Is Milpas, Santa Barbara, CA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Is Milpas, Santa Barbara, CA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 89% of users say it's dog friendly

Is Milpas, Santa Barbara, CA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 88% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Are yards well-kept in Milpas, Santa Barbara, CA?

As of early 2026, 78% of users say yards are well-kept

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

As of early 2026, 75% of users say people would walk alone at night

Does Milpas, Santa Barbara, CA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 70% of users say there are sidewalks

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

As of early 2026, 67% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Are neighbors friendly in Milpas, Santa Barbara, CA?

As of early 2026, 66% of users say neighbors are friendly

Does Milpas, Santa Barbara, CA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 64% of users say there's holiday spirit

Is Milpas, Santa Barbara, CA quiet?

As of early 2026, 55% of users say it's quiet

Is there wildlife in Milpas, Santa Barbara, CA?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say there's wildlife

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

As of early 2026, 40% of users say streets are well-lit

Is a car needed in Milpas, Santa Barbara, CA?

As of early 2026, 38% of users say car is needed

Is parking easy in Milpas, Santa Barbara, CA?

As of early 2026, 33% of users say parking is easy

Do kids play outside in Milpas, Santa Barbara, CA?

As of early 2026, 30% of users say kids play outside

Are there community events in Milpas, Santa Barbara, CA?

As of early 2026, 22% of users say there are community events

What is 918 E Ortega St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 918 E Ortega St in Santa Barbara, CA is $2,037,700 .

What is the price history for 918 E Ortega St?

918 E Ortega St in Santa Barbara, CA last sold for $2,051,000 in December 2024.

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 918 E Ortega St have laundry facilities?

Yes, 918 E Ortega St in Santa Barbara, CA has laundry facilities.

OFF MARKET

$2,037,700

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,549 sqft

918 E Ortega St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

Milpas

Est. Refi. Payment $12,368/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Dec 5, 2024 for $2,051,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$2.04M

Since last month

$18K (-0.9%)

Since last year

$2K (+0.1%)

Since last sale

$9K (+0.4%)

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 +41% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$2.06M
August 2026	$2.04M
July 2026	$2.08M
June 2026	$2.12M
May 2026	$2.14M
April 2026	$2.15M
March 2026	$2.1M
February 2026	$2.07M
January 2026	$2.12M
2025
December 2025	$2.09M
November 2025	$2.03M
October 2025	$2.04M
September 2025	$2.05M
August 2025	$2.06M
July 2025	$2.06M
June 2025	$2.04M
May 2025	$2.06M
April 2025	$2.04M
March 2025	$2.04M
February 2025	$2.05M
January 2025	$2.04M
2024
December 2024	$2.03M
November 2024	$1.99M
October 2024	$2M
September 2024	$2.04M
August 2024	$2.32M
July 2024	$1.98M
June 2024	$1.97M
May 2024	$2M
April 2024	$2.03M
March 2024	$2.05M
February 2024	$2.13M
January 2024	$2.06M
2023
December 2023	$2.03M
November 2023	$2.01M
October 2023	$1.98M
September 2023	$1.99M
August 2023	$1.99M
July 2023	$1.96M
June 2023	$1.93M
May 2023	$1.92M
April 2023	$1.9M
March 2023	$1.9M
February 2023	$1.9M
January 2023	$1.96M
2022
December 2022	$1.94M
November 2022	$1.95M
October 2022	$1.96M
September 2022	$1.94M
August 2022	$1.9M
July 2022	$1.94M
June 2022	$1.85M
May 2022	$1.9M
April 2022	$1.92M
March 2022	$1.89M
February 2022	$1.77M
January 2022	$1.69M
2021
December 2021	$1.71M
November 2021	$1.67M
October 2021	$1.64M
September 2021	$1.6M
August 2021	$1.56M
July 2021	$1.54M
June 2021	$1.49M
May 2021	$1.4M
April 2021	$1.33M
March 2021	$1.32M
February 2021	$1.28M
January 2021	$1.29M
2020
December 2020	$1.26M
November 2020	$1.25M
October 2020	$1.24M
September 2020	$1.2M
August 2020	$1.19M
July 2020	$1.16M
June 2020	$1.17M
May 2020	$1.2M
April 2020	$1.2M
March 2020	$1.17M
February 2020	$1.16M
January 2020	$1.16M
2019
December 2019	$1.16M
November 2019	$1.15M
October 2019	$1.15M
September 2019	$1.15M
August 2019	$1.18M
July 2019	$1.19M
June 2019	$1.15M
May 2019	$1.23M
April 2019	$1.33M
March 2019	$1.32M
February 2019	$1.4M
January 2019	$1.49M
2018
December 2018	$1.54M
November 2018	$1.54M
October 2018	$1.48M
September 2018	$1.5M
August 2018	$1.55M
July 2018	$1.52M
June 2018	$1.61M
May 2018	$1.63M
April 2018	$1.65M
March 2018	$1.67M
February 2018	$1.62M
January 2018	$1.54M
2017
December 2017	$1.35M
November 2017	$1.28M
October 2017	$1.35M
September 2017	$1.54M
August 2017	$1.64M
July 2017	$1.65M
June 2017	$1.57M
May 2017	$1.64M
April 2017	$1.57M
March 2017	$1.39M
February 2017	$1.44M
January 2017	$1.49M
2016
December 2016	$1.44M
November 2016	$1.46M
October 2016	$1.47M
September 2016	$1.46M

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
706-708 E Haley St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.30	Multi-Family Home	$3,305,000	04/15/26	6	6	4,487
118 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA	1.13	Multi-Family Home	$3,135,000	12/31/25	4	3	2,527
1418 Alta Vista Rd, Santa Barbara, CA	0.75	Multi-Family Home	$3,300,000	12/30/25	7	5	3,816
403 E Anapamu St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.73	Multi-Family Home	$3,344,788	09/10/25	4	4	6,264
15 W Islay St, Santa Barbara, CA	1.44	Multi-Family Home	$2,210,000	10/31/25	3	2	3,453
618 Olive St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.41	Multi-Family Home	$3,650,000	11/07/25	6	3	-
1308 Bath St, Santa Barbara, CA	1.35	Multi-Family Home	$1,720,000	04/21/26	6	3	2,533
618 E Olive, Santa Barbara, CA	0.42	Multi-Family Home	$3,650,000	11/07/25	14	12	6,000

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
703 Spring St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.03	$1,249,000	4	2	1,230	Off Market
720 N Alisos St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.10	$1,100,000	2	1	832	Recently Sold
1012 Alphonse St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.09	$624,000	2	1	720	Recently Sold
1008 E De La Guerra St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.11	$1,719,500	3	2.5	1,558	Off Market
535 Alameda Padre Serra, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.10	$1,825,000	4	2	-	Recently Sold
1030 E Ortega St #A, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.13	$1,805,500	3	2.5	1,634	Off Market
1013 E Cota St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.11	$1,193,900	3	1	989	Off Market
1029 Alphonse St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.13	$1,236,300	2	1	-	Off Market
1026 E De La Guerra St #B, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.15	$1,154,400	2	1.5	1,458	Off Market
1006 E Cota St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.12	$1,117,800	3	1	1,128	Off Market
812 Spring St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.14	$1,683,700	3	2	1,269	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

Multi-Family

Year Built

2004

Living Area

2,549 sqft

Price/Sqft

$799

Parking

Garage

About this House

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.

918 E Ortega St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,549 sqft multi-family in Milpas, built in 2004. It last sold for $2,051,000 on Dec 5, 2024 (2% below the $2,099,000 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in June 2023 with an asking price of $5,950 per month. That rental listing was removed on July 26, 2023. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $2,037,700, with a rent estimate of $4,568/month.

Last check for updates: about 23 hours 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

Home Details for 918 E Ortega St

Active Status
MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features
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

Exterior Features
Parking & Garage Has a GarageParking: Garage,Open

Days on Market
Cumulative Days on Market: 104

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 2004
Property Type / Style Property Type: Residential IncomeProperty Subtype: Multi Family
Property Information Condition: ExcellentParcel Number: 031182003

Price & Status
Price List Price: $2,099,000
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Mon Nov 18 2024

Location
Direction & Address City: SANTA BARBARACommunity: 15 - Lower Eastside
School Information Elementary School: FranklinJr High / Middle School: S.B. Jr.High School: S.B. Sr.

Lot Information
Lot Area: 5227.2 sqft

Offer
Listing Terms: Cash

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees
Owner Pays: Water, Gas, Heat

Miscellaneous
Mls Number: 24-2616

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Dec 5, 2024 Source: SBMLS #24-2616	Sold	$2,051,000
Nov 19, 2024 Source: SBMLS #24-2616	Pending	$2,099,000
Oct 17, 2024 Source: SBMLS #24-2616	PriceChange	$2,099,000 Price decreased by 2%
Sep 25, 2024 Source: SBMLS #24-2616	PriceChange	$2,145,000 Price decreased by 2%
Aug 19, 2024 Source: SBMLS #24-2616	PriceChange	$2,195,000 Price decreased by 4%
Aug 7, 2024 Source: SBMLS #24-2616	Listed For Sale	$2,290,000
Jul 26, 2023 Source: Zillow Rentals	ListingRemoved
Jul 16, 2023 Source: Zillow Rentals	PriceChange	$5,295 Price decreased by 4%
Jul 11, 2023 Source: Zillow Rentals	PriceChange	$5,495 Price decreased by 4%
Jun 28, 2023 Source: Zillow Rentals	PriceChange	$5,750 Price decreased by 3%
Jun 6, 2023 Source: Zillow Rentals	Listed For Rent	$5,950
Aug 29, 2022 Source: SBMLS #22-2254	Sold	$1,920,000
Jul 15, 2022 Source: SBMLS #22-2280	Pending	$1,895,000
Jul 6, 2022 Source: SBMLS #22-2254	Listed For Sale	$1,895,000
Nov 8, 2019 Source: N/A	Sold	$1,152,500
Oct 16, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$1,179,000
Sep 24, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$1,179,000 Price decreased by 2%
Aug 16, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	PendingToActive	$1,200,000
Jul 20, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$1,200,000
Jun 27, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$1,200,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2026	Unavailable	$2,066,010

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

Franklin Elementary School
K-6
Public
424 Students
Santa Barbara Unified School District
8/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
Ignore all bullying questions brought up to faculty and incredibly rude with special needs children.
Parent Review
5y ago
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Neighborhood Overview

Milpas

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Buy: $1.35m - $1.39m

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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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Michelle S.
Resident
7y ago
"I have lived in this neighborhood for 2 years and love the location! In the center or town, 2 exits from Montecito, 20 minute walk to State Street, 20 minute walk to the beach and the Santa Barbara Bowl. Busy a few hours during the day and quiet at nights and weekends. 5 minute walk to Trader Joes and Pure Order, 1 minute from CVS and many restaurants. Great area for urbanites and active young adults."
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Prev. Resident
8y ago
"I move from Texas to be close by my wife family I bring my kids to this beautiful place santa Barbara is a golden mine but is Hard to deal Whit the persons from here they always expect the best "
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Frequently asked questions about 918 E Ortega St

What is 918 E Ortega St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 918 E Ortega St in Santa Barbara, CA is $2,037,700.
What is the price history for 918 E Ortega St?
918 E Ortega St in Santa Barbara, CA last sold for $2,051,000 in December 2024.
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 918 E Ortega St have laundry facilities?
Yes, 918 E Ortega St in Santa Barbara, CA has laundry facilities.