Hidden behind mature hedges in Montecito, this sun-soaked 1930's cottage is brimming w/ charm & has been renovated to perfection. Tall ceilings, hardwood floors, and top-of-the-line appliances bring effortless elegance to the everyday, while whimsical details & professional landscaping create a serene storybook atmosphere in this lovely 2 bed, 2 bath home. Living areas recently expanded and updated, the spaces are bright & open, detailed with a stone fireplace, vaulted ceilings, abundant windows, and french doors to the patio. Playful & enchanting, the gated backyard has been expertly landscaped. A detached studio functions perfectly as an at-home office or private guest space. Last but not least, a detached 2-car garage offers ample additional parking and storage.
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$3,000,000
653 Romero Canyon Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
3beds
2,252sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1930
8,712 Square Feet Lot
$3,180,500 Zestimate®
$1,332/sqft
$8,255 Estimated rent
Home value
$3,180,500
$2.96M - $3.47M
$8,255/mo
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: September 13, 2024 at 08:28pm
Listed by:
Marsha Kotlyar Estate Group 01426886 805-565-4014,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Bought with:
Andrea Cambern, 02158714
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Source: SBMLS,MLS#: 23-3503
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,252
- Total interior livable area: 2,252 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Detached
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Levels: Single Story
- Patio & porch: Patio Open
- Exterior features: Lawn, Fruit Trees
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Setting
Lot
- Size: 8,712 sqft
- Features: Level
- Topography: Level
Details
- Additional structures: Other
- Parcel number: 007152017
- Zoning: R-1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Excellent
- Year built: 1930
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic In
- Water: Mont Wtr
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Santa Barbara
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Ctnl
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/12/2023 | Sold | $3,000,000+3.6%$1,332/sqft |
Source:  SBMLS #23-3503 Report a problem | ||
| 11/29/2023 | Pending sale | $2,895,000$1,286/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #23-3503 Report a problem | ||
| 11/25/2023 | Listed for sale | $2,895,000+89.8%$1,286/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #23-3503 Report a problem | ||
| 7/15/2019 | Listing removed | $1,525,000$677/sqft |
Source: BHHS California Properties #19-471516 Report a problem | ||
| 5/18/2019 | Listed for sale | $1,525,000$677/sqft |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway Home Services California Properties #19-1621 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $26,857 +1.9% | $2,597,834 +2% |
| 2024 | $26,358 +144.5% | $2,546,898 +146% |
| 2023 | $10,781 +1.7% | $1,035,250 +2% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 93108
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Montecito Union SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 1.8 mi
- NASanta Barbara Unified Early ChildhoodGrades: Distance: 4.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Mont Union
- Middle: S.B. Jr.
- High: S.B. Sr.
Source: SBMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
- California
- Santa Barbara County
- Montecito
- 93108
- 653 Romero Canyon Rd