A Secret Garden in the Lower Village! Become enchanted with 256 Butterfly Lane, a charming single-story ''Carmel Cottage'' tucked away in the heart of Montecito's Lower Village. Set back comfortably from Butterfly Ln on a spacious .29 acre lot, this three-bedroom, two bathroom home with a beautiful great room, vaulted ceilings, fireplace and spectacular mountain views presents an incredible opportunity for updating or expanding. Landscaping includes historic gardens as former part of adjacent estate. Located in Montecito Union School District, this property is just a short distance from Coast Village Rd, Butterfly Beach (hiway 101 pedestrian underpass), the Biltmore and the Rosewood Miramar Resort. This is the first time this home has been available in decades!
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$3,200,000
256 Butterfly Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
3beds
1,635sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1960
0.29 Acres Lot
$4,581,100 Zestimate®
$1,957/sqft
$6,772 Estimated rent
Home value
$4,581,100
$3.85M - $5.54M
$6,772/mo
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Historic gardensSpectacular mountain viewsBeautiful great roomRosewood miramar resortVaulted ceilings
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Listed by:
Suding Murphy Group 00678264 / 01233441 / 02017526 805-455-8055,
Compass
Bought with:
Cristal Clarke, 00968247
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Source: SBMLS,MLS#: 23-1097
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Other
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,635 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Levels: Single Story
- Exterior features: Fruit Trees
- Fencing: Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Setting
Lot
- Size: 0.29 Acres
- Features: Level, Near Public Transit
- Topography: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 009121005
- Zoning: E-1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Good
- Year built: 1960
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Mont Wtr
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Santa Barbara
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Ctnl
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/31/2023 | Sold | $3,200,000-13.4%$1,957/sqft |
Source:  SBMLS #23-1097 Report a problem | ||
| 8/10/2023 | Pending sale | $3,695,000$2,260/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #23-1097 Report a problem | ||
| 7/14/2023 | Price change | $3,695,000-7.5%$2,260/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #23-1097 Report a problem | ||
| 5/18/2023 | Price change | $3,995,000-3.7%$2,443/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #23-1097 Report a problem | ||
| 4/25/2023 | Listed for sale | $4,150,000$2,538/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #23-1097 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $35,208 +1.8% | $3,264,000 +2% |
| 2024 | $34,582 +385% | $3,200,000 +496% |
| 2023 | $7,130 +1.2% | $536,879 +2% |
| 2022 | $7,048 +1.7% | $526,353 +2% |
| 2021 | $6,929 +0.8% | $516,033 +1% |
| 2020 | $6,875 +2.4% | $510,743 +2% |
| 2019 | $6,714 +1.5% | $500,729 +2% |
| 2018 | $6,612 +2.9% | $490,912 +2% |
| 2017 | $6,425 +3.3% | $481,287 +2% |
| 2016 | $6,220 +5.8% | $471,851 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $5,878 | $464,764 +2% |
| 2014 | $5,878 | $455,661 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $444,710 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $435,991 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $432,734 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $433,763 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $425,259 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $416,921 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $408,747 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $400,733 +3.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $385,677 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $378,116 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $370,703 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $363,435 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 93108
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Montecito Union SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.8 mi
- NASanta Barbara Unified Early ChildhoodGrades: Distance: 1.9 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.
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