Amy Abbott & Kristin Hall | Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

431 Montgomery Street, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103

$1,530,000
Property Type: Res Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 1,543 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 5,227 Status: Closed
Current Price: $1,530,000 List Date: 8/13/2020 Last Modified: 9/02/2026

Description

Upper East charm nestled on a prime corner parcel at Montgomery and Emerson near the Mission, Natural History Museum, parks, trails and Roosevelt Elementary. That portion of Emerson is bi-level with a landscaped median that offers added privacy. The efficient single level floor plan features a memorable procession of spacious living, dining and kitchen areas that offer striking natural light, high ceilings and vintage oak flooring. An expansive side deck provides quality outside space and even a peek of the ocean. There's also a secluded back yard area and outdoor shower. The detached garage has utility hook-ups, 3/4 bath and an upper level bonus retreat. This classic residence is ready to enjoy right away or poised to become a timeless showplace.

More Information MLS# 20-3137

Location Info

Country: US Compass Map: Santa Barbara Map Grid: O11 Cross Street: Emerson District: 15 - SB/EAST OF STATE Street #: 431 Street Name: Montgomery Street Suffix: Street State: CA Postal Code: 93103 County: Santa Barbara Parcel Number: 025-392-009

Contract Info

Buyers Agent $/%: 2.5 Affordable Housing: No Current Price: $1,530,000 Price: 1495000 Begin Date: 2020-08-13 Status: Closed

Status Information

Financing: Fixed Sold Date: 2020-09-29 Sold Price: $1,530,000 Under Contract Date: 2020-08-23

Property Information

Year Built: 1920 Apx Lot SqFt: 5227 Apx # Acres: 0.12 Total # Units in Development: 1 Main House SqFt: 1543 Source: Public Records Recurring Fees: No ADU: No Within City Limits Y/N: Yes TYP: Home/Estate Total Bedrooms: 3 Total Bathrooms: 3 Total Full Baths: 2 Total Half Baths: 1 Total SqFt.: 1543

Neighborhood/Schools

Elementary School: Roosevelt Junior High School: S.B. Jr. High School: S.B. Sr.

Owner Info

Deposit: 3

Remarks

COVID Showing Remarks: Please call listing agent to arrange an appt. Prior to appt., EMAIL: r.watkins1584@gmail.com a signed current C.A.R. PEAD form for all those entering property and follow CAR COVID guidelines for use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) by all during showing. Hot Sheet Comment: new Directions: Take Mission to Laguna turn right and continue past Roosevelt Elementary, then left on Montgomery. House is on left at far end of block at Emerson (one way east bound at that point) Geo Lat: 34.436093 Geo Lon: -119.708768

Condition

Good: 1

Style

Craftsman: 1

Construction

Single Story: 1

Roof

Composition: 1

Foundation

Raised: 1

Exterior

Wood Siding: 1

Parking/Garage

Garage: 1 Detached: 1

Grounds/Landscaping

Drought Tolerant LND: 1

Patio and Porch Features

Deck: 1 Patio Open: 1

Location/Topo

Level: 1 Corner Lot: 1

Fencing

Fenced: ALL: 1

View

Ocean: 1 Park/Greenbelt: 1 Partial/Filtered: 1

Site Improvements

Public: 1 Sidewalks: 1 Street Lights: 1

Proximity

Near Park(s): 1 Near School(s): 1 Other: 1

Rooms

Ground Floor Primary: 1

Dining

Breakfast Area: 1 Dining Area: 1

Laundry

220V Elect: 1 Common Area: 1

Amenities

Pantry: 1 Remodeled Bath: 1 Remodeled Kitchen: 1 Skylight: 1

Interior Features

Cathedral Ceilings: 1

Appliances Included

Dishwasher: 1 Disposal: 1 Gas Range: 1

Fireplace(s)

LR: 1

Water/Sewer

S.B. Wtr: 1 Sewer Hookup: 1

Pets

Yes: 1

Zoning

R-2: 1

Reports Available

TDS: 1 Home Inspection: 1 Pest Inspection: 1

Sales Excludes

Other: 1

Terms

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1

Cooling

None: 1

Heating

Forced Air: 1

Flr/Wdw Coverings

Hardwood: 1 Tile: 1

Contingent Remarks

LOAN APPROVAL: 1 SUBJ 2 INSPECT: 1

NeighborhoodSchools

Neighborhood: 15 - Upper Eastside

Property Features

Condition: Good Style: Craftsman Construction: Single Story Roof: Composition Foundation: Raised Exterior: Wood Siding Fencing: Fenced: ALL Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Patio Open View: Ocean; Park/Greenbelt; Partial/Filtered Site Improvements: Public; Sidewalks; Street Lights Proximity: Near Park(s); Near School(s); Other Rooms: Ground Floor Primary Dining: Breakfast Area; Dining Area Laundry: 220V Elect; Common Area Amenities: Pantry; Remodeled Bath; Remodeled Kitchen; Skylight Interior Features: Cathedral Ceilings Appliances Included: Dishwasher; Disposal; Gas Range Fireplace(s): LR Cooling: None Heating: Forced Air Pets: Yes Zoning: R-2 Reports Available: TDS; Home Inspection; Pest Inspection Sales Excludes: Other Terms: Cash; Conventional Contingent Remarks: LOAN APPROVAL; SUBJ 2 INSPECT

Room Information

Living Room Length: 21.00 Length: 21.00 Width: 18.00 Remarks: Hi ceilings, good natural light and oak flooring Width: 18.00 Area: 378.00 Area: 378.00
Listing Office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
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Last Updated: September - 02 - 2026
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