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$1,165,812$709 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

21 SAN MATEO AVE

GOLETA, CA 93117
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,645 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1958
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$1.2M
$1.1M low$1.2M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,307 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$856,857 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$517,048
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$339,809
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$840,057

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.42
35
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
75
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
21
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
38
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
45
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.6 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountySANTA BARBARA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.16
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(6)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Dos Pueblos High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
E
Brandon Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 1.1 mi
M
Goleta Valley Junior High SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 2.6 mi

District: Santa Barbara Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 93117These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.111
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.91
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.390

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.28%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.25%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.54,347
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.334 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$87,853
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$107,971
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.58°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.20 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.75%

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How this home compares

21 San Mateo Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 77% of homes in Goleta North
  • Costs less per square foot than 90% of homes in Goleta North
  • Has a smaller lot than 72% of homes in Goleta North
  • Older than 97% of homes in Goleta North

What homes are worth in Goleta 93117

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$627K$2.9M

This home is worth more than 38% of homes in Goleta 93117.

How it measures up in Goleta 93117

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Goleta 93117.

Estimated value$1,165,812
CheaperTypical $1,280,505Pricier

Pricier than 38% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$709
CheaperTypical $815Pricier

Pricier than 23% of homes nearby

Living area1,645 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,514 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 50% of homes nearby

Year built1958
OlderTypical 1969Newer

Newer than 5% of homes nearby

How 21 San Mateo Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGoleta NorthGoleta 93117Santa Barbara County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,165,81223% of homes38% of homes58% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$70910% of homes23% of homes55% of homes
Living areabigger than1,645 ft²50% of homes59% of homes54% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac28% of homes50% of homes51% of homes
Year builtnewer than19583% of homes5% of homes21% of homes

About 21 San Mateo Ave

How much is 21 San Mateo Ave, Goleta, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 21 San Mateo Ave, Goleta, CA is $1,165,812 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $1,099,701 to $1,231,923. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 21 San Mateo Ave, Goleta, CA last sell?

21 San Mateo Ave, Goleta, CA last sold on Jul 12, 2002, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 21 San Mateo Ave, Goleta, CA?

21 San Mateo Ave, Goleta, CA has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,645 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 21 San Mateo Ave, Goleta, CA built?

21 San Mateo Ave, Goleta, CA was built in 1958, making it 68 years old.

What schools serve 21 San Mateo Ave, Goleta, CA?

21 San Mateo Ave, Goleta, CA is assigned to Dos Pueblos High School (high), rated A-; Brandon Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Goleta Valley Junior High School (middle), rated B+. All sit in Santa Barbara Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 21 San Mateo Ave, Goleta, CA compare to other homes in Goleta 93117?

Among the 10,029 homes in Goleta 93117, it is worth more than 38% of them ($1,165,812 against a typical $1,280,505), its price per square foot is higher than 23% of them ($709 against a typical $815), it is bigger than 59% of them (1,645 ft² against a typical 1,514 ft²), its lot is bigger than 50% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 5% of them (1958 against a typical 1969). Measured against all of Santa Barbara County, it is worth more than 58% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 21 San Mateo Ave, Goleta, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 21 San Mateo Ave, Goleta, CA was $9,307. The county assessed it at $856,857.

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