1831 Chapala St

916 Sq. Ft.
$1,451 / Sq. Ft.
916
Sq. Ft.
$1,451
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Charming 1930s Craftsman bungalow ideally located in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara. This well-maintained home seamlessly blends original architectural character with thoughtful modern updates, including a newly refreshed kitchen and bathrooms designed for today's living. Finished attic adds approximately 400 sq ft of versatile space, perfect for a home office, guest retreat, playroom, or creative studio. Notable upgrades include Tesla solar panels with backup battery, HVAC heat pump, and a...Charming 1930s Craftsman bungalow ideally located in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara. This well-maintained home seamlessly blends original architectural character with thoughtful modern updates, including a newly refreshed kitchen and bathrooms designed for today's living. Finished attic adds approximately 400 sq ft of versatile space, perfect for a home office, guest retreat, playroom, or creative studio. Notable upgrades include Tesla solar panels with backup battery, HVAC heat pump, and a whole-house fan, enhancing both comfort and energy efficiency. Enjoy a highly walkable and bike-friendly lifestyle with a Walk Score of 80 and Bike Score of 92, offering easy access to downtown amenities, dining, shopping, and beaches. A rare opportunity to own a lovingly cared-for Craftsman
  1. Listed by Jessica M Stovall • DRE #01887272 • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
    P: (805)-698-9416 C: (805)-698-9416 JessicaStovall@bhhscal.com
  2. Listed by Lindsey Densmore • DRE #02162929 • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
    P: (310)-991-6439 lindseydensmore@bhhscal.com

Property Details for 1831 Chapala Street

MLS Neighborhood
15 or 20 - Downtown
Property Information:Within City Limits
Yes
Zoning
R-1
Zoning:R-1
Yes
Location Info:Cross Street
West Pedregosa
Architectural Style
Cal. Cottage, Craftsman
Style:Cal. Cottage
Yes
Style:Craftsman
Yes

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LISTING UPDATED: 02/18/2026 12:56 PM

Property Details for 1831 Chapala Street

StatusPending
MLS #26-468
Days on Market5
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Home/Estate / Single Family
Year Built1930
Lot Size0.02 AC / 871 SF
CountySanta Barbara County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Jessica M Stovall, DRE #01887272; Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Lindsey Densmore, DRE #02162929
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Building Information for 1831 Chapala Street

Stories-Year Built1930Building Size-Lot Size0.02 AC / 871 SF

Payment Calculator

$7,246 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$6,477

Property Taxes

$769

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1831 Chapala Street

Details
Features
  • District: 20 - SB/WEST OF STATE
  • District: 20 - SB/WEST OF STATE
  • Amenities:Finished Attic: Yes
  • Amenities:Skylight: Yes
  • Amenities:Solar PV: Yes
  • Amenities:Sound System: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Gas Tankless Water Heater: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Gas Stove: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Tankless Water Heater: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace(s):LR: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings:Carpet: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings:Hardwood: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings:Slate: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings:Blinds: Yes
  • Roof: True
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • View:Mountain(s): Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Fenced: ALL: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Slate
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Kitchen Appliances: Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Gas Stove, Washer
  • View: Mountain
  • Other Structures: Shed
  • Window Features: Blinds
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Heat Pump, Whole House Fan
  • Room Total: 0
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Cooling:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Cooling:Heat Pump: Yes
  • Cooling:Whole House Fan: Yes
  • Heating:Heat Pump: Yes
  • Year Built Numeric: 1930
  • Other Buildings:Shed: Yes
  • Building Area Total: 0.0
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: Yes
  • Parcel Number: 027-600-001
  • Association Fee: $225.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Condo/Co-op/PUD
  • CondoCO-OPPUD:%Owner Occupied: 100
Parking/Garage
  • Attached: No
  • Parking Features: Garage, Detached
  • Garages: Yes
  • Parking Garage:Gar #1: Yes
  • Parking Garage:Detached: Yes
  • Parking Garage: Gar #1, Detached
Room Info
Room Info
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Total Half Baths: 0
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Total Full Baths: 2
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 2.00
Location Info
Location Info
  • Topography: Level
  • Location Info:Walk Score: 80.00
  • Location Info:Bike Score: 92.00
  • LocationTopo:Level: Yes
  • Proximity:Near Bus: Yes
  • Proximity:Near Hospital: Yes
  • Proximity:Near Park(s): Yes
  • Proximity:Near School(s): Yes
  • Proximity:Near Shopping: Yes
  • Proximity:Restaurants: Yes
  • Number Of Units Buildings: 0
  • Lot Features: Level, Near Public Transit
  • Location Info:Development Name: Caremil
Neighborhood/Schools
  • Elementary School: Peabody
  • Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
  • High School: S.B. Sr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools:Elementary School: Peabody
  • NeighborhoodSchools:Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools:High School: S.B. Sr.
Property / Assessor Information
Property / Assessor Info
  • Reports Available:TDS: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Mixed
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 871.2
  • Lot Size Area: 0.02
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.02
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type Label: Residential
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Foundation:Mixed: Yes
  • Condition:Excellent: Yes
  • Property Information:Realtor.com Type: Residential: Single Family
  • Property Information:Year Built: 1930.0
  • Property Information:Source: Other/See Remarks
  • Property Information:ADU: No
Utility Info
  • WaterSewer:S.B. Wtr: Yes
  • Electric:Solar PV Seller Owned: Yes
  • WaterSource: SB Wtr

Property History for 1831 Chapala Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 18, 2026

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #26-468

—
Feb 10, 2026

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #26-468

$1,329,000—
Jun 29, 2017

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #17-1156

$750,000—
Jun 14, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #599381734

$750,000

+1.0% / yr

May 27, 2017

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #17-1156

—
Apr 6, 2017

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #17-1156

$749,000—
Dec 30, 2016

Expired

Santa Barbara AOR #16-631

$749,000—
Feb 29, 2016

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #16-631

$749,000—
Nov 6, 2015

Expired

Santa Barbara AOR #15-1563

$749,000—
May 11, 2015

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #15-1563

$749,000—
Feb 19, 2010

Expired

Santa Barbara AOR #09-3033

$729,000—
Aug 27, 2009

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #09-3033

$729,000—
Feb 7, 2008

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #07-3913

$685,000—
Feb 7, 2008

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #07-3912

$685,000—
Jan 28, 2008

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #07-3913

—
Jan 28, 2008

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #07-3912

—
Jan 25, 2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #232481690

$685,000

-5.2% / yr

Sep 11, 2007

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #07-3912

$759,000—
Sep 11, 2007

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #07-3913

$759,000—
May 16, 2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #196209314

$750,000

+12.9% / yr

Feb 17, 2005

Expired

Santa Barbara AOR #04-2497

$775,000—
Feb 17, 2005

Expired

Santa Barbara AOR #04-2505

$775,000—
Jul 28, 2004

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #04-2497

$775,000—
Jul 28, 2004

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #04-2505

$775,000—
Sep 14, 1999

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #99-1995

$300,000—
Sep 14, 1999

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #99-1995

—
Jul 13, 1999

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #99-1995

$303,500—
May 16, 1994

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #48154239

$174,000—
May 15, 1994

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #94-492

$177,500—
Mar 29, 1994

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #94-492

—
Feb 6, 1994

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #94-492

$189,000—
Mar 12, 1993

Expired

Santa Barbara AOR #93-1025

$199,000—
Mar 11, 1993

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #93-1025

$228,900—
Sep 10, 1992

Expired

Santa Barbara AOR #92-3795

$239,000—
Sep 10, 1992

Expired

Santa Barbara AOR #92-3791

$239,000—
Sep 9, 1992

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #92-3795

$239,000—
Sep 9, 1992

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #92-3791

$239,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/18/2026

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #26-468

—
02/10/2026

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #26-468

$1,329,000
06/29/2017

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #17-1156

$750,000
06/14/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #599381734

$750,000

+1.0% / yr

05/27/2017

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #17-1156

—
04/06/2017

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #17-1156

$749,000
12/30/2016

Expired

Santa Barbara AOR #16-631

$749,000
02/29/2016

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #16-631

$749,000
11/06/2015

Expired

Santa Barbara AOR #15-1563

$749,000
05/11/2015

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #15-1563

$749,000
02/19/2010

Expired

Santa Barbara AOR #09-3033

$729,000
08/27/2009

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #09-3033

$729,000
02/07/2008

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #07-3913

$685,000
02/07/2008

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #07-3912

$685,000
01/28/2008

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #07-3913

—
01/28/2008

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #07-3912

—
01/25/2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #232481690

$685,000

-5.2% / yr

09/11/2007

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #07-3912

$759,000
09/11/2007

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #07-3913

$759,000
05/16/2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #196209314

$750,000

+12.9% / yr

02/17/2005

Expired

Santa Barbara AOR #04-2497

$775,000
02/17/2005

Expired

Santa Barbara AOR #04-2505

$775,000
07/28/2004

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #04-2497

$775,000
07/28/2004

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #04-2505

$775,000
09/14/1999

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #99-1995

$300,000
09/14/1999

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #99-1995

—
07/13/1999

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #99-1995

$303,500
05/16/1994

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #48154239

$174,000
05/15/1994

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #94-492

$177,500
03/29/1994

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #94-492

—
02/06/1994

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #94-492

$189,000
03/12/1993

Expired

Santa Barbara AOR #93-1025

$199,000
03/11/1993

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #93-1025

$228,900
09/10/1992

Expired

Santa Barbara AOR #92-3795

$239,000
09/10/1992

Expired

Santa Barbara AOR #92-3791

$239,000
09/09/1992

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #92-3795

$239,000
09/09/1992

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #92-3791

$239,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1831 Chapala Street

Taxable ValueLand$446,823Additions$423,611Total$870,434
Tax Record2025$9,222 ($769 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Total Finished SqFt916 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt916 SqFtLot Size869 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1930CountySANTA BARBARAAPN027-600-001Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1831 Chapala Street

This home is within Santa Barbara Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Santa Barbara Community Academy
PublicK to 6

Santa Barbara Junior High School
Public7 to 8

Santa Barbara Senior High School
Public9 to 12

La Cuesta Continuation High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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