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About this home
The Sunshine Craftsman home offers many opportunities with it's convenient location and combination Commercial-General/High Density Residential zoning which also allows short term rentals with city approvals. Enjoy the beach, zoo, and beachfront hotels just blocks away; convenient shopping with Trader Joe's and Sprouts just a block away; and a multitude of eating establishments practically next door. An improved foundation, waste plumbing, tankless gas water heater, newer roof, and nearly all windows replaced with dual panes provides modern comforts in a classic Santa Barbara home.
Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
5,075 sq ftLot Size
$1,217Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Ed Fuller, Broker Fuller•DRE #00661695• San Roque Realty Inc
Milpas, located between East Beach and the Lower Riviera, is a coastal and commercial Santa Barbara neighborhood with a walkable main drag and a beach-to-hills backdrop. The neighborhood’s character concentrates along Milpas Street around the Cota Street intersection, where taquerias, panaderías, produce markets, and casual cafes keep the sidewalks active. The Milpas Community Association anchors local events and street-level stewardship. East Beach and the Santa Barbara Zoo set an outdoors-forward rhythm at the western edge. Housing reads as a mix of compact bungalows, small apartment courts, and Spanish-influenced details. The feel is practical, local, and tuned to daily errands and ocean air.
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Market insights
34 N Milpas St · $1,395,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 38 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.4%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$1,395,000
Median sale price in this area is $1,272,369. (9% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
20% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Fireplace in the living room
Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Refrigerator, gas stove
Laundry & utility
Other laundry features
Flooring
Hardwood flooring
Heating & cooling
Electric and other heating
Ceiling fan(s)
Exterior features
Yard irrigation
Shed
Level lot
Near public transit
Home design
Craftsman style
Single story
Parking
RV access/parking
Construction
Wood siding and wood shingles
Composition roof
Raised foundation
Other
Pets allowed
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Great corner lot home for city living and for your business! Located in a highly desirable commercial zone. Fast access to highway. Walk to the beach. Downtown transportation. Walk to TraderJoes and Starbucks. Rebuilt foundation and New Roof. Attic Storage Space. RV Parking or 4 vehicle parking space. Across from McDonald’s Restaurant. Best location on Milpas Street.
SBMLS #26-853
May 9, 2026
Listing Removed
—
Mar 17, 2026
Listed
$1,395,000
$1,217/sq ft
SBMLS #00-1845
Sep 28, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Apr 4, 2000
Listed
$399,000
$348/sq ft
SBMLS #95-788
Sep 28, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Mar 8, 1995
Listed
$249,000
$217/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 20, 2002
Sold
$525,000
$458/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 28, 2000
Sold
$215,000
$188/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 29, 1998
Sold
$165,000
$144/sq ft
SBMLS #98-306
Sep 18, 1998
Listing Removed
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Feb 6, 1998
Listed
$299,900
$262/sq ft
SBMLS #95-3840
Apr 16, 1996
Sold
$185,000
$161/sq ft
Apr 10, 1996
Listing Removed
—
Dec 10, 1995
Listed
$189,900
$166/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,988 (+9.7%)
$701,710 + $73,849
$775,559
2024
$7,285 (+9.9%)
$687,951 + $72,401
$760,352
2023
$6,628 (+1.9%)
$606,000 + $86,000
$692,000
2022
$6,505 (+25.6%)
$551,000 + $78,000
$629,000
2021
$5,180 (+1.9%)
$540,000 + $76,000
$616,000
2020
$5,084 (−0.2%)
$432,000 + $61,000
$493,000
2019
$5,094 (−0.5%)
$424,000 + $60,000
$484,000
2018
$5,122 (+6.5%)
$424,000 + $60,000
$484,000
2017
$4,809 (+8.9%)
$404,000 + $57,000
$461,000
2016
$4,416 (+9.4%)
$404,000 + $57,000
$461,000
2015
$4,035 (+1.8%)
$367,000 + $52,000
$419,000
2014
$3,964 (+5.0%)
$327,000 + $46,000
$373,000
2013
$3,775 (+7.0%)
$327,000 + $46,000
$373,000
2012
$3,527 (−9.8%)
$311,000 + $44,000
$355,000
2011
$3,908 (−5.8%)
$296,000 + $42,000
$338,000
2009
$4,150 (−30.2%)
$329,000 + $47,000
$376,000
2008
$5,948
$523,752 + $55,129
$578,881
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
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Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,227 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1924
Finished Sq. Ft.
—
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,146
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
017131001
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
C-G
Commercial General District
The C-G Zone is intended to provide a wide range of commercial uses, serving as the City’s major retail, professional, and service zone.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Bank
General retail
Restaurant
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Manufacturing
Hotel / motel
Office
Aug 26, 2020 • Final
Reroof
Remove existing composition shingles and install new composition shingles.
Roofing
Mar 1, 2019 • Final
Historic permits
Upgrade the existing electrical service from 100 amps to 200 amps.
Electrical
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 84° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
8/10 Air Factor
13 unhealthy days expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Santa Barbara, CA • 93103
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Sun exposure
86/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Santa Barbara. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.7 hrs
5.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 34 N Milpas St
$1,390,229
$4,771 under list price of $1.40M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 5 recent nearby sales, priced between $1.1M to $1.7M.