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    $3,895,000

    543 1/2 Arroyo Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93109

    10beds
    4,217sqft
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    $25,597/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1989
    1.27 Acres Lot
    $3,653,400 Zestimate®
    $924/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    FULLY LEASED for 26/27 AY, with over 60k in capital improvements since July 2025. View Matterport 3D tour here: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=eRxPZ2jsDS2 Currently operating as premium student housing, Arroyo House serves students from SBCC, UCSB, and Westmont College. This exceptional property features 10 fully furnished rooms with 26 total beds, currently configured as (3) Doubles, (5) Triples, (1) Quad, and (1) Single. Each unit has been tastefully upgraded with high-end furniture and modern finishes, offering a comfortable and stylish living environment.... Outdoor amenities include new landscaping, a volleyball court, and ample private parking -- enhancing both tenant experience and long-term value. Additionally, the solar system is fully paid off, and a 400-amp commercial-grade electrical panel has been added. The property has seen approximately 60,000 in capital improvements since July 2025, including a brand-new sewage tank with high-capacity ejection pumps. This upgrade is expected to extend pump life from roughly 2 years to 8-10 years, eliminating what had historically been the property's most recurring maintenance burden. Whether you're looking for a cash-flowing asset or a unique student housing opportunity, Arroyo House checks all the boxes. This large single-family residence offers a high-occupancy dwelling ideal for use as a sober living home, recovery housing, transitional housing, supportive housing, group home, or other structured living environment, with flexibility for shared supportive residence, community-based housing, co-living property, shared housing, or room-by-room rental opportunities.
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    Listed by:

    Steven J Golis 00772218 805-965-5500,

    Radius Group Commercial R.E.

    Source: SBMLS,MLS#: 26-1822MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 10
      • Bathrooms: 7
      • Full bathrooms: 6
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Appliances
      • Laundry: Laundry Room, In Unit
      Features
      • Has fireplace: No
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 4,217
      • Total interior livable area: 4,217 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 14
      • Parking features: Open
      • Uncovered spaces: 14
      Lot
      • Size: 1.27 Acres
      Details
      • Parcel number: 035040036
      • Zoning: E-1

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Condition
      • Year built: 1989

      Community & HOA

      Location
      • Region: Santa Barbara

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $924/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $3,257,908
      • Annual tax amount: $34,395
      • Date on market: 6/1/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 58 days
      • Listing terms: Conventional,Cash

        Estimated market value

        $3,653,400

        $3.47M - $3.84M

        $7,544/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/13/2026Price change$3,895,000-7.2%$924/sqft
        Source: SBMLS #26-1822 Report a problem
        6/1/2026Listed for sale$4,195,000+36.6%$995/sqft
        Source: SBMLS #26-1822 Report a problem
        4/23/2022Listing removed--
        Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem
        4/20/2022Price change$965-96.7%
        Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem
        4/19/2022Listed for rent$28,950$7/sqft
        Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem
        4/15/2022Sold$3,070,000+72.3%$728/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        9/16/2016Sold$1,782,000-10.7%$423/sqft
        Source: SBMLS #16-548 Report a problem
        6/8/2016Listing removed$1,995,000$473/sqft
        Source: Sun Coast Real Estate #16-548 Report a problem
        4/30/2016Price change$1,995,000+5.3%$473/sqft
        Source: Sun Coast Real Estate #16-548 Report a problem
        4/28/2016Price change$1,895,000-5%$449/sqft
        Source: Sun Coast Real Estate #16-548 Report a problem
        3/23/2016Listed for sale$1,995,000+5.2%$473/sqft
        Source: Sun Coast Real Estate #16-548 Report a problem
        10/25/2009Listing removed$1,897,000$450/sqft
        Source: Sun Coast Real Estate Report a problem
        1/31/2009Price change$1,897,000-9.6%$450/sqft
        Source: Homes & Land Report a problem
        12/15/2008Listed for sale$2,099,000+12.3%$498/sqft
        Source: Homes & Land Report a problem
        11/9/2005Sold$1,869,000+211.5%$443/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        2/28/1997Sold$600,000$142/sqft
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        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$34,395 +1.7%$3,257,908 +2%
        2024$33,807 +9.3%$3,194,028 +9.5%
        2023$30,925 +48.6%$2,917,000 +49.1%
        2022$20,810 +2.3%$1,956,531 +2%
        2021$20,333 +1%$1,918,168 +1%
        2020$20,124 +1.8%$1,898,500 +2%
        2019$19,774 +1.4%$1,861,275 +2%
        2018$19,494 +3.8%$1,824,780 +2.4%
        2017$18,777 +16.2%$1,782,000 +15.8%
        2016$16,153 +14.5%$1,539,000 +10%
        2015$14,108 $1,399,000 +5%
        2014$14,108 $1,333,000 +10%
        2012-- $1,212,000 -10%
        2011-- $1,346,000 -5%
        2010-- $1,416,580 -6%
        2009-- $1,507,000 -13%
        2008-- $1,732,563 -7.3%
        2007-- $1,869,000
        2006-- $1,869,000 +166.6%
        2005-- $701,059 +3.9%
        2003-- $674,718 +2%
        2002-- $661,489 +2%
        2001-- $648,520 +2%
        2000-- $635,805
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Alta Mesa

        Getting around

        31 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        40 / 100
        Some Transit
        48 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: McKinley
        • Middle: LaCumbre
        • High: San Marcos

        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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