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 561 E Montecito St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 561 E Montecito St in Santa Barbara, CA is $627,600 .

What is the price history for 561 E Montecito St?

561 E Montecito St in Santa Barbara, CA last sold for $527,000 in January 2024.

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.

OFF MARKET

561 E Montecito St
Santa Barbara, CA 93103

Lower East

2 Beds
3 Baths
1,031 sqft

$627,600

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 18, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $3,805/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$627,600

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 18, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $3,805/mo*

Refinance Your Home

2 Beds

3 Baths

1,031 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$628K

Since last month

$22K (-3.4%)

Since last year

$49K (-7.4%)

Since last sale

$84K (+15.9%)

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 decreased by -5% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$611K
July 2026	$633K
June 2026	$638K
May 2026	$645K
April 2026	$637K
March 2026	$700K
February 2026	$664K
January 2026	$681K
2025
December 2025	$654K
November 2025	$656K
October 2025	$618K
September 2025	$650K
August 2025	$660K
July 2025	$681K
June 2025	$698K
May 2025	$736K
April 2025	$787K
March 2025	$805K
February 2025	$828K
January 2025	$773K
2024
December 2024	$785K
November 2024	$782K
October 2024	$768K
September 2024	$783K
August 2024	$792K
July 2024	$772K
June 2024	$753K
May 2024	$812K
April 2024	$777K
March 2024	$809K
February 2024	$775K
January 2024	$844K
2023
December 2023	$867K
November 2023	$775K
October 2023	$861K
September 2023	$843K
August 2023	$787K
July 2023	$826K
June 2023	$796K
May 2023	$742K
April 2023	$728K
March 2023	$719K
February 2023	$709K
January 2023	$697K
2022
December 2022	$678K
November 2022	$704K
October 2022	$705K
September 2022	$695K
August 2022	$690K
July 2022	$776K
June 2022	$845K
May 2022	$842K
April 2022	$830K
March 2022	$798K
February 2022	$740K
January 2022	$722K
2021
December 2021	$714K
November 2021	$714K
October 2021	$708K
September 2021	$683K
August 2021	$701K
July 2021	$721K
June 2021	$779K
May 2021	$851K
April 2021	$819K
March 2021	$829K
February 2021	$829K
January 2021	$822K
2020
December 2020	$813K
November 2020	$791K
October 2020	$779K
September 2020	$784K
August 2020	$743K
July 2020	$856K
June 2020	$896K
May 2020	$1.07M
April 2020	$1.35M
March 2020	$1.16M
February 2020	$989K
January 2020	$737K
2019
December 2019	$691K
November 2019	$691K
October 2019	$675K
September 2019	$684K
August 2019	$764K
July 2019	$765K
June 2019	$749K
May 2019	$742K
April 2019	$722K
March 2019	$708K
February 2019	$656K
January 2019	$631K
2018
December 2018	$908K
November 2018	$878K
October 2018	$910K
September 2018	$917K
August 2018	$970K
July 2018	$982K
June 2018	$951K
May 2018	$952K
April 2018	$896K
March 2018	$871K
February 2018	$753K
January 2018	$722K
2017
December 2017	$719K
November 2017	$694K
October 2017	$715K
September 2017	$738K
August 2017	$774K
July 2017	$734K
June 2017	$728K
May 2017	$696K
April 2017	$671K
March 2017	$675K
February 2017	$672K
January 2017	$651K
2016
December 2016	$683K
November 2016	$688K
October 2016	$657K
September 2016	$672K
August 2016	$646K

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
535 E Montecito St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.01	Condo	$531,500	09/17/25	2	2	1,031
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	0.30	Condo	$1,240,000	07/24/26	2	2.5	1,696
218 Santa Barbara St #D, Santa Barbara, CA	0.30	Condo	$1,350,000	06/17/26	2	2.5	1,954
208 Santa Barbara St #A, Santa Barbara, CA	0.35	Condo	$1,510,000	10/15/25	2	2	1,550
929 Laguna St #C, Santa Barbara, CA	0.68	Condo	$2,150,000	11/14/25	3	3	1,907
110 S Salinas St #4, Santa Barbara, CA	0.88	Condo	$1,145,000	05/01/26	3	3	1,468
601 E Micheltorena St #60, Santa Barbara, CA	1.20	Condo	$617,000	10/15/25	2	2	1,221
601 E Micheltorena St #67, Santa Barbara, CA	1.20	Condo	$625,000	04/10/26	2	2	1,259

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
575 E Montecito St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.02	$1,255,000	3	2.5	1,669	Recently Sold
571 E Montecito St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.01	$661,400	2	2.5	1,519	Recently Sold
706-708 E Haley St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.23	$3,305,000	6	6	4,487	Recently Sold
220 Santa Barbara St #C, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.28	$1,300,000	2	2.5	1,954	Recently Sold
218 Santa Barbara St #D, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.30	$1,350,000	2	2.5	1,954	Recently Sold
535 N Quarantina St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.30	$1,257,300	5	3	1,823	Off Market
218 Santa Barbara St #B, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.30	$1,240,000	2	2.5	1,696	Recently Sold
212 Santa Barbara St #A, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.30	$2,365,300	2	2.5	1,954	Off Market
212 Santa Barbara St #B, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.30	$1,810,000	2	2.5	1,696	Off Market
218 Santa Barbara St #C, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.30	$2,336,200	2	2.5	1,696	Off Market
216 Santa Barbara St #B, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.32	$1,792,400	2	2.5	1,696	Off Market
822 Jennings Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.30	$975,400	3	1	1,158	Off Market

Local Information

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Shop & Eat

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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Condo

Year Built

2011

Living Area

1,031 sqft

Price/Sqft

$609

About this House

This condo is located at 561 E Montecito St, Santa Barbara, CA. 561 E Montecito St is in the Lower East neighborhood in Santa Barbara, CA and in ZIP code 93103. This property has 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and approximately 1,031 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 458 sqft and was built in 2011.

561 E Montecito St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103 is a 2 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,031 sqft condo in Lower East, built in 2011. It last sold for $527,000 on Jan 24, 2024. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $627,600, with a rent estimate of $4,719/month.

Home Details for 561 E Montecito St

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

Lot Information
Lot Area: 458 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jan 24, 2024 Source: N/A	Sold	$527,000
Oct 6, 2011 Source: N/A	Sold	$390,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2026	Unavailable	$547,978

Additional Cost

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

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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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 sidewalks friendly people good night lighting no crime that we know of stores nearby restaurants "
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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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Frequently asked questions about 561 E Montecito St

What is 561 E Montecito St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 561 E Montecito St in Santa Barbara, CA is $627,600.
What is the price history for 561 E Montecito St?
561 E Montecito St in Santa Barbara, CA last sold for $527,000 in January 2024.
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.