Wilson Cottages
1203 - 1215 Castillo St./416-422 W. Anapamu St.
Santa Barbara, CA
Type of Development | Family; RAD |
Year Built | 1983 |
Development Profile | 24 units total; 20 2-bedroom/1 bath, 4 3-bedroom/2 bath |
Unit size | 2 bedroom: 960 sq. ft.; 3 bedroom 1378 sq. ft. |
Total Building | 18,884 sq. ft. |
Site Area | 73,925 sq. ft. |
Owner | Santa Barbara Affordable Housing Group |
Management | Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara |
After Wilson Elementary School was closed in 1979 due to declining enrollment, the Housing Authority acquired this property with the goal of creating affordable family housing. The abandoned land became Wilson Cottages, comprised of 24 “bungalow-style” cottages closely resembling the neighboring single-family homes. This innovation earned it the Santa Barbara Beautiful Award in 1984, an honor given to exemplary projects that make Santa Barbara truly beautiful.
Amenities
- Washer/dryer hook-ups
- On-site management
- Playground
- Patio