648 Orchard Avenue, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108
$3,250,000
Property Type:
Res
Bedrooms:
3
Baths:
2
Square Footage:
1,434
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
7,405
Status:
Closed
Current Price:
$3,250,000
List Date:
3/10/2026
Last Modified:
4/24/2026
Description
Beautifully renovated and thoughtfully designed, this charming Montecito cottage offers effortless coastal living just above East Valley Road on a peaceful private lane. The 3-bedroom, 2 bath residence features open living spaces with vaulted ceilings, new flooring, and carefully curated finishes throughout.
The new kitchen showcases Italian appliances, honed Carrara marble surfaces, Moroccan brass fixtures, and a deVOL solid brass pot filler imported from England. The newly renovated Bathrooms feature handmade Canadian white oak vanities by Teodor, Zia tile selections, and Casablanca zellige tile, blending craftsmanship with timeless design.
Extensive improvements include a new roof with a 30-year warranty, and new electrical, plumbing, heating system, insulation, and lighting. Th
Supplements: landscaped grounds create a peaceful garden setting with lavender, iceberg roses, olive bushes, and coastal rosemary, while a custom hand-built rock wall constructed from stones sourced on the property adds natural character and charm. Enjoy the mountain views from the back yard and raised garden beds, perfect for growing your own local vegetables. Located just minutes from Montecito's Upper Village, scenic hiking trails, and world-class beaches -- and within the highly sought-after Montecito Union School District -- this inviting property offers privacy, style, and convenience.
More Information MLS# 26-743
Location Info
Country: US
Compass Map: Santa Barbara
Map Grid: U11
Cross Street: East Valley Road
District: 10 - MONTECITO
Street #: 648
Street Name: Orchard
Street Suffix: Avenue
State: CA
Postal Code: 93108
County: Santa Barbara
Parcel Number: 007-152-010
Contract Info
Seller Consider Concessions: Yes
Affordable Housing: No
Current Price: $3,250,000
Price: 3295000
Begin Date: 2026-03-10
Status: Closed
Property Information
Year Built: 1930
Apx Lot SqFt: 7405
Apx # Acres: 0.17
Total #Units: 0
Source: Public Records
Recurring Fees: No
ADU: No
Within City Limits: No
TYP: Home/Estate
Total Bedrooms: 3
Total Bathrooms: 2
Total Full Baths: 2
Total SqFt.: 1434
Neighborhood/Schools
Elementary School: Mont Union
Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
High School: S.B. Sr.
Owner Info
Deposit: 3
Remarks
Hot Sheet Comment: new
Geo Lat: 34.43826
Geo Lon: -119.602518
Condition
Excellent: 1
Style
Cal. Cottage: 1
Traditional: 1
Construction
Single Story: 1
Roof
Composition: 1
Foundation
Raised: 1
Exterior
Stucco: 1
Parking/Garage
Detached: 1
Total # Garage Spaces: 1
Grounds/Landscaping
Yard Irrigation T/O: 1
Lawn: 1
Permeable Driveway: 1
Location/Topo
Cul-De-Sac: 1
Fencing
Fenced: PRT: 1
View
Mountain(s): 1
Proximity
Near Ocean: 1
Near School(s): 1
Near Shopping: 1
Restaurants: 1
Rooms
Family Room: 1
Dining
Dining Area: 1
Laundry
In Unit: 1
Amenities
Dual Pane Window: 1
Remodeled Bath: 1
Remodeled Kitchen: 1
Appliances Included
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Gas Range: 1
Tankless Water Heater: 1
Fireplace(s)
LR: 1
Water/Sewer
Mont Wtr: 1
Pets
No: 1
Handicapped Access
Hand Rails: 1
Zoning
R-1: 1
Reports Available
TDS: 1
Defensible Space Cert: 1
Sales Excludes
Potted Plants: 1
Terms
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Construction Materials
Attic/Crawl Hatchway(s) Insulated: 1
Heating
Forced Air: 1
Flr/Wdw Coverings
Stone: 1
Other: 1
Status Information
Sold Date: 2026-04-21
Sold Price: $3,250,000
Under Contract Date: 2026-03-25
Property Features
Condition: Excellent
Style: Cal. Cottage; Traditional
Construction: Single Story
Construction Materials: Attic/Crawl Hatchway(s) Insulated
Roof: Composition
Foundation: Raised
Exterior: Stucco
Fencing: Fenced: PRT
View: Mountain(s)
Proximity: Near Ocean; Near School(s); Near Shopping; Restaurants
Rooms: Family Room
Dining: Dining Area
Laundry: In Unit
Amenities: Dual Pane Window; Remodeled Bath; Remodeled Kitchen
Appliances Included: Dishwasher; Disposal; Gas Range; Tankless Water Heater
Fireplace(s): LR
Heating: Forced Air
Pets: No
Handicapped Access: Hand Rails
Zoning: R-1
Reports Available: TDS; Defensible Space Cert
Sales Excludes: Potted Plants
Terms: Cash; Conventional
Listing Office:
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Last Updated: April - 24 - 2026
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