Nestled in Santa Barbara's coveted Lower Riviera, this 1932 gem blends timeless charm with classic architecture and offers beautiful ocean vistas. Owned by the same family since it was built, it features 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, and 1,132 sq ft of light-filled living space. The spacious living room with a striking rounded vaulted ceiling and fireplace flows into a large formal dining room with coved ceilings. The sunny kitchen retains its vintage character with period tile, breakfast nook, and O'Keefe & Merritt stove. Refinished wood floors, original details, and ocean views enhance its appeal. Outside, enjoy a new lawn, deck with vistas, and a private yard. The 2-car garage provides storage, laundry hookups, and utility sink. Roof was installed in 2015, and the exterior was recently painted.
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$1,577,250
1302 E Cota St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
2beds
1,136sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1934
5,663 Square Feet Lot
$1,622,500 Zestimate®
$1,388/sqft
$4,589 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,622,500
$1.46M - $1.82M
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Beautiful ocean vistasVintage characterOriginal detailsPrivate yardNew lawnSunny kitchenDeck with vistas
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Listed by:
Bob Curtis 00938841 805-895-1951,
Village Properties - 1,
Braden Curtis 02283881 805-448-5870,
Village Properties - 1
Bought with:
Zia Group, 01710544
eXp Realty of California, Inc.
Source: SBMLS,MLS#: 25-3135
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Gas Cooktop
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,136
- Total interior livable area: 1,136 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Single Story
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Lawn, Fruit Trees, Yard Irrigation PRT
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Ocean, City, Setting
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Ocean
Lot
- Size: 5,663 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 031263001
- Zoning: R-2
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Good
- Year built: 1934
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks
- Subdivision: 15 - Riviera/Lower
Location
- Region: Santa Barbara
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,388/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,038,324
- Annual tax amount: $10,992
- Date on market: 8/20/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 7 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Ctnl
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/12/2025 | Sold | $1,577,250+5.5%$1,388/sqft |
Source:  SBMLS #25-3135 Report a problem | ||
| 8/26/2025 | Pending sale | $1,495,000$1,316/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #25-3135 Report a problem | ||
| 8/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,495,000$1,316/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #25-3135 Report a problem | ||
| 10/26/2016 | Listing removed | $2,900+16%$3/sqft |
Source: South Coast Realty, Inc. Report a problem | ||
| 8/6/2013 | Listing removed | $2,500$2/sqft |
Source: South Coast Realty Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/2013 | Listed for rent | $2,500$2/sqft |
Source: South Coast Realty Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,992 +1.7% | $1,038,324 +2% |
| 2024 | $10,803 +1.8% | $1,017,965 +2% |
| 2023 | $10,607 +1.7% | $998,005 +2% |
| 2022 | $10,425 +2.4% | $978,437 +2% |
| 2021 | $10,185 +1% | $959,253 +1% |
| 2020 | $10,080 +1.8% | $949,418 +2% |
| 2019 | $9,904 +1.4% | $930,803 +2% |
| 2018 | $9,764 +7.3% | $912,553 +5.9% |
| 2017 | $9,099 +4.9% | $862,000 +5% |
| 2016 | $8,674 +19.9% | $821,000 +10.1% |
| 2015 | $7,235 | $746,000 +10% |
| 2014 | $7,235 | $678,000 +10.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $616,000 -5% |
| 2011 | -- | $648,600 |
| 2010 | -- | $648,600 -6% |
| 2009 | -- | $690,000 -12.7% |
| 2008 | -- | $790,500 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $775,000 +1307.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $55,078 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $53,999 +3.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $51,972 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $50,954 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $49,956 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $48,977 |
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Neighborhood: Eastside
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GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Franklin Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.5 mi
- 3/10Santa Barbara Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 6/10Santa Barbara Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Franklin
- 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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