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 1238 E Cota St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1238 E Cota St in Santa Barbara, CA is $1,634,500 .

What is the price history for 1238 E Cota St?

1238 E Cota St in Santa Barbara, CA last sold for $2,605,000 in June 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 1238 E Cota St have laundry facilities?

Yes, 1238 E Cota St in Santa Barbara, CA has laundry facilities.

OFF MARKET

$1,634,500

Trulia Estimate

5 Beds
3 Baths

1238 E Cota St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

Eastside

Est. Refi. Payment $10,188/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jun 28, 2024 for $2,605,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$1.64M

Since last month

$49K (+3.1%)

Since last year

$1M (-38.1%)

Since last sale

$960K (-36.8%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value decreased by -38% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$1.65M
August 2026	$1.63M
July 2026	$1.6M
June 2026	$1.58M
May 2026	$1.5M
April 2026	$1.58M
March 2026	$1.71M
February 2026	$1.64M
January 2026	$1.62M
2025
December 2025	$1.62M
November 2025	$1.58M
October 2025	$2.66M

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
706-708 E Haley St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.57	Multi-Family Home	$3,305,000	04/15/26	6	6	4,487
618 Olive St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.75	Multi-Family Home	$3,650,000	11/07/25	6	3	-
331 N Alisos St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.36	Multi-Family Home	$1,750,000	05/22/26	11	8	-
1418 Alta Vista Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	1.00	Multi-Family Home	$3,300,000	12/30/25	7	5	3,816
618 E Olive, Santa Barbara, CA	0.76	Multi-Family Home	$3,650,000	11/07/25	14	12	6,000
118 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA	1.41	Multi-Family Home	$3,135,000	12/31/25	4	3	2,527
222 S Salinas St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.82	Multi-Family Home	$363,500	05/01/26	8	6	-
215 E Victoria St, Santa Barbara, CA	1.26	Multi-Family Home	$2,787,500	01/22/26	9	7	-
517 Brinkerhoff Ave, Santa Barbara, CA	1.44	Multi-Family Home	$1,675,000	11/21/25	6	4	-

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.

Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
528 Casitas Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.02	$1,598,500	3	1	1,444	Off Market
1229 E Cota St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.06	$1,824,600	6	3	2,382	Off Market
1225 E Cota St #B, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.06	$1,068,700	2	2	1,170	Off Market
502 Chiquita Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.08	$1,703,800	3	2	-	Off Market
1125 Waldron Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.13	$2,260,100	4	2.5	2,382	Off Market
1124 E Cota St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.14	$1,560,000	2	1	1,188	Off Market
630 Laquila Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.14	$1,769,300	3	2	1,494	Off Market
1246 Diana Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.13	$1,230,000	3	1.5	1,334	Recently Sold
1221 Diana Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.14	$1,950,000	3	2.5	1,932	Recently Sold
516 Alameda Padre Serra, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.12	$3,086,500	3	3	2,270	Off Market
1111 Waldron Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.16	$1,550,300	4	2	1,680	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Multi-Family

Built in 1925

0.25 acre lot

Garage

About this House

Charming Lower Riviera Compound. Ocean, Riviera and City views. Extraordinary .25 acre property in a wonderful Lower Riviera Eastside neighborhood convenient to Downtown, SB Bowl, East Beach. Best Santa Barbara Lifestyle Vibes!

Residence One: 1238 East Cota
Super Charming 1920's Home with Ocean, Riviera and City Views 2 Bedrooms 1 Bath Formal Dining Room Wonderful wrap around view deck.Nice front Riviera View patio and garden

Residence Two: 1238 1/2 East Cota ''The Hideaway''
Super Cozy Secondary Home at garden level. Attached and below 1238 E Cota. 2 bedrooms 1 bath. Wonderful covered dining patio. Residence Three: 1240 East Cota
Charming! 1940's Carriage House built above 3 car garage. Wonderful Ocean & City views. One Bedroom. Living Room opens to sweet view balcony.Private garden and spa

1238 E Cota St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103 is a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom multi-family in Eastside, built in 1925. It last sold for the $2,595,000 asking price on Jun 28, 2024. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,634,500, with a rent estimate of $4,623/month.

Last check for updates: about 12 hours ago

Listed by Beverly K Palmer 01319565, (805) 452-7985

Compass

The Morehart Group 00828316 / 01130349 / 02025980 / 01319565, (805) 689-7233

Compass

Bought with: Natalie Collins-Smith 02033206, (805) 610-4085, Cooper Collins Smith Realty

Source: SBMLS, MLS#24-1895

Home Details for 1238 E Cota St

Active Status
MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms: 3
Appliances & Utilities Laundry: Laundry Room
Fireplace & Spa No Fireplace
View No View

Exterior Features
Parking & Garage Has a GarageParking: Garage

Days on Market
Cumulative Days on Market: 5

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1925
Property Type / Style Property Type: Residential IncomeProperty Subtype: Multi Family
Property Information Condition: GoodParcel Number: 031253004

Price & Status
Price List Price: $2,595,000
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Fri Jun 14 2024

Location
Direction & Address City: SANTA BARBARACommunity: 15 - Riviera/Lower
School Information Elementary School: FranklinJr High / Middle School: S.B. Jr.High School: S.B. Sr.

Lot Information
Lot Area: 10890 sqft

Offer
Listing Terms: Cash, Ctnl

Miscellaneous
Mls Number: 24-1895

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jun 28, 2024 Source: SBMLS #24-1895	Sold	$2,605,000
Jun 15, 2024 Source: SBMLS #24-1895	Pending	$2,595,000
Jun 10, 2024 Source: SBMLS #24-1895	Listed For Sale	$2,595,000

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
6 Reviews

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Neighborhood Overview

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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.
Resident
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 1238 E Cota St

What is 1238 E Cota St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1238 E Cota St in Santa Barbara, CA is $1,634,500.
What is the price history for 1238 E Cota St?
1238 E Cota St in Santa Barbara, CA last sold for $2,605,000 in June 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 1238 E Cota St have laundry facilities?
Yes, 1238 E Cota St in Santa Barbara, CA has laundry facilities.