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

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.

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 .

What are the closest schools to 712 E Cota St?

The closest schools to 712 E Cota St in Santa Barbara, CA are Santa Barbara Junior High School (rated 3/10), Santa Barbara Senior High School (rated 6/10), Washington Elementary School (rated 6/10).

How big is the lot at 712 E Cota St?

The lot at 712 E Cota St in Santa Barbara, CA is about 0.12 acres (5,227 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$661,008

Tax assessed value

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,186 sqft

712 E Cota St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

Lower East

Home Value

Learn more about this home's value by checking out the value of nearby homes and how much similar homes have sold for.

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
920 E Gutierrez St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.29	Single-Family Home	$1,285,000	08/20/26	3	2	1,388
102 N Milpas St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.50	Single-Family Home	$1,300,000	08/25/26	3	1	1,468
1014 E Ortega St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.32	Single-Family Home	$1,250,000	06/17/26	3	2	1,080
918 N Milpas St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.39	Single-Family Home	$1,400,000	03/17/26	2	1	970
535 N Quarantina St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.05	Single-Family Home	$1,230,000	10/14/25	5	3	1,823
315 N Soledad St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.50	Single-Family Home	$1,160,000	06/26/26	2	1	1,322
933 Olive St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.45	Single-Family Home	$1,695,000	02/24/26	2	1	944
411 N Alisos St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.29	Single-Family Home	$1,350,000	05/15/26	3	2	791
1302 E Cota St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.56	Single-Family Home	$1,577,250	09/12/25	2	1	1,136
720 N Alisos St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.33	Single-Family Home	$1,100,000	07/14/26	2	1	832

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	0.05	$1,267,800	5	3	1,823	Off Market
706-708 E Haley St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.10	$3,305,000	6	6	4,487	Recently Sold
730 E Cota St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.06	$1,470,000	2	2	-	Recently Sold
618 Olive St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.21	$3,650,000	6	3	-	Recently Sold
618 E Olive, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.21	$3,650,000	14	12	6,000	Recently Sold
918 E Ortega St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.23	$1,977,800	3	2	2,549	Off Market
703 Spring St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.24	$1,233,600	4	2	1,230	Off Market
520 E De La Guerra St #C, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.25	$1,005,800	2	1.5	1,271	Off Market
571 E Montecito St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.30	$661,400	2	2.5	1,519	Recently Sold
575 E Montecito St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.30	$1,255,000	3	2.5	1,669	Recently Sold
920 E Gutierrez St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.29	$1,285,000	3	2	1,388	Recently Sold
411 N Alisos St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.29	$1,350,000	3	2	791	Recently Sold

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1915

Living Area

1,186 sqft

About this House

Santa Barbara 3 bedroom, 1 bath, Santa Barbara home with approximately 1,186 square feet of living space. Located near parks, schools and downtown. Current zoning C-2 allows for many possibilities. Lot size 5,227 sq. ft. Built in 1915. $649,000

712 E Cota St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,186 sqft single-family home in Lower East, built in 1915. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $5,081/month.

Home Details for 712 E Cota St

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1915Year Updated: 1915
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Interior Features
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 6

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 5227 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Sep 29, 2008 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$649,000
Feb 14, 2008 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$649,000 Price decreased by 13%
Feb 2, 2008 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$749,000 Price increased by 15%
Jan 15, 2008 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$649,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$7,015	$661,008

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
11 Reviews

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Neighborhood Overview

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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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

Oaguirre1971
Resident
7y ago
"Good sidewalks friendly people good night lighting no crime that we know of stores nearby restaurants "
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YOGI26
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 712 E Cota St

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.
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.
What are the closest schools to 712 E Cota St?
The closest schools to 712 E Cota St in Santa Barbara, CA are Santa Barbara Junior High School (rated 3/10), Santa Barbara Senior High School (rated 6/10), Washington Elementary School (rated 6/10).
How big is the lot at 712 E Cota St?
The lot at 712 E Cota St in Santa Barbara, CA is about 0.12 acres (5,227 sq ft).