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Montecito Valley

A LUXURY REAL ESTATE
EXPERIENCE that FEELS like HOME.

Family real estate team selling historic, luxe, and architecturally significant properties in Montecito, Santa Barbara, Santa Ynez Valley, and Ojai.

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Modern kitchen and dining area with white brick walls, wooden beams, and light wood flooring. Contains a white island with bar stools, a bookshelf with books and decor, a refrigerator, and a dining table with an orange bowl of fruit.

216 E Matilija St, Ojai 

Offered for $2,995,000

2 Bedroom | 2.5 Bathroom
Discover this turnkey mid-century muse, offering the ultimate live/work lifestyle in the heart of Ojai.

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SOLD PROPERTIES

A quaint cottage with a steep shingle roof, white walls with black timber accents, surrounded by lush greenery and a small garden pathway leading to an entrance decorated with vines and flowers.

1929 French Tudor in Montecito

SOLD | $6,250,000

Modern house with large glass windows overlooking a cityscape at sunset

MID-CENTURY DREAM in the Riviera

SOLD | $3,400,000

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HARRIET MOODY COTTAGE in Montecito

SOLD | $8,200,000

Large gray house with multiple gable roofs, surrounded by tall trees and lush greenery, with warm lights glowing from windows, and mountains in the background.

65 ACRE ESTATE in Ojai

SOLD | $18,000,000

Tyler Kallenbach, real estate agent serving Montecito, Santa Barbara, Ojai, and the Santa Ynez Valley.
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We are a real estate team that embraces our area’s rich heritage by weaving it into our brand narrative and establishing a foundation that reflects our commitment to providing exceptional service and showcasing the unparalleled beauty and lifestyle of Montecito, California.

meet MONTECITO VALLEY

More than just real ESTATE

In this brand story, founder and principal real estate agent, Tyler Kallenbach, shares the vision behind Montecito Valley—a home brand rooted in storytelling, nostalgia, and the Santa Barbara lifestyle. We believe every home has a story. Whether you're buying or selling, we’re here to help tell it. With a fresh perspective and a love for the details, we don’t just sell properties—we curate a sense of place. At the end of the day, it’s about making a house feel like home.

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From our clients

  • "As a result of Tyler's dedication and passion for his community and his trade, my wife and I were immediately won over and we knew that Tyler was the perfect choice for our real estate expedition."

    JOHN. M

  • "Tyler was one of the best realtors I’ve ever worked with. Our house sold for $400,000 over list price in one day!"

    SHELLY C.

  • "We could not have had a better experience working with Tyler. He is incredibly knowledgeable and made purchasing our home as easy as possible."

    LEIGH ANN M.

  • "Tyler was very solid and honestly such a great person to work with. Extremely responsive and on all the deadlines as well as had qualified trades or inspectors ready to go."

    JASON C.