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
Sold for $795,000
$795,000
521 W Montecito St APT 4, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
2beds
908sqft
Condominium
Built in 1987
-- sqft lot
$812,100 Zestimate®
$876/sqft
$4,031 Estimated rent
Home value
$812,100
$731,000 - $901,000
$4,031/mo
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Brand new carpetLarge private patioSpacious and comfortable layoutIn-unit washer and dryer
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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#: 25001412
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: 871.20 sqft
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 & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Optional Services: Other
Location
- Region: Santa Barbara
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $635 monthly
- Services included: Maintenance Structure, Com Area Mn, Trash
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: New Loan,VA Loan,FHA
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/6/2026 | Listing removed | $5,000$6/sqft |
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| 11/19/2025 | Sold | $795,000-3.6%$876/sqft |
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| 11/7/2025 | Pending sale | $825,000$909/sqft |
Source:  SBMLS #25-2677 Report a problem | ||
| 10/20/2025 | Price change | $5,000-9.1%$6/sqft |
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| 10/9/2025 | Price change | $825,000-6.1%$909/sqft |
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| 7/12/2025 | Listed for sale | $879,000$968/sqft |
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| 2/19/2025 | Listed for rent | $5,500$6/sqft |
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| 6/15/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/18/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/6/2024 | Listed for sale | $879,000$968/sqft |
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| 1/10/2024 | Listed for rent | $5,500+22.2%$6/sqft |
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| 1/14/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 12/14/2020 | Listed for rent | $4,500$5/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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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
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