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 232 E Padre St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 232 E Padre St in Santa Barbara, CA is $2,699,500 .

What is the price history for 232 E Padre St?

232 E Padre St in Santa Barbara, CA last sold for $1,130,000 in May 2012.

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 232 E Padre St?

The lot at 232 E Padre St in Santa Barbara, CA is about 0.13 acres (5,662 sq ft).

Does 232 E Padre St have a garage?

Yes, 232 E Padre St in Santa Barbara, CA has a garage.

OFF MARKET

$2,699,500

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,855 sqft

232 E Padre St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

Upper East

Est. Refi. Payment $15,990/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold May 15, 2012 for $1,130,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$2.7M

Since last month

$60K (+2.3%)

Since last year

$197K (+7.9%)

Since last sale

$2M (+139%)

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 +110% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$2.7M
July 2026	$2.64M
June 2026	$2.64M
May 2026	$2.64M
April 2026	$2.65M
March 2026	$2.75M
February 2026	$2.66M
January 2026	$2.59M
2025
December 2025	$2.62M
November 2025	$2.61M
October 2025	$2.52M
September 2025	$2.5M
August 2025	$2.5M
July 2025	$2.45M
June 2025	$2.49M
May 2025	$2.61M
April 2025	$2.58M
March 2025	$2.61M
2024
August 2024	$2.43M
July 2024	$2.43M
June 2024	$2.45M
May 2024	$2.47M
April 2024	$2.46M
March 2024	$2.44M
February 2024	$2.45M
January 2024	$2.4M
2023
December 2023	$2.42M
November 2023	$2.38M
October 2023	$2.43M
September 2023	$2.46M
August 2023	$2.42M
July 2023	$2.43M
June 2023	$2.44M
May 2023	$2.39M
April 2023	$2.34M
March 2023	$2.3M
February 2023	$2.29M
January 2023	$2.22M
2022
December 2022	$2.23M
November 2022	$2.26M
October 2022	$2.29M
September 2022	$2.29M
August 2022	$2.32M
July 2022	$2.51M
June 2022	$2.65M
May 2022	$2.64M
April 2022	$2.59M
March 2022	$2.48M
February 2022	$2.29M
January 2022	$2.19M
2021
December 2021	$2.22M
November 2021	$2.19M
October 2021	$2.13M
September 2021	$2.07M
August 2021	$2.03M
July 2021	$2.02M
June 2021	$1.98M
May 2021	$1.91M
April 2021	$1.89M
March 2021	$1.78M
February 2021	$1.72M
January 2021	$1.55M
2020
December 2020	$1.47M
November 2020	$1.46M
October 2020	$1.45M
September 2020	$1.44M
August 2020	$1.45M
July 2020	$1.47M
June 2020	$1.49M
May 2020	$1.59M
April 2020	$1.54M
March 2020	$1.47M
February 2020	$1.49M
January 2020	$1.54M
2019
December 2019	$1.51M
November 2019	$1.45M
October 2019	$1.42M
September 2019	$1.4M
August 2019	$1.33M
July 2019	$1.37M
June 2019	$1.46M
May 2019	$1.51M
April 2019	$1.45M
March 2019	$1.47M
February 2019	$1.4M
January 2019	$1.41M
2018
December 2018	$1.4M
November 2018	$1.4M
October 2018	$1.39M
September 2018	$1.35M
August 2018	$1.36M
July 2018	$1.38M
June 2018	$1.51M
May 2018	$1.5M
April 2018	$1.46M
March 2018	$1.45M
February 2018	$1.44M
January 2018	$1.46M
2017
December 2017	$1.46M
November 2017	$1.42M
October 2017	$1.41M
September 2017	$1.38M
August 2017	$1.36M
July 2017	$1.34M
June 2017	$1.39M
May 2017	$1.38M
April 2017	$1.39M
March 2017	$1.39M
February 2017	$1.35M
January 2017	$1.36M
2016
December 2016	$1.41M
November 2016	$1.43M
October 2016	$1.43M
September 2016	$1.41M
August 2016	$1.29M

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
411 E Islay St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.32	Single-Family Home	$1,600,000	05/07/26	2	2	1,558
407 E Padre St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.16	Single-Family Home	$4,150,000	12/19/25	2	2.5	2,428
1811 Prospect Ave, Santa Barbara, CA	0.33	Single-Family Home	$2,400,000	07/10/26	2	2	1,410
321 E Mission St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.08	Single-Family Home	$2,680,000	06/10/26	3	2.5	2,096
2228 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.40	Single-Family Home	$2,300,000	09/08/25	2	2.5	1,497
1766 Prospect Ave, Santa Barbara, CA	0.40	Single-Family Home	$1,650,000	01/16/26	3	2	1,208
2322 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.44	Single-Family Home	$1,744,000	05/20/26	3	2	1,312
512 E Islay St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.36	Single-Family Home	$1,500,000	10/24/25	2	1.5	856
323 E Arrellaga St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.46	Single-Family Home	$1,587,500	06/26/26	3	2.5	2,014
21 W Quinto St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.51	Single-Family Home	$1,965,000	07/23/26	3	1.5	1,612

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
218 E Padre St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105	0.04	$5,580,400	6	4	5,102	Off Market
2014 Garden St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105	0.06	$6,671,700	4	4.5	3,796	Off Market
321 E Mission St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.08	$2,680,000	3	2.5	2,096	Recently Sold
2014 Santa Barbara St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105	0.08	$3,113,400	3	3	2,234	Off Market
343 E Mission St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.11	$2,300,000	3	3	1,562	For Sale
342 E Padre St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105	0.12	$4,019,000	4	3	2,928	Off Market
407 E Padre St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.16	$4,150,000	2	2.5	2,428	Recently Sold
2015 Green Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93105	0.15	$3,657,700	5	4	2,514	Off Market
2232 Santa Barbara St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105	0.20	$4,480,700	7	6.5	7,524	Off Market
1937 Laguna St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.15	$3,987,100	4	2	2,121	Off Market
1915 Garden St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.15	$2,699,000	3	2	1,672	Off Market
420 Plaza Rubio, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.20	$3,224,700	2	2	1,750	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1941

Living Area

1,855 sqft

Price/Sqft

$1,455

Parking

Garage

About this House

Gracious California cottage in ideal Upper East location is ready for the buyer who wants it all: close proximity to amenities, single level floor plan, remodeled kitchen with gourmet appliances, remodeled bathrooms, and pristine, private garden spaces. This low maintenance home retains its charming period details like tray ceilings, wainscoting, and wood floors, while being thoughtfully updated

232 E Padre St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,855 sqft single-family home in Upper East, built in 1941. It last sold for $1,130,000 on May 15, 2012. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $2,699,500, with a rent estimate of $5,124/month.

Home Details for 232 E Padre St

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Stove, GasHeating Fuel: Stove
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 6
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: Composition
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1941Year Updated: 1995
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 5662 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Oct 14, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$1,425,000
Sep 27, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$1,425,000
May 15, 2012 Source: SBMLS #12-846	Sold	$1,130,000
Jun 19, 2001 Source: N/A	Sold	$780,000
Oct 14, 1994 Source: N/A	Sold	$406,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2026	Unavailable	$1,447,718

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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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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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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Hollandhawthorne
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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 232 E Padre St

What is 232 E Padre St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 232 E Padre St in Santa Barbara, CA is $2,699,500.
What is the price history for 232 E Padre St?
232 E Padre St in Santa Barbara, CA last sold for $1,130,000 in May 2012.
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 232 E Padre St?
The lot at 232 E Padre St in Santa Barbara, CA is about 0.13 acres (5,662 sq ft).
Does 232 E Padre St have a garage?
Yes, 232 E Padre St in Santa Barbara, CA has a garage.