Montecito Real Estate Update - Latest Weekly Trend

Emily Kellenberger
Apr 16
4 min read

April 16, 2025

The Montecito real estate market currently has 96 actively listed properties, 12 of which are newly listed, 5 closed listings, and 2 pending properties.

Two of our Favorite New Listings:

Defined by its vast ocean, island, and harbor views stretching over the Pacific, 2240 Bella Vista Drive is an estate offering an ever-changing panorama of tranquil horizons. The ocean's beauty fills every room with natural light and a sense of calm. Grand arched entryway, intricate wrought iron door, soaring ceilings with exposed beams, and stone floors evoke the charm of a European villa. A magnificent stone fireplace stands as the core of the grand living room with wooden beams that stretch across the soaring ceilings. Expansive kitchen-family room w/large island and breakfast room. The family room flows effortlessly from the kitchen, anchored by a fireplace. The primary suite has a fireplace, beamed ceilings, and ocean views. 4 additional en suite bedrooms + an office. Outside, intimate terraces, a glistening pool, and alfresco dining await! Offered at $10,200,000.
Location, style, and single-level living converge in this modern Montecito farmhouse at 521 Santa Rosa Lane. Surrounded by beautiful gardens and featuring a wrap-around porch, this San Ysidro Ranch-style retreat exudes character and charm. With 4 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms, the home welcomes you with beamed ceilings and soft tones that create a relaxed sense of luxury. The open-concept floor plan is designed for single-level living, featuring an airy great room, a primary retreat, and three guest bedrooms, all of which seamlessly connect to outdoor living areas. These spaces include a large stone fireplace, al fresco dining options, and a spa. A stone pathway leads to vibrant fruit and vegetable gardens, while a 3-car garage and an ADU enhance the home’s capacity for effortless entertaining and relaxed daily living. This is the epitome of California living—a home that nourishes the heart and soul in the heart of the Hedgerows! Offered at $10,650,000.

In our ongoing effort to provide comprehensive and up-to-date information, we are introducing a new rental listings section for Montecito as part of our current market update. This addition will allow us to better serve our users and offer a more complete picture of the local rental market.

There are 12 active rental listings, and 3 new rental listings in the Montecito area. These listings include a variety of properties, ranging from luxurious estates to charming cottages, ensuring there is something for every taste and budget.

Our Favorite New Rental Listings:

Set on +/- 4.8 acres between Montecito and Summerland, 330 Ortega Ridge Road is a gated estate that offers 280° views of the ocean, islands, mountains, and Santa Barbara Harbor. The +/- 6,212 square feet residence features soaring ceilings, curved architectural walls, and seamless indoor-outdoor flow. The main level includes a grand living room, formal and rotunda dining rooms, family room, open office, and 3-car garage. The primary suite boasts dual baths, fireplace, and ocean views. 2 additional guest suites complete the entry level. Outdoors, enjoy a zero-entry pool, kitchen, and fire pit. The lower level includes a second kitchen, living room, 2 more suites, and a 2nd garage. A private guest house offers a bedroom, bunk area, full kitchen, and living area. Elevator access and 5 garage spaces complete the furnished estate. This incredible opportunity is now available for a long-term lease starting in June 2025. Offered at $60K per month. To inquire about booking or learn more about this exceptional property-please contact the listing agent.
Set on nearly an acre, San Leandro Lane, is located in the coveted Hedgerow neighborhood, this charming farmhouse blends comfort, elegance, and designer finishes. The main level offers a great room, gourmet kitchen with island and top-tier appliances, formal dining, sunny breakfast area, guest bedroom with full bath, private office with custom built-ins, and a powder room. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite features a fireplace, walk-in closet, marble shower, and private balcony. Two guest bedrooms share a hall bath, with a cozy bunk-room and additional bath completing the level. French doors open to a patio with outdoor kitchen, sitting areas, lawns, bocce ball court, fire pit, spa, and stunning mountain views. A two-car garage is attached. Moments to both Montecito villages, beaches. This incredible opportunity is now available for a long-term lease starting April 2025. Offered at $50,000 per month. To inquire about booking or learn more about this exceptional property-please contact the listing agent.

Our Favorite Luxury EK&A Rental Listing:

8096 Puesta Del Sol is an exceptional oceanfront home behind the gates of Rincon Point, offering 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, an office, a 'tower' room perfect for reading or yoga, home gym area, outdoor sauna, a hot tub and outdoor fireplace set under a covered outdoor deck (just off the great room), along with a sprawling grass yard, all overlooking the beauty of the ocean, coastline, and Channel Islands. High quality construction with designer interiors. Rincon Point is a coveted beach community known as 'The Queen of the Coast' and a world class surfing destination. Fully furnished. Minimum 1-year lease. Other amenities include a gas fire pit by the ocean, surfboard storage and heated surf shower, top of the line appliances, two dishwashers, two sets of washer/dryers, a large off-street parking area, two available garage bays, automatic backup generators, air conditioning, high power vehicle charging plug, gas BBQ, and more. This incredible opportunity is now available for a minimum 1-year long-term lease, starting March 2025. Offered at $45,000 per month. To inquire about booking or learn more about this exceptional property-please contact the listing agent.

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