Does Lower Westside, Santa Barbara, CA have sidewalks?

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

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

As of early 2026, 83% of users say it's dog friendly

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

As of early 2026, 83% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

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

As of early 2026, 83% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

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

As of early 2026, 61% of users say people would walk alone at night

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

As of early 2026, 57% of users say there's holiday spirit

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

As of early 2026, 52% of users say car is needed

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

As of early 2026, 50% of users say yards are well-kept

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

As of early 2026, 48% of users say streets are well-lit

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

As of early 2026, 44% of users say neighbors are friendly

Is Lower Westside, Santa Barbara, CA quiet?

As of early 2026, 43% of users say it's quiet

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

As of early 2026, 43% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

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

As of early 2026, 40% of users say there's wildlife

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

As of early 2026, 37% of users say kids play outside

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

As of early 2026, 37% of users say parking is easy

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

As of early 2026, 13% of users say there are community events

What is 638 Sutton Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 638 Sutton Ave in Santa Barbara, CA is $918,100 .

What is the price history for 638 Sutton Ave?

638 Sutton Ave in Santa Barbara, CA last sold for $500,000 in March 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.

Does 638 Sutton Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 638 Sutton Ave in Santa Barbara, CA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 638 Sutton Ave?

The lot at 638 Sutton Ave in Santa Barbara, CA is about 0.20 acres (8,712 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$918,100

Trulia Estimate

1 Bed
1 Bath
458 sqft

638 Sutton Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Lower Westside

Est. Refi. Payment $5,614/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Mar 15, 2019 for $500,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$918K

Since last month

$10K (-1.1%)

Since last year

$20K (-2.1%)

Since last sale

$422K (+84.3%)

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 +53% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$922K
August 2026	$916K
July 2026	$932K
June 2026	$922K
May 2026	$907K
April 2026	$921K
March 2026	$930K
February 2026	$914K
January 2026	$894K
2025
December 2025	$913K
November 2025	$882K
October 2025	$893K
September 2025	$925K
August 2025	$941K
July 2025	$927K
June 2025	$912K
May 2025	$968K
April 2025	$946K
March 2025	$968K
February 2025	$946K
January 2025	$931K
2024
December 2024	$919K
November 2024	$925K
October 2024	$907K
September 2024	$915K
August 2024	$961K
July 2024	$930K
June 2024	$952K
May 2024	$938K
April 2024	$937K
March 2024	$911K
February 2024	$883K
January 2024	$870K
2023
December 2023	$883K
November 2023	$873K
October 2023	$883K
September 2023	$884K
August 2023	$855K
July 2023	$894K
June 2023	$838K
May 2023	$846K
April 2023	$839K
March 2023	$825K
February 2023	$824K
January 2023	$800K
2022
December 2022	$793K
November 2022	$808K
October 2022	$811K
September 2022	$807K
August 2022	$802K
July 2022	$825K
June 2022	$865K
May 2022	$878K
April 2022	$868K
March 2022	$861K
February 2022	$808K
January 2022	$764K
2021
December 2021	$768K
November 2021	$763K
October 2021	$759K
September 2021	$746K
August 2021	$727K
July 2021	$723K
June 2021	$672K
May 2021	$618K
April 2021	$590K
March 2021	$585K
February 2021	$567K
January 2021	$570K
2020
December 2020	$556K
November 2020	$550K
October 2020	$546K
September 2020	$533K
August 2020	$529K
July 2020	$517K
June 2020	$522K
May 2020	$533K
April 2020	$538K
March 2020	$520K
February 2020	$516K
January 2020	$516K
2019
December 2019	$514K
November 2019	$506K
October 2019	$508K
September 2019	$500K
August 2019	$499K
July 2019	$500K
June 2019	$502K
May 2019	$499K
April 2019	$500K
March 2019	$500K
February 2019	$490K
January 2019	$491K
2018
December 2018	$491K
November 2018	$527K
October 2018	$522K
September 2018	$598K
August 2018	$660K
July 2018	$656K
June 2018	$650K
May 2018	$646K
April 2018	$643K
March 2018	$649K
February 2018	$635K
January 2018	$632K
2017
December 2017	$631K
November 2017	$622K
October 2017	$628K
September 2017	$626K
August 2017	$621K
July 2017	$622K
June 2017	$617K
May 2017	$621K
April 2017	$609K
March 2017	$601K
February 2017	$596K
January 2017	$599K
2016
December 2016	$604K
November 2016	$616K
October 2016	$605K
September 2016	$600K

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
414 W Ortega St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.26	Single-Family Home	$612,500	05/15/26	2	1	1,051
606 W Carrillo St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.30	Single-Family Home	$485,000	04/15/26	2	2	1,000
1129 San Andres St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.41	Single-Family Home	$1,600,000	04/01/26	2	1	1,045
309 W Victoria St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.63	Single-Family Home	$635,000	04/07/26	1	1	588
433 W Gutierrez St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.42	Single-Family Home	$1,187,000	09/24/25	2	1	880
712 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.31	Single-Family Home	$1,030,000	11/25/25	1	1	1,018
417 W Canon Perdido St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.27	Single-Family Home	$1,300,000	05/13/26	2	2	1,261
1309 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.62	Single-Family Home	$1,475,000	06/18/26	2	1	933
1511 Kowalski Ave, Santa Barbara, CA	0.80	Single-Family Home	$1,000,000	10/17/25	2	1	983
1128 1/2 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.51	Single-Family Home	$1,100,000	09/01/26	2	1	726

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
639 W De La Guerra St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.02	$1,366,400	2	2	-	Off Market
633/635 W De La Guerra St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.02	$1,970,400	4	4	1,724	Off Market
640 W Ortega St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.02	$2,790,800	2	1	3,484	Off Market
616 W De La Guerra St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.08	$1,694,500	2	2	1,383	Off Market
620 Del Monte Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.11	$1,808,200	5	5	1,883	Off Market
829 Marilla Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.12	$1,737,200	2	2	1,301	Off Market
711 W Ortega St #15, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.10	$1,006,300	3	2	1,256	Off Market
631 Ortega St #B, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.10	$1,016,500	2	2	1,070	Off Market
621 W Ortega St #B, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.11	$1,058,200	2	2.5	1,404	Off Market
711 W Ortega St #7, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.11	$956,000	2	1.5	1,058	Off Market
823 Orange Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.15	$1,154,200	2	1.5	1,177	Off Market
614 W Canon Perdido St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.16	$1,484,100	2	2	1,360	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

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1938

Living Area

458 sqft

Price/Sqft

$2,005

About this House

This single-family home is located at 638 Sutton Ave, Santa Barbara, CA. 638 Sutton Ave is in the Lower Westside neighborhood in Santa Barbara, CA and in ZIP code 93101. This property has 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom and approximately 458 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 8712 sqft and was built in 1938.

638 Sutton Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 458 sqft single-family home in Lower Westside, built in 1938. It last sold for $500,000 on Mar 15, 2019. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $918,100, with a rent estimate of $2,518/month.

Home Details for 638 Sutton Ave

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: CompositionDeckExterior: Stucco

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1938Year Updated: 1938
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Interior Features
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 3
Appliances & Utilities Dishwasher
Heating & Cooling Air ConditioningCooling System: Wall
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 8712 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Mar 15, 2019 Source: SBMLS #18-3397	Sold	$500,000
Jan 9, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$499,000
Jan 2, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	PendingToActive	$499,000
Dec 21, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$499,000
Dec 13, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$499,000 Price decreased by 6%
Oct 22, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$529,000 Price decreased by 7%
Oct 4, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$569,000 Price decreased by 5%
Sep 17, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$598,000
Jan 20, 2016 Source: N/A	Sold	$585,000
Jul 30, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$599,000
Jul 23, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	PendingToActive	$599,000
Jul 17, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$599,000
Jul 17, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$599,000
Jun 12, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$599,000
Jun 3, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$599,000 Price decreased by 3%
May 23, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$619,000
Dec 14, 2012 Source: SBMLS #12-3310	Sold	$350,000
Nov 10, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$349,900
Oct 16, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$349,900
Apr 28, 2011 Source: N/A	Sold	$215,000
Oct 29, 2010 Source: N/A	Sold	$346,480
Dec 9, 1999 Source: N/A	Sold	$200,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2026	Unavailable	$568,909

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

McKinley Elementary School
K-6
Public
293 Students
Santa Barbara Unified School District
3/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
The teachers and staff here care nothing for the students. You’d be better off keeping your kids at home and teaching them yourself!
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What Locals Say about Lower Westside

At least 19 Trulia users voted on each feature.

100 % Say there are sidewalks
83 % Say it's dog friendly
83 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
83 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
61 % Say people would walk alone at night
57 % Say there's holiday spirit
52 % Say car is needed
50 % Say yards are well-kept
48 % Say streets are well-lit
44 % Say neighbors are friendly
43 % Say it's quiet
43 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
40 % Say there's wildlife
37 % Say kids play outside
37 % Say parking is easy
13 % Say there are community events

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Christiemacias
Resident
8y ago
"I live on the lower west side. it is diverse with a majority working class. we have a tiny neighborhood market and a large market a mile away. the beach is a mile walk away. perfect life."
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shazam2012
12y ago
"This is a really good location as you can either pop over Carillo Hill to the Mesa, go down the street to City College and the Beach Area, or go to downtown Santa Barbara. You could live car free here with a bicycle or electric bike. "
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Frequently asked questions about 638 Sutton Ave

What is 638 Sutton Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 638 Sutton Ave in Santa Barbara, CA is $918,100.
What is the price history for 638 Sutton Ave?
638 Sutton Ave in Santa Barbara, CA last sold for $500,000 in March 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.
Does 638 Sutton Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 638 Sutton Ave in Santa Barbara, CA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 638 Sutton Ave?
The lot at 638 Sutton Ave in Santa Barbara, CA is about 0.20 acres (8,712 sq ft).