Say goodbye to your landlord and start living at this adorable, remodeled Westside bungalow. Sparkling refinished hardwood floors, new plumbing and electrical, can lights, new kitchen cabinets and center island, fireplace in the master and jetted tub in the bath. This property oozes charm and is minutes from shopping and freeway access. Perfect starter home/condo alternative. Won't last long!
Single-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
$1,352Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Michael Humphrey, Broker Owner Humphrey•DRE #01278797• Sterling Properties
Listed by Staci Caplan• Sterling Properties
Bought with Pascale Bassan•DRE #01095317• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Westside cutie! Cozy 2bedroom, 1 bath home with a detached 1 car garage in a convenient location. Why buy a condo when you can own this home?! Great condo alternative. Close to schools, shops, buses, parks and downtown SB! Bank owned.
SBMLS #05-1946
Sep 1, 2005
Sold
$780,000
$963/sq ft
Jul 16, 2005
Listing Removed
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May 31, 2005
Listed
$780,000
$963/sq ft
This well cared for 2 bedroom, 1 bath home with a detached single car garage is easy to maintain and is in move-in condition. Close to schools, shopping, parks & downtown Santa Barbara – a homebuyer's dream come true.
Public Records
Jun 1, 1988
Sold
$170,000
$210/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,852 (+1.8%)
$335,989 + $329,627
$665,616
2024
$6,733 (+1.9%)
$329,401 + $323,164
$652,565
2023
$6,609 (+1.8%)
$322,943 + $316,828
$639,771
2022
$6,494 (+1.2%)
$316,611 + $310,616
$627,227
2021
$6,416 (+3.5%)
$310,403 + $304,526
$614,929
2020
$6,201 (+1.8%)
$304,317 + $298,555
$602,872
2019
$6,093 (+1.4%)
$301,197 + $281,494
$582,691
2018
$6,007 (+3.4%)
$295,292 + $275,975
$571,267
2017
$5,809 (+1.4%)
$283,826 + $265,259
$549,085
2016
$5,731 (+1.1%)
$283,826 + $265,259
$549,085
2015
$5,668 (+1.6%)
$278,261 + $260,058
$538,319
2014
$5,577 (+49.2%)
$268,714 + $251,135
$519,849
2013
$3,737 (+4.0%)
$268,714 + $251,135
$519,849
2012
$3,594 (+2.4%)
$256,207 + $95,161
$351,368
2011
$3,511 (+2.5%)
$251,184 + $93,296
$344,480
2009
$3,425 (−54.7%)
$244,419 + $90,784
$335,203
2008
$7,553
$588,000 + $146,000
$734,000
Tax history for 712 Cook Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,852 (+1.8%)
$335,989 + $329,627
$665,616
2024
$6,733 (+1.9%)
$329,401 + $323,164
$652,565
2023
$6,609 (+1.8%)
$322,943 + $316,828
$639,771
2022
$6,494 (+1.2%)
$316,611 + $310,616
$627,227
2021
$6,416 (+3.5%)
$310,403 + $304,526
$614,929
2020
$6,201 (+1.8%)
$304,317 + $298,555
$602,872
2019
$6,093 (+1.4%)
$301,197 + $281,494
$582,691
2018
$6,007 (+3.4%)
$295,292 + $275,975
$571,267
2017
$5,809 (+1.4%)
$283,826 + $265,259
$549,085
2016
$5,731 (+1.1%)
$283,826 + $265,259
$549,085
2015
$5,668 (+1.6%)
$278,261 + $260,058
$538,319
2014
$5,577 (+49.2%)
$268,714 + $251,135
$519,849
2013
$3,737 (+4.0%)
$268,714 + $251,135
$519,849
2012
$3,594 (+2.4%)
$256,207 + $95,161
$351,368
2011
$3,511 (+2.5%)
$251,184 + $93,296
$344,480
2009
$3,425 (−54.7%)
$244,419 + $90,784
$335,203
2008
$7,553
$588,000 + $146,000
$734,000
*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
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2,614 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1925
Sq. Ft.
828
Year built
1925
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
043243013
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
R-2
Two-Unit Residential District
This zone is intended to provide areas for medium-density residential where the principal use of land is for two-unit residences. Single-unit residence and garden apartment developments are also allowed. The regulations for this zone are intended to limit activities which would be inharmonious with or injurious to the preservation and character of a residential environment. Nonresidential uses are limited to those that support daily life of neighborhoods, complement surrounding residential development, and mitigate impacts to traffic, parking demand, light, glare, and noise.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Livestock production
Garden center
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Mar 5, 2020 • Final
Residential revision
Revise the existing building permit to change the kitchen door to an in-swing door and omit the associated deck. Omit the dishwasher, relocate the approved tankless water heater, and reconfigure the powder room including a change to the door type.
Remodel
Mar 3, 2020 • Final
Residential alteration
Remodel a kitchen and bathroom. Replace an existing laundry window with doors and add a landing. Remove and fill in an existing back door in the laundry room. Replace an existing water heater with a new tankless unit and demolish the water heater enclosure.
Remodel
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
Attached Garage: No
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Dining Information
Dining Area
Interior Features
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Fireplace Features: Primary Bedroom
Appliances: Gas Range, Dishwasher, Gas Stove
Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Hardwood
Exterior
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Slab, Raised
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Roof: Composition
Property Information
# Of Buildings: 1
Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
Property Condition: Excellent
Levels: Single Story
Lot Information
View: Setting
Lot Features: Level, Near Public Transit
Zoning: R-2
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Heating Available: Yes
Heating: Forced Air
Utilities Information
Sewer: Sewer Hookup
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Pets Allowed: Yes
School Information
Elementary School: Harding
Middle Or Junior School: LaCumbre
High School: S.B. Sr.
Location Information
Cross Street: San Andres
Directions: Micheltorena west to San Andres right to Cook.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 828
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2,614 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: 1925
County: Santa Barbara County
APN: 043243013
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Harding University Partnership
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.3mi
8/10
La Cumbre Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
6/10
San Marcos Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.2mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
6/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 68-76% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being 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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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.
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Estimated sale price
$1.04M – $1.26M
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