Is Upper East, Santa Barbara, CA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 93% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Is Upper East, Santa Barbara, CA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 85% of users say it's dog friendly

Does Upper East, Santa Barbara, CA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 78% of users say there are sidewalks

Is Upper East, Santa Barbara, CA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 77% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Is parking easy in Upper East, Santa Barbara, CA?

As of early 2026, 71% of users say parking is easy

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

As of early 2026, 69% of users say people would walk alone at night

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

As of early 2026, 63% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Is Upper East, Santa Barbara, CA quiet?

As of early 2026, 62% of users say it's quiet

Is a car needed in Upper East, Santa Barbara, CA?

As of early 2026, 59% of users say car is needed

Are yards well-kept in Upper East, Santa Barbara, CA?

As of early 2026, 56% of users say yards are well-kept

Does Upper East, Santa Barbara, CA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 56% of users say there's holiday spirit

Are neighbors friendly in Upper East, Santa Barbara, CA?

As of early 2026, 52% of users say neighbors are friendly

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

As of early 2026, 47% of users say streets are well-lit

Do kids play outside in Upper East, Santa Barbara, CA?

As of early 2026, 45% of users say kids play outside

Is there wildlife in Upper East, Santa Barbara, CA?

As of early 2026, 23% of users say there's wildlife

Are there community events in Upper East, Santa Barbara, CA?

As of early 2026, 20% of users say there are community events

What is 16 E Arrellaga St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 16 E Arrellaga St in Santa Barbara, CA is $2,167,100 .

What is the price history for 16 E Arrellaga St?

16 E Arrellaga St in Santa Barbara, CA last sold for $925,000 in October 2012.

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 16 E Arrellaga St?

The lot at 16 E Arrellaga St in Santa Barbara, CA is about 0.17 acres (7,405 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$2,167,100

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1 Bath
2,200 sqft

16 E Arrellaga St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Upper East

Est. Refi. Payment $13,344/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Oct 4, 2012 for $925,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$2.17M

Since last month

$111K (-5.1%)

Since last year

$11K (-0.5%)

Since last sale

$1M (+122.8%)

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 increased by +91% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$2.06M
August 2026	$2.17M
July 2026	$2.17M
June 2026	$2.25M
May 2026	$2.27M
April 2026	$2.23M
March 2026	$2.23M
February 2026	$2.2M
January 2026	$2.19M
2025
December 2025	$2.15M
November 2025	$2.04M
October 2025	$2.07M
September 2025	$2.02M
August 2025	$2.07M
July 2025	$2.03M
June 2025	$2.05M
May 2025	$2.14M
April 2025	$2.12M
March 2025	$2.13M
February 2025	$2.11M
January 2025	$1.95M
2024
December 2024	$1.97M
November 2024	$1.94M
October 2024	$2.03M
September 2024	$2M
August 2024	$2.03M
July 2024	$2.05M
June 2024	$2.14M
May 2024	$2.14M
April 2024	$2.06M
March 2024	$1.99M
February 2024	$2.05M
January 2024	$2.04M
2023
December 2023	$2.08M
November 2023	$2.08M
October 2023	$2.11M
September 2023	$2.08M
August 2023	$2.13M
July 2023	$2.34M
June 2023	$2.41M
May 2023	$1.77M
April 2023	$1.75M
March 2023	$1.59M
February 2023	$1.56M
January 2023	$1.66M
2022
December 2022	$1.67M
November 2022	$1.67M
October 2022	$1.72M
September 2022	$1.65M
August 2022	$1.84M
July 2022	$1.86M
June 2022	$1.73M
May 2022	$1.85M
April 2022	$1.84M
March 2022	$1.74M
February 2022	$1.98M
January 2022	$1.9M
2021
December 2021	$1.92M
November 2021	$1.95M
October 2021	$1.88M
September 2021	$1.9M
August 2021	$1.76M
July 2021	$1.81M
June 2021	$1.86M
May 2021	$1.97M
April 2021	$1.94M
March 2021	$2.15M
January 2021	$1.75M
2020
November 2020	$1.73M
August 2020	$1.44M
July 2020	$1.46M
June 2020	$1.45M
May 2020	$1.51M
April 2020	$1.46M
March 2020	$1.43M
February 2020	$1.4M
January 2020	$1.28M
2019
December 2019	$1.29M
November 2019	$1.31M
October 2019	$1.32M
September 2019	$1.33M
August 2019	$1.31M
July 2019	$1.28M
June 2019	$1.29M
May 2019	$1.18M
April 2019	$1.16M
March 2019	$1.17M
February 2019	$1.06M
January 2019	$1.07M
2018
December 2018	$1.05M
November 2018	$1.07M
October 2018	$1.04M
September 2018	$1.14M
August 2018	$879K
July 2018	$988K
June 2018	$1.31M
May 2018	$1.3M
April 2018	$1.28M
March 2018	$1.27M
February 2018	$1.21M
January 2018	$1.25M
2017
December 2017	$1.1M
November 2017	$1.01M
October 2017	$1.05M
September 2017	$834K
August 2017	$864K
July 2017	$985K
June 2017	$1.16M
May 2017	$1.18M
April 2017	$1.22M
March 2017	$1.22M
February 2017	$1.24M
January 2017	$1.31M
2016
December 2016	$1.24M
November 2016	$1.29M
October 2016	$1.06M
September 2016	$1.08M

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
117 W Valerio St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.21	Single-Family Home	$1,025,000	12/15/25	2	1.5	1,110
21 E Arrellaga St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.05	Single-Family Home	$1,953,553	01/27/26	5	3	2,320
116 W Micheltorena St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.20	Single-Family Home	$870,000	09/18/25	2	1	950
323 E Arrellaga St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.32	Single-Family Home	$1,587,500	06/26/26	3	2.5	2,014
1623 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.21	Single-Family Home	$1,950,000	11/12/25	3	2.5	1,518
136 W Figueroa St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.51	Single-Family Home	$1,400,000	03/13/26	3	2.5	1,342
512 E Arrellaga St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.47	Single-Family Home	$1,950,000	08/21/26	3	2.5	2,974
223 W Pedregosa St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.42	Single-Family Home	$1,740,000	08/21/26	2	1	1,128
1714 Anacapa St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.18	Single-Family Home	$4,300,000	09/08/26	3	3.5	2,534
1412 Euclid Ave, Santa Barbara, CA	0.50	Single-Family Home	$1,120,000	07/20/26	3	1.5	991

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
1532 State St #E, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.03	$1,743,200	2	2	1,219	Off Market
7 E Arrellaga St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.04	$4,075,200	3	4	3,282	Off Market
1525 State St #306, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.08	$2,161,300	2	2	1,626	Off Market
15 W Arrellaga St #1, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.09	$1,362,600	2	2	1,578	Off Market
21 E Arrellaga St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.05	$1,953,553	5	3	2,320	Recently Sold
25 W Arrellaga St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.12	$1,601,000	2	1	765	Off Market
20 E Valerio St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.09	$1,398,400	2	2.5	1,648	Off Market
15 W Valerio St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.13	$1,696,200	2	1	1,366	Off Market
17 W Valerio St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.13	$1,895,000	4	3	1,641	For Sale
1701 Anacapa St #6, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.13	$929,500	2	2	988	Off Market
1701 Anacapa St #17, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.14	$925,800	2	2	1,066	Off Market
1701 Anacapa St #20, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.14	$935,000	2	2	1,072	Recently Sold

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1937

2,200 sqft

$985/sqft

About this House

1930's R-O zoned charming fixer. First time on the market. 2 doors up from State Street. Residence: three bedroom, one and a half bath, office, seven rooms plus more.

16 E Arrellaga St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 2,200 sqft single-family home in Upper East, built in 1937. It last sold for $925,000 on Oct 4, 2012. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $2,167,100, with a rent estimate of $5,943/month.

Home Details for 16 E Arrellaga St

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1937
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Interior Features
Appliances & Utilities Dishwasher

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7405 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Oct 4, 2012 Source: SBMLS #12-2715	Sold	$925,000
Aug 27, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$799,000

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

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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What Locals Say about Upper East

At least 13 Trulia users voted on each feature.

93 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
85 % Say it's dog friendly
78 % Say there are sidewalks
77 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
71 % Say parking is easy
69 % Say people would walk alone at night
63 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
62 % Say it's quiet
59 % Say car is needed
56 % Say yards are well-kept
56 % Say there's holiday spirit
52 % Say neighbors are friendly
47 % Say streets are well-lit
45 % Say kids play outside
23 % Say there's wildlife
20 % Say there are community events

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"Many trees and hedges. Several lovely parks. Friendly people. Old homes well maintained. We have lived here for more than 40 years. "
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"13 min drive on the freeway. Not too busy most days. Occasionally there is some more traffic. I can take a road as well if the freeway is busy. "
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"Good walks, parks and gardens. Near to shopping and restaurants. Everyone keeps the houses tidy and well maintained "
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13y ago
"This part of Santa Barbara is only a ten or fifteen minute walk to the center of town. The city's central parks are directly on the route to the town center. It's a beautiful upscale area. "
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Frequently asked questions about 16 E Arrellaga St

What is 16 E Arrellaga St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 16 E Arrellaga St in Santa Barbara, CA is $2,167,100.
What is the price history for 16 E Arrellaga St?
16 E Arrellaga St in Santa Barbara, CA last sold for $925,000 in October 2012.
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 16 E Arrellaga St?
The lot at 16 E Arrellaga St in Santa Barbara, CA is about 0.17 acres (7,405 sq ft).