House$4,000,000
Montecito
3 bd 3 ba 197 m²
Montecito Real Estate: Luxury Estates near Santa Barbara
56 homes and apartments for sale in Montecito, United States.
Photo: Clay Elliot / Unsplash
Properties for sale in Montecito
24 properties shown
House
House$5,750,000
Montecito
3 bd 3 ba 220 m²
House$6,295,000
Montecito
6 bd 7 ba 447 m²
House$12,900,000
Montecito
5 bd 7 ba 657 m²
House$3,800,000
Montecito
3 bd 4 ba 152 m²
House$5,950,000
Montecito
3 bd 5 ba 320 m²
House$4,650,000
Montecito
4 bd 4 ba 228 m²
House$6,995,000
Montecito
3 bd 4 ba 356 m²
House$11,500,000
Montecito
4 bd 5 ba 402 m²
Apartment$1,195,000
Montecito
1 bd 1 ba 81 m²
House$3,475,000
Montecito
3 bd 4 ba 230 m²
House$5,795,000
Montecito
4 bd 4 ba 312 m²
House$12,250,000
Montecito
5 bd 7 ba 375 m²
House$6,450,000
Montecito
3 bd 4 ba 343 m²
House$39,500,000
Montecito
6 bd 9 ba 954 m²
Apartment$3,200,000
Montecito
2 bd 2 ba 174 m²
House$7,598,000
Montecito
4 bd 4 ba 247 m²
House$5,795,000
Montecito
4 bd 3 ba 272 m²
House$11,500,000
Montecito
5 bd 4 ba 245 m²
House$7,999,500
Montecito
6 bd 6 ba 342 m²
House$6,995,000
Montecito
4 bd 4 ba 195 m²
House$5,795,000
Montecito
4 bd 4 ba 335 m²
House$34,900,000
Montecito
7 bd 13 ba 1,038 m²
House$6,495,000
Montecito
4 bd 3 ba 258 m²
Buyer's guide: Montecito
Montecito is an unincorporated community next to Santa Barbara on California's central coast, and it is among the most expensive property markets in the United States. Our 56 listings have a median asking price of €6,660,111. Nearly all are houses on large lots, so this page is about estate-level buying.
What things cost
Asking prices from current listings on RealEstateAbroad, converted to euros.
| Measure | Montecito |
|---|---|
| Median asking price | €6,660,111 |
| p25 to p75 | €5,249,866 to €10,615,949 |
| Median price per m² | €18,803 |
| Median size | 375 m² |
| Listings | 56 |
Estates
54 of 56 listings are houses and 2 are apartments. Five-bedroom and larger homes number 22, four-bedroom 14, three-bedroom 18. The price spread is huge, so the top of the range (over €10 million) is a different product from a modest bungalow. See houses in the United States.
Because this segment is thinly traded, asking prices can sit far above eventual sale prices for unrenovated or oddly configured homes. Look closely at the lot, privacy, ocean views, and recent permitted work. Ask the agent for off-market properties, which are common at this level.
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Setting and risks
Montecito lies between the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific, with Hot Springs and Coast Village Road as its shopping and dining areas. It is known for large gardens and privacy. The 2018 debris flow after the Thomas fire was devastating, so check hillside flood-zone mapping, debris-basin maintenance and insurance. Premiums and insurer availability vary widely.
Buyers are second-home owners, retirees and entertainment-industry figures.
Buying notes
Foreigners can buy; non-US buyers often pay cash at this level. Use an escrow company, a California real estate attorney and a surveyor. Property tax is roughly 1% of the purchase price plus assessments, and reassessed on purchase. Read US buying guide and US financing.
Estate sales often involve trusts or companies; your attorney should check the ownership chain. If you plan to rent the property, the county and the Montecito Association have rules, and short-term lets in particular need research.
Nearby towns
Santa Barbara adjoins Montecito and Carpinteria lies to the south-east. Ojai, Ventura, Oxnard and Port Hueneme are further along the coast or inland. See United States.
Last updated 8 October 2026
Buying property in Montecito: FAQ
Is Montecito in Santa Barbara?
It is adjacent and unincorporated.
What are the main risks?
Wildfire, debris flow and insurance availability.
What does an average listing cost?
The median is €6,660,111.
Can foreigners buy?
Yes.
Is it a second-home market?
Largely, though many residents are permanent.
Are there cheaper homes in Montecito?
The lowest quartile starts around €5.2 million, so there is little below that. Cheaper alternatives are in nearby Carpinteria or Ventura.
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