Is Riviera, Santa Barbara, CA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 86% of users say it's dog friendly

Is parking easy in Riviera, Santa Barbara, CA?

As of early 2026, 86% of users say parking is easy

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

As of early 2026, 80% of users say people would walk alone at night

Is Riviera, Santa Barbara, CA quiet?

As of early 2026, 80% of users say it's quiet

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

As of early 2026, 79% of users say car is needed

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

As of early 2026, 68% of users say yards are well-kept

Are neighbors friendly in Riviera, Santa Barbara, CA?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say neighbors are friendly

Is there wildlife in Riviera, Santa Barbara, CA?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say there's wildlife

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

As of early 2026, 60% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Does Riviera, Santa Barbara, CA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 58% of users say there's holiday spirit

Are there community events in Riviera, Santa Barbara, CA?

As of early 2026, 43% of users say there are community events

Does Riviera, Santa Barbara, CA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 42% of users say there are sidewalks

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

As of early 2026, 33% of users say kids play outside

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

As of early 2026, 25% of users say streets are well-lit

Is Riviera, Santa Barbara, CA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 16% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

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

As of early 2026, 13% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

What is 1242 Dover Ln estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1242 Dover Ln in Santa Barbara, CA is $4,292,700 .

What is the price history for 1242 Dover Ln?

1242 Dover Ln in Santa Barbara, CA last sold for $2,759,000 in August 2021.

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.

How big is the lot at 1242 Dover Ln?

The lot at 1242 Dover Ln in Santa Barbara, CA is about 0.36 acres (15,681 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$4,292,700

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,516 sqft (on 0.36 acres)

1242 Dover Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

Riviera

Est. Refi. Payment $27,423/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Aug 4, 2021 for $2,759,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$4.29M

Since last month

$27K (-0.6%)

Since last year

$272K (+6.8%)

Since last sale

$2M (+55.6%)

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 increased by +137% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$4.29M
September 2026	$4.29M
August 2026	$4.32M
July 2026	$4.36M
June 2026	$4.31M
May 2026	$4.28M
April 2026	$4.25M
March 2026	$4.37M
February 2026	$4.2M
January 2026	$4.09M
2025
December 2025	$4.06M
November 2025	$3.99M
October 2025	$3.9M
September 2025	$4.02M
August 2025	$4.01M
July 2025	$3.78M
June 2025	$3.77M
May 2025	$3.91M
April 2025	$3.79M
March 2025	$3.85M
February 2025	$3.81M
January 2025	$3.73M
2024
December 2024	$3.78M
November 2024	$3.72M
October 2024	$3.74M
September 2024	$3.74M
August 2024	$3.7M
July 2024	$3.71M
June 2024	$3.71M
May 2024	$3.78M
April 2024	$3.76M
March 2024	$3.67M
February 2024	$3.66M
January 2024	$3.58M
2023
December 2023	$3.64M
November 2023	$3.73M
October 2023	$3.79M
September 2023	$3.75M
August 2023	$3.72M
July 2023	$3.71M
June 2023	$3.81M
May 2023	$3.8M
April 2023	$3.81M
March 2023	$3.51M
February 2023	$3.27M
January 2023	$3.16M
2022
December 2022	$3.14M
November 2022	$3.21M
October 2022	$3.29M
September 2022	$3.17M
August 2022	$3.2M
July 2022	$3.22M
June 2022	$3.28M
May 2022	$3.28M
April 2022	$3.24M
March 2022	$3.17M
February 2022	$3.07M
January 2022	$3.05M
2021
December 2021	$3.04M
November 2021	$2.98M
October 2021	$2.92M
September 2021	$2.86M
August 2021	$2.81M
July 2021	$2.76M
June 2021	$2.76M
May 2021	$2.91M
April 2021	$2.78M
March 2021	$2.71M
February 2021	$2.55M
January 2021	$2.47M
2020
December 2020	$2.36M
November 2020	$2.37M
October 2020	$2.3M
September 2020	$2.29M
August 2020	$2.46M
July 2020	$2.32M
June 2020	$2.35M
May 2020	$2.31M
April 2020	$2.29M
March 2020	$2.24M
February 2020	$1.81M
January 2020	$1.71M
2019
December 2019	$1.67M
November 2019	$1.58M
October 2019	$1.54M
September 2019	$1.56M
August 2019	$1.6M
July 2019	$1.59M
June 2019	$1.63M
May 2019	$1.59M
April 2019	$1.53M
March 2019	$1.57M
February 2019	$1.62M
January 2019	$1.6M
2018
December 2018	$1.64M
November 2018	$1.66M
October 2018	$1.66M
September 2018	$1.66M
August 2018	$1.67M
July 2018	$1.65M
June 2018	$1.65M
May 2018	$1.68M
April 2018	$1.73M
March 2018	$1.74M
February 2018	$1.74M
January 2018	$1.81M
2017
December 2017	$1.75M
November 2017	$1.7M
October 2017	$1.68M
September 2017	$1.64M
August 2017	$1.66M
July 2017	$1.68M
June 2017	$1.85M
May 2017	$1.76M
April 2017	$1.71M
March 2017	$1.7M
February 2017	$1.68M
January 2017	$1.72M
2016
December 2016	$1.72M
November 2016	$1.85M
October 2016	$1.81M

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
1226 Alameda Padre Serra, Santa Barbara, CA	0.05	Single-Family Home	$3,700,000	01/30/26	3	3.5	2,762
Address Not Disclosed, Santa Barbara, CA	0.40	Single-Family Home	$2,995,000	07/10/26	3	3	2,202
1720 Mission Ridge Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	0.40	Single-Family Home	$2,995,000	07/10/26	3	3	2,202
1145 Alameda Padre Serra, Santa Barbara, CA	0.09	Single-Family Home	$3,495,000	04/21/26	4	4.5	2,504
1416 Dover Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	0.18	Single-Family Home	$4,050,000	08/07/26	3	2	1,942
712 Arbolado Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	0.24	Single-Family Home	$3,225,000	04/07/26	3	2	2,180
1120 Arbolado Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	0.08	Single-Family Home	$8,200,000	08/20/26	3	4.5	3,056
1816 E Las Tunas Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	0.45	Single-Family Home	$3,400,000	06/05/26	3	2.5	2,213
1022 Garcia Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	0.25	Single-Family Home	$4,790,000	05/08/26	3	3	1,963
849 Alameda Padre Serra, Santa Barbara, CA	0.42	Single-Family Home	$2,785,000	04/24/26	3	2.5	2,569

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
1202 Alameda Padre Serra, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.02	$2,933,000	4	3	2,496	Off Market
1220 Dover Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.02	$5,063,600	3	5	2,757	Off Market
1246 Dover Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.03	$4,338,400	4	4	3,712	Off Market
1210 Alameda Padre Serra, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.03	$2,357,000	2	2	1,700	Off Market
Address Not Disclosed, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.03	-	1	1	650	Off Market
1210 Alameda Padre Serra #1, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.03	-	1	1	550	Off Market
1241 Dover Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.03	$2,857,400	3	2	1,992	Off Market
1245 Dover Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.03	$3,472,700	4	5	2,504	Off Market
1231 Dover Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.04	$2,463,200	4	3	1,587	Off Market
1250 Dover Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.04	$3,510,500	3	4	2,301	Off Market
1226 Alameda Padre Serra, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.05	$3,700,000	3	3.5	2,762	Recently Sold
1211 Alameda Padre Serra, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.05	-	-	-	-	Off Market
1312 Dover Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.05	$5,898,600	4	4.5	3,634	Off Market
1305 Dover Hill Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.05	$2,428,400	Studio	1	450	Off Market
1219 Alameda Padre Serra, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.05	-	-	-	-	Off Market
1249 Dover Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.05	$1,763,300	3	2	1,342	Off Market
1136 Arbolado Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.05	$2,761,200	2	3	2,026	Off Market
1258 Dover Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.06	$2,488,800	3	3	1,540	Off Market
1033 Newton Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.06	$2,743,500	4	3	1,947	Off Market
1253 Dover Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.06	$3,833,500	3	2.5	2,485	Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1927

0.36 acre lot

2,516 sqft

$1,706/sqft

About this House

This single-family home is located at 1242 Dover Ln, Santa Barbara, CA. 1242 Dover Ln is in the Riviera neighborhood in Santa Barbara, CA and in ZIP code 93103. This property has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and approximately 2,516 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 0.36 acres and was built in 1927.

1242 Dover Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93103 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,516 sqft single-family home in Riviera, built in 1927. It last sold for $2,759,000 on Aug 4, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $4,292,700.

Home Details for 1242 Dover Ln

Interior Features
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 9
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1927Year Updated: 1927
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.36 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Aug 4, 2021 Source: SBMLS #21-720	Sold	$2,759,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2026	Unavailable	$4,120,938

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

Roosevelt Elementary School
K-6
Public
463 Students
Santa Barbara Unified School District
7/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
We love Roosevelt and are so grateful to be in this school district of this amazing school! It's the best in SB Unified IMO. Super small, amazing principal and teachers and support staff and families!
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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about Riviera

At least 24 Trulia users voted on each feature.

86 % Say it's dog friendly
86 % Say parking is easy
80 % Say people would walk alone at night
80 % Say it's quiet
79 % Say car is needed
68 % Say yards are well-kept
67 % Say neighbors are friendly
67 % Say there's wildlife
60 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
58 % Say there's holiday spirit
43 % Say there are community events
42 % Say there are sidewalks
33 % Say kids play outside
25 % Say streets are well-lit
16 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
13 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

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ken
Resident
1y ago
"We don’t really have any community events in the neighborhood. We have had a couple of invitations to join parties in the area."
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Leonandgray
Resident
2y ago
"There are parks and tons of exercise opportunities. However some are steep and, not for everyone plus no sidewalks. A careless driver ( or someone using the windy roads as a racetrack) and a dog getting out of the yard in this neighborhood could be a disaster. "
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Mike A.
Resident
6y ago
"long but not too bad. takes a "long" 8 minutes or so to get downtown. takes about 12 minutes or so to get to the freeway. "
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Frequently asked questions about 1242 Dover Ln

What is 1242 Dover Ln estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1242 Dover Ln in Santa Barbara, CA is $4,292,700.
What is the price history for 1242 Dover Ln?
1242 Dover Ln in Santa Barbara, CA last sold for $2,759,000 in August 2021.
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.
How big is the lot at 1242 Dover Ln?
The lot at 1242 Dover Ln in Santa Barbara, CA is about 0.36 acres (15,681 sq ft).