918 E Ortega St
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
Milpas- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,549 sqft
3 Beds
2 Baths
2,549 sqft
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Description
Built in 2004, this tastefully designed Cape Cod duplex is perfect for an owner-occupant looking to make one of these spacious units their home, or for an investor looking for a quality property with significant rent potential. Downstairs is a 3BD/2BA with an additional room totaling 1,188 square feet of living space that boasts top-of-the line appliances, in-unit washer and dryer, a gas fireplace in the living room, and excellent natural light throughout. Upstairs is a 3BD/2BA totaling 1,361 square feet of living space offering gorgeous views of the Riviera from the entry deck and kitchen, vaulted ceilings, living room and primary suite, newer counter tops, fixtures and lights in the kitchen and in-unit washer and dryer. Currently, both units share a 442 square foot two-car garage. This property has been lovingly cared for by its owner and is primed for the next generation of ownership to capitalize on the property's quality and size.
Top floor owner's unit will be available for an owner occupant. Downstairs is currently rented for $5,295 per month with market rent estimated at $5,500. Upstairs estimated market rent is $5,700. Both occupants share all utilities 50/50. Total gross income potential is $131,940 annual.
Top floor owner's unit will be available for an owner occupant. Downstairs is currently rented for $5,295 per month with market rent estimated at $5,500. Upstairs estimated market rent is $5,700. Both occupants share all utilities 50/50. Total gross income potential is $131,940 annual.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from December 05, 2024
Home Highlights
Parking
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HOA
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Listed
180+ days ago
Home Details for 918 E Ortega St
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MLS Status: Closed |
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Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 2549 Square Feet |
Appliances & Utilities Laundry: In Unit |
Fireplace & Spa No Fireplace |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2 |
View No View |
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Parking & Garage Has a GarageParking: Garage,Open |
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Cumulative Days on Market: 104 |
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Year Built Year Built: 2004 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: Residential IncomeProperty Subtype: Multi Family |
Property Information Condition: ExcellentParcel Number: 031182003 |
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Price List Price: $2,099,000 |
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Mon Nov 18 2024 |
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Direction & Address City: SANTA BARBARACommunity: 15 - Lower Eastside |
School Information Elementary School: FranklinJr High / Middle School: S.B. Jr.High School: S.B. Sr. |
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Lot Area: 5227.2 sqft |
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Listing Terms: Cash |
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Owner Pays: Water, Gas, Heat |
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Mls Number: 24-2616 |
Last check for updates: 33 minutes ago
Listed by Christos Celmayster 01342996
Hayes Commercial Group
Bought with: Mia Teetsel 01256862, (805) 202-9118, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Co-Buyer's Agent: Beverly Herrera 01342996, (805) 755-8405
Source: SBMLS, MLS#24-2616

Price History for 918 E Ortega St
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 12/05/2024 | $2,051,000 | Sold | SBMLS #24-2616 |
| 11/19/2024 | $2,099,000 | Pending | SBMLS #24-2616 |
| 10/17/2024 | $2,099,000 | PriceChange | SBMLS #24-2616 |
| 09/25/2024 | $2,145,000 | PriceChange | SBMLS #24-2616 |
| 08/19/2024 | $2,195,000 | PriceChange | SBMLS #24-2616 |
| 08/07/2024 | $2,290,000 | Listed For Sale | SBMLS #24-2616 |
| 07/26/2023 | ListingRemoved | Zillow Rentals | |
| 07/16/2023 | $5,295 | PriceChange | Zillow Rentals |
| 07/11/2023 | $5,495 | PriceChange | Zillow Rentals |
| 06/28/2023 | $5,750 | PriceChange | Zillow Rentals |
| 06/06/2023 | $5,950 | Listed For Rent | Zillow Rentals |
| 08/29/2022 | $1,920,000 | Sold | SBMLS #22-2254 |
| 07/15/2022 | $1,895,000 | Pending | SBMLS #22-2280 |
| 07/06/2022 | $1,895,000 | Listed For Sale | SBMLS #22-2254 |
| 11/08/2019 | $1,152,500 | Sold | N/A |
| 10/16/2019 | $1,179,000 | Pending | Agent Provided |
| 09/24/2019 | $1,179,000 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 08/16/2019 | $1,200,000 | PendingToActive | Agent Provided |
| 07/20/2019 | $1,200,000 | Pending | Agent Provided |
| 06/27/2019 | $1,200,000 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
Market trends in Santa Barbara
Last updated May 2026
Avg. sale price
$1.8M
$84.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.1%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$1.11K
$16MoM
Available listings
214
1MoM
Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2025 |
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| Tax | $21,397 |
| Assessment | $2,025,500 |
Home facts updated by county records
Homeowner tools
Estimated monthly rent$5,003/mo
Comparable Sales for 918 E Ortega St
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.30 | Multi-Family Home | $3,305,000 | 04/15/26 | 6 | 6 | 4,487 | |
1.13 | Multi-Family Home | $3,135,000 | 12/31/25 | 4 | 3 | 2,527 | |
0.75 | Multi-Family Home | $3,300,000 | 12/30/25 | 7 | 5 | 3,816 | |
0.73 | Multi-Family Home | $3,344,788 | 09/10/25 | 4 | 4 | 6,264 | |
0.65 | Multi-Family Home | $5,850,000 | 06/16/25 | 3 | 2 | 9,672 | |
1.44 | Multi-Family Home | $2,210,000 | 10/31/25 | 3 | 2 | 3,453 | |
0.41 | Multi-Family Home | $3,650,000 | 11/07/25 | 6 | 3 | - | |
1.35 | Multi-Family Home | $1,720,000 | 04/21/26 | 6 | 3 | 2,533 |
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What Locals Say about Milpas
At least 8 Trulia users voted on each feature.
100 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
89 % Say it's dog friendly
88 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
78 % Say yards are well-kept
75 % Say people would walk alone at night
70 % Say there are sidewalks
67 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
66 % Say neighbors are friendly
64 % Say there's holiday spirit
55 % Say it's quiet
50 % Say there's wildlife
40 % Say streets are well-lit
38 % Say car is needed
33 % Say parking is easy
30 % Say kids play outside
22 % Say there are community events
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918 E Ortega St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,549 sqft multi-family built in 2004. 918 E Ortega St is located in Milpas, Santa Barbara. This property is not currently available for sale. 918 E Ortega St was last sold on Dec 5, 2024 for $2,051,000 (2% lower than the asking price of $2,099,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 918 E Ortega St is $2,127,000.

