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 218 E Valerio St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 218 E Valerio St in Santa Barbara, CA is $2,316,200 .

What is the price history for 218 E Valerio St?

218 E Valerio St in Santa Barbara, CA last sold for $1,535,000 in November 2017.

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.

Does 218 E Valerio St have laundry facilities?

Yes, 218 E Valerio St in Santa Barbara, CA has in-unit laundry.

Does 218 E Valerio St have parking?

Yes, 218 E Valerio St in Santa Barbara, CA has on-site parking.

OFF MARKET

$2,316,200

Trulia Estimate

1 Bed
1 Bath
2,130 sqft

218 E Valerio St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Upper East

Est. Refi. Payment $14,048/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Nov 9, 2017 for $1,535,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$2.32M

Since last month

$27K (+1.1%)

Since last year

$214K (+10.1%)

Since last sale

$796K (+51.9%)

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 +37% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$2.33M
August 2026	$2.32M
July 2026	$2.3M
June 2026	$2.27M
May 2026	$2.18M
April 2026	$2.19M
March 2026	$2.22M
February 2026	$2.25M
January 2026	$2.2M
2025
December 2025	$2.25M
November 2025	$2.24M
October 2025	$2.06M
September 2025	$2.13M
August 2025	$2.12M
July 2025	$2.18M
June 2025	$2.23M
May 2025	$2.39M
April 2025	$2.38M
March 2025	$2.41M
February 2025	$2.42M
January 2025	$2.26M
2024
December 2024	$2.32M
November 2024	$2.38M
October 2024	$2.35M
September 2024	$2.33M
August 2024	$2.4M
July 2024	$2.39M
June 2024	$2.35M
May 2024	$2.37M
April 2024	$2.34M
March 2024	$2.33M
February 2024	$2.33M
January 2024	$2.3M
2023
December 2023	$2.34M
November 2023	$2.28M
October 2023	$2.29M
September 2023	$2.35M
August 2023	$2.3M
July 2023	$2.38M
June 2023	$2.34M
2020
October 2020	$1.75M
September 2020	$1.71M

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
1701 Anacapa St #1, Santa Barbara, CA	0.18	Apartment	$892,000	06/08/26	2	2	1,072
803 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA	1.07	Apartment	$1,510,000	09/08/25	1	1	-
532 E Arrellaga St #A, Santa Barbara, CA	0.34	Apartment	$700,000	03/27/26	2	1.5	930
1802 Loma St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.48	Apartment	$2,650,000	05/07/26	3	2	1,255
3737 San Remo Dr, Santa Barbara, CA	2.24	Apartment	$1,749,000	01/23/26	2	2	1,200
222 S Salinas St, Santa Barbara, CA	2.19	Apartment	$363,500	05/01/26	3	2	1,333
521 W Montecito St #10, Santa Barbara, CA	1.59	Apartment	$859,000	08/13/26	2	2	955

Home facts updated by county records

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
1609 Garden St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.07	$3,776,400	4	3.5	2,228	Off Market
1600 Garden St #32, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.09	$865,550	2	2	889	Recently Sold
1731 Santa Barbara St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.12	$6,881,900	5	3.5	5,386	Off Market
Address Not Disclosed, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.12	$7,014,500	5	3.5	5,386	Off Market
1730 Anacapa St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.13	$5,289,500	4	4	3,712	Off Market
1534 Garden St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.12	$3,702,800	5	4	2,934	Off Market
118 E Islay St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.13	$4,100,000	4	2.5	3,257	Recently Sold
1515 Santa Barbara St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.15	$4,300,000	3	3.5	4,220	Off Market
1701 Anacapa St #9, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.16	$1,075,000	2	2	1,262	Recently Sold
1701 Anacapa St #8, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.16	$885,000	2	2	1,092	For Sale
1600 Garden St #29, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.12	$955,000	2	2	1,076	Off Market
1701 Anacapa St #6, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.17	$929,500	2	2	988	Off Market

Local Information

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Shop & Eat

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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Apartment

Year Built

1925

Living Area

2,130 sqft

Price/Sqft

$1,087

About this House

This apartment is located at 218 E Valerio St, Santa Barbara, CA. 218 E Valerio St is in the Upper East neighborhood in Santa Barbara, CA and in ZIP code 93101. This property has 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom and approximately 2,130 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 8276 sqft and was built in 1925.

218 E Valerio St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 2,130 sqft apartment in Upper East, built in 1925. It last sold for $1,535,000 on Nov 9, 2017. More recently, it was listed as a rental in March 2023 with an asking price of $3,000 per month. That rental listing was removed on April 5, 2023. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $2,316,200, with a rent estimate of $3,567/month.

Home Details for 218 E Valerio St

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: TileExterior: Stucco
Parking & Garage Parking Space: 1Parking: Off Street

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1925
Property Type / Style Property Type: ApartmentArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Interior Features
Interior Details Types of Rooms: Office
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherDryerMicrowaveWasher

Community
Units in Building: 2

Lot Information
Lot Area: 8276 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Apr 5, 2023 Source: SBMLS #23-753	ListingRemoved
Mar 23, 2023 Source: SBMLS #23-753	Listed For Rent	$3,000
Dec 4, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$2,500
Nov 28, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Rent	$2,500
Nov 9, 2017 Source: SBMLS #17-1796	Sold	$1,535,000
Sep 18, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$1,545,000
Sep 9, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$1,545,000 Price decreased by 3%
Aug 17, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	PendingToActive	$1,595,000
Aug 16, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$1,595,000
Jul 18, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$1,595,000 Price decreased by 6%
May 31, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$1,695,000
Jun 28, 2008 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$1,195,000
May 3, 2008 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$1,195,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2026	Unavailable	$1,781,495

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!
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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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

Acastleberg
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2y ago
"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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2y ago
"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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robert d.
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 218 E Valerio St

What is 218 E Valerio St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 218 E Valerio St in Santa Barbara, CA is $2,316,200.
What is the price history for 218 E Valerio St?
218 E Valerio St in Santa Barbara, CA last sold for $1,535,000 in November 2017.
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.
Does 218 E Valerio St have laundry facilities?
Yes, 218 E Valerio St in Santa Barbara, CA has in-unit laundry.
Does 218 E Valerio St have parking?
Yes, 218 E Valerio St in Santa Barbara, CA has on-site parking.