BRING YOUR CONTRACTOR TO THIS GENEROUSLY PROPORTIONED MONTECITO PARCEL OF 0.9 ACRES W/LOVELY MOUNTAIN VIEWS.THIS PROPERTY HAS DREAM HOME POTENTIAL SITUATED IN SECLUDED, ELEGANT SURROUNDINGS.WALK TO COLD SPRINGS SCHOOL.DINING ROOMRED BRICK FRPL.OVERSIZE 2 CAR GARAGE W/STORAGE.ZONING:2-E-1.TOTAL REMODEL OR BUILD YOUR NEW DREAM HOME.
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
0.91 acresLot Size
$1,652Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Mike Richardson•DRE #00635254• Richardson Real Estate Services, Inc.
Bought with Steven Talley•DRE #00514434• Sundance Properties
Source:SBMLS #98-990
Redfin Estimate
$2,796,348
$2.3M since sold in November 2009$14K since August
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This home's estimate is 9.7% lower than the average sale price ($3.10M) of 6 comparable homes.
BRING YOUR CONTRACTOR TO THIS GENEROUSLY PROPORTIONED MONTECITO PARCEL OF 0.9 ACRES W/LOVELY MOUNTAIN VIEWS.THIS PROPERTY HAS DREAM HOME POTENTIAL SITUATED IN SECLUDED, ELEGANT SURROUNDINGS.WALK TO COLD SPRINGS SCHOOL.DINING ROOMRED BRICK FRPL.OVERSIZE 2 CAR GARAGE W/STORAGE.ZONING:2-E-1.TOTAL REMODEL OR BUILD YOUR NEW DREAM HOME.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$22,938 (+1.1%)
$954,558 + $1,002,489
$1,957,047
2024
$22,684 (+18.4%)
$935,842 + $982,833
$1,918,675
2023
$19,156 (+28.0%)
$917,493 + $974,347
$1,891,840
2022
$14,966 (+2.0%)
$899,503 + $794,028
$1,693,531
2021
$14,675 (+1.8%)
$881,866 + $407,881
$1,289,747
2020
$14,415 (+0.9%)
$864,575 + $399,884
$1,264,459
2019
$14,280 (+1.8%)
$855,710 + $395,784
$1,251,494
2018
$14,028 (+2.3%)
$838,932 + $388,024
$1,226,956
2017
$13,715 (+3.2%)
$806,356 + $372,957
$1,179,313
2016
$13,290 (+2.6%)
$806,356 + $372,957
$1,179,313
2015
$12,956 (+1.5%)
$790,546 + $365,645
$1,156,191
2014
$12,764 (+0.4%)
$763,419 + $353,099
$1,116,518
2013
$12,713 (+3.8%)
$763,419 + $353,099
$1,116,518
2012
$12,245 (+1.9%)
$759,969 + $351,572
$1,111,541
2011
$12,018 (+65.1%)
$745,068 + $329,973
$1,075,041
2009
$7,280 (+4.9%)
$725,000 + $48,141
$773,141
2008
$6,941
$537,087 + $59,674
$596,761
Tax history for 640 Cowles Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$22,938 (+1.1%)
$954,558 + $1,002,489
$1,957,047
2024
$22,684 (+18.4%)
$935,842 + $982,833
$1,918,675
2023
$19,156 (+28.0%)
$917,493 + $974,347
$1,891,840
2022
$14,966 (+2.0%)
$899,503 + $794,028
$1,693,531
2021
$14,675 (+1.8%)
$881,866 + $407,881
$1,289,747
2020
$14,415 (+0.9%)
$864,575 + $399,884
$1,264,459
2019
$14,280 (+1.8%)
$855,710 + $395,784
$1,251,494
2018
$14,028 (+2.3%)
$838,932 + $388,024
$1,226,956
2017
$13,715 (+3.2%)
$806,356 + $372,957
$1,179,313
2016
$13,290 (+2.6%)
$806,356 + $372,957
$1,179,313
2015
$12,956 (+1.5%)
$790,546 + $365,645
$1,156,191
2014
$12,764 (+0.4%)
$763,419 + $353,099
$1,116,518
2013
$12,713 (+3.8%)
$763,419 + $353,099
$1,116,518
2012
$12,245 (+1.9%)
$759,969 + $351,572
$1,111,541
2011
$12,018 (+65.1%)
$745,068 + $329,973
$1,075,041
2009
$7,280 (+4.9%)
$725,000 + $48,141
$773,141
2008
$6,941
$537,087 + $59,674
$596,761
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Property Information
Subdivision Name: COWLES
Building Sq. Ft: 1,693
Legal Description: COWLES ROAD TR LOT 11
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 39,640
Legal Lot Number: 11
Municipality Name: MONTECITO COUNTY
Acres: 0.91
Zoning Code: 2-E-1
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax Area: MONTECITO COUNTY
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,693
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.91 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: 2005
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 013180014
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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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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Estimated sale price
$2.66M – $3.22M
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