#25-35, Timothy K Ryan, Listing Office: Ryan Real Estate & Development Inc.
$795,000 List price
523 W Ortega St Santa Barbara, CA 93101
$9,441
Closing credit¹
2 beds
2 full
726 sqft
0.03 acres
$1,095 / sqft
House
Property details
About 523 W Ortega St
523 W. Ortega is the lowest priced single family home in Santa Barbara. This 2 story property offers 726 sq/ft w/ 2 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms. It's extremely low maintenance making it a great condo alternative without the HOA fees. Ideally located just a few blocks to SBCC & a short stroll to the beach & the Mesa. The home is in need of some TLC but could be a great investment or starter home.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
StatusActive
Size726 sqft
Lot size0.03 Acres
Year built1917
ParkingStreet Only
MLS #25-1509
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Flooring Type: Laminate, Carpet
- Total Bedroom Count: 2
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Street Only
- Exterior: Fence
- Architectural Style: Craftsman
- List Price: $795,000
- Price/SqFt: $1,095
- Annual Tax Amount: $3,429
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Level, Near Public Transit
- Year Built: 1917
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 726 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.03 Acres
- MLS Number: 25-1509
- MLS Name: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service
- Office Name: Village Properties - 1
- Office Phone: (805) 681-8800
- Office Email: Renee@villagesite.com
- Listing Agent: Aaron L Gilles
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2011 | Home Sold | $260,000 |
| Oct 27, 1999 | Home Sold | $239,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $320,159 | $3,429 |
| 2023 | $313,882 | $3,366 |
| 2022 | $307,729 | $3,308 |
| 2021 | $301,696 | $3,230 |
| 2020 | $298,604 | $3,196 |
| 2019 | $292,750 | $3,096 |
| 2018 | $287,011 | $3,096 |
| 2017 | $281,384 | $2,994 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
5
McKinley Elementary School
Public District PK-6
0.4 mi
•350 Loma Alta Dr
6
Harding University Partnership School
Public District PK-6
1.0 mi
•1625 Robbins St
6
Washington Elementary School
Public District KG-6
1.4 mi
•290 Lighthouse Rd
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $59,375. Most Santa Barbara, CA residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is high school diploma.
How much money do the neighbors make?
32%
<35k
48%
35k-100k
18%
100k-200k
2%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
34%
Single, No Kids
21%
Single, with Kids
13%
Married, No Kids
32%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
20%
<11 yrs old
9%
12-17 yrs old
38%
18-34 yrs old
29%
35-64 yrs old
4%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Pro Boxing
NBA/WNBA
Basketball
Where do the neighbors shop?
Burlington
Express/Express For Men
Ross Dress For Less
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Popeyes
Starbucks
Jasons Deli
What do the neighbors drive?
Dodge
Pontiac
Acura
What do the neighbors listen to?
Urban Contemporary
Rhythmic Contemporary Hits- Alternative
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 523 W Ortega St
The listing price of 523 W Ortega St property is $795,000.
The property 523 W Ortega St is a house located in Santa Barbara, California, 93101.
Active Listing: 523 W Ortega St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 523 W Ortega St are: McKinley Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Harding University Partnership School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Washington Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Santa Barbara Junior High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), La Cumbre Junior High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), La Colina Junior High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), La Cuesta Continuation High School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Alta Vista Alternative High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Santa Barbara High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $3,429 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on December 23, 2011 for $260,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 523 W Ortega St has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 523 W Ortega St is 726 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 523 W Ortega St is 1917.
This home is located at 523 W Ortega St in Santa Barbara, CA and zip code 93101 in the West Side neighborhood. This 726 square foot home, which was built in 1917, sits on a 0.03 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 17, 2025 and is currently priced at $795,000.
Over 25 listings were sold over their listed price in April 2025 in Santa Barbara, CA. In the same period over 43 listings were sold below the listed price and 24 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of listings in Santa Barbara, CA increased by 17.3% between March and April 2025. In April 2025, listings were on the market for 30 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $2,151,000.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.