Irresistible charm & convenient proximity align in this adorable Eastside cottage! Centrally located between Santa Barbara & Montecito -- and mere minutes from the Santa Barbara Bowl, the beach, and nearby shops & restaurants -- this endearing home has received numerous recent upgrades including landscaping & drainage improvements, interior & exterior painting, and updates to the roof, utilities, & foundation. The open floor plan of this light-and-bright home welcomes abundant natural light, illuminating quintessential cottage features like beautiful hardwood floors, a cozy living room fireplace, and built-in shelving. Leading effortlessly from the living and dining areas, the updated kitchen is open and bright, boasting modern finishes and a large pantry. A few more steps will take you to the freshly landscaped backyard, which boasts a mature privacy hedge and fencing, new sod and low-maintenance plantings, and ample space to relax or entertain in comfortable seclusion.
The primary bedroom offers a walk-in closet and French doors leading to a deck and the backyard. An additional bedroom shares a hall bath, while the detached garage offers additional space for a vehicle, laundry, & storage. This is your chance to enjoy cottage-style living in the heart of Santa Barbara!
Sold for $1,495,000 on 04/08/25
$1,495,000
1124 E Cota St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
2beds
1,188sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1930
4,791.6 Square Feet Lot
$1,504,400 Zestimate®
$1,258/sqft
$4,622 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 08, 2025 at 11:49am
Listed by:
Dusty Baker Group 01908615 / 02004391 805-570-0102,
Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with:
Nell Grokenberger, 02135872
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Source: SBMLS,MLS#: 25-923

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Heat Pump
Appliances
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,188
- Total interior livable area: 1,188 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Single Story
- Exterior features: Lawn, Yard Irrigation PRT
- Fencing: Fenced,Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Setting
Lot
- Size: 4,791 sqft
- Features: Level, Near Public Transit
- Topography: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 031251036
- Zoning: Other, R-2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Good
- Year built: 1930
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer Hookup
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Sidewalks
Location
- Region: Santa Barbara
- Subdivision: 15 - Lower Eastside
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Ctnl
Services availability

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