557 E Montecito St
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
Lower East- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,031 sqft
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,031 sqft
Home Value
Trulia Estimate
$879KSince last month
Decreased$20K (-2.2%)Since last year
Decreased$58K (-6.3%)Since last sale
Increased$222K (+33.9%)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 +33% in the last 10 years
| Month | Estimated value |
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2026 | |
| August 2026 | $876K |
| July 2026 | $886K |
| June 2026 | $895K |
| May 2026 | $916K |
| April 2026 | $905K |
| March 2026 | $952K |
| February 2026 | $924K |
| January 2026 | $921K |
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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 |
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0.02 | Condo | $531,500 | 09/17/25 | 2 | 2 | 1,031 | |
0.03 | Condo | $661,400 | 04/13/26 | 2 | 2.5 | 1,519 | |
0.03 | Condo | $1,255,000 | 11/19/25 | 3 | 2.5 | 1,669 | |
0.38 | Condo | $1,510,000 | 10/15/25 | 2 | 2 | 1,550 | |
0.33 | Condo | $1,240,000 | 07/24/26 | 2 | 2.5 | 1,696 | |
0.33 | Condo | $1,350,000 | 06/17/26 | 2 | 2.5 | 1,954 | |
1.18 | Condo | $617,000 | 10/15/25 | 2 | 2 | 1,221 | |
1.18 | Condo | $625,000 | 04/10/26 | 2 | 2 | 1,259 | |
0.66 | Condo | $1,800,000 | 07/29/26 | 1 | 2 | 1,138 | |
0.79 | Condo | $1,125,000 | 07/02/26 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,185 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0.03 | $1,255,000 | 3 | 2.5 | 1,669 | Recently Sold | |
0.03 | $661,400 | 2 | 2.5 | 1,519 | Recently Sold | |
0.20 | $3,305,000 | 6 | 6 | 4,487 | Recently Sold | |
0.31 | $1,300,000 | 2 | 2.5 | 1,954 | Recently Sold | |
0.33 | $1,350,000 | 2 | 2.5 | 1,954 | Recently Sold | |
0.27 | $1,230,000 | 5 | 3 | 1,823 | Recently Sold | |
0.33 | $1,240,000 | 2 | 2.5 | 1,696 | Recently Sold | |
0.33 | $2,365,300 | 2 | 2.5 | 1,954 | Off Market | |
0.33 | $1,810,000 | 2 | 2.5 | 1,696 | Off Market | |
0.33 | $2,336,200 | 2 | 2.5 | 1,696 | Off Market | |
0.35 | $1,792,400 | 2 | 2.5 | 1,696 | Off Market | |
0.28 | $975,400 | 3 | 1 | 1,158 | Off Market |
Local Information
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Home Highlights
Property Type
Condo
Year Built
2011
Living Area
1,031 sqft
Price/Sqft
$852
Parking
Garage
About this House
Bright and well maintained contemporary, Spanish-style end-unit townhouse in the East Beach Collection. Living room with several windows, large kitchen with custom cabinetry, granite counters, breakfast bar, stainless appliances. Two bedrooms, two full baths and laundry closet upstairs. Covered patio has mountain views; building is LEED certified, and the unit has solar panels. Two car tandem
557 E Montecito St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,031 sqft condo in Lower East, built in 2011. It last sold for $654,000 on Apr 21, 2016. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $878,700, with a rent estimate of $4,617/month.
Home Details for 557 E Montecito St
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Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, Electric, SolarAir ConditioningCooling System: Central, SolarHeating Fuel: Forced Air |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 3Floors: Tile, Laminate |
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Breakfast Nook, Dining Room, Family Room, Master Bath |
Appliances & Utilities Cable ReadyDishwasherDisposalMicrowaveRefrigerator |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: TileExterior: StuccoPatio |
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached |
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Year Built Year Built: 2011Year Updated: 2011 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: CondoArchitecture: Spanish |
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Units in Building: 1 |
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Lot Area: 458 sqft |
Price and Tax history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
Apr 21, 2016 Source: SBMLS #16-844 | Sold | $654,000 |
Mar 27, 2016 Source: Agent Provided | Pending | $649,000 |
Mar 18, 2016 Source: Agent Provided | Listed For Sale | $649,000 |
Oct 28, 2011 Source: N/A | Sold | $380,000 |
| Year | Property tax | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,134 | $774,194 |
Home facts updated by county records
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
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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Frequently asked questions about 557 E Montecito St
- What is 557 E Montecito St estimated to be worth?Trulia's estimated value for 557 E Montecito St in Santa Barbara, CA is $878,700.
- What is the price history for 557 E Montecito St?557 E Montecito St in Santa Barbara, CA last sold for $654,000 in April 2016.
- 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 557 E Montecito St have air conditioning?Yes, 557 E Montecito St in Santa Barbara, CA has air conditioning.

