Discover Casa Montecito #1, a single-level end unit condominium offering coastal living under a mile from the ocean and close to many of Santa Barbara's favorite places. This 2-bedroom, 2-bath home features a sunny nature-inspired patio, laundry hookups, newer double-pane windows, and both interior and locked exterior storage. Two assigned parking spaces, including a covered carport, are located near the front door for added convenience. Landscaped community grounds include a gazebo and picnic area. Ideally located near Leadbetter Beach, Shoreline Park, Santa Barbara Harbor, Santa Barbara City College, downtown, and the Funk Zone. Enjoy an active coastal lifestyle with easy access to beaches, walking, running and biking paths, sailing, and nearby mountain trails. Welcome to Santa Barbara!
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$830,000
521 W Montecito St APT 1, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
2beds
908sqft
Condominium
Built in 1987
-- sqft lot
$836,200 Zestimate®
$914/sqft
$3,990 Estimated rent
Home value
$836,200
$753,000 - $928,000
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kathleen Rogers 02044953 805-284-3900,
eXp Realty of California Inc,
Kim Bish 00400281,
Sun Coast Real Estate
Bought with:
Bartron Real Estate Group, 01005021 / 01950975 / 00966870 / 01976075
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Source: SBMLS,MLS#: 26-774
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Other, In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Laminate
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 908
- Total interior livable area: 908 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Carport
- Carport spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Single Story
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Fencing: Back Yard,Full
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Setting
Lot
- Features: Level, Near Public Transit
- Topography: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 037430001
- Zoning: Other
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Architectural style: Contemporary,Spanish
- Property subtype: Condominium
Condition
- Good
- Year built: 1987
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
Location
- Region: Santa Barbara
- Subdivision: 20 - Mesa
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $665 monthly
- Amenities included: Other, Guest Parking
- Services included: Other, Insurance, Comm Area Maint
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/10/2026 | Sold | $830,000+0.1%$914/sqft |
Source:  SBMLS #26-774 Report a problem | ||
| 4/7/2026 | Pending sale | $829,500$914/sqft |
Source: eXp Realty #26-774 Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2026 | Contingent | $829,500$914/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #26-774 Report a problem | ||
| 3/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $829,500$914/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #26-774 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,516 +1.8% | $139,309 +2% |
| 2024 | $1,489 +1.9% | $136,594 +2% |
| 2023 | $1,462 +1.8% | $133,932 +2% |
| 2022 | $1,436 +2.5% | $131,322 +2% |
| 2021 | $1,402 +1.1% | $128,764 +1% |
| 2020 | $1,387 +1.8% | $127,453 +2% |
| 2019 | $1,363 +1.5% | $124,971 +2% |
| 2018 | $1,343 +3.4% | $122,537 +2% |
| 2017 | $1,299 -4.1% | $120,151 +2% |
| 2016 | $1,354 +2.6% | $117,812 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,320 | $116,055 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,320 | $113,798 +3.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $110,283 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $108,121 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $107,314 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $107,570 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $105,462 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $103,395 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $101,368 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $99,382 +3.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $95,649 +1.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $94,574 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $92,736 +2.9% |
| 2000 | -- | $90,134 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Lower Westside
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10McKinley Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.1 mi
- 6/10La Cumbre Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 2 mi
- 8/10San Marcos Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: McKinley
- Middle: LaCumbre
- High: San Marcos
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
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- 93101
- Lower Westside
- 521 W Montecito St Apartment 1
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