$2,117,465Average Value$1,247Average Price per Sq Ft12Homes For Sale
Residential community close to the Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
One of the oldest neighborhoods in Santa Barbara, Oak Park sits just west of downtown Santa Barbara and is home to the largest hospital between Los Angeles and San Francisco. “It is a charming neighborhood with a beautiful park that attracts many people, including those who work at the hospital and seniors who want to be close to it,” says Ruth Ann Bowe, an associate broker with Village Properties. Other healthcare-related operations, including senior centers and hotels, have cropped up on Oak Park’s west end, along with many fast-casual eateries on De La Vina Street. The neighborhood’s namesake park is the central gathering place for locals and hosts many events like the annual Santa Barbara Greek Festival.
Oak Park isn't a large neighborhood to get familiar with.
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital is tucked away in Oak Park.
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Early 20th-century cottages and Spanish Revival-style homes
Mixed among commercial space and healthcare facilities, homes in Oak Park include Spanish Revival-style homes with arched windows and doorways, Craftsman-style bungalows and cottages with white gable trim and covered front porches. Houses are lined together on small lots with pocket-sized front yards. Two-bedroom 1920s-era Craftsman cottages can sell for between $1 million and $2 million, while four-bedroom Craftsman homes can sell for $2 million to $2.8 million. Spanish Revival-style homes built between 1920 and 1950 may sell for $2 million to $3.5 million, depending on lot size. “The Oak Park market is moving fast and slow. Slow because there is very little inventory, but fast because they sell fast when the listing price is priced correctly,” Bowe says. With views of the Santa Ynez Mountains in the distance, tight city streets feature well-maintained sidewalks that receive shade from multiple old-growth trees, including oak. Two-bedroom townhouses from the '80s and two-bedroom low-rise condos from the '50s and '60s sell for between $700,000 and $1.4 million, depending on square footage. Detached Craftsman condos with between two and four bedrooms can sell for $2 million to $2.5 million.
Cozy Craftsman-style bungalow located in Oak Park.
A variety of home styles can be found in Oak Park.
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Locally owned fast-casual restaurants and ice cream parlors
Along De La Vina Street and the surrounding blocks, residents can head to Trader Joe’s for their weekly groceries or visit one of multiple boutique shops, including Westward General, which sells apparel, art and furniture. Mission Street Ice Cream & Yogurt is a locally owned spot and a staple for sweet treats, while Garrett’s Old Fashioned Restaurant serves breakfast and lunch with outside seating. Locals can head to Yellow Belly Tap and Restaurant in the evening for classic American fare and craft drinks. Residents are only a mile or two away from State Street shopping in downtown Santa Barbara.
Mission Street Ice Cream and Yogurt in Oak Park is the original spot of McConnell's.
Grab some baked goods at Bree'Osh Bakery Café Oak Park.
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Annual festivals held at Old Mission Santa Barbara
Locals can head to the I Madonnari Street Painting Festival at Old Mission Santa Barbara. Held over Memorial Day weekend, the three-day event allows artists of all ages to decorate the pavement with intricate chalk paintings. Accompanied by live entertainment and local food vendors, proceeds from the festival for the Children's Creative Project, a local nonprofit.
The Madonnari Italian Street Painting Festival is host at the mission in Oak Park.
Oak Park Has an intricate play structure.
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College readiness programs at local Santa Barbara schools
Local students may attend Roosevelt Elementary, rated B-plus by Niche, which hosts free Family Night events, like picnics at the Mission Rose Garden, throughout the school year to foster community. Students at the B-plus-rated Santa Barbara Junior High can join one of several after-school activities, including crafting, baking and video game clubs. The A-rated Santa Barbara Senior High offers the Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Program, which aims to close the achievement gap by providing academic and social-emotional support to its enrollees as they prepare for college.
Roosevelt Elementary School in Santa Barbara challenges and encourages children to learn.
A sprawling view of the Santa Barbara Junior High School campus.
Santa Barbara Senior High School offers many academic opportunities.
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Oak Park’s namesake and other nearby greenspaces
Oak Park is anchored by its namesake park on the west side. “People have come together in Oak Park since the Spanish Colonial era in Santa Barbara,” Bowe says. The 17-acre park features a large playground with climbing structures and tennis courts surrounded by old-growth oak trees. Residents can also take advantage of Alameda Park on the neighborhood's east side next to downtown. One of the city's oldest parks, it has a wooden castle-themed playground with whale and dolphin statues. Standing just north of Oak Park since 1786, The Santa Barbara Mission is a historic site where visitors can admire the Spanish Colonial architecture or enjoy the scenic rose garden.
Locals often take their lunch break in Alameda Park in Oak Park.
Oak Park has a great park for kids.
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Walking, biking, or taking the bus 2 miles downtown
In addition to having easy access to the Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, located on the neighborhood’s west side, Oak Park residents are also connected to downtown Santa Barbara, less than 2 miles away, by a network of bike lanes and several bus routes run by the Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District. U.S. Route 101 forms the neighborhood’s southern border, running along the coast 97 miles east to Los Angeles. The Santa Barbara Airport is 8 miles away, while broader flight service can be found at Los Angeles International Airport, 102 miles away.
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Oak Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Oak Park, Santa Barbara sell after 37 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in Oak Park, Santa Barbara over the last 12 months is $1,440,000, down 25% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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