$899,000

243 Por La Mar Cir Santa Barbara, CA 93103

$10,000
Closing credit¹
1 bed
1 full
Condo

Property details

About 243 Por La Mar Cir

Welcome to El Escorial Villas! This beautiful west-facing second-floor unit was recently freshly painted and carpeted, featuring enhanced kitchen details and a stacked washer/dryer in the one-bedroom, one-bath layout. Perfect as a pied-à-terre or year-round residence, it stands as the only one-bedroom unit currently available in the community. Enjoy access to resort-style amenities, including a pool, spa, gym, tennis courts, a dog park, and 24-hour gated security. Plus, the HOA conveniently covers water, trash, cable, internet, and recycling. All of this is set against the backdrop of dream living a block from Santa Barbara's East Beach, near local favorites like the Santa Barbara Zoo and the Funk Zone.

Highlights

Home typeCondominium
HeatingWall Furnace
StatusActive
Year built1991
ParkingCpt #1
MLS #25-688

Summary

  • MLS Number: 25-688
  • MLS Name: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service
  • Office Name: Requisite Luxury Properties
  • Office Phone: (805) 570-9968
  • Listing Agent: Lisa McCann

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Oct 28, 2022
Home Sold
$775,000
Sep 08, 1994
Home Sold
$175,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$790,500$8,399
2023$775,000$8,246
2022$276,811$2,980
2021$271,384$2,909
2020$268,602$2,879
2019$263,336$2,789
2018$258,174$2,789
2017$253,113$2,697

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

5

Cleveland Elementary School

Public District PK-6

0.7 mi

123 Alameda Padre Serra

7

Franklin Elementary School

Public District PK-6

0.8 mi

1111 E Mason St

5

Adelante Charter

Public Charter KG-6

0.8 mi

1102 E Yanonali St

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 $68,934. The majority of Santa Barbara, CA residents have income between $35k-100k annually. The majority of families are single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.

How much money do the neighbors make?

15%
<35k
49%
35k-100k
28%
100k-200k
8%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

68%
Single, No Kids
3%
Single, with Kids
24%
Married, No Kids
5%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

4%
<11 yrs old
2%
12-17 yrs old
23%
18-34 yrs old
57%
35-64 yrs old
14%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Yoga/pilatesYoga/pilates
  • Continuing Education CoursesContinuing Education Courses
  • PGA/LPGAPGA/LPGA

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • H&MH&M
  • Express/Express For MenExpress/Express For Men
  • Stein MartStein Mart

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Dominos PizzaDominos Pizza
  • QdobaQdoba
  • Bonefish GrillBonefish Grill

What do the neighbors drive?

  • AudiAudi
  • VolkswagenVolkswagen
  • LincolnLincoln

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • AlternativeAlternative
  • Urban ContemporaryUrban Contemporary
  • ClassicalClassical
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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About 243 Por La Mar Cir

This home is located at 243 Por La Mar Cir in Santa Barbara, CA and zip code 93103 in the East Beach neighborhood. Features: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since February 18, 2025 and is currently priced at $899,000.

In January 2025, from all listings sold in Santa Barbara, CA there were more than 11 sold above asking price, over 49 sold below and more than 8 were sold right at the asked price. The number of homes for sale in Santa Barbara, CA increased by 26.1% between December and January 2025. In January 2025 median list price was $2,100,622 and the average listing age was 58 days.

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

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