Introducing a charming duplex in downtown Santa Barbara, each unit featuring 1-bed/1-bath with a walled front garden and private outdoor courtyards. Located just 2 blocks from the vibrant State Street Promenade and a short stroll from the beach, this property offers the ultimate in convenience & coastal living. Recently updated, it boasts modern amenities and stylish finishes like new stainless steel appliances, air conditioning, vinyl floors & windows, quartz countertops, new landscaping, and off-street parking. This duplex can be used as an owner-occupied home w/ extra income to offset the mortgage, or it is an ideal investment property w/ positive cash flow & expansion potential for an additional unit. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to own a piece of paradise in a prime location
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$1,500,000
206 W Cota St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
2beds
2baths
1,173sqft
Multi Family
Built in 1955
-- sqft lot
$1,570,100 Zestimate®
$1,279/sqft
$4,543 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,570,100
$1.40M - $1.77M
$4,543/mo
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Stylish finishesModern amenitiesPrivate outdoor courtyardsVinyl floors and windowsWalled front gardenQuartz countertopsNew stainless steel appliances
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Listed by:
Jonathan E Gilkeson 01898328 805-335-4749,
eXp Realty of California, Inc.,
Zia Group 01710544 805-364-9009,
eXp Realty of California, Inc.
Bought with:
LIV Sotheby's International Realty
Source: SBMLS,MLS#: 24-2150
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Other
Appliances
- Laundry: Bldg
Features
- Flooring: Vinyl
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,173 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Open
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 4,356 Square Feet
- Features: Near Public Transit
Details
- Parcel number: 037121013
- Zoning: R-3
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Materials
- Foundation: Raised
Condition
- Excellent
- Year built: 1955
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: 15 or 20 - Downtown
Location
- Region: Santa Barbara
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,279/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,381,651
- Annual tax amount: $14,614
- Date on market: 4/24/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 39 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Ctnl
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/24/2025 | Sold | $1,500,000+3.4%$1,279/sqft |
Source:  SBMLS #24-2150 Report a problem | ||
| 12/12/2024 | Price change | $1,450,000-3.3%$1,236/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #24-2150 Report a problem | ||
| 10/23/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,499,000+12.9%$1,278/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #24-2150 Report a problem | ||
| 8/31/2022 | Sold | $1,328,000-1.6%$1,132/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #22-1869 Report a problem | ||
| 6/29/2022 | Pending sale | $1,350,000$1,151/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #22-1869 Report a problem | ||
| 6/8/2022 | Listed for sale | $1,350,000+28.6%$1,151/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #22-1869 Report a problem | ||
| 6/30/2021 | Sold | $1,050,000+87.5%$895/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/9/2009 | Sold | $560,000+29.9%$477/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/18/2009 | Sold | $431,250-19.2%$368/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/1/2009 | Price change | $534,000-4.5%$455/sqft |
Source: NRT California #09-1871 Report a problem | ||
| 7/11/2009 | Price change | $559,000-6.7%$477/sqft |
Source: NRT California #09-1871 Report a problem | ||
| 6/13/2009 | Price change | $599,000-7.7%$511/sqft |
Source: NRT California #09-1871 Report a problem | ||
| 5/23/2009 | Listed for sale | $649,000-23.6%$553/sqft |
Source: NRT California #09-1871 Report a problem | ||
| 10/21/2008 | Listing removed | $849,000$724/sqft |
Source: NRT California #08-1828 Report a problem | ||
| 9/25/2008 | Price change | $849,000-5.1%$724/sqft |
Source: NRT California #08-1828 Report a problem | ||
| 6/19/2008 | Listed for sale | $895,000$763/sqft |
Source: NRT California #08-1828 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,614 +1.7% | $1,381,651 +2% |
| 2024 | $14,364 +1.8% | $1,354,560 +2% |
| 2023 | $14,103 +23.6% | $1,328,000 +24% |
| 2022 | $11,410 +60.6% | $1,071,000 +60.4% |
| 2021 | $7,105 +1% | $667,800 +1% |
| 2020 | $7,032 +1.8% | $660,954 +2% |
| 2019 | $6,909 +1.4% | $647,995 +2% |
| 2018 | $6,812 +3.4% | $635,290 +2% |
| 2017 | $6,587 +1.5% | $622,835 +2% |
| 2016 | $6,486 +1.1% | $610,624 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $6,415 +1.6% | $601,453 +2% |
| 2014 | $6,311 | $589,673 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $575,500 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $564,216 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $560,000 +22.4% |
| 2009 | -- | $457,629 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $448,657 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $439,861 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $431,237 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $422,783 +3.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $406,899 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $398,922 +8.6% |
| 2001 | -- | $367,200 +539.7% |
| 2000 | -- | $57,400 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: West Downtown
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Monroe Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 1.9 mi
- 6/10La Cumbre Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 8/10San Marcos Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Monroe
- 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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