Does Lower East, Santa Barbara, CA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say there are sidewalks

Is Lower East, Santa Barbara, CA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 90% of users say it's dog friendly

Is Lower East, Santa Barbara, CA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 89% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Are the streets well-lit in Lower East, Santa Barbara, CA?

As of early 2026, 75% of users say streets are well-lit

Is Lower East, Santa Barbara, CA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 73% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Are yards well-kept in Lower East, Santa Barbara, CA?

As of early 2026, 69% of users say yards are well-kept

Would people walk alone at night in Lower East, Santa Barbara, CA?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say people would walk alone at night

Do residents of Lower East, Santa Barbara, CA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 64% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Does Lower East, Santa Barbara, CA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 64% of users say there's holiday spirit

Are neighbors friendly in Lower East, Santa Barbara, CA?

As of early 2026, 59% of users say neighbors are friendly

Is parking easy in Lower East, Santa Barbara, CA?

As of early 2026, 56% of users say parking is easy

Is a car needed in Lower East, Santa Barbara, CA?

As of early 2026, 56% of users say car is needed

Do kids play outside in Lower East, Santa Barbara, CA?

As of early 2026, 31% of users say kids play outside

Are there community events in Lower East, Santa Barbara, CA?

As of early 2026, 17% of users say there are community events

Is Lower East, Santa Barbara, CA quiet?

As of early 2026, 14% of users say it's quiet

Is there wildlife in Lower East, Santa Barbara, CA?

As of early 2026, 11% of users say there's wildlife

What is 545 E Montecito St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 545 E Montecito St in Santa Barbara, CA is $877,700 .

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 $1.69M. That is down $92.5K from the prior month.

What do residents say about the Lower East neighborhood?

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

OFF MARKET

$877,700

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
3 Baths
1,519 sqft

545 E Montecito St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

Lower East

Est. Refi. Payment $5,577/mo*

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$878K

Since last month

$4K (+0.4%)

Since last year

$22K (-2.5%)

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 +30% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
October 2026	$878K
September 2026	$874K
August 2026	$850K
July 2026	$898K
June 2026	$909K
May 2026	$912K
April 2026	$899K
March 2026	$993K
February 2026	$927K
January 2026	$931K
2025
December 2025	$918K
November 2025	$942K
October 2025	$900K
September 2025	$928K
August 2025	$952K
July 2025	$931K
June 2025	$876K
May 2025	$942K
April 2025	$952K
March 2025	$1M
February 2025	$996K
January 2025	$966K
2024
December 2024	$979K
November 2024	$984K
October 2024	$927K
September 2024	$907K
August 2024	$944K
July 2024	$928K
June 2024	$926K
May 2024	$946K
April 2024	$921K
March 2024	$934K
February 2024	$919K
January 2024	$954K
2023
December 2023	$892K
November 2023	$885K
October 2023	$907K
September 2023	$903K
August 2023	$821K
July 2023	$889K
June 2023	$887K
May 2023	$900K
April 2023	$897K
March 2023	$873K
February 2023	$864K
January 2023	$860K
2022
December 2022	$844K
November 2022	$865K
October 2022	$873K
September 2022	$863K
August 2022	$880K
July 2022	$919K
June 2022	$977K
May 2022	$977K
April 2022	$954K
March 2022	$912K
February 2022	$823K
January 2022	$810K
2021
December 2021	$806K
November 2021	$815K
October 2021	$815K
September 2021	$787K
August 2021	$807K
July 2021	$834K
June 2021	$949K
May 2021	$1.15M
April 2021	$1.08M
March 2021	$1.03M
February 2021	$1.07M
January 2021	$1.06M
2020
December 2020	$985K
November 2020	$994K
October 2020	$1.02M
September 2020	$967K
August 2020	$840K
July 2020	$899K
June 2020	$807K
May 2020	$812K
April 2020	$813K
March 2020	$802K
February 2020	$797K
January 2020	$748K
2019
December 2019	$740K
November 2019	$722K
October 2019	$747K
September 2019	$721K
August 2019	$740K
July 2019	$781K
June 2019	$939K
May 2019	$916K
April 2019	$925K
March 2019	$928K
February 2019	$934K
January 2019	$970K
2018
December 2018	$995K
November 2018	$996K
October 2018	$1.06M
September 2018	$1.08M
August 2018	$1.02M
July 2018	$1.01M
June 2018	$937K
May 2018	$917K
April 2018	$904K
March 2018	$894K
February 2018	$891K
January 2018	$885K
2017
December 2017	$923K
November 2017	$1.01M
October 2017	$982K
September 2017	$895K
August 2017	$943K
July 2017	$948K
June 2017	$707K
May 2017	$695K
April 2017	$705K
March 2017	$677K
February 2017	$659K
January 2017	$653K
2016
December 2016	$677K
November 2016	$664K
October 2016	$674K

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
571 E Montecito St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.01	Condo	$661,400	04/13/26	2	2.5	1,519
575 E Montecito St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.02	Condo	$1,255,000	11/19/25	3	2.5	1,669
218 Santa Barbara St #B, Santa Barbara, CA	0.31	Condo	$1,240,000	07/24/26	2	2.5	1,696
218 Santa Barbara St #D, Santa Barbara, CA	0.31	Condo	$1,350,000	06/17/26	2	2.5	1,954
618 Anacapa St #5, Santa Barbara, CA	0.54	Condo	$2,750,000	03/20/26	3	3.5	2,659
220 Santa Barbara St #D, Santa Barbara, CA	0.29	Condo	$1,240,000	08/14/26	2	2.5	1,696
225 E Cota St #3, Santa Barbara, CA	0.42	Condo	$2,400,000	08/31/26	1	2	2,169
929 Laguna St #C, Santa Barbara, CA	0.66	Condo	$2,150,000	11/14/25	3	3	1,907
105 W De La Guerra St #S, Santa Barbara, CA	0.83	Condo	$1,950,000	08/14/26	2	2.5	1,728
257 Moreton Bay Ln #4, Goleta, CA	0.75	Condo	$735,000	08/31/26	2	1.5	1,208

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
547 E Montecito St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.00	$958,400	2	3	1,579	Off Market
543 E Montecito St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.00	$1,088,600	3	2.5	1,669	Off Market
549 E Montecito St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.01	$1,081,500	3	2.5	1,669	Off Market
541 E Montecito St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.01	$953,300	2	2	1,100	Off Market
541 E Montecito St #104, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.01	-	-	-	-	Off Market
539 E Montecito St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.01	$668,000	2	3	1,426	Off Market
553 E Montecito St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.01	$822,800	Studio	-	-	Off Market
571 E Montecito St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.01	$661,400	2	2.5	1,519	Recently Sold
551 E Montecito St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.01	$884,900	2	2	1,100	Off Market
573 E Montecito St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.01	$835,400	2	3	1,579	Off Market
569 E Montecito St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.01	$1,295,000	3	2.5	1,669	For Sale
535 E Montecito St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.01	$559,300	2	2	1,031	Off Market
535 E Montecito St, Santa barbara, CA 93103	0.01	-	-	-	-	Off Market
567 E Montecito St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.01	$680,500	2	2	1,100	Off Market
537 E Montecito St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.01	$1,644,400	4	3.5	2,277	Off Market
557 E Montecito St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.02	$879,100	2	2	1,031	Off Market
341 N Calle Cesar Chavez, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.02	$923,500	2	3	1,579	Off Market
339 N Calle Cesar Chavez, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.02	$1,076,700	3	3	1,669	Off Market
575 E Montecito St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.02	$1,312,100	3	2.5	1,669	Off Market
561 E Montecito St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.02	$633,600	2	3	1,031	Off Market

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Home Highlights

Condo

Built in 2011

1,519 sqft

$578/sqft

About this House

Santa Barbara EAST BEACH COLLECTION New Townhome Close to Beaches and Shopping. This Dual Master suite home is a great location and only stairway and closets share walls with neighbors. Home features 9 Ft. Ceilings, 2-Car Private Garage, 2 decks, a large kitchen with white ''cottage-style'' cabinets and beautiful Santa Cecilia granite counters W/full backsplash. $469,990. Save energy and money at the East Beach Collection, Santa Barbara's smartest, most-sustainable new homes. 40 below-market-rate townhomes from the mid-$400s for qualifying buyers*, and 8 luxury market-rate townhomes from the high $600s for the general public. All of them significantly reduce utility bills while you live in classic Santa Barbara courtyard style. Just a short walk to East Beach and downtown State Street. Visit EastBeachCollection.com. 805-377-0997 *Work-force housing program available to prospective buyers employed wthin south Santa Barbara County

545 E Montecito St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103 is a 2 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,519 sqft condo in Lower East, built in 2011. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $877,700, with a rent estimate of $5,802/month.

Home Details for 545 E Montecito St

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 2011
Property Type / Style Property Type: Condo

Lot Information
Lot Area: 620 sqft

Price and Tax history

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2026	Unavailable	$576,518

Home facts updated by county records

Additional Cost

Market trends in Santa Barbara

Last updated September 2026

Avg. sale price

$1.69M

$92.5KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

98.2%

0.2%MoM

Price per sq ft

$1.11K

$53MoM

Available listings

235

12MoM

Sourced by Trulia Market Trends

Around this home

Washington Elementary School
K-6
Public
477 Students
Santa Barbara Unified School District
6/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
Wonderful school. Great school , good teachers . This school is beyond a great school .
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Lower East

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What Locals Say about Lower East

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100% say there are sidewalks
64% say there's holiday spirit
59% say neighbors are friendly

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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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8y ago
"Good sidewalks friendly people good night lighting no crime that we know of stores nearby restaurants "
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14y ago
"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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Frequently asked questions about 545 E Montecito St

What is 545 E Montecito St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 545 E Montecito St in Santa Barbara, CA is $877,700.
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 $1.69M. That is down $92.5K from the prior month.
What do residents say about the Lower East neighborhood?
Residents describe the Lower East neighborhood in Santa Barbara, CA as pedestrian-friendly, dog-friendly, and walkable to restaurants. See recently sold homes in Lower East, Santa Barbara.