Tucked away just four blocks from State Street, this charming California cottage offers the perfect blend of downtown convenience and peaceful outdoor living. The beautifully landscaped yard is a true highlight—lush, mature plantings create a private oasis ideal for relaxing or entertaining. Enjoy morning coffee or evening gatherings on the inviting patio surrounded by greenery. With thoughtful touches throughout, a spacious storage shed, and a completely fenced property for added privacy, this move-in-ready home feels like your own hidden retreat in the heart of downtown.
Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
$1,110Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Erin Chadwick•DRE #01851177• Compass
Listed by Chadwick Home Team•DRE #01851177 / 02199966• Compass
Bought with Renae Conner•DRE #02013226• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Historic home tucked away just four blocks from State Street, this charming California cottage offers the perfect blend of downtown convenience and peaceful outdoor living. The beautifully landscaped yard is a true highlight--lush, mature plantings create a private oasis ideal for relaxing or entertaining. Enjoy morning coffee or evening gatherings on the inviting patio surrounded by greenery. With thoughtful touches throughout, a spacious storage shed, and a completely fenced property for added privacy, this move-in-ready home feels like your own hidden retreat in the heart of downtown.
SBMLS #25-3990
Nov 25, 2025
Sold
$1,030,000
$1,012/sq ft
Nov 10, 2025
Pending
—
Oct 29, 2025
Listed
$999,300
$982/sq ft
SBMLS #18-1433
Apr 24, 2018
Price Changed
$799,000
$785/sq ft
Apr 24, 2018
Listed
$815,000
$801/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 6, 2018
Sold
$815,000
$801/sq ft
SBMLS #94-3699
Sep 28, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Nov 2, 1994
Listed
$229,000
$225/sq ft
SBMLS #94-2197
Sep 28, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Jun 21, 1994
Listed
$234,900
$231/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 24, 2013
Sold
$576,000
$566/sq ft
SBMLS #12-3669
Jan 24, 2013
Sold
$575,609
$565/sq ft
Dec 5, 2012
Listed
$579,000
$569/sq ft
SBMLS #06-4263
Aug 24, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Aug 29, 2006
Listed
$695,000
$683/sq ft
SBMLS #07-554
Apr 20, 2007
Sold
$670,000
$658/sq ft
Feb 26, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Feb 5, 2007
Listed
$679,000
$667/sq ft
SBMLS #07-552
Apr 20, 2007
Sold
$670,000
$658/sq ft
Feb 26, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Feb 5, 2007
Listed
$679,000
$667/sq ft
SBMLS #02-3015
Nov 5, 2002
Listing Removed
—
Oct 9, 2002
Listed
$597,500
$587/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 19, 1997
Sold
$225,000
$221/sq ft
SBMLS #97-2922
Oct 2, 1997
Listed
$239,000
$235/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,153 (+46.2%)
$199,777 + $211,763
$411,540
2024
$2,841 (−7.0%)
$199,773 + $199,773
$399,546
2023
$3,054 (−28.7%)
$137,217 + $137,217
$274,434
2022
$4,284 (−32.8%)
$147,084 + $147,084
$294,168
2021
$6,375 (+0.8%)
$204,689 + $204,688
$409,377
2020
$6,324 (−27.9%)
$304,269 + $304,269
$608,538
2019
$8,776 (+31.2%)
$301,968 + $301,967
$603,935
2018
$6,689 (+3.4%)
$415,650 + $415,650
$831,300
2017
$6,468 (+1.5%)
$265,259 + $346,543
$611,802
2016
$6,371 (+1.1%)
$265,259 + $346,543
$611,802
2015
$6,301 (+1.6%)
$260,058 + $339,749
$599,807
2014
$6,199 (+0.6%)
$251,135 + $328,091
$579,226
2013
$6,161 (+13.6%)
$251,135 + $328,091
$579,226
2012
$5,421 (+0.3%)
$375,000 + $200,609
$575,609
2011
$5,403 (−5.8%)
$402,320 + $110,920
$513,240
2009
$5,734 (−14.2%)
$402,320 + $110,920
$513,240
2008
$6,684
$504,000 + $139,000
$643,000
Tax history for 712 Castillo St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,153 (+46.2%)
$199,777 + $211,763
$411,540
2024
$2,841 (−7.0%)
$199,773 + $199,773
$399,546
2023
$3,054 (−28.7%)
$137,217 + $137,217
$274,434
2022
$4,284 (−32.8%)
$147,084 + $147,084
$294,168
2021
$6,375 (+0.8%)
$204,689 + $204,688
$409,377
2020
$6,324 (−27.9%)
$304,269 + $304,269
$608,538
2019
$8,776 (+31.2%)
$301,968 + $301,967
$603,935
2018
$6,689 (+3.4%)
$415,650 + $415,650
$831,300
2017
$6,468 (+1.5%)
$265,259 + $346,543
$611,802
2016
$6,371 (+1.1%)
$265,259 + $346,543
$611,802
2015
$6,301 (+1.6%)
$260,058 + $339,749
$599,807
2014
$6,199 (+0.6%)
$251,135 + $328,091
$579,226
2013
$6,161 (+13.6%)
$251,135 + $328,091
$579,226
2012
$5,421 (+0.3%)
$375,000 + $200,609
$575,609
2011
$5,403 (−5.8%)
$402,320 + $110,920
$513,240
2009
$5,734 (−14.2%)
$402,320 + $110,920
$513,240
2008
$6,684
$504,000 + $139,000
$643,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,356 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1960
Sq. Ft.
1,018
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
037073018
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
R-MH
Residential Multi-Unit And Hotel District
This zone is intended to provide areas for a variety of multi-unit housing types. It is also the intent of this zone to allow hotels and similar establishments, including related restaurant, recreational, conference center, and other auxiliary uses primarily for use by hotel guests, while protecting the existing housing stock, and preserving the residential character of those neighborhoods that are still primarily residential. Regulations for this zone are designed to control activities of a retail nonresidential nature and those which would tend to be inharmonious with housing.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Livestock production
Garden center
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Hotel / motel
Jan 26, 2022 • Active
Plumbing
Remove and replace a water heater in the same location within an outside closet.
Plumbing
Mar 1, 2019 • Final
Historic permits
Install a new single-phase, three-wire electrical meter. The installation is subject to utility and field inspector approval.
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.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: On Street
Attached Garage: No
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Room Information
Family Room 2
Dining Information
Dining Area
Interior Features
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dishwasher
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Exterior
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Raised
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Roof: Composition
Property Information
# Of Buildings: 1
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Levels: Single Story
Lot Information
View: Setting
Lot Features: Level, Near Public Transit
Zoning: R-4
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Cooling Available: No
Cooling: None
Heating Available: Yes
Heating: Wall Furnace
Utilities Information
Sewer: Sewer Hookup
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Monroe
Middle Or Junior School: LaCumbre
High School: San Marcos
Location Information
Cross Street: Ortega
Directions: Between De la Guerra and Ortega.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,018
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4,356 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: 1960
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 037073018
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Monroe Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.7mi
7/10
La Cumbre Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
6/10
San Marcos Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.1mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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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
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 84° expected this year, 19 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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Santa Barbara, CA • 93101
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.9 hours in
June and 5.7 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.9 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$1.07M – $1.30M
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