1302 E Cota Street, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103
$1,695,000
Property Type:
Res
Bedrooms:
2
Baths:
1
Square Footage:
1,136
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
5,663
Status:
Pending
Current Price:
$1,695,000
List Date:
8/11/2026
Last Modified:
8/19/2026
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.
More Information MLS# 26-2663
Location Info
Country: US
Compass Map: Santa Barbara
Map Grid: P11
Cross Street: Chiquita
District: 15 - SB/EAST OF STATE
Street #: 1302
Dir: E
Street Name: Cota
Street Suffix: Street
State: CA
Postal Code: 93103
County: Santa Barbara
Parcel Number: 031-263-001
Contract Info
Seller Consider Concessions: Yes
Affordable Housing: No
Current Price: $1,695,000
Price: 1695000
Begin Date: 2026-08-11
Status: Pending
Property Information
Year Built: 1932
Apx Lot SqFt: 5663
Apx # Acres: 0.13
Main House SqFt: 1136
Source: Other/See Remarks
Recurring Fees: No
ADU: No
Within City Limits: Santa Barbara
Within Coastal Zone: No
TYP: Home/Estate
Total Bedrooms: 2
Total Bathrooms: 1
Total Full Baths: 1
Total SqFt.: 1136
Neighborhood/Schools
Elementary School: Franklin
Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
High School: S.B. Sr.
Owner Info
Deposit: 3
Deposit Type: %
COE: ASAP
Remarks
Hot Sheet Comment: new
Directions: From N. Milpas St., East on E. Cota (towards Riviera), property on the right side after Casitas Rd, before Alameda Padre Serra
Geo Lat: 34.431423
Geo Lon: -119.68184
Condition
Excellent: 1
Style
Cal. Cottage: 1
Construction
Single Story: 1
Outside Stairs: 1
Roof
Composition: 1
Foundation
Raised: 1
Exterior
Stucco: 1
Parking/Garage
Attached Storage Cabinets: 1
Storage: 1
Garage: 1
Attached: 1
Total # Garage Spaces: 2
Total # Uncovered Spaces: 4
Grounds/Landscaping
Yard Irrigation PRT: 1
Lawn: 1
Fruit Trees: 1
Drought Tolerant LND: 1
Manicured Gardens: 1
Mature Hedges: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Deck: 1
Location/Topo
Combo: 1
Downslope: 1
Fencing
Fenced: ALL: 1
View
Ocean: 1
Mountain(s): 1
City: 1
Setting: 1
Islands: 1
Site Improvements
Public: 1
Paved: 1
Sidewalks: 1
Cable TV: 1
Proximity
Near Bus: 1
Near Coffee Shop: 1
Near Downtown: 1
Near Golf Course: 1
Near Grocery: 1
Near Ocean: 1
Near Park(s): 1
Near Restaurants: 1
Near School(s): 1
Near Shopping: 1
Near Tennis/Pickleball: 1
Rooms
Ground Floor Bedroom: 1
Ground Floor Primary: 1
Dining
Formal: 1
Laundry
Gas Hookup: 1
In Garage: 1
Interior Features
Cathedral Ceilings: 1
Appliances Included
Gas Stove: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Fireplace(s)
LR: 1
Wood Burning/No Gas: 1
Security
Carbon Monoxide Detector: 1
Smoke Detector(s): 1
Water/Sewer
S.B. Wtr: 1
Sewer Hookup: 1
Pets
Yes: 1
Zoning
R-2: 1
Reports Available
TDS: 1
Prelim: 1
NHD: 1
Terms
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Heating
Forced Air: 1
Flr/Wdw Coverings
Hardwood: 1
Tile: 1
Drapes/Curtains: 1
Status Information
Under Contract Date: 2026-08-19
NeighborhoodSchools
Neighborhood: 15 - Riviera/Lower
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
Documents
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Listing Office:
eXp Realty of California, Inc.
Last Updated: August - 19 - 2026
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