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 21 E Arrellaga St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 21 E Arrellaga St in Santa Barbara, CA is $1,981,800 .

What is the price history for 21 E Arrellaga St?

21 E Arrellaga St in Santa Barbara, CA last sold for $1,953,553 in January 2026.

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

Santa Barbara is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Santa Barbara?

The median sale price in Santa Barbara is $1.77M. That is down $107K from the prior month.

How big is the lot at 21 E Arrellaga St?

The lot at 21 E Arrellaga St in Santa Barbara, CA is about 0.16 acres (6,969 sq ft).

SOLD

JAN 27, 2026

21 E Arrellaga St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Upper East

5 Beds
3 Baths
2,320 sqft

$1,953,553

Last Sold: Jan 27, 2026

2% below list $2M

$842/sqft

Est. Refi. Payment $11,613/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$1,953,553

Last Sold: Jan 27, 2026

2% below list $2M

$842/sqft

Est. Refi. Payment $11,613/mo*

Refinance Your Home

5 Beds

3 Baths

2,320 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$1.98M

Since last month

$13K (+0.6%)

Since last year

$10K (-0.5%)

Since last sale

$31K (+1.6%)

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 +100% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$1.98M
July 2026	$1.97M
June 2026	$1.99M
May 2026	$1.98M
April 2026	$1.98M
March 2026	$1.96M
February 2026	$1.96M
January 2026	$1.95M
2025
December 2025	$2.02M
November 2025	$2.01M
October 2025	$2M
September 2025	$1.99M
August 2025	$1.99M
July 2025	$1.98M
June 2025	$1.98M
May 2025	$1.98M
April 2025	$2M
March 2025	$2.22M
February 2025	$1.6M
January 2025	$1.49M
2024
December 2024	$1.62M
November 2024	$1.57M
October 2024	$1.65M
September 2024	$1.6M
August 2024	$1.72M
July 2024	$1.52M
June 2024	$1.73M
May 2024	$1.9M
April 2024	$1.8M
March 2024	$1.77M
February 2024	$1.72M
January 2024	$1.6M
2023
December 2023	$1.67M
November 2023	$1.51M
October 2023	$1.73M
September 2023	$1.54M
August 2023	$1.61M
July 2023	$1.74M
June 2023	$1.71M
May 2023	$1.39M
April 2023	$1.31M
March 2023	$1.2M
February 2023	$1.14M
January 2023	$1.11M
2022
December 2022	$1.13M
November 2022	$1.19M
October 2022	$1.2M
September 2022	$1.2M
August 2022	$1.1M
July 2022	$1.34M
June 2022	$1.43M
May 2022	$1.42M
April 2022	$1.4M
March 2022	$1.32M
February 2022	$1.21M
January 2022	$1.16M
2021
December 2021	$1.13M
November 2021	$1.13M
October 2021	$1.1M
September 2021	$1.09M
August 2021	$1M
July 2021	$1M
June 2021	$1.14M
May 2021	$1.38M
April 2021	$1.33M
March 2021	$1.25M
February 2021	$1.22M
January 2021	$1.1M
2020
December 2020	$1.1M
November 2020	$1.06M
October 2020	$1.05M
September 2020	$1.03M
August 2020	$1.04M
July 2020	$987K
June 2020	$976K
May 2020	$995K
April 2020	$1.01M
March 2020	$1.05M
February 2020	$1.05M
January 2020	$1.05M
2019
December 2019	$1.06M
November 2019	$1.08M
October 2019	$1.1M
September 2019	$1.05M
August 2019	$1.12M
July 2019	$1.1M
June 2019	$1.11M
May 2019	$1.06M
April 2019	$1.09M
March 2019	$1.05M
February 2019	$1.08M
January 2019	$1.01M
2018
December 2018	$1.12M
November 2018	$1.09M
October 2018	$1.07M
September 2018	$1.09M
August 2018	$1.04M
July 2018	$1.05M
June 2018	$1.15M
May 2018	$1.14M
April 2018	$1.13M
March 2018	$1.14M
February 2018	$1.11M
January 2018	$1.09M
2017
December 2017	$1.07M
November 2017	$1.09M
October 2017	$1.1M
September 2017	$1.04M
August 2017	$976K
July 2017	$985K
June 2017	$1.01M
May 2017	$1.03M
April 2017	$1.02M
March 2017	$1.01M
February 2017	$1.01M
January 2017	$1.05M
2016
December 2016	$1.09M
November 2016	$1.07M
October 2016	$1.01M
September 2016	$1M
August 2016	$991K

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
15 W Padre St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.45	Single-Family Home	$2,121,500	08/07/26	5	3	3,045
1424-1428 De La Vina St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.28	Single-Family Home	$1,850,000	06/29/26	4	4	2,725
323 E Arrellaga St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.30	Single-Family Home	$1,587,500	06/26/26	3	2.5	2,014
118 E Islay St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.18	Single-Family Home	$4,100,000	07/07/26	4	2.5	3,257
1623 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.21	Single-Family Home	$1,950,000	11/12/25	3	2.5	1,518
321 E Mission St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.50	Single-Family Home	$2,680,000	06/10/26	3	2.5	2,096
115 E Pedregosa St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.30	Single-Family Home	$3,900,000	11/10/25	3	3.5	2,736
1801 Grand Ave, Santa Barbara, CA	0.61	Single-Family Home	$1,995,000	03/25/26	3	3	2,568
111 E Pedregosa St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.30	Single-Family Home	$3,200,000	06/11/26	5	4	3,432

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
7 E Arrellaga St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.04	$3,998,600	3	4	3,282	Off Market
20 E Valerio St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.05	$1,369,200	2	2.5	1,648	Off Market
1532 State St #E, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.06	$1,764,100	2	2	1,219	Off Market
1701 Anacapa St #6, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.09	$921,100	2	2	988	Off Market
1701 Anacapa St #20, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.10	$935,000	2	2	1,072	Recently Sold
1701 Anacapa St #17, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.10	$901,900	2	2	1,066	Off Market
1701 Anacapa St #9, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.10	$1,075,000	2	2	1,262	Recently Sold
1701 Anacapa St #8, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.11	$885,000	2	2	1,092	For Sale
1525 State St #306, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.11	$2,209,100	2	2	1,626	Off Market
15 W Arrellaga St #1, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.11	$1,367,100	2	2	1,578	Off Market
15 W Valerio St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.11	$1,723,200	2	1	1,366	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 21 E Arrellaga St.
Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1930

Living Area

2,320 sqft

Price/Sqft

$842/sqft

About this House

Positioned just moments from State Street's vibrant heart, 21 E Arrellaga offers an increasingly rare investment in Santa Barbara's coveted downtown district. This 1930s triplex features all three units currently vacant—an extraordinary circumstance creating unmatched opportunity for immediate transformation.
The property includes a voluminous front unit with original wood flooring, complemented by two additional units, each with their own character and private outdoor spaces. Some recent infrastructure updates provide a reliable platform for your vision.
This property represents that elusive opportunity: a blank canvas in a prime location with complete freedom to reimagine all three units simultaneously—a situation that seldom occurs in Santa Barbara's tight multi-unit market.

21 E Arrellaga St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 is a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,320 sqft single-family home in Upper East, built in 1930. It last sold for $1,953,553 on Jan 27, 2026 (2% below the $1,995,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,981,800, with a rent estimate of $7,748/month.

Last check for updates: about 9 hours ago

Listed by Andrea O'Loughlin 02165956, (415) 716-5436

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Bought with: Geoff Rue 01939927, (805) 679-3365, Compass

Source: SBMLS, MLS#25-1121

Home Details for 21 E Arrellaga St

Active Status
MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 3
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 2320 Square Feet
Fireplace & Spa No Fireplace
View No View

Days on Market
Cumulative Days on Market: 14

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1930
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Traditional,Craftsman
Property Information Condition: AverageParcel Number: 027182015

Price & Status
Price List Price: $1,995,000Price Per Sqft: $842/sqft
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Tue Apr 15 2025

Location
Direction & Address City: SANTA BARBARACommunity: 15 or 20 - Downtown
School Information Elementary School: RooseveltJr High / Middle School: LaCumbreHigh School: S.B. Sr.

Building
Building Area Building Area: 2320 Square Feet

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6969 sqft

Offer
Listing Terms: Conventional, Cash

Miscellaneous
Mls Number: 25-1121

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jan 27, 2026 Source: SBMLS #25-1121	Sold	$1,953,553
Apr 16, 2025 Source: SBMLS #25-1121	Pending	$1,995,000
Apr 2, 2025 Source: SBMLS #25-1121	Listed For Sale	$1,995,000
Jul 27, 2008 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$1,299,000
Apr 5, 2008 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$1,299,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2026	Unavailable	$513,772

Additional Cost

Market trends in Santa Barbara

Last updated July 2026

Avg. sale price

$1.77M

$107KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

98.7%

0.1%MoM

Price per sq ft

$1.18K

$21MoM

Available listings

231

11MoM

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!
Parent Review
2mo ago
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Neighborhood Overview

Upper East

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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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"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 21 E Arrellaga St

What is 21 E Arrellaga St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 21 E Arrellaga St in Santa Barbara, CA is $1,981,800.
What is the price history for 21 E Arrellaga St?
21 E Arrellaga St in Santa Barbara, CA last sold for $1,953,553 in January 2026.
Is Santa Barbara a buyer's or seller's market?
Santa Barbara is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Santa Barbara?
The median sale price in Santa Barbara is $1.77M. That is down $107K from the prior month.
How big is the lot at 21 E Arrellaga St?
The lot at 21 E Arrellaga St in Santa Barbara, CA is about 0.16 acres (6,969 sq ft).