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

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.

What do residents say about the Upper East neighborhood?

Residents describe the Upper East neighborhood in Santa Barbara, CA as walkable to restaurants, dog-friendly, and pedestrian-friendly. See recently sold homes in Upper East, Santa Barbara .

What are the closest schools to 309 E Micheltorena St?

The closest schools to 309 E Micheltorena St in Santa Barbara, CA are Roosevelt Elementary School (rated 7/10), Santa Barbara Junior High School (rated 3/10), Santa Barbara Senior High School (rated 6/10).

OFF MARKET

Studio
1 Bath

309 E Micheltorena St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Upper East

Home Value

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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
532 E Arrellaga St #A, Santa Barbara, CA	0.26	Apartment	$700,000	03/27/26	2	1.5	930
1701 Anacapa St #1, Santa Barbara, CA	0.33	Apartment	$892,000	06/08/26	2	2	1,072
1802 Loma St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.50	Apartment	$2,650,000	05/07/26	3	2	1,255
803 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA	1.00	Apartment	$1,510,000	09/08/25	1	1	-
521 W Montecito St #10, Santa Barbara, CA	1.49	Apartment	$859,000	08/13/26	2	2	955
3737 San Remo Dr, Santa Barbara, CA	2.42	Apartment	$1,749,000	01/23/26	2	2	1,200

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
1514 Garden St #1520, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.03	$8,327,100	20	19	8,447	Off Market
315 E Micheltorena St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.01	$1,374,100	2	2	1,044	Off Market
321 E Micheltorena St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.03	$3,575,000	7	6	3,600	For Sale
1534 Garden St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.07	$3,719,700	5	4	2,934	Off Market
1600 Garden St #32, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.11	$865,550	2	2	889	Recently Sold
1436 Laguna St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.09	$1,850,000	2	2.5	1,497	Recently Sold
323 E Arrellaga St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.12	$1,587,500	3	2.5	2,014	Recently Sold
1536 Laguna St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.11	$2,176,800	3	1.5	1,425	Off Market
1410 Garden St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.07	$3,350,000	14	10	6,400	Recently Sold
1600 Garden St #29, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.12	$955,000	2	2	1,076	Off Market
1609 Garden St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.12	$3,757,000	4	3.5	2,228	Off Market
1434 Laguna St #A & B, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.10	$2,142,800	4	3	2,140	Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Apartment

About this House

Sunny upstairs studio in lovely well-maintained 135-year-old Victorian building in Alice Keck Park neighborhood. Studio has full small kitchenette with vintage stove and small refrigerator, big bay windows, shared bath (cleaned professionally twice weekly) and includes use of the deck garden. Responsible tenants only. Six-month lease, strictly nonsmoking, no pets, for one person only, available on or before March 1st (tenant is willing to move early if possible).

Looking for quiet, responsible, conscientious and environmentally-conscious tenant. This is a wonderful place to live with great neighbors, collegial atmosphere, shared deck, space for locked bicycle parking, and recycling. Utilities paid (water, electricity, gas, trash, sewer, recycling fees included). WIFI available at a small charge. Recycling strongly encouraged. For one person only, no pets, good references.

Street parking, $1,500 deposit required.

Six month lease, month to month afterwards.
$1,500 deposit.

309 E Micheltorena St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 is a studio, 1 bathroom apartment in Upper East. More recently, it was listed as a rental in December 2020 with an asking price of $1,095 per month. That rental listing was removed on January 12, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $3,084/month.

Home Details for 309 E Micheltorena St

Property Information
Property Type / Style Property Type: Apartment

Exterior Features
Parking & Garage Parking: None

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jan 12, 2021 Source: Zillow Rental Manager	ListingRemoved
Dec 30, 2020 Source: Zillow Rental Manager	Listed For Rent	$1,095

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
3mo 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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

Acastleberg
Resident
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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Trulia User
Resident
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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8y ago
"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 309 E Micheltorena St

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.
What do residents say about the Upper East neighborhood?
Residents describe the Upper East neighborhood in Santa Barbara, CA as walkable to restaurants, dog-friendly, and pedestrian-friendly. See recently sold homes in Upper East, Santa Barbara.
What are the closest schools to 309 E Micheltorena St?
The closest schools to 309 E Micheltorena St in Santa Barbara, CA are Roosevelt Elementary School (rated 7/10), Santa Barbara Junior High School (rated 3/10), Santa Barbara Senior High School (rated 6/10).