$1,150,000
SOLD MAY 30, 2025

1030 E Cota St Santa Barbara, CA 93103

Eastside Neighborhood
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,068 Sq Ft
5,227 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,077 Per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • City View
  • Fruit Trees
  • Wood Flooring
  • Santa Barbara Senior High School Rated A-
  • Property is near public transit
  • Spanish Architecture

About This Home

As of May 2025

For Statistical Purposes...Opportunity knocks at this charming three-bedroom, one-bathroom Eastside home. Built in 1929, the home offers 1,065± SF of living space filled with character and charm. Conveniently located between Santa Barbara and Montecito, it's ideally situated just minutes from the Santa Barbara Bowl, beautiful beaches, and a variety of local shops and restaurants. Its prime location, a 5,227± SF R-2 zoned lot featuring a spacious backyard with high privacy hedges, leaves plenty of room for future ADU and upside potential!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gregoire & Real Estate Group

Compass License #02025022 / 01973461 Listed on: 05/30/2025

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Cameron Chesley

Carolwood Partners Inc. License #01976155

Carolwood Partners Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,512

Year Built

  • Built in 1929

Lot Details

  • 5,227 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Has A Rolling Slope
  • Fruit Trees
  • Property is in average condition

Parking

  • Garage

Property Views

  • City
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Spanish Architecture
  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,068 Sq Ft Home
  • Wood Flooring
  • Laundry in Kitchen

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near shops
  • Property is near a bus stop
  • City Lot

Schools

  • Franklin Elementary School
  • S.B. Jr. Middle School
  • S.B. Sr. High School

Utilities

  • Sewer Stub Out

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Restaurant

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 031-242-008
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,512

Year Built

Built in 1929

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1929
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: In Kitchen
  • ResoLotFeatures: Rolling Slope, Near Public Transit
  • Architectural Style: Spanish
  • Reso Flooring: Hardwood
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Fair
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1929
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • Property Information Apx # Acres: 0.12
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Franklin
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: S.B. Sr.
  • View Mountain(s)2: Yes
  • LocationTopo Rolly2: Yes
  • Property Information ADU: No
  • Property Information Within City Limits: Yes
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fruit Trees2: Yes
  • View Setting2: Yes
  • WaterSewer Sewer Hookup: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Hardwood2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Shopping2: Yes
  • Proximity Restaurants: Yes
  • Property Information Apx Lot SqFt: 5227.0
  • Proximity Near Bus: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #12: Yes
  • Pets Yes: Yes
  • Style Spanish2: Yes
  • Condition Fair2: Yes
  • View City4: Yes
  • Laundry In Kitchen3: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Flat
  • View: Mountain(s), City, Setting
  • Construction Type: Other, Stucco
  • Acres: 0.12
  • Topography: Rolly
  • Exterior Features: Fruit Trees
  • Foundation Details: Mixed
  • ConstructionSiding:Roof Flat: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Gar #1

Utilities

  • Water Source: SB Wtr

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Franklin
  • High School: S.B. Sr.
  • Middle Or Junior School: S.B. Jr.

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 031-242-008
  • Zoning: Other
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5227.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 20, 2023
Sold by
Southgate Alec
Bought by
Alec Southgate Revocable Trust and Southgate
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed -- None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/30/2025 05/30/25 Sold $1,150,000 0.0% $1,077 / Sq Ft
05/30/2025 05/30/25 Pending -- -- --
05/30/2025 05/30/25 For Sale $1,150,000 -- $1,077 / Sq Ft
Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2023 $1,512 $136,018 $65,286 $70,732
2022 $1,458 $133,352 $64,006 $69,346
2021 $1,422 $130,738 $62,751 $67,987
2020 $1,407 $129,398 $62,108 $67,290
2019 $1,383 $126,862 $60,891 $65,971
2018 $1,363 $124,376 $59,698 $64,678
2017 $1,318 $121,938 $58,528 $63,410
2016 $1,372 $119,548 $57,381 $62,167
2014 $1,337 $115,448 $55,413 $60,035
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • C

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Cameron Chesley

    Carolwood Partners Inc.

    (805) 570-1215

    3 in this area

    13 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 25-2141

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 031-242-008

California Santa Barbara County Santa Barbara 93103 Eastside

1030 E Cota St, Santa Barbara, CA

This home is located at 1030 E Cota St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103 and is currently priced at $1,150,000, approximately $1,076 per square foot. This property was built in 1929. 1030 E Cota St is a home located in Santa Barbara County with nearby schools including Franklin Elementary School, Santa Barbara Junior High School, and Santa Barbara Senior High School.

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