OFF MARKET

Off Market Jan 2021 for $3.2M

$5,174,936

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $13,064/mo

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3,125

sq ft

680 Cowles Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108

About this home

MAKING MONTECITO MEMORIES-Live in the center of Montecito history -- in the early 1900's, William H. Cowles, newspaper publisher, purchased 47 acres in the western portion of the upper Montecito valley; his brother-in-law Phillip B. Stewart purchased adjoining acreage, all lying between the Eucalyptus Hill road and the Barker Pass road. They went on to create beautiful country estates for their own occupancy and enjoyment; this purchase also led to the opening/dedication of the Barker Pass Road and the naming of this road. An area of natural beauty and privacy; Cowles Road also offers a home for you! This Mediterranean multi-level, redesigned and enhanced by its architect owner features over 3100 sq feet, ocean and mountain views, guest quarters with separate entrance, and two oversized 2-car garages. An 800-sq. ft basement with interior and exterior access offers many possibilities. The master suite showcases a view balcony, A/C and a spacious sitting room with fireplace. Guest quarters are spacious with separate kitchen, laundry room and living area with a wood-burning stove. A stone pathway leads to a putting green in a shady woodsy natural setting!

Single-familyProperty Type

1954Year Built

0.87 acresLot Size

$1,656Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

4 car garageParking

Listed by Keith Berry •DRE #00363833 • Coldwell Banker Realty

Bought with Haden Homes Group •DRE #02020380 | 01988499 • Compass

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•Source:SBMLS #20-4685

Redfin Estimate

$5,174,936

$1.9M since sold in January 2021$149K since August

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This home's estimate is 1.3% lower than the average sale price ($5.24M) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$7,000,000
A
4 beds3.5 baths3,876 sq ft
1071 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
SOLD APR 14, 2026
$3,375,000
B
5 beds4 baths3,264 sq ft
520 Barker Pass Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
SOLD JUL 7, 2026
$5,600,000
C
3 beds4 baths3,689 sq ft
937 Arcady Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
SOLD MAY 14, 2026
$4,940,000
D
3 beds4 baths3,216 sq ft
1122 Camino Viejo Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
SOLD JAN 8, 2026
$5,300,000
E
4 beds3 baths2,448 sq ft
734 El Rancho Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108

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$2,586,602

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$11,651/mo

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Market trends in 93108, CA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

98.1%

+0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$5.9M

$297K MoM

Avg. days on market

56d

10 days MoM

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2 MoM

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Sale history for 680 Cowles Rd

Date

Event

Price

SBMLS #24-1424

Dec 17, 2024

Listing Removed

—

Jun 17, 2024

Price Changed

$7,495,000

$2,398/sq ft

May 2, 2024

Listed

$7,995,000

$2,558/sq ft

TheMLS #24-387679

Jun 17, 2024

Price Changed

May 3, 2024

Listed

SBMLS #23-2301

Oct 15, 2023

Listing Removed

—

Aug 4, 2023

Listed

$8,495,000

$2,718/sq ft

TheMLS #23-297831

Aug 4, 2023

Listed

SBMLS #20-4685

Jan 20, 2021

Sold

$3,240,000

$1,037/sq ft

Dec 11, 2020

Contingent

—

Dec 7, 2020

Listed

$3,350,000

$1,072/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$38,816 (+1.8%)

$1,656,120 + $2,002,281

$3,658,401

2024

$38,134 (+1.8%)

$1,623,648 + $1,963,021

$3,586,669

2023

$37,455 (+1.7%)

$1,591,812 + $1,924,531

$3,516,343

2022

$36,811 (+99.5%)

$1,560,600 + $1,886,796

$3,447,396

2021

$18,452 (+1.6%)

$1,530,000 + $1,849,800

$3,379,800

2020

$18,157 (+1.2%)

$872,467 + $753,989

$1,626,456

2019

$17,945 (+1.8%)

$863,521 + $746,258

$1,609,779

2018

$17,621 (+2.2%)

$846,590 + $731,626

$1,578,216

2017

$17,247 (+3.2%)

$813,717 + $703,217

$1,516,934

2016

$16,717 (+2.3%)

$813,717 + $703,217

$1,516,934

2015

$16,345 (+1.5%)

$797,762 + $689,429

$1,487,191

2014

$16,098 (+0.4%)

$770,387 + $665,772

$1,436,159

2013

$16,031 (+2.6%)

$770,387 + $665,772

$1,436,159

2012

$15,632 (+1.9%)

$766,906 + $662,764

$1,429,670

2011

$15,335 (+1.8%)

$751,869 + $649,769

$1,401,638

2009

$15,059 (+3.7%)

$731,618 + $632,269

$1,363,887

2008

$14,528

$718,978 + $621,346

$1,340,324

Tax history for 680 Cowles Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$38,816 (+1.8%)

$1,656,120 + $2,002,281

$3,658,401

2024

$38,134 (+1.8%)

$1,623,648 + $1,963,021

$3,586,669

2023

$37,455 (+1.7%)

$1,591,812 + $1,924,531

$3,516,343

2022

$36,811 (+99.5%)

$1,560,600 + $1,886,796

$3,447,396

2021

$18,452 (+1.6%)

$1,530,000 + $1,849,800

$3,379,800

2020

$18,157 (+1.2%)

$872,467 + $753,989

$1,626,456

2019

$17,945 (+1.8%)

$863,521 + $746,258

$1,609,779

2018

$17,621 (+2.2%)

$846,590 + $731,626

$1,578,216

2017

$17,247 (+3.2%)

$813,717 + $703,217

$1,516,934

2016

$16,717 (+2.3%)

$813,717 + $703,217

$1,516,934

2015

$16,345 (+1.5%)

$797,762 + $689,429

$1,487,191

2014

$16,098 (+0.4%)

$770,387 + $665,772

$1,436,159

2013

$16,031 (+2.6%)

$770,387 + $665,772

$1,436,159

2012

$15,632 (+1.9%)

$766,906 + $662,764

$1,429,670

2011

$15,335 (+1.8%)

$751,869 + $649,769

$1,401,638

2009

$15,059 (+3.7%)

$731,618 + $632,269

$1,363,887

2008

$14,528

$718,978 + $621,346

$1,340,324

*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

0.87 Acres

Year renovated

1988

Sq. Ft.

3,872

Year built

1954

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Santa Barbara County

APN

013180010

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Features: Gar #4, Interior Access, Attached
Garage: Yes
Attached Garage: Yes

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4

Room Information
Office
Basement

Dining Information
Formal
Breakfast Area

Interior Features
Laundry Features: Other, Laundry Room
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Stove, Primary Bedroom, Other, 2+, Gas, LR
Appliances: Trash Compactor, Oven/Rnge/Blt-in, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Stove, Rev Osmosis
Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Carpet, Tile

Exterior

Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Mixed
Exterior Features: Patio Open, Patio Covered, Lawn, Wooded, Yard Irrigation PRT, Fenced: PRT
Construction Materials: Stucco
Roof: Tile

Property Information
Architectural Style: Medit
# Of Buildings: 1
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Occupant Type Allowed: Occ All Ages
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Property Condition: Good
Levels: Split Level, Tri-Level

Lot Information
View: Mountain(s), Ocean, Setting, Wooded
Zoning: E-1

Utilities

Heating & Cooling
Cooling Available: Yes
Cooling: Other
Heating Available: Yes
Heating: Forced Air, Radiant

Utilities Information
Water Source: Mont Wtr
Sewer: Sewer Hookup

Location

Multi-Unit Information
Pets Allowed: Yes

School Information
Elementary School: Cold Spring
Middle Or Junior School: S.B. Jr.
High School: S.B. Sr.

Location Information
Cross Street: Eucalyptus Hill

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,872
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.87 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1954
Year Renovated: 1988
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 013180010

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Cold Spring Elementary School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.2mi

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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, 21 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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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

$4.92M – $5.95M

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Home values near 680 Cowles Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
685 Cowles Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 2 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2056 Sq. Ft.	$3,826,240
651 Cowles Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3589 Sq. Ft.	$3,947,836

Address	Redfin Estimate
681 Cowles Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$6,494,662
609 Cowles Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 5 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 3960 Sq. Ft.	$5,025,818

Address	Redfin Estimate
669 Cowles Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$4,064,361
640 Cowles Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1693 Sq. Ft.	$2,779,989

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