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    501 Garden St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

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    What's special

    A Rare Santa Barbara Opportunity. Approved. Permitted. Ready to Build. Welcome to 501 Garden Street, an exceptional development opportunity combining a prime downtown location with approved plans, permits in hand, and a shovel-ready site. The groundwork has been done. Now it's time to build. Truly at the heart of all that makes downtown Santa Barbara special, the property is just three blocks from iconic State Street. A leisurely stroll down Garden Street leads to the vibrant Funk Zone, with Santa Barbara's beautiful beaches just beyond. Currently zoned for commercial use but approved for multifamily development, the property offers an exciting opportunity for developers and investors to bring an approved project to life in one of Santa Barbara's most desirable urban locations. Approved plans include a mixed-use rental development featuring: Commercial 1 commercial unit - 502 sq. ft. Residential Apartment 201 - 2 bed / 2 bath - 1,030 sq. ft. Apartment 202 - 2 bed / 2 bath - 1,000 sq. ft. Apartment 203 - 1 bed / 1 bath - 767 sq. ft. Apartment 301 - 2 bed / 2 bath - 1,030 sq. ft. Apartment 302 - 2 bed / 2 bath - 1,000 sq. ft. Apartment 303 - Studio / 1 bath - 562 sq. ft. Apartment 401: Penthouse 2 bed / 2 bath - 1,170 sq. ft. 7061 sf total With approved plans, permits already secured, and multiple contractor proposals for construction, the new owner can bypass much of the lengthy planning and approval process and move directly toward breaking ground. A variety of supporting reports and due-diligence materials are also included in the sale. See documents section of the MLS for a complete list of what's included in the sale. Rarely does an opportunity combine this caliber of location with this level of planning and development readiness. The location is exceptional. The approvals are in place. The opportunity is yours to build.
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    Elizabeth A Slifirski 02082960 201-230-9428,

    Village Properties - 1

    Source: SBMLS,MLS#: 26-3769MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bathrooms: 0
      Features
      • Has fireplace: No

      Property

      Features
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Mountain(s), City
      Lot
      • Size: 0 Square Feet
      • Features: Level, Corner Lot, Near Public Transit
      • Topography: Level
      Details
      • Parcel number: 031202010
      • Zoning: C-M

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Sidewalks
      • Subdivision: 15 or 20 - Downtown
      Location
      • Region: Santa Barbara

      Financial & listing details

      • Date on market: 11/10/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 3 days
      • Listing terms: Conventional,Cash

        Estimated market value

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        Estimated sales range

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        11/11/2026Listed for sale$2,600,000+160.3%
        Source: SBMLS #26-3769 Report a problem
        8/10/2018Sold$999,000
        Source: SBMLS #18-2009 Report a problem
        7/27/2018Pending sale$999,000
        Source: Sun Coast Real Estate #18-2009 Report a problem
        7/10/2018Price change$999,000-13.1%
        Source: Sun Coast Real Estate #18-2009 Report a problem
        6/1/2018Listed for sale$1,150,000
        Source: Sun Coast Real Estate #18-2009 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        Tax history is unavailable.

        Monthly payment

        Estimated monthly payment$1,822
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        HOA fees may include property taxes on listings classified as Co-Ops. Contact the listing agent and/or owner for fee details.
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Lower East

        Getting around

        96 / 100
        Walker's Paradise
        48 / 100
        Some Transit
        99 / 100
        Biker's Paradise

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Middle: S.B. Jr.
        • High: S.B. Sr.

        Source: SBMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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