1588 E Valley Road, Montecito, CA 93108
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1588 E Valley Road,Montecito, CA 93108
$2,999,500
- 1 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,181 sq. ft.
- Single family
- Active
Listed by: marco farrell
Office: sotheby's international realty
MLS#:26-3091
Source:SBAOR
Price summary
- Price:$2,999,500
- Price per sq. ft.:$2,539.8
About this home
Tucked above East Valley Road on a secluded flag lot between San Ysidro Road and El Bosque Road, this 1952 single-story ranch cottage is a rare fixer-upper opportunity in the heart of Montecito. Set on nearly half an acre (0.49 AC) beneath mature oaks, a gravel motor court leads to a light-filled home ready for its next chapter.
Inside, a spacious living room centers on a classic brick fireplace, complemented by a versatile office or sun room with its own closet, easily reimagined as a second bedroom, plus two full baths. French doors open to a patio, where paths wind past numerous concrete planters and garden beds. The expansive back yard offers mature lemon and grapefruit trees and a storage shed, ready for gardening, entertaining, or expansion.
Just seconds from Montecito Upper Village and minutes to the beach, Coast Village Road, and top-rated schools, this flag-lot setting delivers exceptional privacy and potential in one of California's most coveted coastal foothill enclaves.
Architectural Character
A classic example of Mid-Century Modern Ranch design, the home showcases:
A low-pitched, butterfly-leaning gable roof with deep overhanging eaves and exposed rafter tails
A diagonal wood brace beneath the eave, a signature mid-century structural and decorative flourish
Vertical board-and-batten siding in a light cream hue
Long, low, horizontal massing typical of the Ranch style
A tall, painted brick chimney providing a striking vertical accent against the roofline
Simple multi-pane windows that keep the facade clean and understated
Homes like this one, built in 1952, reflect the wave of post-war California ranch construction that shaped Santa Barbara-area neighborhoods from the late 1940s through the 1960s, offering a genuine piece of the region's architectural history.
The Setting
Montecito's Upper Village is just seconds away, with the beach, Coast Village Road shops and restaurants, and top-rated schools only minutes further. Rarely does a property this private, this close to the village, and with this much room to make it your own come to market. Bring your vision and craft a peaceful coastal foothill retreat in one of the most desirable communities in California....
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Home facts
- Year built:1952
- Listing ID #:26-3091
- Added:17 day(s) ago
- Updated:October 03, 2026 at 03:06 PM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:1
- Total bathrooms:2
- Full bathrooms:2
- Rooms Total:5
- Flooring:Hardwood, Laminate, Tile
- Kitchen Description:Gas Range
- Living area:1,181 sq. ft.
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Composition
- Year built:1952
- Building area:1,181 sq. ft.
- Lot area:0.49 Acres
- Lot Features:Flag Lot, Level, Near Public Transit
- Foundation Description:Raised
- Levels:1 Story
Schools
- High school:S.B. Sr.
- Middle school:S.B. Jr.
- Elementary school:Mont Union
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$2,999,500
- Price per sq. ft.:$2,539.8
Features and amenities
- Appliances:Dryer, Gas Range, Washer
- Laundry features:Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
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