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 618 E Cota St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 618 E Cota St in Santa Barbara, CA is $635,500 .

What is the price history for 618 E Cota St?

618 E Cota St in Santa Barbara, CA last sold for $515,000 in September 2019.

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

$635,500

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
928 sqft

618 E Cota St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

Lower East

Est. Refi. Payment $3,845/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Sep 26, 2019 for $515,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$636K

Since last month

$13K (-1.9%)

Since last year

$60K (-8.6%)

Since last sale

$121K (+23.4%)

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 +12% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$636K
July 2026	$648K
June 2026	$658K
May 2026	$672K
April 2026	$659K
March 2026	$693K
February 2026	$676K
January 2026	$678K
2025
December 2025	$670K
November 2025	$670K
October 2025	$667K
September 2025	$681K
August 2025	$695K
July 2025	$686K
June 2025	$677K
May 2025	$708K
April 2025	$707K
March 2025	$727K
February 2025	$727K
January 2025	$707K
2024
December 2024	$722K
November 2024	$729K
October 2024	$735K
September 2024	$745K
August 2024	$744K
July 2024	$745K
June 2024	$755K
May 2024	$762K
April 2024	$747K
March 2024	$738K
February 2024	$736K
January 2024	$729K
2023
December 2023	$729K
November 2023	$729K
October 2023	$731K
September 2023	$724K
August 2023	$711K
July 2023	$703K
June 2023	$734K
May 2023	$726K
April 2023	$717K
March 2023	$708K
February 2023	$707K
January 2023	$693K
2022
December 2022	$695K
November 2022	$701K
October 2022	$707K
September 2022	$703K
August 2022	$712K
July 2022	$728K
June 2022	$752K
May 2022	$760K
April 2022	$753K
March 2022	$742K
February 2022	$710K
January 2022	$688K
2021
December 2021	$691K
November 2021	$686K
October 2021	$674K
September 2021	$668K
August 2021	$651K
July 2021	$647K
June 2021	$642K
May 2021	$628K
April 2021	$597K
March 2021	$592K
February 2021	$576K
January 2021	$578K
2020
December 2020	$564K
November 2020	$559K
October 2020	$556K
September 2020	$540K
August 2020	$535K
July 2020	$521K
June 2020	$526K
May 2020	$538K
April 2020	$542K
March 2020	$526K
February 2020	$522K
January 2020	$522K
2019
December 2019	$521K
November 2019	$516K
October 2019	$516K
September 2019	$578K
August 2019	$581K
July 2019	$589K
June 2019	$609K
May 2019	$609K
April 2019	$621K
March 2019	$622K
February 2019	$622K
January 2019	$614K
2018
December 2018	$634K
November 2018	$619K
October 2018	$599K
September 2018	$616K
August 2018	$585K
July 2018	$569K
June 2018	$616K
May 2018	$647K
April 2018	$624K
March 2018	$622K
February 2018	$644K
January 2018	$640K
2017
December 2017	$574K
November 2017	$569K
October 2017	$584K
September 2017	$642K
August 2017	$669K
July 2017	$672K
June 2017	$612K
May 2017	$575K
April 2017	$561K
March 2017	$560K
February 2017	$556K
January 2017	$557K
2016
December 2016	$564K
November 2016	$575K
October 2016	$573K
September 2016	$570K
August 2016	$567K

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	0.28	Condo	$531,500	09/17/25	2	2	1,031
571 E Montecito St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.27	Condo	$661,400	04/13/26	2	2.5	1,519
575 E Montecito St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.26	Condo	$1,255,000	11/19/25	3	2.5	1,669
1307 Clifton St #B, Santa Barbara, CA	0.88	Condo	$1,125,000	07/02/26	2	1.5	1,185
601 E Micheltorena St #81, Santa Barbara, CA	0.93	Condo	$382,500	12/12/25	1	1	864
208 Santa Barbara St #A, Santa Barbara, CA	0.54	Condo	$1,510,000	10/15/25	2	2	1,550
521 E Anapamu St #2, Santa Barbara, CA	0.65	Condo	$1,200,000	11/25/25	2	2	1,558
521 E Anapamu St #4, Santa Barbara, CA	0.65	Condo	$1,245,000	07/10/26	2	3	1,507
521 E Anapamu St #8C, Santa Barbara, CA	0.62	Condo	$1,375,000	07/07/26	2	2	1,598
601 E Micheltorena St #60, Santa Barbara, CA	0.93	Condo	$617,000	10/15/25	2	2	1,221

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
535 N Quarantina St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.04	$1,267,800	5	3	1,823	Off Market
706-708 E Haley St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.12	$3,305,000	6	6	4,487	Recently Sold
618 Olive St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.13	$3,650,000	6	3	-	Recently Sold
618 E Olive, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.14	$3,650,000	14	12	6,000	Recently Sold
730 E Cota St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.14	$1,470,000	2	2	-	Recently Sold
520 E De La Guerra St #C, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.20	$1,005,800	2	1.5	1,271	Off Market
575 E Montecito St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.26	$1,255,000	3	2.5	1,669	Recently Sold
571 E Montecito St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.27	$661,400	2	2.5	1,519	Recently Sold
508 E De La Guerra St #E, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.23	$1,823,700	7	3	-	Off Market
525 E De La Guerra St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.24	$1,937,200	3	2.5	1,526	Off Market
802 Olive St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.25	$1,689,100	2	1.5	944	Off Market
918 E Ortega St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.31	$1,977,800	3	2	2,549	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Condo

Year Built

1992

Living Area

928 sqft

Price/Sqft

$685

About this House

Downtown condo! Each of the 2 bedrooms have private balconies in this top-floor unit with fireplace, wood flooring, and laundry room. Located directly across the street from Ortega Park, you are only minutes from Paseo Nuevo and all that downtown Santa Barbara has to offer!

618 E Cota St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 928 sqft condo in Lower East, built in 1992. It last sold for $515,000 on Sep 26, 2019. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $635,500, with a rent estimate of $4,457/month.

Home Details for 618 E Cota St

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1992Year Updated: 1992
Property Type / Style Property Type: Condo

Interior Features
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 917 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Sep 26, 2019 Source: N/A	Sold	$515,000
Jan 23, 2013 Source: N/A	Sold	$268,000
Oct 3, 2012 Source: SBMLS #12-2471	Sold	$267,900
Aug 15, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$267,900 Price decreased by 20%
Aug 1, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$334,900
May 31, 2012 Source: N/A	Sold	$344,250
Apr 6, 2006 Source: N/A	Sold	$595,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2026	Unavailable	$574,487

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 .
Parent Review
1y ago
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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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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 618 E Cota St

What is 618 E Cota St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 618 E Cota St in Santa Barbara, CA is $635,500.
What is the price history for 618 E Cota St?
618 E Cota St in Santa Barbara, CA last sold for $515,000 in September 2019.
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.