1302 E Cota Street, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103 (MLS# 26-2663)

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1302 E Cota Street, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103

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$1,695,000

Twilight backyard patio - 1302 E Cota St

Twilight front exterior - 1302 E Cota St

Property Type: Res Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 1 Square Footage: 1,136 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 5,663 Status: Active

Current Price: $1,695,000 List Date: 8/11/2026 Last Modified: 8/14/2026

Overview

Description

Perched in Santa Barbara's Lower Riviera, this quintessential 2-bed | 1-bath California Cottage pairs timeless character with ocean, island and Riviera views. Natural light highlights original hardwood floors, coved ceilings, a wood-burning brick fireplace, coffered dining ceiling, built-ins & vintage lighting. The kitchen features original tile work, cabinetry, porcelain sink & a restored O'Keefe & Merritt range. Outside, mature hedges frame a private front garden, while an elevated deck overlooks the ocean. The enclosed grounds offer lush gardens, fruit trees & room for pets or play. A gated driveway provides parking for 4+ cars, plus a 2-car garage with laundry, utility sink, workbench, shelving & storage. Fresh exterior paint completes this home just minutes from East Beach & Downtown.

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Listing Details MLS# 26-2663

Location Info

District: 15 - SB/EAST OF STATE
Street #: 1302
Dir: E
Street Name: Cota
Street Suffix: Street
State: CA
Country: US
Postal Code: 93103
Compass Map: Santa Barbara
Map Grid: P11
County: Santa Barbara
Parcel Number: 031-263-001
Cross Street: Chiquita

Contract Info

Price: 1695000
Seller Consider Concessions: Yes
Affordable Housing: No
Begin Date: 2026-08-11

Property Information

TYP: Home/Estate
Total Bedrooms: 2
Total Bathrooms: Yes
Total Full Baths: Yes
Year Built: 1932
Total SqFt.: 1136
Source: Other/See Remarks
Main House SqFt: 1136
Apx # Acres: 0.13
Apx Lot SqFt: 5663
ADU: No
Within City Limits: Santa Barbara
Within Coastal Zone: No
Recurring Fees: No

NeighborhoodSchools

Neighborhood: 15 - Riviera/Lower

Remarks

Directions: From N. Milpas St., East on E. Cota (towards Riviera), property on the right side after Casitas Rd, before Alameda Padre Serra
Hot Sheet Comment: new

Owner Info

Deposit: 3
Deposit Type: %
COE: ASAP

More Information

Neighborhood/Schools

Elementary School: Franklin
Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
High School: S.B. Sr.

Condition

Excellent: Yes

Style

Cal. Cottage: Yes

Construction

Single Story: Yes
Outside Stairs: Yes

Roof

Composition: Yes

Foundation

Raised: Yes

Exterior

Stucco: Yes

Parking/Garage

Attached Storage Cabinets: Yes
Storage: Yes
Garage: Yes
Attached: Yes
Total # Garage Spaces: 2
Total # Uncovered Spaces: 4

Grounds/Landscaping

Yard Irrigation PRT: Yes
Lawn: Yes
Fruit Trees: Yes
Drought Tolerant LND: Yes
Manicured Gardens: Yes
Mature Hedges: Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Deck: Yes

Location/Topo

Combo: Yes
Downslope: Yes

Fencing

Fenced: ALL: Yes

View

Ocean: Yes
Mountain(s): Yes
City: Yes
Setting: Yes
Islands: Yes

Site Improvements

Public: Yes
Paved: Yes
Sidewalks: Yes
Cable TV: Yes

Proximity

Near Bus: Yes
Near Coffee Shop: Yes
Near Downtown: Yes
Near Golf Course: Yes
Near Grocery: Yes
Near Ocean: Yes
Near Park(s): Yes
Near Restaurants: Yes
Near School(s): Yes
Near Shopping: Yes
Near Tennis/Pickleball: Yes

Rooms

Ground Floor Bedroom: Yes
Ground Floor Primary: Yes

Dining

Formal: Yes

Laundry

Gas Hookup: Yes
In Garage: Yes

Interior Features

Cathedral Ceilings: Yes

Appliances Included

Gas Stove: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes

Fireplace(s)

LR: Yes
Wood Burning/No Gas: Yes

Security

Carbon Monoxide Detector: Yes
Smoke Detector(s): Yes

Water/Sewer

S.B. Wtr: Yes
Sewer Hookup: Yes

Pets

Yes: Yes

Zoning

R-2: Yes

Reports Available

TDS: Yes
Prelim: Yes
NHD: Yes

Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Heating

Forced Air: Yes

Flr/Wdw Coverings

Hardwood: Yes
Tile: Yes
Drapes/Curtains: Yes

Property Features

Condition: Excellent Style: Cal. Cottage Construction: Single Story; Outside Stairs Roof: Composition Foundation: Raised Exterior: Stucco Fencing: Fenced: ALL Patio and Porch Features: Deck View: Ocean; Mountain(s); Setting; Islands Site Improvements: Public; Paved; Sidewalks; Cable TV Proximity: Near Bus; Near Coffee Shop; Near Downtown; Near Golf Course; Near Grocery; Near Ocean; Near Park(s); Near Restaurants; Near School(s); Near Shopping; Near Tennis/Pickleball Rooms: Ground Floor Bedroom; Ground Floor Primary Dining: Formal Laundry: Gas Hookup; In Garage Interior Features: Cathedral Ceilings Appliances Included: Gas Stove; Refrigerator Fireplace(s): LR; Wood Burning/No Gas Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector; Smoke Detector(s) Heating: Forced Air Pets: Yes Zoning: R-2 Reports Available: TDS; Prelim; NHD Terms: Cash; Conventional

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Listing Office: eXp Realty of California, Inc.

Last Updated: August - 14 - 2026

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