523 W. Ortega is the lowest priced single family home in Santa Barbara. This 2 story property offers 726 sq/ft w/ 2 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms. It's extremely low maintenance making it a great condo alternative without the HOA fees. Ideally located just a few blocks to SBCC & a short stroll to the beach & the Mesa. The home is in need of some TLC but could be a great investment or starter home.
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$778,000
523 W Ortega St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
2beds
726sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1917
1,307 Square Feet Lot
$805,700 Zestimate®
$1,072/sqft
$4,208 Estimated rent
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$805,700
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Listed by:
Aaron L Gilles 01509445 805-895-1877,
Village Properties - 1
Bought with:
Non Member Agent
Non Member Office
Source: SBMLS,MLS#: 25-1509
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Features
- Flooring: Laminate, Carpet
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 726
- Total interior livable area: 726 sqft
Property
Features
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 1,307 Square Feet
- Features: Level, Near Public Transit
- Topography: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 037102004
- Zoning: R-3
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Fixer,Fair
- Year built: 1917
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: 20 - Westside
Location
- Region: Santa Barbara
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,072/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $326,561
- Annual tax amount: $8,248
- Date on market: 5/13/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 39 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Ctnl
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/30/2025 | Sold | $778,000-2.1%$1,072/sqft |
Source:  SBMLS #25-1509 Report a problem | ||
| 5/29/2025 | Pending sale | $795,000$1,095/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #25-1509 Report a problem | ||
| 5/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $795,000$1,095/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #25-1509 Report a problem | ||
| 5/8/2025 | Pending sale | $795,000$1,095/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #25-1509 Report a problem | ||
| 4/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $795,000+205.8%$1,095/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #25-1509 Report a problem | ||
| 12/23/2011 | Sold | $260,000+8.8%$358/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/27/1999 | Sold | $239,000$329/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,248 +140.5% | $326,561 +2% |
| 2024 | $3,429 +1.9% | $320,159 +2% |
| 2023 | $3,366 +1.8% | $313,882 +2% |
| 2022 | $3,308 +2.4% | $307,729 +2% |
| 2021 | $3,230 +1% | $301,696 +1% |
| 2020 | $3,197 +1.8% | $298,604 +2% |
| 2019 | $3,141 +1.4% | $292,750 +2% |
| 2018 | $3,097 +3.4% | $287,011 +2% |
| 2017 | $2,994 -0.2% | $281,384 +2% |
| 2016 | $3,000 +2.7% | $275,868 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $2,920 | $271,725 +2% |
| 2014 | $2,920 | $266,403 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $260,000 -9.3% |
| 2011 | -- | $286,712 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $284,570 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $285,247 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $279,655 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $274,173 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $268,798 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $263,528 +3.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $253,627 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $248,655 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $243,780 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $239,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Lower Westside
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10McKinley Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.4 mi
- 6/10La Cumbre Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 8/10San Marcos Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5 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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