Perched in Santa Barbara's Lower Riviera, this quintessential 2-bed | 1-bath California Cottage pairs timeless character with ocean, island and Riviera views. Natural light highlights original hardwood floors, coved ceilings, a wood-burning brick fireplace, coffered dining ceiling, built-ins & vintage lighting. The kitchen features original tile work, cabinetry, porcelain sink & a restored O'Keefe & Merritt range. Outside, mature hedges frame a private front garden, while an elevated deck overlooks the ocean. The enclosed grounds offer lush gardens, fruit trees & room for pets or play. A gated driveway provides parking for 4+ cars, plus a 2-car garage with laundry, utility sink, workbench, shelving & storage. Fresh exterior paint completes this home just minutes from East Beach & Downtown.
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$1,695,000
1302 E Cota St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
2beds
1,136sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1932
5,663 Square Feet Lot
$1,628,600 Zestimate®
$1,492/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fruit treesWood-burning brick fireplaceNatural lightPorcelain sinkCoved ceilingsVintage lightingCoffered dining ceiling
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Listed by:
Zia Group 01710544 805-364-9009,
eXp Realty of California, Inc.
Source: SBMLS,MLS#: 26-2663
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Gas Cooktop
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,136
- Total interior livable area: 1,136 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Garage, Storage, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Levels: Single Story,Outside Stairs
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Lawn, Fruit Trees, Yard Irrigation PRT, Drought Tolerant LND
- Fencing: Full
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Islands, Ocean, City, Setting
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Islands,Ocean
Lot
- Size: 5,663 Square Feet
- Features: Sloped Down, Near Public Transit
- Topography: Downslope
Details
- Parcel number: 031263001
- Zoning: R-2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Excellent
- Year built: 1932
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks
- Subdivision: 15 - Riviera/Lower
Location
- Region: Santa Barbara
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,492/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,577,250
- Date on market: 8/11/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 5 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
Estimated market value
$1,628,600
$1.55M - $1.71M
$4,838/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,695,000+7.5%$1,492/sqft |
Source: eXp Realty #26-2663 Report a problem | ||
| 9/12/2025 | Sold | $1,577,250+5.5%$1,388/sqft |
Source:  SBMLS #25-3135 Report a problem | ||
| 8/26/2025 | Pending sale | $1,495,000$1,316/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #25-3135 Report a problem | ||
| 8/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,495,000$1,316/sqft |
Source: SBMLS #25-3135 Report a problem | ||
| 10/26/2016 | Listing removed | $2,900+16%$3/sqft |
Source: South Coast Realty, Inc. Report a problem | ||
| 8/6/2013 | Listing removed | $2,500$2/sqft |
Source: South Coast Realty Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/2013 | Listed for rent | $2,500$2/sqft |
Source: South Coast Realty Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $1,577,250 +51.9% |
| 2025 | $10,992 +1.7% | $1,038,324 +2% |
| 2024 | $10,803 +1.8% | $1,017,965 +2% |
| 2023 | $10,607 +1.7% | $998,005 +2% |
| 2022 | $10,425 +2.4% | $978,437 +2% |
| 2021 | $10,185 +1% | $959,253 +1% |
| 2020 | $10,080 +1.8% | $949,418 +2% |
| 2019 | $9,904 +1.4% | $930,803 +2% |
| 2018 | $9,764 +7.3% | $912,553 +5.9% |
| 2017 | $9,099 +4.9% | $862,000 +5% |
| 2016 | $8,674 +19.9% | $821,000 +10.1% |
| 2015 | $7,235 | $746,000 +10% |
| 2014 | $7,235 | $678,000 +10.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $616,000 -5% |
| 2011 | -- | $648,600 |
| 2010 | -- | $648,600 -6% |
| 2009 | -- | $690,000 -12.7% |
| 2008 | -- | $790,500 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $775,000 +1307.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $55,078 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $53,999 +3.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $51,972 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $50,954 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $49,956 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $48,977 |
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Neighborhood: Eastside
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Franklin Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.5 mi
- 3/10Santa Barbara Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 6/10Santa Barbara Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Franklin
- Middle: S.B. Jr.
- High: S.B. Sr.
Source: SBMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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