521 W Montecito Street #1, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 - Photo 1

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$830,000

Sold
Closed
Condo
2 Beds
2 Full Baths
908 Sq. Ft.

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Property 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. 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!

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 521 W Montecito St #1

General

Sold For: $830,000
Status: Closed
Type: Condo
Source: SBAOR
MLS ID: 26-774
Added to Site: 75 day(s) ago

Interior

Appliances: Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Gas Stove
Flooring: Laminate

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 2

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 2

Other Rooms

Laundry: Gas Hookup, Other, In Unit

Additional Information

Shared Amenities: Other, Guest Parking
Improvements: PAved, Public, SideWalks, Street Lights

Parking

Carport Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Carport

Location

Area: 20 - SB/WEST OF STATE
County: Santa Barbara
Subdivision: 20 - Mesa
Cross Streets: Cliff Drive
Driving 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

School Information

Elementary School: McKinley
Middle School: LaCumbre
High School: San Marcos

Community

Association: Yes
Assoc. Fees Include: Other, Insurance, Comm Area Maint

Utilities

Water: SB Wtr

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Contemporary, Spanish
Square Feet: 908
Year Built: 1987
Property Condition: Good

Lot Features

Property View: Setting
Lot Features: Level, Near Public Transit
Zoning: Other

Financial Considerations

Terms: Cash, Conventional

Disclosures and Reports

Exclusions: Other
Reports: Prelim
Property ID: 037-430-001

Listed by eXp Realty of California Inc and Sun Coast Real Estate
Sold by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

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Schools

Schools serving 521 W Montecito St #1

School District:Santa Barbara Unified School District

Name	Grades	Distance
McKinley Elementary School, Santa Barbara, CA 350 Loma Alta Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93109	PK-6	0.1 mi
La Cumbre Junior High School 2255 Modoc Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	7-8	2 mi

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Price & Sales History for 521 W Montecito St #1

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

4/10/2026

Sold

$830,000

0.06%

MLS

3/12/2026

Listed

$829,500

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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521 W Montecito Street #1, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (MLS# 26-774) is a Condo property that was sold at $830,000 on April 10, 2026. Want to learn more about 521 W Montecito Street #1? Do you have questions about finding other Condo real estate for sale in Santa Barbara? You can browse all Santa Barbara real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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