526 Merida Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
OFF MARKET

526 Merida Dr
Santa Barbara, CA 93111

  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 1,820 sqft

$1,785,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 8, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $10,732/mo*
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$1,785,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 8, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $10,732/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
3 Baths
1,820 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1962
Living Area
1,820 sqft
Price/Sqft
$981

About this House

This single-family home is located at 526 Merida Dr, Santa Barbara, CA. 526 Merida Dr is in Santa Barbara, CA and in ZIP code 93111. This property has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and approximately 1,820 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 7840 sqft and was built in 1962.
526 Merida Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93111 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,820 sqft single-family home built in 1962. It last sold for $335,000 on Mar 26, 1996. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,785,200, with a rent estimate of $6,266/month.

Home Details for 526 Merida Dr

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1962Year Updated: 1962
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 6
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Exterior Features

Pool
Pool

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7840 sqft

Price History for 526 Merida Dr

DatePriceEventSource
03/26/1996$335,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Santa Barbara

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.88M
$80KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.6%
0.5%MoM
Price per sq ft
$1.15K
$42MoM
Available listings
220
5MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$6,386
Assessment$556,497
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 526 Merida Dr

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
5428 Agana Dr, Santa Barbara, CA
0.10
Single-Family Home
$1,895,000
06/18/26
3
3
1,761
5436 Agana Dr, Santa Barbara, CA
0.08
Single-Family Home
$1,925,000
08/22/25
4
3
2,279
5474 Berkeley Rd, Santa Barbara, CA
0.15
Single-Family Home
$1,800,000
04/24/26
4
2
1,809
5549 Huntington Dr, Goleta, CA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$1,800,000
06/30/26
3
2
1,630
717 Avenida Pequena, Santa Barbara, CA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$724,500
12/18/25
4
2
1,716
5377 Agana Dr, Santa Barbara, CA
0.20
Single-Family Home
$1,660,000
05/12/26
4
2
1,669
5514 Capellina Way, Santa Barbara, CA
0.22
Single-Family Home
$1,465,000
02/27/26
4
2
1,511
430 Harvard Ln, Santa Barbara, CA
0.23
Single-Family Home
$1,820,000
03/30/26
3
2
1,409
5438 San Patricio Dr, Santa Barbara, CA
0.41
Single-Family Home
$2,155,000
04/27/26
4
3
1,804
5357 Paseo Orlando, Santa Barbara, CA
0.41
Single-Family Home
$1,800,000
05/06/26
3
2.5
1,775

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Assigned Schools

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What Locals Say about Santa Barbara

At least 612 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 91 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 75 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 73 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 72 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 70 % Say car is needed

  • 68 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 67 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 66 % Say parking is easy

  • 62 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 60 % Say it's quiet

  • 59 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 56 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 51 % Say kids play outside

  • 48 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 45 % Say there's wildlife

  • 30 % Say there are community events

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    "Samarkand is a very quiet and lovely neighborhood "
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  • Sabrina Skelly
    "Lots of green spaces along sidewalks for dogs to go potty. Great walking area. Some neighbors don’t pick up after their dogs. "
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  • Heidi Biggs
    "Love how close this house is to restaurants, downtown, local parks, close to the freeway and only a 30 mins walk to the beach."
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  • Devorahelizalde
    "I’ve lived in my neighborhood for 28 years and love the people who are near my home. The weather is incredible so everyone has beautiful foliage outdoors. "
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  • Kristenlcollins
    "This is an amazing city but very expensive. You need to make a high salary to be able to afford to live here. "
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  • Emily Hickingbottom
    "Lots of dog friendly parks and beaches. Can be off leash dogs in any of these spaces though, so it’s not a good neighborhood for reactive dogs."
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  • Joseph Sansone
    "It’s a rough area but blessed to be so close to the marina and the beaches. Housing costs are sky high, juxtaposed with unhoused living just outside your door. Overall pretty magical but suffering from poor governance."
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  • Daniel Carranza
    "It’s close to the freeway which makes it faster to get to places and it’s in the heart of Santa Barbara everything I need is 5 mins away in car "
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  • ken
    "We don’t really have any community events in the neighborhood. We have had a couple of invitations to join parties in the area."
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  • Tracy Kahn
    "This is a nice quiet neighborhood with good neighbors and it feels very safe. Schools are close by. Alice Keck park is close by and that's so nice for kids to play. Friendly and safe "
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  • Melissa McEacheron
    "There’s not a lot of kids it’s a senior citizens home and there used to be a problem with the sewer "
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  • Tracy Kahn
    "Lots of places to walk dogs and parks close as well as great beaches. Seems doggy friendly ..........."
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  • Samjflynn
    "It’s got horse trails and there a lots of kids that play at the beach. There isn’t a lot of traffic and it feels safe. "
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  • Daniel Carranza
    "I’ve lived in this neighborhood for 8 years. It’s in the heart of Santa Barbara. Everything is less than 5 mins away if you travel in car. Stores, shopping centers, parks schools. Grocery stores. Everything. "
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  • Jake.vickers
    "It’s a good place to live, quiet and clean, bus system works well and is clean and cheap. Lots of pretty parks and shopping "
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  • Charles.belden
    "Friendly and convenient Very walkable to business district, and cultural areas. Very friendly neighborhood. Aldo relatively close access to 101 via various routes."
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  • Sdanielsmile
    "Many friendly dogs and owners seen walking often in this neighborhood. Ample sidewalks and areas to walk. "
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  • Leonandgray
    "There are parks and tons of exercise opportunities. However some are steep and, not for everyone plus no sidewalks. A careless driver ( or someone using the windy roads as a racetrack) and a dog getting out of the yard in this neighborhood could be a disaster. "
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  • Acastleberg
    "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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  • Caseyas
    "lots of people walking and hiking in the area. many nice restaurants and easy to bike to locations. schools in the area are good "
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  • Trulia User
    "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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    "For driving a car there is easy freeway access and a few gas stations around. There is a bus stop right on my block and there are regular buses that come through because the hospital is close by as well. "
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    "I lived in this neighbourhood for over 42 years . We moved 3 times but stayed always in the same neighbourhood. We are close to the beach and downtown and the freeway . People are friendly . We feel safe ."
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  • Trulia User
    "Talavera tiles layered about the scene; the are always restaurants with specials for each day Fiestas"
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    "It a really nice part of sb and I know I always feel safe there and now that I’m a mom I think about these things everyday "
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  • Trulia User
    "Homeless people hang out in the parks and they do whatever they like but no one really does anything about it"
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  • Trulia User
    "That you keep your dogs on a leash and clean up after them. And there is a lot of busy streets so the dogs cannot roam free"
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  • Trulia User
    "Great public school district, beautiful parks and homes throughout the neighborhood. Neighborhood is conveniently located in Santa Barbara with a 5-10 minute drive to historic downtown, the harbor , beaches and also the airport too! "
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  • Trulia User
    "Are you supposed to spend a lot of time over in the Alta Mesa area my friend owns a house over there and we celebrate a lot of holidays and have a lot of festivities and we loved the surroundings the neighborhood was great."
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    "We have a dog. It’s a great neighborhood for dogs. Lots of other friendly dogs. Great for all puppies. "
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    "It’s a very wealthy neighborhood with massive homes, it sits just on the outskirts of Hope Ranch. Beautiful neighborhood with great views, close to the beach and a short drive to town. "
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    "It’s beautiful here with tiny homes and hotels. Lots of flowers. Walking distance to downtown. Super close to the beach. "
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    "Quiet, clean friendly and safe community. Easy to walk to downtown and close to Santa Barbara bowl. "
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    "The atmosphere and the people. Very friendly and welcoming. Everything needed is near by. I recommend everyone I know to look into living there."
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    "Neighbors are friendly. They introduce themselves and welcome new ones. Everyone has a small dog. People spend time outdoors. "
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  • Trulia User
    "10 minute drive on the highway. Easy roads, well maintained although no public transportation that is reliable"
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    "Family friendly - great for kids. Great neighbors all around and very friendly. Fantastic walking and well maintained properties"
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    "No public transportation from this area. Commute to downtown is 6 minutes driving and 20 minutes on foot. "
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    "Quiet and safe, close to target, cvs, gas stations, and Bristol farms. Parking is easy. Access to 101 is quick heading north or south. "
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    "great access to public transport and I walk to work downtown. great neighborhood with walkable shops, coffee and dining. great access to several fantastic parks."
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Frequently asked questions about 526 Merida Dr

  • What is 526 Merida Dr estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 526 Merida Dr in Santa Barbara, CA is $1,785,200.
  • What is the price history for 526 Merida Dr?
    526 Merida Dr in Santa Barbara, CA last sold for $335,000 in March 1996.
  • 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 $1.88M. That is up $80K from the prior month.
  • Does 526 Merida Dr have a pool?
    Yes, 526 Merida Dr in Santa Barbara, CA has a pool.
  • How big is the lot at 526 Merida Dr?
    The lot at 526 Merida Dr in Santa Barbara, CA is about 0.18 acres (7,840 sq ft).