521 W Montecito St, Unit 1

Santa Barbara, CA 93101

$830,000
Last Sold Price
2
Beds
908 Sq. Ft.
$914 / Sq. Ft.
908
Sq. Ft.
$914
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 4/10/26
Closed 4/10/26
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Description

Discover Casa Montecito #1, a single-level end unit condominium offering coastal living under a mile from the ocean and close to many of Santa Barbara's favorite places. This 2-bedroom, 2-bath home features a sunny nature-inspired patio, laundry hookups, newer double-pane windows, and both interior and locked exterior storage. Two assigned parking spaces, including a covered carport, are located near the front door for added convenience. Landscaped community grounds include a gazebo and picnic area....Discover Casa Montecito #1, a single-level end unit condominium offering coastal living under a mile from the ocean and close to many of Santa Barbara's favorite places. This 2-bedroom, 2-bath home features a sunny nature-inspired patio, laundry hookups, newer double-pane windows, and both interior and locked exterior storage. Two assigned parking spaces, including a covered carport, are located near the front door for added convenience. Landscaped community grounds include a gazebo and picnic area. Ideally located near Leadbetter Beach, Shoreline Park, Santa Barbara Harbor, Santa Barbara City College, downtown, and the Funk Zone. Enjoy an active coastal lifestyle with easy access to beaches, walking, running and biking paths, sailing, and nearby mountain trails. Welcome to Santa Barbara!
  1. Listed by Kathleen Rogers • DRE #02044953 • eXp Realty of California Inc
    P: (805)-284-3900 C: (805)-284-3900 kathleen.rogers@exprealty.com
  2. Listed by Kim Bish • DRE #00400281 • Sun Coast Real Estate
    P: (805)-964-1683 C: (805)-680-8550 kimbish@cox.net

Property Details for 521 West Montecito Street, Unit 1

MLS Neighborhood
20 - Mesa
Property Information:Within City Limits
No
Zoning
Other
Zoning:Other
Yes
Location Info:Cross Street
Cliff Drive
Architectural Style
Contemporary, Spanish
Style:Contemporary
Yes
Style:Spanish
Yes
LISTING UPDATED: 04/10/2026 04:14 PM

Property Details for 521 West Montecito Street, Unit 1

StatusClosed
MLS #26-774
Days on Market12
Pet Policy-
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeCondo
MLS TypeResidential / Condo/Co-Op / Condo/Townhouse
Year Built1987
CountySanta Barbara County
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Location

Listing Courtesy of eXp Realty of California Inc, Kathleen Rogers, DRE #02044953; Sun Coast Real Estate, Kim Bish, DRE #00400281

Sold By Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Bartron Real Estate Group, DRE #01005021 / 01950975 / 00966870 / 01976075

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Building Information for 521 West Montecito Street, Unit 1

Building/ComplexCasa MontecitoFloor-Stories-Residences-Pet Policy-Pet Policy Details-Year Built1987

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Property Information for 521 West Montecito Street, Unit 1

Details
Features
  • District: 20 - SB/WEST OF STATE
  • District: 20 - SB/WEST OF STATE
  • Amenities:Dual Pane Window: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Gas Stove: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Refrigerator: Yes
  • AssocPark Fee Incl:Insurance: Yes
  • AssocPark Fee Incl:Comm Area Maint: Yes
  • AssocPark Fee Incl:Other: Yes
  • Assoc Park Amenities: Other, Guest Parking
  • AssocPark Amenities:Other: Yes
  • AssocPark Amenities:Guest Parking: Yes
  • Assoc/Park Fee Incl: Other, Insurance, Comm Area Maint
  • Diningroom Features: Breakfast Bar
  • Dining:Breakfast Bar: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings:Laminate: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Gas Hookup, Other, In Unit
  • Laundry:Gas Hookup: Yes
  • Laundry:Other: Yes
  • Laundry:In Unit: Yes
  • Rooms: Family Room, Ground Floor Bedroom, Ground Floor Master, Primary Bedroom2
  • Rooms:Family Room: Yes
  • Rooms:Ground Floor Bedroom: Yes
  • Rooms:Ground Floor Primary: Yes
  • Rooms:Primary Bedroom: Yes
  • View:Setting: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Patio Open: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Fenced: ALL: Yes
  • Grounds Landscaping:Fenced: BCK: Yes
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Kitchen Appliances: Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Gas Stove
  • View: Setting
  • Levels: Single Story
  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Room Total: 0
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • Year Built Numeric: 1987
  • Building Area Total: 0.0
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: Yes
  • Parcel Number: 037-430-001
  • Association Fee: $665.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Parking/Garage
  • Attached: No
  • Total # Carport Spaces: 1.00
  • Open Parking Spaces: 1.00
  • Parking Features: Carport
  • Parking Garage:Cpt #1: Yes
  • Parking Garage:Total # Uncovered Spaces: 1.00
  • Parking Garage: Cpt #12
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
  • Directions: 521 W Montecito ''Casa Montecito'' is between Leadbetter Beach and West Beach near SBCC. Cross Street is Cliff Drive. Unit #1 is the condo furthest from the street on the ground floor. Park spot #1
  • Topography: Level
  • Location Info:Compass Map: Santa Barbara
  • Location Info:Map Grid: O13
  • Location Info:Walk Score: 75.00
  • Location Info:Bike Score: 99.00
  • LocationTopo:Level: Yes
  • Proximity:Near Bus: Yes
  • Proximity:Near Ocean: Yes
  • Proximity:Near Park(s): Yes
  • Proximity:Near School(s): Yes
  • Proximity:Near Shopping: Yes
  • Proximity:Restaurants: Yes
  • Lot Features: Level, Near Public Transit
  • Location Info:Development Name: Casa Montecito
Neighborhood/Schools
  • Elementary School: McKinley
  • Junior High School: LaCumbre
  • High School: San Marcos
  • NeighborhoodSchools:Elementary School: McKinley
  • NeighborhoodSchools:Junior High School: LaCumbre
  • NeighborhoodSchools:High School: San Marcos
Property / Assessor Information
Property / Assessor Info
  • Site Improvements:Public: Yes
  • Site Improvements:Paved: Yes
  • Site Improvements:Sidewalks: Yes
  • Site Improvements:Street Lights: Yes
  • Occupancy:Occ All Ages: Yes
  • Property Type Label: Residential
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Condition:Good: Yes
  • Property Information:Realtor.com Type: Residential: Condo/Townhouse
  • Property Information:Year Built: 1987.0
  • Property Information:Source: Other/See Remarks
  • Property Information:ADU: No
Utility Info
  • WaterSewer:S.B. Wtr: Yes
  • WaterSource: SB Wtr

Property History for 521 West Montecito Street, Unit 1

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 9, 2026

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #26-774

$830,000—
Apr 6, 2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1935268897

$830,000—
Mar 24, 2026

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #26-774

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/09/2026

Sold

Santa Barbara AOR #26-774

$830,000
04/06/2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1935268897

$830,000
03/24/2026

Pending

Santa Barbara AOR #26-774

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

Public Records for 521 West Montecito Street, Unit 1

Taxable ValueLand$39,971Additions$99,338Total$139,309
Tax Record2025$1,516 ($126 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Total Finished SqFt908 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt908 SqFtLot Size862 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1986CountySANTA BARBARAAPN037-430-001

Schools near 521 West Montecito Street, Unit 1

This home is within Santa Barbara Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
McKinley Elementary School
Public - K to 6
La Cumbre Junior High School
Public - 7 to 8
San Marcos Senior High School
Public - 9 to 12
Alta Vista Alternative High School
Public - 7 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
McKinley Elementary School
PublicK to 6

La Cumbre Junior High School
Public7 to 8

San Marcos Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Alta Vista Alternative High School
Public7 to 8

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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Listing Courtesy of eXp Realty of California Inc, Kathleen Rogers, DRE #02044953; Sun Coast Real Estate, Kim Bish, DRE #00400281

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