
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 in line with the median closed sale of $10,700,000. Closed comps sold at 95% of list — buyers have negotiating leverage. Luxury tier — fewer comparable sales widen the confidence range.
Price Position
Aligned with the market — fair pricing for the comps.
Active Properties (5)
Active Comparables
| Address | City | Year | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP/SqFt | LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 320 Ortega Ridge Road | Santa Barbara | 1999 | 3 | 4 | 4,112 | 121,097 | $2,614 | $10.75M | 114 | 66 |
| 610 Olive Road | Santa Barbara | 1964 | 5 | 4 | 3,611 | 35,719 | $3,012 | $10.88M | 79 | 60 |
| 204 Olive Mill Road | Montecito | 2026 | 5 | 6 | 4,998 | 48,000 | $2,351 | $11.75M | 61 | 58 |
| 549 HOT SPRINGS Road | Santa Barbara | 1925 | 7 | 7 | 4,975 | 43,560 | $2,009 | $9.99M | 164 | 56 |
| 11 Hunt Drive | Summerland | 1992 | 3 | 4 | 4,157 | 219,107 | $2,885 | $11.99M | 31 | 46 |
| Total: 5 · Average | 4.6 | 5.0 | 4,370.6 | 93,496.6 | $2,574.2 | $11.07M | 89.8 | |||
| Median | 4,157 | $10.88M | ||||||||
Closed Properties (5)
Closed Comparables
| Address | City | Year | Date | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP | SP | SP/SqFt | SP/LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1574 Green Lane | Montecito | 1926 | 05/12/2026 | 7 | 7 | 5,556 | 56,628 | $11.25M | $11.45M | $2,061 | 1.02 | 29 | 60 |
| 2076 China Flat Road | Santa Barbara | 1981 | 06/26/2026 | 3 | 5 | 4,062 | 43,560 | $11.85M | $10.70M | $2,634 | 0.90 | 78 | 55 |
| 965 Park Lane | Santa Barbara | 1989 | 07/20/2026 | 4 | 4 | 4,051 | 224,770 | $10.70M | $10.66M | $2,633 | 1.00 | 28 | 48 |
| 2820 Torito Road | Santa Barbara | 2012 | 04/22/2026 | 4 | 6 | 7,006 | 71,438 | $11.75M | $10.10M | $1,442 | 0.86 | 36 | 48 |
| 1623 Posilipo Lane | Santa Barbara | 1932 | 11/07/2025 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 8,276 | $12.50M | $11.95M | $0 | 0.96 | 76 | 43 |
| Total: 5 · Average | 4.2 | 5.0 | 5,168.75 | 80,934.4 | $10.97M | $10.97M | $2,192.5 | — | 49.4 | ||||
| Median | 5,556 | $10.70M | $10.70M | ||||||||||
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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.