Santa Barbara County, California
Montecito Real Estate and Local Guide
Affluent unincorporated coastal community between the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, known for large estates and celebrity residents. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Montecito best.
About the area
Living in Montecito, CA
One of the wealthiest communities in the country, with a 2024 median home price near $7.5 million.
The housing market
Homes in Montecito
- About 74% of homes are owner-occupied.
- Roughly 76% of housing units are single-family homes.
- The median home value reaches the top of the Census scale at about $2 million or more.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Montecito home
Lotusland
37-acre botanic garden created by opera singer Ganna Walska
Casa del Herrero
1925 Spanish Colonial Revival estate on the National Register of Historic Places
Montecito Inn
Historic hotel dating to 1928 and long associated with Charlie Chaplin
Butterfly Beach
Popular public beach known for sunset views across from the Rosewood Miramar
Neighborhoods
Montecito areas to know
Upper Village
Foothill area centered on San Ysidro Road near the post office and San Ysidro Ranch
Lower Village
Walkable coastal area centered on Coast Village Road
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.