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Wilson Cottages

view of outside of building with palm trees
Outside view of a Wilson Cottage and trees in its front lawn
Outside shot of a Wilson Cottage and a tree in its front lawn
Outside view of a single Wilson Cottage
A small playground on the Wilson Cottage's property
Outside view of a grass area with benches and a Wilson Cottage in the background
A small playground on the Wilson Cottage's property
Outside shot of the Wilson Cottages
Inside of a Wilson Cottage, showing the living room and kitchen
Inside of a Wilson Cottage, showing its living room
Inside of a Wilson Cottage, showing the living room and kitchen
Inside of a Wilson Cottage, showing the kitchen
Inside of a Wilson Cottage, showing the kitchen
Outside view of a Wilson Cottage and trees in its front lawn
Outside shot of a Wilson Cottage and a tree in its front lawn
Outside view of a single Wilson Cottage
A small playground on the Wilson Cottage's property
Outside view of a grass area with benches and a Wilson Cottage in the background
A small playground on the Wilson Cottage's property
Outside shot of the Wilson Cottages
Inside of a Wilson Cottage, showing the living room and kitchen
Inside of a Wilson Cottage, showing its living room
Inside of a Wilson Cottage, showing the living room and kitchen
Inside of a Wilson Cottage, showing the kitchen

1203 - 1215 Castillo St./416-422 W. Anapamu St.
Santa Barbara, CA

Type of DevelopmentFamily; RAD
Year Built1983
Development Profile24 units total; 20 2-bedroom/1 bath, 4 3-bedroom/2 bath
Unit size2 bedroom: 960 sq. ft.; 3 bedroom 1378 sq. ft.
Total Building18,884 sq. ft.
Site Area73,925 sq. ft.
OwnerSanta Barbara Affordable Housing Group
ManagementHousing 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
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