Opportunity knocks in the heart of Santa Barbara! Built in 1935, this property is being sold as-is and presents an exceptional opportunity for investors, builders, or buyers with vision to restore, reimagine, or redevelop.Set in a desirable Westside neighborhood, the value here is truly in the potential and the unbeatable location. Just minutes from vibrant downtown, you'll enjoy easy access to State Street's renowned dining, shopping, nightlife, and cultural attractions. The nearby waterfront and beaches, including East Beach, offer the quintessential Santa Barbara lifestyle with sun, sand, and ocean breezes just a short drive or bike ride away.This central location also provides convenient access to parks, schools, and major thoroughfares, making it ideal for both full-time living or investment purposes. Whether you're looking to renovate and create your dream home or capitalize on a prime coastal market, this is a rare chance to secure a property in one of Southern California's most sought-after communities.Bring your contractor and your imagination, opportunities like this don't come around often in Santa Barbara!
Under contract
Listed by: LIV Sothebys Ojai • Lydia Johnson • Contact: 805-797-0765
$945,000
718 Cook Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
3beds
989sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1935
3,920 Square Feet Lot
$957,200 Zestimate®
$956/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 78 days |
- 173 |
- 3 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Lydia Johnson DRE #02192510 805-797-0765,
LIV Sothebys Ojai,
Erik Wilde DRE #01461074 805-830-3254,
LIV Sothebys Ojai
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: V1-35807
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (Ventura & Pasadena-Foothills AORs)
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (Ventura & Pasadena-Foothills AORs)Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Family Room, Kitchen, Dining Room
Bathroom
- Features: Bathtub, Separate Shower
Heating
- Wall Furnace
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Water Heater
- Laundry: None
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room
- Flooring: Laminate
- Doors: Sliding Doors
- Windows: Blinds
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 989 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Shared Driveway, Tandem, Uncovered
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
Lot
- Size: 3,920 Square Feet
- Features: Sprinklers None
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 043243015
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Fixer,Repairs Major
- Year built: 1935
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Urban
Location
- Region: Santa Barbara
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $956/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $408,088
- Annual tax amount: $4,349
- Date on market: 4/17/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 79 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional
Estimated market value
$957,200
$909,000 - $1.01M
$4,921/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/29/2026 | Contingent | $945,000$956/sqft |
Source:  SBMLS #26-1267 Report a problem | ||
| 4/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $945,000$956/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #V1-35807 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,349 +1.8% | $408,088 +2% |
| 2024 | $4,274 +1.9% | $400,087 +2% |
| 2023 | $4,196 +1.8% | $392,243 +2% |
| 2022 | $4,123 +2.4% | $384,553 +2% |
| 2021 | $4,027 +1% | $377,014 +1% |
| 2020 | $3,985 +1.8% | $373,149 +2% |
| 2019 | $3,916 +1.4% | $365,834 +2% |
| 2018 | $3,860 +3.4% | $358,662 +2% |
| 2017 | $3,733 +0.4% | $351,631 +2% |
| 2016 | $3,716 +535.3% | $344,738 +686.8% |
| 2015 | $585 +1.3% | $43,814 +2% |
| 2014 | $577 | $42,956 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $41,926 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $41,105 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $40,799 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $40,897 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $40,096 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $39,311 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $38,541 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $37,786 +3.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $36,368 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $35,656 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $34,957 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $34,273 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Westside
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Harding University PartnershipGrades: K-6Distance: 0.3 mi
- 6/10La Cumbre Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 8/10San Marcos Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.2 mi
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