Lower West, CA Housing Market

The median sale price of a home in Lower West was $975K last month, down 9.68% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in Lower West is $822, up 14.4% since last year.

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Lower West Housing Market Trends

What is the housing market like in Lower West today?

In February 2025, Lower West home prices were down 9.68% compared to last year, selling for a median price of $975K.

$1.77M

Sale Price

+75.7%
since last year

$822

Sale $/Sq. Ft.

+14.4%
since last year

Under List Price

1.4%

Days on Market

Down Payment

10.0%

Total Homes Sold

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Recently sold homes

SOLD APR 17, 2025
3D WALKTHROUGH
$1,200,000 Last Sold Price
3 beds
2 baths
1,278 sq ft
415 W Gutierrez St #6, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
List Price
$1,250,000
Sale to List
4% under list
Days on Market
49 days
415 W Gutierrez St #6, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
SOLD APR 17, 2025
3D WALKTHROUGH
$1,160,000 Last Sold Price
2 beds
2 baths
753 sq ft
616 W De la Guerra St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
List Price
$1,150,000
Sale to List
1% over list
Days on Market
50 days
616 W De la Guerra St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
SOLD JAN 7, 2025
$2,575,000 Last Sold Price
8 beds
4 baths
3,484 sq ft
640 W Ortega St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
List Price
$2,650,000
Sale to List
3% under list
Days on Market
91 days
640 W Ortega St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
SOLD DEC 31, 2024
$21,000,000 Last Sold Price
—beds
5,460 baths
—sq ft
524 W Canon Perdido St #70, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
List Price
$21,000,000
Sale to List
0% over list
Days on Market
0 days
524 W Canon Perdido St #70, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
SOLD DEC 6, 2024
$825,000 Last Sold Price
2 beds
2 baths
897 sq ft
521 W Montecito St #14, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
List Price
$849,900
Sale to List
3% under list
Days on Market
115 days
521 W Montecito St #14, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
SOLD NOV 22, 2024
$960,000 Last Sold Price
3 beds
2 baths
1,265 sq ft
415 W Gutierrez St #5, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
List Price
$995,000
Sale to List
4% under list
Days on Market
32 days
415 W Gutierrez St #5, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
SOLD NOV 15, 2024
$1,700,000 Last Sold Price
2 beds
2 baths
1,301 sq ft
829 Marilla Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
List Price
$1,725,000
Sale to List
1% under list
Days on Market
16 days
829 Marilla Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
SOLD NOV 15, 2024
$1,700,000
2 beds
2 baths
1,044 sq ft
809 Marilla Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
List Price
—
Sale to List
—
Days on Market
—
809 Marilla Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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Schools in Lower West

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Elementary
Middle
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GreatSchools Rating

3/10

McKinley Elementary School

Public • K-6

257

Students

2 reviews

School data provided by GreatSchools. School service boundaries are intended to be used as reference only. To verify enrollment eligibility for a property, contact the school directly.

Climate's impact on Lower West housing

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Heat Factor - Major

100% of properties are at major risk of heat over the next 30 years

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Transportation in Lower West

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60 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®

91 / 100

Biker's Paradise

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