
663 Lilac Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
663 Lilac Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
Property Description
Thoughtfully refreshed and beautifully renewed, this Cape Cod-inspired Montecito estate offers an elevated expression of East Coast character and coastal California living on more than 2 ocean and mountain view acres. Recent improvements, including fresh paint, updated finishes, enhanced garden fencing, and a refreshed presentation throughout, add a renewed sense of polish while preserving the home's timeless architectural character. A long-gated drive leads through mature trees and landscaped grounds to the shingled residence, where a columned entry and expansive stone motor court set a gracious tone. Inside, soaring ceilings, polished wood floors, detailed millwork, arched passageways, and abundant natural light create a warm and refined atmosphere. The living room makes a memorable impression with its vaulted ceiling, mezzanine balcony, fireplace, built-in window seating, and outlooks that carry across the gardens toward the ocean. The formal dining room features a fireplace, graceful windows, and French doors opening to the wraparound veranda. Nearby, the kitchen offers an inviting setting with new high-end appliances, generous cabinetry, a center island, skylights, and an easy connection to the home's everyday living spaces. The floor plan includes two-bedroom suites on the main level, a lower-level room for additional living, work, or leisure, and a private upstairs primary suite with a fireplace, sitting area, intimate loggia, dual closets, and treetop views toward the ocean and islands. Beyond the main residence, the estate includes a studio above the two-car garage, a separate guest cottage, and a storybook treehouse. Lush lawns, native boulders, mature trees, flowering gardens, exotic plantings, and rare botanical specimens surround a crescent-shaped pool with in-pool spa and a covered dining pergola with built-in grill. Altogether, the estate offers a rare sense of privacy, character, and ease, with layered gardens, ocean-view moments, and inviting spaces for both refined entertaining and relaxed everyday living.
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Comparative Market Analysis
Luxury Tier · 5 active · 5 closed
Santa Barbara · Single Family Residence
Listed 52.3% above the median closed sale of $6,893,000. Price per sqft ($2,393) is a 25% premium to closed comps ($1,922). Expect a longer timeline — comps averaged 124 days on market. Luxury tier — fewer comparable sales widen the confidence range.
Price Position
Positioned above the market — commands a premium.
Active Properties (5)
Active Comparables
| Address | City | Year | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP/SqFt | LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1381 Valley Road | Santa Barbara | 1954 | 5 | 7 | 4,917 | 44,867 | $2,339 | $11.50M | 93 | 68 |
| 4585 Vieja Drive | Santa Barbara | 1974 | 4 | 4 | 3,594 | 65,340 | $1,390 | $5.00M | 38 | 67 |
| 320 Ortega Ridge Road | Santa Barbara | 1999 | 3 | 4 | 4,112 | 121,097 | $2,614 | $10.75M | 92 | 65 |
| 549 HOT SPRINGS Road | Santa Barbara | 1925 | 7 | 7 | 4,975 | 43,560 | $2,210 | $10.99M | 142 | 63 |
| 4121 Creciente Drive | Santa Barbara | 1941 | 6 | 7 | 4,752 | 108,029 | $3,051 | $14.50M | 92 | 60 |
| Total: 5 · Average | 5.0 | 5.8 | 4,470 | 76,578.6 | $2,320.8 | $10.55M | 91.4 | |||
| Median | 4,752 | $10.99M | ||||||||
Closed Properties (5)
Closed Comparables
| Address | City | Year | Date | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP | SP | SP/SqFt | SP/LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1071 Mountain Drive | Santa Barbara | 1954 | 08/28/2026 | 4 | 4 | 3,876 | 57,935 | $7.30M | $7.00M | $1,806 | 0.96 | 70 | 68 |
| 650 San Ysidro Road | Santa Barbara | 1951 | 08/06/2026 | 3 | 4 | 4,080 | 118,048 | $14.99M | $14.00M | $3,431 | 0.93 | 406 | 67 |
| 1042 Via Los Padres | Santa Barbara | 1991 | 08/25/2026 | 3 | 4 | 3,587 | 47,916 | $3.95M | $4.20M | $1,171 | 1.06 | 21 | 61 |
| 3030 Samarkand Drive | Santa Barbara | 1924 | 08/12/2026 | 7 | 5 | 4,070 | 26,572 | $6.47M | $6.30M | $1,548 | 0.97 | 19 | 60 |
| 2010 Birnam Wood Drive | Santa Barbara | 1991 | 06/09/2026 | 4 | 6 | 4,166 | 21,344 | $7.45M | $6.89M | $1,655 | 0.93 | 105 | 60 |
| Total: 5 · Average | 4.2 | 4.6 | 3,955.8 | 54,363 | $7.68M | $7.68M | $1,922.2 | — | 124.2 | ||||
| Median | 4,070 | $6.89M | $6.89M | ||||||||||
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This analysis was generated automatically from MLS data. For an in-depth, human-reviewed valuation, contact Joseph Sardella at josephsardella@gmail.com.