
MONTECITO, CA 93108
Analysis of 660/670 Buena Vista Drive, MONTECITO, CA 93108 is currently available with a list price of $18,500,000. The property maintains a Fair Condition Rating (50/100), suggesting the property is in acceptable condition with potential for value enhancement through selective updates and improvements. Located in a high-demand neighborhood within the MONTECITO Unified School District, this asset is categorized as a low-risk, high-reward acquisition suitable for both Buy-and-Hold Investors and Owner-Occupants willing to undertake light renovation work.
Property is moderate renovation needed.
The property is a 1933 Spanish Colonial with its last documented restoration in 1999. At 25 years since the renovation, it falls into the 'Fair' category (>20y or 15-30y reno). While the estate is meticulously maintained and move-in ready, the age of the restoration suggests that systems and interior finishes are dated by modern standards.
The property has a large lot size, which is more than 4 times of its living area. lot size in square feet = 148540, living area = 6075.
Situated on 3.41 acres across two legal parcels, this rare compound offers exceptional privacy and significant potential for future development or legacy estate planning in a prime Montecito location.
The 1933 Spanish Colonial residence features a masterful 1999 restoration by Ketzel & Goodman, seamlessly blending period-correct architectural details with romantic courtyards and loggias.
While the 1999 restoration was high-quality, the finishes and systems are now 25 years old and may require modernization to meet the expectations of today's ultra-luxury buyers.
The scale of the 3.41-acre grounds, combined with multiple historic structures and extensive landscaping, necessitates a high level of ongoing maintenance and operational costs.
Count your lucky stars at this epic 3.41 acre Montecito garden compound on beautiful Buena Vista Drive with dreamy ocean and mountain views. Spanning 2 legal parcels, the 1933 Provincial main residence offers approximately 6,000 square feet, 4 bedrooms, and 3.5 baths, blending the architectural intention of the 1930s with a thoughtful 1999 restoration by Ketzel & Goodman. Romantic courtyards and covered loggias draw light, air, landscape, and views into nearly every room. This rare offering unfolds across lush, private grounds designed by landscape architect Sydney Baumgartner, featuring mature orchards, flourishing gardens, sprawling lawns, a putting green, and 3 separate entry gates. Two additional guest cottages spill over with period charm from the 1920s and 1930s.
No exterior & parking available.
No sensitive facilities data found.
| Feature | Subject | Average Home | Neighborhood Ranking (50 Listings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beds | 4.0 | 4.0 | 50% |
| Baths | 3.0 | 5.0 | 30% |
| Square foot | 6,075 | 3,784 | 91% |
| Lot Size | 148,540 | 40,946.398 | 94% |
| Price | $18.50M | $5.30M | 96% |
| Price per sq ft | $3.0K | $1.7K | 92% |
| Built year | 1933 | 1982 | 9% |
| HOA | $0 | $0 | 50% |
| Days on market | 28 | 221 | 2% |
May 9, 2026
$18,500,000
Initial Listing