$859,000
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 955 Sq Ft
521 W Montecito St Unit 10, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lower West a good place to live?
Lower West is a good place to live. Lower West is considered somewhat walkable and bikeable with good transit options. Lower West is a neighborhood with a crime score of 4, on par with the average neighborhood in the U.S. Lower West has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is very dense in population with 36.0 people per acre and a median age of 29. The average household income is $90,390 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 20.4% of residents. A majority of residents in Lower West are renters, with 85% of residents renting and 15% of residents owning their home. A local real estate agent serving Lower West can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our Lower West neighborhood guide.
Is Lower West, CA a safe neighborhood?
Lower West, CA is a safe neighborhood and is on par with the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 4 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Lower West?
The median home price in Lower West is $1,150,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $230,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.49%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $5,810 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $249K a year to afford the median home price in Lower West. Learn how much home you can afford with our Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Lower West is $90K.
What are the best public schools in Lower West?
The best public schools that serve Lower West are:
- San Marcos Senior High School has an A- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 21:1 and an average review score of 3.9.
- La Cumbre Junior High School has a B Niche grade and a student teacher ratio of 16:1.
- McKinley Elementary School has a B- Niche grade and a student teacher ratio of 18:1.
What are the best private schools in Lower West?
The best private schools that serve Lower West are:
- Anacapa School has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 6:1 and an average review score of 4.7.
- Notre Dame School has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 11:1 and an average review score of 5.0.
- Providence School has an A- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 7:1 and an average review score of 4.7.
What are the most popular zip codes in Lower West, Santa Barbara, CA?
What are the most popular neighborhoods near Lower West, Santa Barbara, CA?
The most popular neighborhoods near Lower West, Santa Barbara, CA are Downtown Santa Barbara, Alta Mesa, East Beach, Westside and Laguna.
Are home prices dropping in Lower West?
Yes, home prices in Lower West are down 5% in the last 12 months.
