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$4,195,000
5 Days On Site

543 1/2 Arroyo Avenue
SANTA BARBARA, CA 93109

For Sale|Residential Income|Active
0
Beds
0
Total Baths
4,217
SqFt
$995
/SqFt
1989
Built
County:
Santa Barbara
Listing courtesy of Steven J Golis of Radius Group Commercial R.E.
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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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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$4,195,000
Days On Site 
5 Days
Bedrooms 
N/A
Inside Area (SqFt) 
4,217 sqft
Total Baths 
N/A
Full Baths 
N/A
Partial Baths 
N/A
Lot Size 
1.27 Acres
Year Built 
1989
MLS® Number 
26-1823
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
N/A
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
N/A
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
5 days agoListing first seen on site
6 days agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
General Features
Acres 
1.27
Cross Street 
Isleta
Parking Spaces 
14
Zoning 
E-1, RS-15
Interior Features
Laundry Features 
In Unit
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Financing Terms Available 
CashConventional
MLS Area 
20 - SB/WEST OF STATE
Schools
School District
Unknown
Elementary School
McKinley
Middle School
LaCumbre
High School
San Marcos
Listing courtesy of Steven J Golis of Radius Group Commercial R.E.



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