$1,500,000
SOLD APR 24, 2025

206 W Cota St Santa Barbara, CA 93101

-- Bed
-- Bath
1,173 Sq Ft
4,356 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,279 Per Sq Ft

3% Above List Price

116 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near an ocean
  • Property is near a park
  • Laundry Facilities
  • San Marcos Senior High School Rated A
  • Patio
  • 3-minute walk to Bath Street Pocket Park

About This Home

As of April 2025

Introducing a charming duplex in downtown Santa Barbara, each unit featuring 1-bed/1-bath with a walled front garden and private outdoor courtyards. Located just 2 blocks from the vibrant State Street Promenade and a short stroll from the beach, this property offers the ultimate in convenience & coastal living. Recently updated, it boasts modern amenities and stylish finishes like new stainless steel appliances, air conditioning, vinyl floors & windows, quartz countertops, new landscaping, and off-street parking. This duplex can be used as an owner-occupied home w/ extra income to offset the mortgage, or it is an ideal investment property w/ positive cash flow & expansion potential for an additional unit. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to own a piece of paradise in a prime location

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jonathan Gilkeson

eXp Realty of California, Inc. License #01898328

eXp Realty of California, Inc.

Co-Listed By

Zia Group

eXp Realty of California, Inc. License #01710544

Last Buyer's Agent

Anna Stephan

LIV Sotheby's International Realty License #01985294

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,364

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • 4,356 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Property is in excellent condition

Home Design

  • Raised Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,173 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Microwave
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • Uncovered Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Property is near an ocean
  • Patio

Location

  • Property is near a park
  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near shops
  • Property is near a bus stop

Schools

  • Monroe Elementary School
  • S.B. Jr. Middle School
  • S.B. Sr. High School

Utilities

  • Heating Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 037-121-013
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Community Details

Overview

  • 2 Units
  • 15 Or 20 Downtown Subdivision

Amenities

  • Laundry Facilities

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,364

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: ResidentialIncome
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Meters Sep Meter Elec: Y
  • Miscellaneous Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Building Stories: 1
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Bldg
  • ResoLotFeatures: Near Public Transit
  • Co List Office Mls Id: EXPRE02
  • Co List Office Phone: 805-364-9009
  • Subdivision Name: 15 or 20 - Downtown
  • Reso Flooring: Vinyl
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Excellent
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1955
  • Property Information Apx # Acres: 0.1
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Monroe
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: S.B. Sr.
  • Parking Info Uncovered: Yes
  • Condition Excellent: Yes
  • Proximity Near Ocean2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Park(s)2: Yes
  • Property Information Main House SqFt: 1173.0
  • Proximity Near Shopping2: Yes
  • Property Information Apx Lot SqFt: 4356.0
  • Proximity Near Bus: Yes
  • Pets Yes: Yes
  • General Property Information Stories2: 1.0
  • Amenities Microwave2: Yes
  • Amenities Washer2: Yes
  • Amenities Fncd Back: Yes
  • Amenities Patio2: Yes
  • Foundation Raised2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Vinyl2: Yes
  • Amenities Fncd Prt: Yes
  • Laundry Bldg: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: MultiFamily
  • Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • Acres: 0.1
  • Foundation Details: Raised

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Uncovered
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Heating: Other
  • HeatingYN: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: Monroe
  • High School: S.B. Sr.
  • Middle Or Junior School: S.B. Jr.

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 037-121-013
  • Zoning: R-3
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4356.0

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 2

Map

Range of Values:

Collateral Analytics

Collateral Analytics Collateral Analytics AVMs (Automated Valuation Model) employ a number of statistical approaches combined with neighborhood-specific comparable selection guarantees the most up-to-date and precise valuations.

Not Available

Collateral Analytics does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

ICE

ICE Mortgage Technology ICE Mortgage Technology’s AVM (Automated Valuation Model) is a state-of-the-art online residential property valuation tool that provides a quick and accurate estimate of the value of almost any home in the U.S.

Not Available

ICE Mortgage Technology does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

First American

First American First American Data & Analytics’ next-generation AVM combines unrivaled data assets with a blended ensemble of valuation models to produce highly accurate, reliable valuations you can trust.

Not Available

First American does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Quantarium

Quantarium Quantarium’s valuation service, repeatedly proven the industry’s most accurate and comprehensive, is supercharged with a self-learning and auto-tuning AI engine that continually becomes smarter and more accurate as it processes daily inputs from the industry’s leading RE data lake.

Not Available

Quantarium does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Average Value
Not Available
List Price
Sold Price
Create a Home Valuation Report for This Property
The Home Valuation Report is an in-depth analysis detailing your home's value as well as a comparison with similar homes in the area

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area





Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/24/2025 04/24/25 Sold $1,500,000 0.0% $1,279 / Sq Ft
02/03/2025 02/03/25 Off Market $1,500,000 -- --
01/02/2025 01/02/25 For Sale $1,450,000 -3.3% $1,236 / Sq Ft
12/30/2024 12/30/24 Off Market $1,500,000 -- --
12/12/2024 12/12/24 Price Changed $1,450,000 -3.3% $1,236 / Sq Ft
10/23/2024 10/23/24 Price Changed $1,499,000 0.0% $1,278 / Sq Ft
10/23/2024 10/23/24 For Sale $1,499,000 +12.9% $1,278 / Sq Ft
09/12/2022 09/12/22 Off Market $1,328,000 -- --
08/31/2022 08/31/22 Sold $1,328,000 -1.6% $1,132 / Sq Ft
06/29/2022 06/29/22 Pending -- -- --
06/08/2022 06/08/22 For Sale $1,350,000 -- $1,151 / Sq Ft
Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2023 $14,364 $1,328,000 $550,000 $778,000
2022 $11,410 $1,071,000 $663,000 $408,000
2021 $7,105 $667,800 $429,302 $238,498
2020 $7,032 $660,954 $424,901 $236,053
2019 $6,909 $647,995 $416,570 $231,425
2018 $6,812 $635,290 $408,402 $226,888
2017 $6,587 $622,835 $400,395 $222,440
2016 $6,486 $610,624 $392,545 $218,079
2015 $6,415 $601,453 $386,649 $214,804
2014 $6,311 $589,673 $379,076 $210,597
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $929,600 New Conventional
Closed $781,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $599,593 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $90,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $450,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $31,750 Unknown
Previous Owner $414,500 No Value Available
Previous Owner $323,400 No Value Available
Previous Owner $150,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,050,000 First American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $560,000 Lawyers Title Sd
Trustee Deed $431,250 Accommodation
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity National Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Equity Title Company
Grant Deed -- --
Grant Deed -- Lawyers Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Santa Barbara Title Co
Grant Deed -- Santa Barbara Title Co
Source: Public Records

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 24-2150

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 037-121-013