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Property Description
523 W. Ortega is the lowest priced single family home in Santa Barbara. This 2 story property offers 726 sq/ft w/ 2 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms. It's extremely low maintenance making it a great condo alternative without the HOA fees. Ideally located just a few blocks to SBCC & a short stroll to the beach & the Mesa. The home is in need of some TLC but could be a great investment or starter home.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 523 W Ortega St
General
- Sold For: $778,000
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: SBAOR
- MLS ID: 25-1509
- Added to Site: 290 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 2
- Flooring: Laminate, Carpet
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Additional Information
- Improvements: Public
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Fenced: ALL
Parking
- Parking Features: Street Only
Location
- Area: 20 - SB/WEST OF STATE
- County: Santa Barbara
- Subdivision: 20 - Westside
- Cross Streets: Orange Ave
School Information
- Elementary School: McKinley
- Middle School: LaCumbre
- High School: San Marcos
Community
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pet Restrictions: Yes
Utilities
- Sewer: Sewer Hookup
- Water: SB Wtr
Structural Information
- # Buildings: 1
- Architectural Style: Craftsman
- Construction: Wood Siding
- Exterior Const.: Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition
- Square Feet: 726
- Living Area: 726 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1917
- Property Condition: Fixer, Fair
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.03
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,307
- Lot Size: 1307
- Lot Features: Level, Near Public Transit
- Zoning: R-3
Financial Considerations
- Terms: Cash, Conventional
Disclosures and Reports
- Reports: Prelim
- Property ID: 037-102-004
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Schools
Schools serving 523 W Ortega St
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 | 0.4 mi |
La Cumbre Junior High School 2255 Modoc Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 | 7-8 | 1.6 mi |
San Marcos Senior High School 4750 Hollister Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 93110 | 9-12 | 5.2 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 523 W Ortega St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/30/2025
Sold
$778,000
-2.14%
MLS
4/16/2025
Listed
$795,000
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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.
523 W Ortega Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (MLS# 25-1509) is a Single Family property that was sold at $778,000 on June 30, 2025. Want to learn more about 523 W Ortega Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in West of State? You can browse all West of State real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

