2,502,181 + $1,148,056
$3,650,237
2014
$37,461 (+0.4%)
$2,416,318 + $1,108,661
$3,524,979
2013
$37,304 (+2.6%)
$2,416,318 + $1,108,661
$3,524,979
2012
$36,374 (+2.0%)
$2,405,398 + $1,103,651
$3,509,049
2011
$35,676 (+1.1%)
$2,358,234 + $1,082,011
$3,440,245
2009
$35,293 (+2.5%)
$2,294,716 + $1,052,868
$3,347,584
2008
$34,439
$2,255,067 + $1,034,677
$3,289,744
*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
4
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.59 Acres
Year renovated
1927
Sq. Ft.
3,565
Year built
1927
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
009130001
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): 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Room Information
Ground Floor Primary
Ground Floor Bedroom 2
Dining Information
Formal
Interior Features
Fireplace Features: Primary Bedroom, LR
Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Washer
Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Tile
Exterior
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Mixed
Exterior Features: Pool, Deck, Lawn, Fenced: ALL
Construction Materials: Stucco
Roof: Tile
Property Information
Architectural Style: Spanish
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Property Condition: Excellent
Levels: Two
Lot Information
View: Mountain(s), Setting
Lot Features: Level, Near Public Transit
Zoning: E-2
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Heating Available: Yes
Heating: Forced Air
Utilities Information
Water Source: Mont Wtr
Sewer: Sewer Hookup
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Pets Allowed: Yes
School Information
Elementary School: Mont Union
Middle Or Junior School: S.B. Jr.
High School: S.B. Sr.
Location Information
Cross Street: Butterfly
Directions: Middle runs between Coast Village and Hot Springs Gated entrance.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,565
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.59 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1927
Year Renovated: 1927
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 009130001
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Montecito Union School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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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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Estimated sale price
$8.72M – $10.56M
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