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Laguna
Homes
Tightly packed on grid-planned streets, most of the homes in Laguna were built in the 1910s and ‘20s. Though many buildings have Spanish Revival influences, such as the First United Methodist Church with its classic terracotta barrel-tile roof, Laguna is most known for its classic Craftsman-style cottages. Prices start around $1 million for a two-bedroom home with vinyl siding and fenced-in backyard, rising to more than $1.5 million for a well-maintained three-bedroom version. Two-bedroom Spanish Revival-style condos can sell for between $900,000 and over $2 million. As residents take a stroll to nearby restaurants and shopping centers, wide cement sidewalks are dotted with palm trees and native shrubbery. “There’re always people walking with their pets,” Bowe says. “Plus, a lot of bikers and skateboarders,” While many homes have driveways and garages, most roads in Laguna are packed with parked cars on either side.
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Shopping and Dining
Laguna is surrounded by unique local eateries like the Shop Brunch, a small brunch café serving fresh baked goods and locally sourced coffee. For a night out, locals can head to Zaytoon to dine on Lebanese food on their garden patio lit by fairy lights. Neighborhood grocery stores and markets include the locally owned Chapala Market and Trader Joe's, a little over a mile away.Laguna is less than two miles from the white stucco storefronts and wide brick sidewalks of State Street, a 10-block pedestrian walkway at the heart of Santa Barbara's entertainment and retail district. The Santa Barbara Certified Famers Market takes over every Tuesday, featuring 59 regional farms and artisans. In addition to a wide array of retailers, from Marshalls to the boutiques of La Arcada Plaza, State Street houses plenty of concert venues like The Granada Theatre.
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Events
A few blocks away downtown, locals can visit the community's Art Walk on the first Thursday of every month, where local galleries present a range of visual and performing art demonstrations. The city also celebrates the Summer Solstice every June with a three-day festival and parade starting on Laguna’s southern border and ending at Alameda Park.
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Schools
Local kids attend Santa Barbara Unified District schools like Roosevelt Elementary and Santa Barbara Junior High, both of which receive a B-plus from Niche. The A-rated Santa Barbara Senior High School, one of California's oldest high schools, offers three specialized academies in computer science, multimedia arts and visual design. In the southeast corner of Laguna, the A-minus-rated Alta Vista Alternative High offers different educational structures, including independent study for students in the workforce and a dual enrollment program in partnership with Santa Barbara City College.
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Parks
On the neighborhood’s eastern edge, Ortega Park features a youth softball field, basketball courts and a playground surrounded by colorful murals. In the summer, locals can visit the park for a dip in the four-foot-deep community pool. Just down the street is Alameda Park, home to an 8,000-square-foot castle-themed wooden playground dubbed Kid’s World.
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Transportation
U.S. Route 101 is the main throughway through Santa Barbara, running just south of Laguna and stretching out along the coast to Los Angeles, 95 miles east. The Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District has 20 bus routes spanning the coast, including Route 2, which can take Laguna residents half a mile downtown, and Route 14, which travels 5 miles east to Montecito. Nearby hospitals include Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, which is about 2 miles away, while Santa Barbara Airport is about 10 miles west.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Randy Haden
Randy Haden
Compass
(877) 462-9978
38 Total Sales
1 in Laguna
$2,402,000 Price
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Maurie McGuire
Maurie McGuire
Responds QuicklySotheby's International Realty
(805) 617-1644
36 Total Sales
1 in Laguna
$3,400,000 Price
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Susan Pate
Susan Pate
Compass
(805) 617-1044
18 Total Sales
2 in Laguna
$1.2M - $1.5M Price Range
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Kevin Goodwin
Kevin Goodwin
Responds QuicklyGoodwin & Thyne Properties
(805) 979-2658
54 Total Sales
2 in Laguna
$1,685,000 Price Range
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PJ Williams
PJ Williams
Responds QuicklyGoodwin & Thyne Properties
(805) 953-7408
22 Total Sales
2 in Laguna
$1,685,000 Price Range
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Ewy Axelsson
EA
Ewy Axelsson
Responds QuicklyVillage Properties
(805) 456-2250
10 Total Sales
1 in Laguna
$3,400,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 7th to 8th
- Public
- K to 6th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Ortega Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Community Center
Plaza Vera Cruz
Orpet Park
Alice Keck Park Memorial Gardens
Alameda Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Laguna | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 6 | 4 |
| Burglary | 9 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9 | 4 |
| Larceny | 7 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 7 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Laguna Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Laguna, Santa Barbara sell after 68 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Laguna, Santa Barbara over the last 12 months is $387,000, down 48% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$387,000
Median Sale Price
$387,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$499,900
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$354,990
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
29
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-48%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$213
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
450
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1925
Months of Supply
0.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,308
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,414
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,011
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,227
Open Houses
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Saturday, Aug 21 - 3pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$3,275 - $3,450 per month
- Apartment for Rent
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 800 Sq Ft
- 1105 N Milpas St
- Santa Barbara, CA
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$2,400 - $2,750 per month
- Villa Flores Apartments
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 600 Sq Ft
- 601 E Anapamu St
- Santa Barbara, CA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
4,566
Median Age
38
Population Density
17 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$66,915
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$93,271
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
88.9%
College Graduates
45.9%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
20.2%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
65.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
16''
Average Winter Low Temperature
41°F
Average Summer High Temperature
74°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score®
96
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
79
/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
50
/ 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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