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Sold for $795,000
    • Tax assessed value
    $795,000

    521 W Montecito St APT 4, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

    2beds
    908sqft
    Condominium
    Built in 1987
    -- sqft lot
    $828,700 Zestimate®
    $876/sqft
    $4,051 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $828,700

    $746,000 - $920,000

    $4,051/mo

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    What's special

    Brand new carpetLarge private patioSpacious and comfortable layoutIn-unit washer and dryer
    Tired of that drive to SB everyday? Buy this home!Beautifully Maintained 2-Bedroom, 2-Bath Condo in Prime Location This charming single-level condo, located on the second floor, offers a spaciousand comfortable layout with two bedrooms and two full bathrooms. Enjoy a large private patio off the living room--perfect for relaxing or entertaining.The unit features an in-unit washer and dryer for added convenience, along with brand new carpet in both bedrooms. Impeccably maintained and inmove-in ready condition, this home is ideally situated just minutes from Santa Barbara City College, the beach, and downtown amenities

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Michael Cowans DRE#: 01319580 805-698-0006,

    CENTURY 21 MASTERS

    Bought with:

    LV NON MEMBER

    LV Non Member Office

    Source: North Santa Barbara County MLS,MLS#: 25001412MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Forced Air
    Cooling
    • None, Ceiling Fan(s)
    Appliances
    • Included: Oven/Range-Gas, Dishwasher
    • Laundry: Inside
    Features
    • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 908
    • Total interior livable area: 908 sqft

    Property

    Features
    • Patio & porch: Patio Covered
    Lot
    • Size: 871 Square Feet
    Details
    • Parcel number: 037430004
    • Zoning description: Condo
    • Special conditions: Agent Rel/Princ

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Condo
    • Property subtype: Condominium
    Materials
    • Stucco
    • Foundation: Slab
    • Roof: Composition
    Condition
    • Year built: 1987

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    Green energy
    • Green verification: None
    • Energy efficient items: None
    • Energy generation: None

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Optional Services: Other
    HOA
    • Has HOA: Yes
    • Services included: Maintenance Structure, Com Area Mn, Trash
    • HOA fee: $635 monthly
    Location
    • Region: Santa Barbara

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $876/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $795,000
    • Date on market: 7/15/2025
    • Cumulative days on market: 114 days
    • Listing terms: New Loan,VA Loan,FHA

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    1/6/2026Listing removed$5,000$6/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    11/19/2025Sold$795,000-3.6%$876/sqft
    Source: North Santa Barbara County MLS #25001412 Report a problem
    11/7/2025Pending sale$825,000$909/sqft
    Source: SBMLS #25-2677 Report a problem
    10/20/2025Price change$5,000-9.1%$6/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    10/9/2025Price change$825,000-6.1%$909/sqft
    Source: SBMLS #25-2677 Report a problem
    7/12/2025Listed for sale$879,000$968/sqft
    Source: SBMLS #25-2677 Report a problem
    2/19/2025Listed for rent$5,500$6/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    6/15/2024Listing removed--
    Source: SBMLS #24-1447 Report a problem
    5/18/2024Listing removed--
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    5/6/2024Listed for sale$879,000$968/sqft
    Source: SBMLS #24-1447 Report a problem
    1/10/2024Listed for rent$5,500+22.2%$6/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    1/14/2021Listing removed--
    Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem
    12/14/2020Listed for rent$4,500$5/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2026-- $795,000 +14.1%
    2025$7,393 +1.7%$696,938 +2%
    2024$7,267 +1.9%$683,274 +2%
    2023$7,134 +1.8%$669,878 +2%
    2022$7,012 +13.6%$656,744 +13.2%
    2021$6,174 +10%$580,000 +10.1%
    2020$5,612 -0.2%$527,000
    2019$5,624 +1.4%$527,000 +1.9%
    2018$5,548 +6.5%$517,000 +5.1%
    2017$5,209 +4%$492,000 +4.9%
    2016$5,010 +54.1%$469,000 +4.9%
    2015$3,251 $447,000 +50%
    2014$3,251 $298,000 +10.4%
    2012-- $270,000 -24.2%
    2011-- $356,000
    2010-- $356,000
    2009-- $356,000 -20.2%
    2008-- $446,000 -8.2%
    2007-- $486,000 -4.7%
    2006-- $510,000 +2%
    2005-- $500,000 +422.7%
    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

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