537 E Montecito St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
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537 E Montecito St
Santa Barbara, CA 93103

Lower East
  • 4 Beds
  • 3.5 Baths
  • 2,277 sqft

$1,678,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 24, 2026

$1,678,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 24, 2026
  • 4 Beds
  • 3.5 Baths
  • 2,277 sqft

Home Highlights

Property Type
Townhouse
Living Area
2,277 sqft
Price/Sqft
$737
Parking
Attached Garage

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

Tech Executives will feel at home in this stylish, modern and digitally controlled Santa Barbara retreat. This unique 4BD+ and 3.5 BA townhome was carefully designed by a CTO to create a personalized light and sound experience. Remotely control all of the settings from your mobile device to arrive at home with heat, A/C, light, music preferences selected. Lighting design was configured providing the best possible light accents and the ability to tailor the colors based on mood or theme.

Quiet, family friendly community, East Beach collection, is located in top rated, highly sought after Washington Elementary school district. Situated in a LEED certified Mediterranean Town home complex, it is low maintenance, highly efficient (solar powered). Nestled near the Artsy Funk Zone, beaches, downtown and freeway, this home provides the perfect Santa Barbara experience for a busy CEO with or without family.

Vaulted ceilings on main level with living room/kitchen/dining room make it spacious and open for entertaining. Remodeled designer kitchen with clean design and high end Bosch appliances, granite countertops, Scandinavian cabinets, a center island and stainless steel Bosch appliances, Carraway pots and pans and cooking tools provide everything any culinary enthusiast would need.

The Living room is situated on the opposite side from the kitchen. The modern theme is balanced with furniture that is comfortable and cozy yet clean and stylish. Select your favorite music, dim and color the lights using the Smart Home pre-set features (e.g. Miami). BBQ year round on the porch while gazing at beautiful SB dusk colors in the sky. Then, serve dinner in the adjacent dining room with large dining table.

The well thought out design continues when you move to the third level, where the master ensuite, 2 additional bedrooms and a laundry are located. The master has black out blinds, king bed, walk in closet and master bath providing the perfect Santa Barbara escape.

Two additional bedrooms are equipped for children. However, for those who don't have children, the "full size" lower bunks, could accommodate the occasional guest. Stackable new Samsung front loading Washer / Dryer on the bedroom level makes doing laundry convenient.

Detailed breakdown:
2277 sq ft, 3 level home

Level 1 - Bonus Guest bedroom/flexroom/office with full bath and covered patio. 2 Car
(Tandem) garage is on this level too (alley access)
Level 2 Open Living - Kitchen, Dining, Living Room and Balcony area (with powder room)
Level 3 Master BD / Master Bath. 2 BD + 2 BA. W/D.

Central heat and A/C (hard to find in Santa Barbara) which can be controlled by Smart Home system.
Digital Smart Home using mobile app - Security, video cameras, heating, A/C, music and LED lighting.
Additional storage in the attached tandem 2-car garage
Central Location: 10 minute drive to SB airport, easy access to freeway for commuters.
5 Flat-screen TVs in the living room and queen bedrooms, with AppleTV.

Renter is responsible for paying water bill and trash.
Owner pays HOA fees, internet and electric bill. Min 6 months lease. Tenant is responsible for regular maintenance, must notify the owner of major repairs needed and updates in the property. The pet policy is negotiable.
537 E Montecito St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103 is a 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 2,277 sqft townhouse in Lower East. It last sold for $1,475,000 on Mar 10, 2023 (14,724% above the $9,950 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in April 2025 with an asking price of $12,000 per month. That rental listing was removed on June 12, 2025. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,678,500, with a rent estimate of $7,665/month.

Home Details for 537 E Montecito St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Heat PumpAir ConditioningCooling System: Central AirHeating Fuel: Heat Pump
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Room & Shared Space
Shared space is furnished

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Townhouse

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 Year

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: Attached Off Street, On Site

Comparable Sales for 537 E Montecito St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
220 Santa Barbara St #C, Santa Barbara, CA
0.30
Townhouse
$1,300,000
11/25/25
2
2.5
1,954 sqft
30 S Salinas St #B, Santa Barbara, CA
0.85
Townhouse
$1,099,000
02/09/26
3
2
1,090 sqft
513 Coronel Pl #1, Santa Barbara, CA
1.09
Townhouse
$1,185,000
09/12/25
2
2.5
1,468 sqft
327 Ladera St #2, Santa Barbara, CA
1.21
Townhouse
$950,000
09/23/25
3
2
1,415 sqft
643 Costa Del Mar Dr #D, Santa Barbara, CA
1.15
Townhouse
$1,850,000
10/23/25
2
2.5
1,076 sqft
515 E Islay St #D, Santa Barbara, CA
1.51
Townhouse
$1,820,000
12/02/25
2
3
1,945 sqft
222 Meigs Rd #16, Santa Barbara, CA
2.53
Townhouse
$2,175,000
01/15/26
3
2.5
2,020 sqft
1050 Vista Del Pueblo #28, Santa Barbara, CA
1.77
Townhouse
$822,500
03/24/26
2
2
1 sqft
2610 Hacienda Ct, Santa Barbara, CA
2.74
Townhouse
$1,125,000
05/20/26
3
2.5
1,840 sqft
21 Camino Calma #3, Santa Barbara, CA
2.51
Townhouse
$835,000
10/15/25
2
1.5
848 sqft

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Neighborhood Overview

Lower East
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What Locals Say about Lower East

At least 7 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 100 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 90 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 89 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 75 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 73 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 69 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 67 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 64 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 64 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 59 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 56 % Say parking is easy

  • 56 % Say car is needed

  • 31 % Say kids play outside

  • 17 % Say there are community events

  • 14 % Say it's quiet

  • 11 % Say there's wildlife

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    "Good area to live in. Restaurants, stores, public transportation 1 block away. Church 1 block down. Beach is 1.5 miles . freeway .75 miles "
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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jun 12, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$9,950
Jun 7, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$9,950
Price decreased by 17%
Apr 6, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$12,000
Mar 10, 2023
Source: SBMLS #22-3256
Sold
$1,475,000
Feb 14, 2023
Source: SBMLS #22-3256
Pending
$1,595,000

Frequently asked questions about 537 E Montecito St

  • What is 537 E Montecito St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 537 E Montecito St in Santa Barbara, CA is $1,678,500.
  • What is the price history for 537 E Montecito St?
    537 E Montecito St in Santa Barbara, CA last sold for $1,475,000 in March 2023.
  • 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 537 E Montecito St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 537 E Montecito St in Santa Barbara, CA has air conditioning.
  • Does 537 E Montecito St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 537 E Montecito St in Santa Barbara, CA has in-unit laundry.

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