Experience exceptional living in this extraordinary 2,200+ square foot residence within the award-winning El Andaluz. Designed with a distinctive Moroccan influence by renowned Santa Barbara architect Jeff Shelton, this home features a grand, arched living room with 12-foot ceilings and mountain views. The versatile layout includes a spacious bedroom, a dedicated office, and a cozy fireplace den, while multiple balconies and an exclusive patio area seamlessly extend the living space outdoors. A private elevator sits just steps from the exclusive two-car garage, providing direct access into the residence. Located just steps from downtown Santa Barbara, this is an exceptional offering in one of Santa Barbara's most sought-after buildings.
Active
$3,300,000
531 Chapala St Unit A, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
1beds
2,231sqft
Condominium
Built in 2009
-- sqft lot
$3,134,600 Zestimate®
$1,479/sqft
$749/mo HOA
What's special
- 30 days
- 1,265
- 57
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Listed by:
Jason Saltoun-Ebin 01961187 805-364-3070,
Jason Saltoun-Ebin
Source: SBMLS,MLS#: 26-2702
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Radiant Floor
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Built-In Gas Oven, Tankless Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Tile
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,231
- Total interior livable area: 2,231 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s)
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio, Covered
- Exterior features: Fruit Trees
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), City
Lot
- Size: 2,178 Square Feet
- Features: Level
- Topography: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 037570003
- Zoning: Other
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Architectural style: Mediterranean,Spanish
- Property subtype: Condominium
Condition
- Excellent
- Year built: 2009
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks
- Subdivision: 15 or 20 - Downtown
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Guest Parking
- Services included: Insurance, Trash, Comm Area Maint, Exterior Maint
- HOA fee: $749 monthly
Location
- Region: Santa Barbara
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,479/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,546,898
- Date on market: 8/31/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 30 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
Estimated market value
$3,134,600
$2.98M - $3.29M
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/31/2026 | Listed for sale | $3,300,000+37.5%$1,479/sqft |
Source:  SBMLS #26-2702 Report a problem | ||
| 8/5/2022 | Sold | $2,400,000-4%$1,076/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #22-2048 Report a problem | ||
| 7/16/2022 | Pending sale | $2,500,000$1,121/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #22-2048 Report a problem | ||
| 6/21/2022 | Listed for sale | $2,500,000+26.3%$1,121/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #22-2048 Report a problem | ||
| 7/20/2020 | Sold | $1,980,000-0.8%$887/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #20-2161 Report a problem | ||
| 6/20/2020 | Pending sale | $1,995,000$894/sqft |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway Home Services California Properties #20-2161 Report a problem | ||
| 6/13/2020 | Listed for sale | $1,995,000+0.8%$894/sqft |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway Home Services California Properties #20-2161 Report a problem | ||
| 5/6/2016 | Sold | $1,980,000$887/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/18/2016 | Pending sale | $1,980,000$887/sqft |
Source: BHHS California Properties #16-574 Report a problem | ||
| 3/18/2016 | Listed for sale | $1,980,000-0.8%$887/sqft |
Source: BHHS California Properties #16-574 Report a problem | ||
| 1/20/2016 | Listing removed | $1,995,000$894/sqft |
Source: BHHS California Properties #15-2370 Report a problem | ||
| 9/16/2015 | Price change | $1,995,000-8.3%$894/sqft |
Source: BHHS California Properties #15-2370 Report a problem | ||
| 5/2/2015 | Price change | $2,175,000-1.1%$975/sqft |
Source: Sotheby's International Realty - Santa Barbara Brokerage #14-1436 Report a problem | ||
| 1/27/2015 | Price change | $2,199,000-1.8%$986/sqft |
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| 1/8/2015 | Price change | $2,239,000-2.4%$1,004/sqft |
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| 9/23/2014 | Price change | $2,295,000-3.4%$1,029/sqft |
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| 7/9/2014 | Price change | $2,375,000-4%$1,065/sqft |
Source: Sotheby's International Realty - Santa Barbara Brokerage #14-1436 Report a problem | ||
| 5/8/2014 | Listed for sale | $2,475,000+36.7%$1,109/sqft |
Source: Sotheby's International Realty - Santa Barbara Brokerage #14-1436 Report a problem | ||
| 7/26/2012 | Sold | $1,810,000-4.5%$811/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/16/2012 | Price change | $1,895,000-5%$849/sqft |
Source: Sotheby's International Realty - #12-1472 Report a problem | ||
| 5/7/2012 | Listed for sale | $1,995,000$894/sqft |
Source: Sotheby's International Realty - #12-1472 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $2,546,898 +2% |
| 2025 | $26,366 +1.7% | $2,496,960 +2% |
| 2024 | $25,916 +1.8% | $2,448,000 +2% |
| 2023 | $25,446 +2.5% | $2,400,000 +18.8% |
| 2022 | $24,823 +18.3% | $2,019,600 +2% |
| 2021 | $20,981 -7.3% | $1,980,000 -7.6% |
| 2020 | $22,632 +1.8% | $2,143,212 +2% |
| 2019 | $22,236 +1.4% | $2,101,190 +2% |
| 2018 | $21,921 +3.1% | $2,059,992 +2% |
| 2017 | $21,269 +7.8% | $2,019,600 +7.3% |
| 2016 | $19,726 +1.1% | $1,882,825 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $19,510 +1.7% | $1,854,544 +2% |
| 2014 | $19,189 | $1,818,217 -5.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $1,926,899 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $1,889,118 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $1,875,000 |
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Neighborhood: West Downtown
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Monroe
- Middle: LaCumbre
- 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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