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About this home
A rare opportunity to step into a Montecito renovation at the ideal stage & complete the project to your own vision. Significant improvements are already in place, while remaining design & finish selections allow the next owner to make the home distinctly their own. This 1920s Monterey Colonial is set on 1.05 peaceful acres down a private lane in the Upper Village, within Montecito Union School District. Mature landscaping, beautiful mountain views, rose gardens, citrus, & stone pathways create an idyllic setting. The approx 3,405-sq ft main residence offers 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, complemented by a separate ± 768-sq ft, 1bd/1ba guest cottage. A special opportunity to finish & personalize a classic Montecito estate while preserving its warmth, charm, & timeless character.
Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
1.05 acresLot Size
$1,630Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Marsha Kotlyar Estate Group•DRE #01426886• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Upper Village, located between San Ysidro Road and East Valley Road, is a boutique and residential Montecito neighborhood with a walkable village core and mountain-to-ocean scenery. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Upper Village crossroads of San Ysidro Road and East Valley Road, where sidewalk patios, design studios, and small galleries set a polished, low-key rhythm. Local pillars include Pierre Lafond Market & Deli, Caffe Luxxe, and the Montecito Country Mart. Spanish Revival and ranch-style homes sit behind hedges and stone walls, with palms and oaks framing curving lanes. Foothill light and coastal air shape an outdoors-forward routine, with trailheads and beaches a short drive away. The pace stays quiet after dark, with daytime café traffic and errands defining the scene.
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Offer insights
605 San Ysidro Rd · $6,800,000
$7.07M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $7.07M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
3 days
The average home goes pending in 36 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.3%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Living
Interior features
Living room fireplace
Formal dining area
Laundry room
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom
Ground-floor bedroom
Bathrooms
4 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom
Laundry & utility
Laundry room
Exterior features
Yard irrigation
Fruit trees
Other exterior features
Level lot
Near public transit
Mountain, wooded and scenic setting views
Home design
Estate-style home
Home/Estate property type
Two levels with outside stairs
Under construction
Parking
Carport
Other parking (no attached garage)
Construction
Wood siding and stucco construction
Composition roof
Mixed foundation
Utilities
Municipal water
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Elegance, privacy & comfort in a prime Montecito location Up a private lane, just above Montecito's Upper Village, sits an enchanting Monterey style home on 1.04 acres. 3,400 sq. ft. of charm with 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, & a powder rm. The spacious living rm, formal dining rm & kitchen/family rm lead out to a large deck offering a great flow and added living and entertaining space for our SB indoor/outdoor lifestyle A path through the serene gardens leads to a spacious 1 bedroom guest house. This property combines privacy with a prime Montecito location. Less than 2 miles from activities, dining and shopping on Coast Village Rd, Miramar Hotel, San Ysidro Ranch, Butterfly Beach, Upper Village, Pierre La Fond, and trails to hike.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,145 (+2.5%)
$3,570,000 + $3,162,000
$6,732,000
2024
$11,850 (+1.9%)
$576,936 + $579,017
$1,155,953
2023
$11,629 (+1.2%)
$565,624 + $567,664
$1,133,288
2022
$11,494 (+2.2%)
$554,534 + $556,534
$1,111,068
2021
$11,251 (+1.0%)
$543,661 + $545,622
$1,089,283
2020
$11,135 (+3.9%)
$533,001 + $534,924
$1,067,925
2019
$10,721 (+2.0%)
$527,536 + $529,440
$1,056,976
2018
$10,510 (+1.7%)
$517,193 + $519,059
$1,036,252
2017
$10,331 (+2.6%)
$497,110 + $498,904
$996,014
2016
$10,066 (+1.3%)
$497,110 + $498,904
$996,014
2015
$9,935 (+1.6%)
$487,363 + $489,122
$976,485
2014
$9,774 (+0.4%)
$470,640 + $472,338
$942,978
2013
$9,732 (+2.8%)
$470,640 + $472,338
$942,978
2012
$9,468 (+2.0%)
$468,513 + $470,204
$938,717
2011
$9,281 (+0.6%)
$459,327 + $460,985
$920,312
2009
$9,228 (+2.3%)
$446,956 + $448,570
$895,526
2008
$9,024
$439,234 + $440,820
$880,054
Public record
Beds
5
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.05 Acres
Year renovated
1950
Finished Sq. Ft.
3,405
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
3,405
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
011140017
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
9 days above 87° expected this year, 23 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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Sun exposure
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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Redfin Estimate for 605 San Ysidro Rd
$6,800,408
$408 over list price of $6.80M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 5 recent nearby sales, priced between $5.3M to $9.3M.