Downtown Santa Barbara Cottage with Endless Possibilities. Built in 1904, this classic 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath cottage is full of character and charm. Located in the downtown area of Santa Barbara, it's just minutes from shopping, dining, and everything this vibrant area has to offer. If you love vintage homes, this one's a gem ready for someone with a vision to bring it back to its early-1900s beauty. The R-4 multi-use zoning is a big plus, offering potential for an additional home, guest house, or ADU. A rare find with tons of potential in one of Santa Barbara's most convenient and walkable neighborhoods.
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$1,025,000
117 W Valerio St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
2beds
1,110sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1904
4,791 Square Feet Lot
$1,477,100 Zestimate®
$923/sqft
$5,391 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,477,100
$1.24M - $1.77M
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Vintage home
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Listed by:
Bill Urbany & Alisa Pepper 805-570-5680,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties,
William Urbany 00717028 805-331-0248,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Bought with:
Bartron Real Estate Group, 01005021 / 01950975 / 00966870 / 01976075
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Source: SBMLS,MLS#: 25-4128
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop
Features
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,110
- Total interior livable area: 1,110 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Single Story,Outside Stairs
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 4,791 sqft
- Features: Level, Near Public Transit
- Topography: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 027172005
- Zoning: R-4
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Fixer
- Year built: 1904
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Santa Barbara
- Subdivision: 15 or 20 - Downtown
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/15/2025 | Sold | $1,025,000-6.8%$923/sqft |
Source:  SBMLS #25-4128 Report a problem | ||
| 11/21/2025 | Pending sale | $1,100,000$991/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #25-4128 Report a problem | ||
| 11/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,100,000$991/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #25-4128 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $796 +1.8% | $71,014 +2% |
| 2024 | $782 +1.9% | $69,622 +2% |
| 2023 | $767 +1.8% | $68,258 +2% |
| 2022 | $753 +2.6% | $66,921 +2% |
| 2021 | $734 +1.1% | $65,610 +1% |
| 2020 | $726 +1.8% | $64,938 +2% |
| 2019 | $713 +1.5% | $63,666 +2% |
| 2018 | $703 +3.4% | $62,419 +2% |
| 2017 | $679 -9.7% | $61,196 +2% |
| 2016 | $753 +2.5% | $59,997 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $734 | $59,096 +2% |
| 2014 | $734 | $57,940 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $56,549 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $55,441 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $55,028 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $55,159 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $54,079 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $53,019 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $51,980 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $50,962 +3.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $49,049 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $48,088 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $47,146 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $46,222 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Oak Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Peabody Charter SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 1.4 mi
- 3/10Santa Barbara Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 6/10Santa Barbara Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Roosevelt
- Middle: S.B. Jr.
- High: S.B. Sr.
Source: SBMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- California
- Santa Barbara County
- Santa Barbara
- 93101
- Oak Park
- 117 W Valerio St
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