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Eastside

Eastside

$1,457,850 Average Value
$267 Average Price per Sq Ft
4 Homes For Sale

Diverse area close to Santa Barbara favorites

Known for its proximity to popular restaurants, Eastside is a diverse neighborhood with walkable streets and easy access to Downtown Santa Barbara. Murals line the walls around the Franklin Neighborhood Center, and crowded roads like Salinas Street are dotted with trees, agave plants and tropical flowers, giving the area a lively, eclectic vibe. Family-owned taquerias and shops with lines out the door line the neighborhood’s western border. “I think of it as being a pretty close-knit, strong community,” says Ainsley Hughes, Santa Barbara native and Realtor for Keller Williams Realty, who’s sold in the area. “People know each other. I think a lot of people have been there for a long time.” Homes tend to cost less in Eastside compared to other Santa Barbara neighborhoods, and the area is conveniently located close to major city streets and U.S. Route 101.
Eastside is a great place to raise a family in Santa Barbara, CA.
Eastside is a great place to raise a family in Santa Barbara, CA.
Sunflower Park in Eastside, Santa Barbara, CA.
Sunflower Park in Eastside, Santa Barbara, CA.
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Julia Child-approved taqueria and other Mexican food eateries

North Milpas Street, near the western border of Eastside, is the shopping and restaurant mecca of the community. Hughes says people like grocery shopping at Sprouts Farmers Market or Trader Joe’s, but there are also stores like Pennywise Market, selling essentials for Indian cooking and Chapala Market, which has a mix of American and Mexican snacks. A handful of Latin and Spanish-infused eateries are near Eastside; founded in the mid-1980s, the family-run La Super-Rica is a well-known joint with a bright white and aqua-blue exterior. The cash-only establishment serves homemade tortillas with various meats, and it usually has a long line. According to multiple reports, Julia Child, who lived near Montecito later in life, said the restaurant was one of her favorite places to eat. Los Agaves Restaurant is another popular joint with cheesy enchiladas and fresh cocktails.

Set in a 1930s-built dairy building and named after the plaster cow on top, Bossie’s Kitchen is known for its home-made chicken pot pies and was featured in a “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” episode in 2023. For shopping, residents have a handful of clothing and accessory boutiques. The open-air Paseo Nuevo shopping mall is 2 miles southwest and has locally owned businesses, retail chains and the Metropolitan Paseo Nuevo 4 Cinemas.
Los Agaves in Eastside, Santa Barbara, CA.
Los Agaves in Eastside, Santa Barbara, CA.
Eastside is home to the infamous La Super Rica.
Eastside is home to the infamous La Super Rica.
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From manufactured homes to Spanish villas

Eastside’s gridded streets here are lined with sprawling oak and pine trees, and many people park their cars on the road. Homes typically have stucco, wrought iron or chain-link fences surrounding them. “I think what draws people in is the affordability,” Ainsley says. Eastside also has some midcentury manufactured homes in communities like Holiday Mobile Home Park and Flamingo Mobile Home Park. Multifamily properties, mostly built between the 1920s and ‘50s, are spread throughout the eastern part of the area, with small entryways and backyards with stone patios. Many are seen as investment opportunities. Prices can range between $120,000 and $225,000 for manufactured houses, and multi-family properties are priced from $1.3 million to $2.6 million, typically depending on square footage.

Single-family homes in Eastside include early 20th-century bungalows and cottages with wood siding and stucco exteriors. Tiny, lush gardens sit in front of walk-up porches and rock-landscaped yards. One to two-story Spanish villas and modern traditional homes from the 1920s and ‘50s sit further north in the community. Some feature two-car garages and well-manicured landscapes. Prices typically range between $900,000 and $1.5 million for older homes with less square footage and between $1.7 and $2.9 million for remodeled homes with more square footage.
spanish style homes are very common in Eastside.
spanish style homes are very common in Eastside.
Many 20th century homes fill the streets in Eastside.
Many 20th century homes fill the streets in Eastside.
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Bike-friendly avenues in Eastside

Hughes says Eastside is bike-friendly compared to surrounding areas because its streets are flatter. Every corner has well-paved sidewalks, and people are within walking distance of businesses and places of worship like New Beginning Community Church and Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish. Downtown Santa Barbara is about a 2-mile drive southwest via the Alameda Padre Serra, one of the most well-known streets in the city. U.S. Route 101—or “the 101,” as locals call it—connects to the neighborhood’s southern border and travels across the city. Santa Barbara MTD buses make routine stops in and outside the community. Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital is almost 4 miles west via APS, and Santa Barbara Airport is 11 miles west via the 101.
The Eastside is very close to the beach.
The Eastside is very close to the beach.
Many locals in the Eastiside take advanatge of the close by walking trails.
Many locals in the Eastiside take advanatge of the close by walking trails.
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Letting loose at Santa Barbara Bowl and celebrating Latino culture for Old Spanish Days

Residents aren’t far from the Santa Barbara Bowl, a massive 4,500-seat outdoor amphitheater built in 1936 for art events and special tours. Since the 1970s, the venue has been a popular concert-going spot with local and national-recognized musicians like Nine Inch Nails and Leon Bridges. “It’s going to be tricky to find street parking when something’s going on at the bowl, but you can walk there. You can also listen to the music on your front porch,” Hughes says. In July, the city celebrates Old Spanish Days Fiesta to commemorate the Spanish, Mexican and North American pioneers who first arrived in the 18th century. Starting in 1924, this five-day festival includes equestrian parades near Downtown Santa Barbara, live mariachi and folklorico dance performances and various “mercados,” or small markets, with food vendors set up near the Eastside neighborhood.
The Santa Barbara Bowl in Eastside is a great venue for concerts.
The Santa Barbara Bowl in Eastside is a great venue for concerts.
Find your favorite band playing at the Santa Barbra Bowl in Eastside.
Find your favorite band playing at the Santa Barbra Bowl in Eastside.
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Community garden, neighborhood center and next door to Santa Barbara Zoo

Within the community, locals can visit the 2-acre Eastside Neighborhood Park, which underwent a major renovation in 2023. The space has a covered playground, public fitness equipment on its walking paths and the city’s first public nest swing where parents can swing alongside their children. Folks can rent a plot to grow herbs and flowers in the park’s Yanonali Community Garden, and the nearby Franklin Neighborhood Center is regularly rented for wedding receptions and quinceaneras. The Eastside Branch Library is also nearby and offers reservable laptops and tutoring classes. Municipal Tennis and Pickleball Courts are close to the southeast pocket of the neighborhood, and the iconic Santa Barbara Zoo is also close by, with over 20 animal exhibits. The adjacent 42-acre Andree Clark Bird Refuge has several scenic biking and walking trails.
There are many well kept gardens in Eastside, Santa Barbara, CA.
There are many well kept gardens in Eastside, Santa Barbara, CA.
The Santa Barbara Zoo is a great weekend destination for both locals and visitors to Eastside.
The Santa Barbara Zoo is a great weekend destination for both locals and visitors to Eastside.
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Yearly art trips at Santa Barbara Senior High

The area is zoned for the Santa Barbara Unified School District. Students can start at Franklin Elementary, earning a B-plus from Niche, or Cleveland Elementary, scoring a C-plus. Kids can continue to Santa Barbara Junior High, which earns a B. The A-minus-rated Santa Barbara Senior High is one of the oldest high schools in the state. It's known for its Visual Arts and Design Academy (VADA) which holds several fundraisers and events like a yearly senior trip to New York to tour art schools and galleries. For post-grad plans, UCSB is located near the western edge of Santa Barbara. It offers over 200 majors and is known for its STEM curriculum.
Santa Barbara Junior High School.
Santa Barbara Junior High School.
Santa Barbara Senior High School features many athletic opportunities.
Santa Barbara Senior High School features many athletic opportunities.
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Staying alert for thefts and floods

Eastside has a CAP Index crime score of 6 out of 10 for motor vehicle theft. The California Highway Patrol recommends parking cars in well-lit areas and not hiding a spare ignition key on the vehicle. The community is also prone to flooding, especially from December to February. The county advises homeowners to stay prepared for flash flooding by checking FEMA maps and keeping an emergency kit with first aid materials, insurance documents and a flashlight.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Santa Barbara Municipal

30 min drive

Bus

Salinas & Mason

Bus

Franklin Center

Bus

Voluntario & Hutash

Bus

Punta Gorda & Salinas

Bus

Salinas & Cacique

Bus

Punta Gorda & Bridge

Bus

Voluntario & Carpinteria

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Eastside US
Homicide 3 4
Sexual Assault 3 4
Assault with Weapon 4 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 5 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 6 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Eastside Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$365,000
Median Sale Price
$335,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$335,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$479,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
8%
Last 12 months Home Sales
10
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-21%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$267

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,197
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Median Year Built
1936
Months of Supply
4.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,318
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,390
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,172
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
760
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,662

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
9,528
Median Age
36
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
24.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$89,747
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$125,493

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
77.1%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
31.5%
Advanced Degrees
9.7%
% Population in Labor Force
72.1%
Above the national average
65.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
16''
Average Winter Low Temperature
41°F
Average Summer High Temperature
74°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

49 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®

68 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

35 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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