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 321 E Mission St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 321 E Mission St in Santa Barbara, CA is $2,720,900 .

What is the price history for 321 E Mission St?

321 E Mission St in Santa Barbara, CA last sold for $2,680,000 in June 2026.

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.

Does 321 E Mission St have laundry facilities?

Yes, 321 E Mission St in Santa Barbara, CA has laundry facilities.

Does 321 E Mission St have a yard?

Yes, 321 E Mission St in Santa Barbara, CA has a yard.

SOLD

JUN 10, 2026

$2,720,900

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,096 sqft

321 E Mission St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Upper East

Est. Refi. Payment $17,027/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jun 10, 2026 for $2,680,000 (3% below list price)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$2.72M

Since last month

$21K (+0.8%)

Since last year

$209K (+8.3%)

Since last sale

$50K (+1.9%)

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 +75% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$2.73M
August 2026	$2.71M
July 2026	$2.69M
June 2026	$2.69M
May 2026	$2.76M
April 2026	$2.71M
March 2026	$2.73M
February 2026	$2.58M
January 2026	$2.62M
2025
December 2025	$2.86M
November 2025	$2.59M
October 2025	$2.67M
September 2025	$2.52M
August 2025	$2.64M
July 2025	$2.56M
June 2025	$2.44M
May 2025	$2.57M
April 2025	$2.48M
March 2025	$2.51M
February 2025	$2.45M
January 2025	$2.37M
2024
December 2024	$2.38M
November 2024	$2.58M
October 2024	$2.47M
September 2024	$2.41M
August 2024	$2.49M
July 2024	$2.47M
June 2024	$2.51M
May 2024	$2.53M
April 2024	$2.53M
March 2024	$2.43M
February 2024	$2.43M
January 2024	$2.32M
2023
December 2023	$2.33M
November 2023	$2.23M
October 2023	$2.31M
September 2023	$2.35M
August 2023	$2.29M
July 2023	$2.42M
June 2023	$2.32M
May 2023	$1.62M
April 2023	$1.62M
March 2023	$1.85M
February 2023	$2.2M
January 2023	$2.16M
2022
December 2022	$2.16M
November 2022	$2.24M
October 2022	$2.21M
September 2022	$2.19M
August 2022	$2.19M
July 2022	$2.33M
June 2022	$2.4M
May 2022	$2.41M
April 2022	$2.35M
March 2022	$2.12M
February 2022	$1.86M
January 2022	$1.81M
2021
December 2021	$1.89M
November 2021	$1.95M
October 2021	$1.91M
September 2021	$1.86M
August 2021	$1.83M
July 2021	$1.87M
June 2021	$1.99M
May 2021	$2.19M
April 2021	$2.13M
March 2021	$1.99M
February 2021	$2M
January 2021	$1.83M
2020
December 2020	$1.92M
November 2020	$1.94M
October 2020	$1.86M
September 2020	$1.77M
August 2020	$1.65M
July 2020	$1.71M
June 2020	$1.76M
May 2020	$1.75M
April 2020	$1.75M
March 2020	$1.73M
February 2020	$1.62M
January 2020	$1.37M
2019
December 2019	$1.37M
November 2019	$1.38M
October 2019	$1.37M
September 2019	$1.42M
August 2019	$1.41M
July 2019	$1.4M
June 2019	$1.38M
May 2019	$1.35M
April 2019	$1.38M
March 2019	$1.4M
February 2019	$1.44M
January 2019	$1.47M
2018
December 2018	$1.48M
November 2018	$1.48M
October 2018	$1.48M
September 2018	$1.5M
August 2018	$1.47M
July 2018	$1.46M
June 2018	$1.48M
May 2018	$1.45M
April 2018	$1.49M
March 2018	$1.52M
February 2018	$1.49M
January 2018	$1.45M
2017
December 2017	$1.43M
November 2017	$1.46M
October 2017	$1.47M
September 2017	$1.45M
August 2017	$1.49M
July 2017	$1.42M
June 2017	$1.48M
May 2017	$1.49M
April 2017	$1.51M
March 2017	$1.43M
February 2017	$1.38M
January 2017	$1.42M
2016
December 2016	$1.5M
November 2016	$1.46M
October 2016	$1.51M
September 2016	$1.56M

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
343 E Mission St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.05	Single-Family Home	$2,090,000	09/10/26	3	3	1,562
115 E Pedregosa St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.24	Single-Family Home	$3,900,000	11/10/25	3	3.5	2,736
407 E Padre St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.11	Single-Family Home	$4,150,000	12/19/25	2	2.5	2,428
2411 Anacapa St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.46	Single-Family Home	$2,650,000	08/20/26	3	3	2,268
518 E Pedregosa St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.24	Single-Family Home	$2,875,000	09/22/25	4	2.5	2,023
1811 Prospect Ave, Santa Barbara, CA	0.26	Single-Family Home	$2,400,000	07/10/26	2	2	1,410
9 E Quinto St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.56	Single-Family Home	$3,100,000	07/31/26	3	2.5	2,157
323 E Arrellaga St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.41	Single-Family Home	$1,587,500	06/26/26	3	2.5	2,014

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
2014 Garden St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105	0.03	$6,504,600	4	4.5	3,796	Off Market
343 E Mission St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.05	$2,090,000	3	3	1,562	Recently Sold
1937 Laguna St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.08	$3,988,600	4	2	2,121	Off Market
342 E Padre St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105	0.06	$3,879,000	4	3	2,928	Off Market
407 E Padre St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.11	$4,150,000	2	2.5	2,428	Recently Sold
218 E Padre St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105	0.11	$5,404,600	6	4	5,102	Off Market
1915 Garden St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.13	$2,647,400	3	2	1,672	Off Market
2014 Santa Barbara St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105	0.13	$3,073,200	3	3	2,234	Off Market
420 Plaza Rubio, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.16	$3,172,000	2	2	1,750	Off Market
435 E Pedregosa St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.18	$3,814,500	5	3.5	3,452	Off Market
400 E Pedregosa St #C, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.19	$1,846,700	2	2	1,655	Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1926

2,096 sqft

$1,279/sqft

Garage

About this House

TIMELESS TRADITION IN SANTA BARBARA'S UPPER EAST. Set beneath heritage oaks a block from the Mission, this 1927 jewel blends classic architecture with modern updates. Lovingly maintained by the same owners for 40+ years, the home is enveloped by colorful gardens. The elegant living room with expansive library is a showpiece featuring dual French doors to a scenic entry terrace. The updated galley kitchen beside a formal dining room has stone counters, walk-in pantry & laundry porch. A graceful staircase leads to the upstairs bedrooms. A sunny primary suite opens to a deck overlooking the backyard. Two additional bedrooms and enclosed sun porch, ideal for office/art studio, complete the accommodations. Grab a basket and favorite vase to create a beautiful bouquet from your stunning garden! Timeless Tradition in Santa Barbara's Upper East

Set beneath a canopy of heritage oaks, this Upper East residence, originally built in 1927 by the Tappan family, blends timeless architecture with refined modern living, just one block from Old Mission Santa Barbara. Lovingly cared for by the same owners for 40+ years, the home honors its original character while embracing thoughtful updates throughout.

A winding brick path meanders through lush gardens to a Wedgewood blue Dutch door entry, where arched details and a graceful staircase create an elegant first impression. The exquisite formal living room pairs classic sophistication with comfort, centered around a fireplace and framed by dual French doors that open to the pergola-covered brick terrace. Custom library shelving offers space for even the most substantial collection. Across the foyer, the formal dining room opens to garden patios shaded by a majestic oak and surrounded by manzanita, tea trees, and layered landscaping. The adjacent galley kitchen features a pass-through window, stone countertops, glass-front cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a generous walk-in pantry, with easy access to the adjacent laundry porch and powder bath.

Upstairs, a sunlit primary suite with an en-suite bathroom opens to a private balcony overlooking the gardens below. A spacious second bedroom with front-yard views features a walk-in closet and an enclosed sun porch, ideal for an office, art studio, or wellness room, drenched in daylight. A third bedroom with a walk-in closet, hall bath, and abundant linen storage completes the upper level.

Rich in character and ideally located near downtown Santa Barbara, this cherished Upper East home is ready for its next chapter. Stop and smell the roses, they are just around the corner at the world-renowned Mission Rose Gardens. Welcome home to this cherished Upper East icon.

321 E Mission St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,096 sqft single-family home in Upper East, built in 1926. It last sold for $2,680,000 on Jun 10, 2026 (3% below the $2,750,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $2,720,900, with a rent estimate of $9,435/month.

Last check for updates: about 6 hours ago

Listed by John A Sener 00978392, (805) 331-7402

Village Properties

Bought with: Karen Spechler and Erin Beck Real Estate Group 00552664 | 01488548, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Source: SBMLS, MLS#26-1570

Home Details for 321 E Mission St

Active Status
MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 2096 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, DryerDishwasherDisposalDryerLaundry: Gas Dryer Hookup,Laundry RoomRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace: Living RoomHas a Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Flooring: Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Levels: TwoFloors: Hardwood
View Has a ViewView: Setting

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: CompositionPatio / Porch: Deck, Rear Porch, Front PorchOther Structures: Stable(s)Exterior: Yard Irrigation PRTFoundation: Raised
Parking & Garage Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking: Garage,Detached
Water & Sewer Sewer: Sewer Hookup
Surface & Elevation Topography: Upslope

Days on Market
Cumulative Days on Market: 9

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1926
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Traditional
Building Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Property Information Parcel Number: 025331014

Price & Status
Price List Price: $2,750,000Price Per Sqft: $1,279/sqft
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Mon May 25 2026

Location
Direction & Address City: SANTA BARBARACommunity: 15 - Upper Eastside
School Information Elementary School: RooseveltJr High / Middle School: S.B. Jr.High School: S.B. Sr.

Building
Building Area Building Area: 2096 Square Feet

Community
Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights

Lot Information
Lot Area: 8712 sqft

Offer
Listing Terms: Conventional, Cash

Miscellaneous
Mls Number: 26-1570

Additional Information
SidewalksStreet Lights

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jun 10, 2026 Source: SBMLS #26-1570	Sold	$2,680,000
May 26, 2026 Source: SBMLS #26-1570	Pending	$2,750,000
May 20, 2026 Source: SBMLS #26-1570	PendingToActive	$2,750,000
May 18, 2026 Source: SBMLS #26-1570	Pending	$2,750,000
May 12, 2026 Source: SBMLS #26-1570	Listed For Sale	$2,750,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2026	Unavailable	$300,298

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!
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

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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 321 E Mission St

What is 321 E Mission St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 321 E Mission St in Santa Barbara, CA is $2,720,900.
What is the price history for 321 E Mission St?
321 E Mission St in Santa Barbara, CA last sold for $2,680,000 in June 2026.
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.
Does 321 E Mission St have laundry facilities?
Yes, 321 E Mission St in Santa Barbara, CA has laundry facilities.
Does 321 E Mission St have a yard?
Yes, 321 E Mission St in Santa Barbara, CA has a yard.