Single-story home behind a backyard pool, with a paved patio, outdoor seating, and mature landscaping.

Diamond in The Rough - Hedgerow Montecito

I absolutely love 1666 San Leandro Lane in Montecito. It's a prime example of how great properties sell quickly with multiple offers. What makes it so special?

Well, despite needing a remodel, it's perfectly located in the lower Montecito neighborhood on a spacious 0.8-acre flat parcel facing south. It offers plenty of indoor and outdoor space, a single-level main home, a large two-car garage, a workout/art studio, a pool, and a separate guesthouse situated privately away from the main residence with its own driveway. These are the kind of standout features that are hard to find all in one property - that's why it's worth paying $1.2 million over the initial asking price.

Originally listed at $5,000,000, 1666 San Leandro Lane went into escrow with multiple offers. After the first buyer backed out, it quickly received multiple offers again and sold for $1.2 million over the asking price.

As someone who's passionate about Montecito and Santa Barbara real estate, I was initially surprised by the $1.2 million over asking price. But when I consider how rare properties like this come onto the market, it all makes sense. I believe the new owners will tastefully remodel this stunning property, which I expect will be valued at around $9 million once it's finished.

If you're looking for properties like this, feel free to reach out to me. I've been a resident of Santa Barbara for 20 years and have been actively involved in residential real estate in the area for over a decade. Be sure to join and subscribe to my newsletter for future market updates and noteworthy sales in the area.

 

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Sina Omidi

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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Santa Barbara, Montecito & Hope Ranch Properties

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Swimming pool framed by manicured hedges and mature trees, with blue planters along the stone patio.
Living room with white sofas, a lit fireplace, and a striped neutral rug.
Bedroom with a patterned bedspread, white accent chair, and desk by a garden-facing window.
Dining room with patterned wallpaper, a large wooden table, and sliding doors to a garden patio.
Bedroom suite with a sitting area, fireplace, and large windows overlooking greenery.
Bedroom with a black canopy bed, white bedding, and a sitting area beside a wide garden-facing window.
Furnished bedroom with a woven headboard, patterned bedding, and windows opening toward greenery.
Garden path leads through lush plantings to a swimming pool, with mountains in the distance.
Backyard pool beside a stone patio with dining and lounge furniture, surrounded by mature trees and hedges.
Bright white kitchen with honey-colored countertops, a central island, and a glass door to the garden.
Montecito home pool and patio with wicker seating, manicured lawn, and tall surrounding hedges.
Backyard pool and inset spa on a stone patio, with lounge seating and mature landscaped gardens.
Aerial view of a hedged Montecito home with a backyard pool, patio, and landscaped garden path.
Landscaped garden with a gravel seating area, wooden bench, and stone birdbath.
Garden path bordered by clipped hedges and mature trees, leading to a stone urn.
Dark green single-story home framed by clipped hedges, a sandy path, and a citrus tree.
Home gym with exposed timber beams, a massage table, exercise equipment, and garden-facing sliding doors.
Aerial view of a home, swimming pool, and tree-filled landscaped grounds.
Single-story home behind a gated gravel driveway, framed by lush hedges with a mountain beyond.
Single-story home with a black entrance gate, sculpted hedges, and a broad gravel driveway.
Covered home entrance with a wicker bench, clipped hedges, and bright pink flowers.
Entry hall with parquet floors, a round mirror, and an open door to a flower-lined patio.
Single-story home with a large patio and swimming pool, viewed above the landscaped backyard.
Aerial view of 1666 San Leandro Lane amid hillside homes, with the Pacific coastline beyond.

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