Panoramic Mountain Views & Legal Guest House on gently sloping 1.15 acres in Cold Spring School! Existing house (approx 1,500 sq ft) is livable, but has settled & will need to be rebuilt. Great estate potential, surrounded by multi-million properties. Buyer to cooperate w/ 1031 exchange.
Single-familyProperty Type
1957Year Built
1.15 acresLot Size
2 car garageParking
Listed by Pascale Bassan•DRE #01095317• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Panoramic Mountain Views & Legal Guest House on gently sloping 1.15 acres in Cold Spring School! Existing house (approx 1,500 sq ft) is livable, but has settled 7 inches & will need to be rebuilt. Great estate potential, surrounded by multi-million properties. Buyer to cooperate w/ 1031 exchange.
SBMLS #03-2571
Dec 12, 2003
Sold
$1,170,000
Nov 19, 2003
Listing Removed
—
Aug 6, 2003
Listed
$1,295,000
Public Records
Mar 21, 2002
Sold
$328,000
SBMLS #01-2748
Mar 20, 2002
Sold
$885,000
Sep 20, 2001
Listed
$899,000
Stunning Mtn view 1.15 Acre in the heart of Montecito. 2 homes. Main 3/2 house + guest hs. Great bldg site!Buyer can bring driveway in from Sycamore Cyn Rd & build new house while living in residence. Home is livable but has settled. Two homes would bring $4,500 mo. income. Great opportunity! Foundation plan available. Soils test done. CLA for details.
SBMLS #01-2621
Mar 20, 2002
Sold
$885,000
Sep 11, 2001
Listed
$899,000
SBMLS #99-2291
Mar 14, 2000
Sold
$705,000
Feb 9, 2000
Listing Removed
—
Aug 9, 1999
Listed
$759,000
SBMLS #99-2292
Mar 14, 2000
Sold
$705,000
Feb 9, 2000
Listing Removed
—
Aug 9, 1999
Listed
$759,000
SBMLS #98-3446
Aug 9, 1999
Listing Removed
—
Oct 13, 1998
Listed
$795,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$20,090 (+1.7%)
$1,551,739 + $199,897
$1,751,636
2024
$19,762 (+1.7%)
$1,521,313 + $195,978
$1,717,291
2023
$19,436 (+1.6%)
$1,491,484 + $192,136
$1,683,620
2022
$19,127 (+1.9%)
$1,462,240 + $188,369
$1,650,609
2021
$18,763 (+1.6%)
$1,433,569 + $184,676
$1,618,245
2020
$18,475 (+1.1%)
$1,405,460 + $181,055
$1,586,515
2019
$18,268 (+1.8%)
$1,391,049 + $179,199
$1,570,248
2018
$17,952 (+2.4%)
$1,363,774 + $175,686
$1,539,460
2017
$17,537 (+3.3%)
$1,310,818 + $168,865
$1,479,683
2016
$16,972 (+2.8%)
$1,310,818 + $168,865
$1,479,683
2015
$16,512 (+1.5%)
$1,285,116 + $165,554
$1,450,670
2014
$16,271 (+0.4%)
$1,241,018 + $159,874
$1,400,892
2013
$16,206 (+2.5%)
$1,241,018 + $159,874
$1,400,892
2012
$15,816 (+1.9%)
$1,235,410 + $159,152
$1,394,562
2011
$15,526 (+5.4%)
$1,211,187 + $156,032
$1,367,219
2009
$14,730 (+4.1%)
$1,178,565 + $130,144
$1,308,709
2008
$14,149
$1,158,201 + $108,242
$1,266,443
Tax history for 634 Cowles Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$20,090 (+1.7%)
$1,551,739 + $199,897
$1,751,636
2024
$19,762 (+1.7%)
$1,521,313 + $195,978
$1,717,291
2023
$19,436 (+1.6%)
$1,491,484 + $192,136
$1,683,620
2022
$19,127 (+1.9%)
$1,462,240 + $188,369
$1,650,609
2021
$18,763 (+1.6%)
$1,433,569 + $184,676
$1,618,245
2020
$18,475 (+1.1%)
$1,405,460 + $181,055
$1,586,515
2019
$18,268 (+1.8%)
$1,391,049 + $179,199
$1,570,248
2018
$17,952 (+2.4%)
$1,363,774 + $175,686
$1,539,460
2017
$17,537 (+3.3%)
$1,310,818 + $168,865
$1,479,683
2016
$16,972 (+2.8%)
$1,310,818 + $168,865
$1,479,683
2015
$16,512 (+1.5%)
$1,285,116 + $165,554
$1,450,670
2014
$16,271 (+0.4%)
$1,241,018 + $159,874
$1,400,892
2013
$16,206 (+2.5%)
$1,241,018 + $159,874
$1,400,892
2012
$15,816 (+1.9%)
$1,235,410 + $159,152
$1,394,562
2011
$15,526 (+5.4%)
$1,211,187 + $156,032
$1,367,219
2009
$14,730 (+4.1%)
$1,178,565 + $130,144
$1,308,709
2008
$14,149
$1,158,201 + $108,242
$1,266,443
*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
1.15 Acres
Year renovated
1957
Sq. Ft.
1,500
Year built
1957
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
013180016
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
Office
Family Room 2
Dining Information
In Living Room
Interior Features
Laundry Features: Common Area
Fireplace Features: LR
Appliances: Oven/Bltin, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Stove
Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
Exterior
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Slab
Exterior Features: Dog Run, Fruit Trees, Fenced: BCK
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Roof: Composition
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Property Condition: Average
Levels: Single Story
Lot Information
View: Mountain(s), Panoramic
Lot Features: Rolling Slope
Zoning: R-1
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Heating Available: Yes
Heating: Forced Air
Utilities Information
Water Source: Mont Wtr
Sewer: Sewer Hookup
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Cold Spring
Middle Or Junior School: S.B. Jr.
High School: S.B. Sr.
Location Information
Cross Street: Eucalyptus Hill Rd
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,500
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.15 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1957
Year Renovated: 1957
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 013180016
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Cold Spring Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.1mi
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 84° expected this year, 22 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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In this area, properties receive around 9.9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$3.21M – $3.88M
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