$1,514,511Average Value$1,348Average Price per Sq Ft7Homes For Sale
Centrally located community with close-set homes
More densely populated than other neighborhoods in Santa Barbara, Westside allows locals to live just 2 miles south of downtown without having as steep a price compared to the rest of the city. As with many Santa Barbara neighborhoods, the Westside is very walkable and bike-friendly, with plenty of nearby eateries on San Andreas Street and several ways to cross the highway and access downtown. “There’s plenty of pedestrian passes like on Micheltorena Street,” says Gregg Leach, a local real estate agent with over 30 years of experience in Santa Barbara. “On the other side, every other street is a one-way with room for bike lanes.” Still, locals don’t have to travel far for restaurant options, with several Mexican restaurants in the heart of the neighborhood, including Super Cucas.
Westside is very close to many great beaches.
Bungalow style homes are abundant in Westside.
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Well-maintained bungalows from the early to mid-20th century
Homes are packed tightly along streets and well-maintained sidewalks, shaded by tall palm and eucalyptus trees and dense shrubbery. Most homes here are one-story ranch-style properties and bungalows built between the 1920s and ‘50s, sometimes incorporating Spanish Revival-inspired details like barrel-tile roofs. Prices start around $1 million for a 1920s-era bungalow with two bedrooms and minimally designed exteriors, while multi-story Spanish Revival-style homes with three bedrooms can sell for close to $2 million. “People look here for entry-level homes because you don’t have to pay a premium price to get into the neighborhood,” says Ali Evans, a Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services California. “Homeowners have done a great job restoring properties.” A few condo complexes are located on the north side, close to the highway and track tracks, where two-bedroom units start at around $900,000. With it being a more densely populated area, locals can often be seen walking beneath the tree canopy to nearby institutions and businesses, from the Calvary Baptist Church of Santa Barbara to La Bella Rosa Bakery.
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Row of homes in Westside
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Local Mexican restaurants and bakeries in walking distance
For family-owned shops and dining options, locals can stroll down San Andreas Street, stopping at La Bella Rosa Bakery Café for tamales or Mexican Sweet Bread or visiting Revolver Pizza, a community staple. Residents have plenty of options for Mexican food, including Super Cucas, home to the best burritos in Santa Barbara according to some. For groceries, Foodland Market offers Mexican specialties in addition to fresh produce and other essentials. In the evenings, locals can visit the Tully, a local bar, for a pool game or karaoke on Wednesdays.
Locals can grab fresh baked goods at La Bella Rosa Bakery in Westside.
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Festivals and celebrations a few miles away in West Beach
Westside is a little over 2 miles from West Beach, where most of the city’s festivals and events are held throughout the year. In the summer, locals can enjoy live music all day long leading up to the Fourth of July fireworks show. Every October, the Harbor & Seafood Festival celebrates the beginning of lobster season with informational booths with local environmental organizations and many vendors serving seafood dishes, from fish tacos to barbecued albacore.
Bikers usually cruise State Street near Westside.
You can walk the boardwalk near Westside.
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Santa Barbara District schools with career-oriented academies
Westside is zoned for the Santa Barbara Unified School District, where students attend Adams Elementary, rated A-minus by Niche, or the B-plus-rated La Cumbre Junior High. Students at the A-rated San Marcos Senior High can enroll in the San Marcos Health Careers Academy, which allows students to complete hands-on instructional activities and internships in partnership with Cottage Health Systems and Santa Barbara City College.
Students love the safe learning environment at Adams Elementary School in Santa Barbara.
La Cumbre Junior High has beauiftul architecture.
San Marcos Senior High School in Santa Barbara has dozens of effective teachers.
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Nearby hiking trails and disc golf at Elings Park
The 230-acre Elings Park sits next to the neighborhood in the southwest corner, featuring hiking and biking trails, a disc golf course and an unleashed dog park. Within the community, Bohnett Park is a neighborhood pocket park with basketball courts adorned with murals, a small playground for kids of any age and picnic areas. For those looking to spend a day out on the water, Westside is just three miles away from the sandy shores and crystal blue waters of Leadbetter Beach.
Elings Park offers a charming and tranquil area where visitors can enjoy a peaceful atmosphere.
Locals love Elings Park for little league games near Westside.
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Pedestrian walkways and local bus routes
The northern border of the Westside is lined by U.S. Route 101 and a parallel set of train tracks. Though most of the area is unaffected, passing trains and other noises can be heard from residences closest to that edge. The Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District has a bus system with several routes that make stops nearby. Route 1 passes through the Westside along San Andres Street before heading downtown, connecting to Route 2 and ending on Santa Barbara’s Eastside. For regional transportation, the Santa Barbara Airport is about 9 miles away. Nearby hospitals include Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, about a mile north.
Westside has many great food options.
Get around by bus in Westside
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Parks in this Area
Elings Dog Park
Pilgrim Terrace Park
Picnic Area
Bohnett Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Soccer
Oak Park
Escondido Park
Basketball
Trails
Playground
Elings Park
Transit
Airport
Santa Barbara Municipal
27 min drive
Bus
San Andres & Anapamu
Bus
Modoc & Portesuello
Bus
Mission & Chino
Bus
San Andres & Sola
Bus
Modoc & Oak
Bus
Carrillo & Chino
Bus
San Andres & Micheltorena
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Westside
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
6
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Westside, Santa Barbara sell after 32 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Westside, Santa Barbara over the last 12 months is $1,427,620, up 6% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
9,338
Median Age
37
Population Density
18 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$83,959
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$121,345
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
78.2%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
40%
Advanced Degrees
13.4%
% Population in Labor Force
76.5%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
16''
Average Winter Low Temperature
41°F
Average Summer High Temperature
74°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
84/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
66/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
41/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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