Does Eastside, Santa Barbara, CA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 94% of users say there are sidewalks

Is Eastside, Santa Barbara, CA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 89% of users say it's dog friendly

Are yards well-kept in Eastside, Santa Barbara, CA?

As of early 2026, 88% of users say yards are well-kept

Is Eastside, Santa Barbara, CA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 84% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Do residents of Eastside, Santa Barbara, CA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 73% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Is a car needed in Eastside, Santa Barbara, CA?

As of early 2026, 71% of users say car is needed

Are neighbors friendly in Eastside, Santa Barbara, CA?

As of early 2026, 69% of users say neighbors are friendly

Is Eastside, Santa Barbara, CA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Does Eastside, Santa Barbara, CA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 60% of users say there's holiday spirit

Do kids play outside in Eastside, Santa Barbara, CA?

As of early 2026, 58% of users say kids play outside

Would people walk alone at night in Eastside, Santa Barbara, CA?

As of early 2026, 53% of users say people would walk alone at night

Are the streets well-lit in Eastside, Santa Barbara, CA?

As of early 2026, 40% of users say streets are well-lit

Is Eastside, Santa Barbara, CA quiet?

As of early 2026, 31% of users say it's quiet

Is there wildlife in Eastside, Santa Barbara, CA?

As of early 2026, 27% of users say there's wildlife

Is parking easy in Eastside, Santa Barbara, CA?

As of early 2026, 21% of users say parking is easy

What is 1229 E Cota St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1229 E Cota St in Santa Barbara, CA is $1,774,900 .

What is the price history for 1229 E Cota St?

1229 E Cota St in Santa Barbara, CA last sold for $1,895,000 in March 2024.

Is Santa Barbara a buyer's or seller's market?

Santa Barbara is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Santa Barbara?

The median sale price in Santa Barbara is $1.78M. That is up $8.33K from the prior month.

Does 1229 E Cota St have laundry facilities?

Yes, 1229 E Cota St in Santa Barbara, CA has laundry facilities.

How big is the lot at 1229 E Cota St?

The lot at 1229 E Cota St in Santa Barbara, CA is about 0.26 acres (11,326 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$1,774,900

Trulia Estimate

6 Beds
3 Baths
2,382 sqft (on 0.26 acres)

1229 E Cota St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

Eastside

Est. Refi. Payment $11,029/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Mar 29, 2024 for $1,895,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$1.77M

Since last month

$23K (-1.3%)

Since last year

$53K (-2.9%)

Since last sale

$120K (-6.3%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +68% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$1.77M
August 2026	$1.82M
July 2026	$1.8M
June 2026	$1.85M
May 2026	$1.75M
April 2026	$1.84M
March 2026	$1.93M
February 2026	$1.86M
January 2026	$1.84M
2025
December 2025	$1.85M
November 2025	$1.87M
October 2025	$1.83M
September 2025	$1.83M
July 2025	$1.96M
June 2025	$1.95M
May 2025	$1.99M
April 2025	$1.95M
March 2025	$1.97M
February 2025	$1.97M
January 2025	$1.98M
2024
December 2024	$1.97M
November 2024	$1.96M
October 2024	$1.91M
September 2024	$1.9M
August 2024	$1.91M
July 2024	$1.95M
June 2024	$1.92M
May 2024	$1.92M
April 2024	$1.91M
March 2024	$1.9M
January 2024	$2.06M
2023
December 2023	$2.05M
November 2023	$2.05M
October 2023	$2.06M
September 2023	$2.06M
August 2023	$2.06M
July 2023	$2.08M
June 2023	$2.1M
May 2023	$2.1M
April 2023	$2.07M
March 2023	$2.1M
February 2023	$2.14M
January 2023	$1.37M
2022
December 2022	$1.36M
November 2022	$1.4M
October 2022	$1.41M
September 2022	$1.39M
August 2022	$1.39M
July 2022	$1.58M
June 2022	$1.65M
May 2022	$1.64M
April 2022	$1.64M
March 2022	$1.63M
February 2022	$1.48M
January 2022	$1.41M
2021
December 2021	$1.47M
November 2021	$1.45M
October 2021	$1.48M
September 2021	$1.47M
August 2021	$1.43M
July 2021	$1.41M
June 2021	$1.47M
May 2021	$1.51M
April 2021	$1.46M
March 2021	$1.38M
February 2021	$1.37M
January 2021	$1.35M
2020
December 2020	$1.37M
November 2020	$1.37M
October 2020	$1.31M
September 2020	$1.28M
August 2020	$1.19M
July 2020	$1.27M
June 2020	$1.29M
May 2020	$1.32M
April 2020	$1.26M
March 2020	$1.2M
February 2020	$1.11M
January 2020	$1.05M
2019
December 2019	$1.12M
November 2019	$1.13M
October 2019	$1.14M
September 2019	$1.13M
August 2019	$1.12M
July 2019	$1.17M
June 2019	$1.11M
May 2019	$1.08M
April 2019	$1.06M
March 2019	$1.07M
February 2019	$1.08M
January 2019	$1.12M
2018
December 2018	$1.1M
November 2018	$1.1M
October 2018	$1.14M
September 2018	$1.17M
August 2018	$1.17M
July 2018	$1.18M
June 2018	$1.23M
May 2018	$1.24M
April 2018	$1.28M
March 2018	$1.25M
February 2018	$1.3M
January 2018	$1.31M
2017
December 2017	$1.34M
November 2017	$1.25M
October 2017	$1.26M
September 2017	$1.25M
August 2017	$1.22M
July 2017	$1.24M
June 2017	$1.23M
May 2017	$1.08M
April 2017	$1.07M
March 2017	$1.06M
February 2017	$1.09M
January 2017	$1.21M
2016
December 2016	$1.19M
November 2016	$1.12M
October 2016	$1.18M
September 2016	$1.06M

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 1229 E Cota St.
Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1920

0.26 acre lot

2,382 sqft

$745/sqft

Garage

About this House

Live in one house and lease out the other! This property offers 2 completely detached units on a flat 1/4 acre lot! The front house is a charming 3bed/1bath bungalow. The back unit is a 3bed/2bath built over the 1,000+ sq. ft. garage. Both units are in mostly original condition with ample opportunity for upside improvements. The property is now VACANT, allowing a clean slate for the next owner. There is a spacious concrete driveway and a flat/usable open area near the back of the property, an attractive ADU building site! The oversized garage is ideal for tenant parking, leased storage space, or a personal car collection.

1229 E Cota St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103 is a 6 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,382 sqft single-family home in Eastside, built in 1920. It last sold for the $1,895,000 asking price on Mar 29, 2024. More recently, it was listed as a rental in September 2024 with an asking price of $5,750 per month. That rental listing was removed on October 1, 2024. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,774,900, with a rent estimate of $7,711/month.

Last check for updates: about 3 hours ago

Listed by The Richardson Team 00635254 / 01902531, (805) 963-1704

Richardson Real Estate Services, Inc.

Bought with: Brandon F Veltri 02070796, Sotheby's International Realty

Source: SBMLS, MLS#23-394

Home Details for 1229 E Cota St

Active Status
MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 6Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 3
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 2382 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities Laundry: In Unit
Heating & Cooling Heating: Wall FurnaceHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Wall Furnace
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace: Living RoomHas a Fireplace
View Has a ViewView: Mountain(s), Islands, Ocean, City, Partial/Filtered

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: Composition
Parking & Garage Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking: Garage
Water & Sewer Sewer: Sewer Hookup
Surface & Elevation Topography: Level

Days on Market
Cumulative Days on Market: 396

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1920
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building Construction Materials: Stucco
Property Information Condition: Average, FairParcel Number: 031190018

Price & Status
Price List Price: $1,895,000
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Tue Mar 19 2024

Location
Direction & Address City: SANTA BARBARA
School Information Elementary School: FranklinJr High / Middle School: S.B. Jr.High School: S.B. Sr.

Building
Building Area Building Area: 2382 Square Feet

Community
Community Features: Sidewalks

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.26 acres

Offer
Listing Terms: Cash, Ctnl

Miscellaneous
Mls Number: 23-394Water ViewWater View: Islands, Ocean

Additional Information
Sidewalks

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Oct 1, 2024 Source: Zillow Rentals	ListingRemoved	$5,500
Sep 21, 2024 Source: Zillow Rentals	PriceChange	$5,500 Price decreased by 4%
Sep 9, 2024 Source: Zillow Rentals	Listed For Rent	$5,750
Aug 29, 2024 Source: Zillow Rentals	ListingRemoved	$5,995
Aug 17, 2024 Source: Zillow Rentals	PriceChange	$5,995 Price decreased by 3%
Aug 4, 2024 Source: Zillow Rentals	Listed For Rent	$6,195
Mar 29, 2024 Source: SBMLS #23-394	Sold	$1,895,000
Mar 20, 2024 Source: SBMLS #23-394	Pending	$1,895,000
Feb 12, 2024 Source: SBMLS #23-347	PriceChange	$1,895,000 Price decreased by 10%
Feb 13, 2023 Source: SBMLS #23-347	Listed For Sale	$2,100,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2015	$1,870	$169,365

Additional Cost

Market trends in Santa Barbara

Last updated August 2026

Avg. sale price

$1.78M

$8.33KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

98.4%

0.3%MoM

Price per sq ft

$1.16K

$14MoM

Available listings

223

8MoM

Around this home

Franklin Elementary School
K-6
Public
424 Students
Santa Barbara Unified School District
8/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
Ignore all bullying questions brought up to faculty and incredibly rude with special needs children.
Parent Review
5y ago
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Neighborhood Overview

Eastside

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What Locals Say about Eastside

At least 12 Trulia users voted on each feature.

94 % Say there are sidewalks
89 % Say it's dog friendly
88 % Say yards are well-kept
84 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
73 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
71 % Say car is needed
69 % Say neighbors are friendly
67 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
60 % Say there's holiday spirit
58 % Say kids play outside
53 % Say people would walk alone at night
40 % Say streets are well-lit
31 % Say it's quiet
27 % Say there's wildlife
21 % Say parking is easy

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

Devorahelizalde
Resident
6mo ago
"I’ve lived in my neighborhood for 28 years and love the people who are near my home. The weather is incredible so everyone has beautiful foliage outdoors. "
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Sdanielsmile
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2y ago
"Many friendly dogs and owners seen walking often in this neighborhood. Ample sidewalks and areas to walk. "
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Courtneydrazich
Resident
6y ago
"There is an annual Christmas parade and Halloween trick or treating nearby on milpas street. Santa Barbara bowl is close by for concerts and there are weekly swap meets at SBHS."
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Manoah P.
Resident
6y ago
"7 mins of heaven. Work on state and Victoria so use the public parking everyday. Never hit any traffic."
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Maggie B.
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7y ago
"Street parking is often very hard to find after noon, but other than that the neighborhood is fantastic!"
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Abigail Raether
Resident
7y ago
"In the neighborhood I am currently living in, the streets surrounding my apartment are very busy all hours of the day. Although, there are quite a few parks to drive to just a few minutes away that are dog friendly and plenty of hiking trails to drive to on the weekends. "
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Mallory
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7y ago
"It has a great neighborhood school, wonderful families, and delicious food nearby. All around a great place to live."
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Malxoxory12
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8y ago
"It’s has beautiful views of the riviera and the ocean! Many families, amazing restaurants within walking distance!"
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mclark
14y ago
"This location is a gem! One mile to the beach and downtown, plus Trader Joes and The Bowl in neighborhood. This is a diverse neighborhood without pretension. Love living in the area."
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Tony L.
14y ago
"I have lived and worked here in Santa Barbara for over 17 years and now have my 1st home! There is no area in Santa Barbara where people are not friendly and pleasant! "
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Frequently asked questions about 1229 E Cota St

What is 1229 E Cota St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1229 E Cota St in Santa Barbara, CA is $1,774,900.
What is the price history for 1229 E Cota St?
1229 E Cota St in Santa Barbara, CA last sold for $1,895,000 in March 2024.
Is Santa Barbara a buyer's or seller's market?
Santa Barbara is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Santa Barbara?
The median sale price in Santa Barbara is $1.78M. That is up $8.33K from the prior month.
Does 1229 E Cota St have laundry facilities?
Yes, 1229 E Cota St in Santa Barbara, CA has laundry facilities.
How big is the lot at 1229 E Cota St?
The lot at 1229 E Cota St in Santa Barbara, CA is about 0.26 acres (11,326 sq ft).