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 726 E Cota St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 726 E Cota St in Santa Barbara, CA is $1,006,900 .

What is the price history for 726 E Cota St?

726 E Cota St in Santa Barbara, CA last sold for $390,000 in September 2013.

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.

How big is the lot at 726 E Cota St?

The lot at 726 E Cota St in Santa Barbara, CA is about 0.09 acres (3,920 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$1,006,900

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
996 sqft

726 E Cota St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

Lower East

Est. Refi. Payment $6,134/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Sep 30, 2013 for $390,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$1.01M

Since last month

$6K (-0.5%)

Since last year

$8K (-0.8%)

Since last sale

$618K (+158.5%)

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 +114% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$1.01M
August 2026	$1.01M
July 2026	$1.01M
June 2026	$1.03M
May 2026	$1.04M
April 2026	$1.03M
March 2026	$1.08M
February 2026	$1.04M
January 2026	$991K
2025
December 2025	$1M
November 2025	$998K
October 2025	$989K
September 2025	$1.01M
August 2025	$1.02M
July 2025	$965K
June 2025	$979K
May 2025	$1M
April 2025	$994K
March 2025	$1.01M
February 2025	$1.02M
January 2025	$976K
2024
December 2024	$987K
November 2024	$987K
October 2024	$994K
September 2024	$983K
August 2024	$1.05M
July 2024	$1.06M
June 2024	$1.06M
May 2024	$1.06M
April 2024	$1.03M
March 2024	$999K
February 2024	$971K
January 2024	$954K
2023
December 2023	$955K
November 2023	$930K
October 2023	$967K
September 2023	$961K
August 2023	$979K
July 2023	$996K
June 2023	$983K
May 2023	$939K
April 2023	$909K
March 2023	$901K
February 2023	$909K
January 2023	$923K
2022
December 2022	$930K
November 2022	$948K
October 2022	$960K
September 2022	$944K
August 2022	$931K
July 2022	$988K
June 2022	$1.03M
May 2022	$1.05M
April 2022	$1.06M
March 2022	$1.04M
February 2022	$956K
January 2022	$914K
2021
December 2021	$920K
November 2021	$915K
October 2021	$910K
September 2021	$915K
August 2021	$882K
July 2021	$902K
June 2021	$944K
May 2021	$1.04M
April 2021	$976K
March 2021	$947K
February 2021	$937K
January 2021	$901K
2020
December 2020	$871K
November 2020	$854K
October 2020	$741K
September 2020	$738K
August 2020	$861K
July 2020	$811K
June 2020	$742K
May 2020	$706K
April 2020	$699K
March 2020	$686K
February 2020	$676K
January 2020	$687K
2019
December 2019	$700K
November 2019	$689K
October 2019	$678K
September 2019	$678K
August 2019	$691K
July 2019	$700K
June 2019	$728K
May 2019	$692K
April 2019	$710K
March 2019	$703K
February 2019	$700K
January 2019	$715K
2018
December 2018	$719K
November 2018	$721K
October 2018	$692K
September 2018	$682K
August 2018	$679K
July 2018	$705K
June 2018	$716K
May 2018	$739K
April 2018	$737K
March 2018	$715K
February 2018	$713K
January 2018	$732K
2017
December 2017	$680K
November 2017	$690K
October 2017	$674K
September 2017	$691K
August 2017	$675K
July 2017	$678K
June 2017	$690K
May 2017	$691K
April 2017	$661K
March 2017	$650K
February 2017	$671K
January 2017	$674K
2016
December 2016	$648K
November 2016	$613K
October 2016	$546K
September 2016	$471K

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
1012 Alphonse St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.26	Single-Family Home	$624,000	07/10/26	2	1	720
911 E Yanonali St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.40	Single-Family Home	$778,500	04/30/26	2	1	529
918 N Milpas St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.38	Single-Family Home	$1,400,000	03/17/26	2	1	970
720 N Alisos St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.29	Single-Family Home	$1,100,000	07/14/26	2	1	832
315 N Soledad St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.47	Single-Family Home	$1,160,000	06/26/26	2	1	1,322
411 N Alisos St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.26	Single-Family Home	$1,350,000	05/15/26	3	2	791
933 Olive St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.47	Single-Family Home	$1,695,000	02/24/26	2	1	944
1225 E Yanonali St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.60	Single-Family Home	$1,000,000	08/27/26	2	1	884
1014 E Ortega St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.28	Single-Family Home	$1,250,000	06/17/26	3	2	1,080
1302 E Cota St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.52	Single-Family Home	$1,577,250	09/12/25	2	1	1,136

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
730 E Cota St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.02	$1,470,000	2	2	-	Recently Sold
535 N Quarantina St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.08	$1,273,200	5	3	1,823	Off Market
706-708 E Haley St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.11	$3,305,000	6	6	4,487	Recently Sold
918 E Ortega St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.20	$2,060,000	3	2	2,549	Off Market
703 Spring St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.21	$1,229,700	4	2	1,230	Off Market
1006 E Cota St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.24	$1,117,800	3	1	1,128	Off Market
535 Alameda Padre Serra, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.26	$1,825,000	4	2	-	Recently Sold
1012 Alphonse St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.26	$624,000	2	1	720	Recently Sold
618 Olive St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.24	$3,650,000	6	3	-	Recently Sold
1013 E Cota St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.26	$1,184,800	3	1	989	Off Market
618 E Olive, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.25	$3,650,000	14	12	6,000	Recently Sold
411 N Alisos St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.26	$1,350,000	3	2	791	Recently Sold

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

1900

Living Area

996 sqft

Price/Sqft

$1,011

About this House

Two beds, one bath fixer. Commercially zoned C-2. Opposite Santa Barbara Junior High. Close to Milpas shopping and restaurants.

726 E Cota St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 996 sqft single-family home in Lower East, built in 1900. It last sold for $390,000 on Sep 30, 2013. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,006,900, with a rent estimate of $4,551/month.

Home Details for 726 E Cota St

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1900Year Updated: 1900
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Interior Features
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 5

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 3920 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Oct 2, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$395,000
Sep 30, 2013 Source: SBMLS #12-2908	Sold	$390,000
Sep 14, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$395,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2026	Unavailable	$877,533

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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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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"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 726 E Cota St

What is 726 E Cota St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 726 E Cota St in Santa Barbara, CA is $1,006,900.
What is the price history for 726 E Cota St?
726 E Cota St in Santa Barbara, CA last sold for $390,000 in September 2013.
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.
How big is the lot at 726 E Cota St?
The lot at 726 E Cota St in Santa Barbara, CA is about 0.09 acres (3,920 sq ft).