$10,000

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1407 Gillespie St Santa Barbara, CA 93101

$1,525,000
3 beds
1 full, 1 partial
0.09 acres
House

Property details

About 1407 Gillespie St

Step into this charming 1930's Craftsman-style bungalow with studio ADU, located in one of Santa Barbara's most sought-after neighborhoods, the Westside. Offering the best of vintage appeal with valuable updates, this home is situated behind a beautiful privacy hedge and greets you with a classic front porch and lush, private sitting area. The main home features two bedrooms plus a third flex room that would work well as an office/nursery/den space, one and a half bathrooms, a formal dining room with original built-in buffet, spacious living room with lots of windows and gas fireplace. Rich wood floors, a newer roof, tankless water heater, newer electric panel, new paint, citrus trees and more add to the highlights of the home. The detached, permitted studio ADU completed in 2023 is ideal for family, guests or as a rental for extra income. Located at the end of the long driveway with ample parking and next to a gorgeous, giant palm tree, the ADU includes a bathroom with shower, generous kitchen area, a built-in murphy bed, desk space and all the trimmings to move right in! Located in the central part of Santa Barbara's popular Westside and on a quiet street, 1407 Gillespie has amazing access to the heart of Santa Barbara - just minutes to Downtown SB, The Mesa, beaches, parks, shopping, dining and more.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air, Other
StatusActive
CoolingWhole House Fan, Window Unit(s), Other
Lot size0.09 Acres
Year built1930
ParkingUnc #2
MLS #25-553
FireplaceLiving Room, Gas

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Summary

  • MLS Number: 25-553
  • MLS Name: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service
  • Office Name: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
  • Office Phone: (805) 687-2666
  • Office Email: dstalter@bhhscal.com
  • Listing Agent: Jessie Sessions

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Jan 10, 2020
Home Sold
$825,000
Jan 10, 2006
Home Sold
$809,000
Feb 26, 1999
Home Sold
$317,000
Sep 30, 1994
Home Sold
$219,000
Sep 15, 1989
Home Sold
$220,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$1,006,440$10,607
2023$941,707$9,937
2022$847,124$8,957
2021$830,515$8,749
2020$825,000$8,690
2019$710,000$7,381
2018$696,000$7,381
2017$663,000$6,932

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

6

Harding University Partnership School

Public District PK-6

0.2 mi

1625 Robbins St

5

Santa Barbara Community Academy

Public District KG-6

0.8 mi

850 Portesuello Ave

5

McKinley Elementary School

Public District PK-6

1.0 mi

350 Loma Alta Dr

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $79,209. Most Santa Barbara, CA residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

11%
<35k
57%
35k-100k
29%
100k-200k
3%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

43%
Single, No Kids
11%
Single, with Kids
21%
Married, No Kids
25%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

13%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
32%
18-34 yrs old
41%
35-64 yrs old
6%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Continuing Education CoursesContinuing Education Courses
  • Yoga/pilatesYoga/pilates
  • Symphony or OperaSymphony or Opera

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Express/Express For MenExpress/Express For Men
  • H&MH&M
  • Chico'sChico's

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • QdobaQdoba
  • Dominos PizzaDominos Pizza
  • Boston MarketBoston Market

What do the neighbors drive?

  • VolkswagenVolkswagen
  • AudiAudi
  • VolvoVolvo

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Urban ContemporaryUrban Contemporary
  • AlternativeAlternative
  • Talk/PersonalityTalk/Personality
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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About 1407 Gillespie St

This home is located at 1407 Gillespie St in Santa Barbara, CA and zip code 93101 in the West Side neighborhood. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since February 5, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,525,000.

While more than 11 listings in Santa Barbara, CA in January 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 8 listings sold at asking price, and more than 49 were sold below. In January 2025 in Santa Barbara, CA there were 26.1% more homes for sale than in December. In January 2025, listings were on the market for 58 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $2,100,622.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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