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Marketing Description
This property’s unique availability makes it perfect for owner-users, residential
developers, or commercial tenants. It presents a rare chance to acquire a piece of
Santa Barbara’s historic downtown with exceptional development potential. Possible
uses include residential conversion, boutique hotel development, or commercial
occupancy by an owner-user.
Investment Highlights
- Offering Price: Undisclosed
- Square Feet: ±3,085
- Extensive Lot Size: ±9,583 square feet with opportunities for landscaped gardens, patios, and outdoor living spaces
- Zoning: O-R - Mixed Use (Residential/Commercial); Potential single family home or multi-family income opportunity
- On-Site Parking: 8 spaces
- Historical Value: Original location of Pitts & Bachmann Realty, a cornerstone in Santa Barbara real estate history
- Historic Spanish Colonial Revival Architecture: Timeless charm with the potential for luxurious single-family living
- Ideal Location: steps from state street, dining, parks, and entertainment, with a Walk Score of 94
- INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY AND USE CASES:
- Luxury Single-Family Estate: Reimagine this historic property as an elegant, custom designed single-family residence. With its timeless architecture, prime location, and onsite parking, this property offers the rare chance to create an exclusive home in the heart of Santa Barbara.
- Multifamily or Short-Term Rentals: Capitalize on the strong demand for high-end apartments or short-term rental units in this sought-after market. The downtown setting and flexibility make it ideal for residential conversion, subject to local regulations.
- Owner-User Opportunity: Now vacant and ready for immediate use, this property offers an unmatched opportunity for an owner-user to occupy and tailor the space to their needs. The versatile layout lends itself to a variety of professional or commercial applications, all within a prestigious downtown Santa Barbara location that enhances visibility and accessibility.
- Boutique Hotel Concept: Convert this iconic property into a boutique hotel to tap into Santa Barbara’s thriving tourism industry. Its architectural character and central location are perfectly suited to attract affluent travelers seeking a distinctive lodging experience.
- Commercial Tenant Potential: For investors, this property’s central location and accessibility position it as an excellent option for high-end professional services, boutique retail, or other commercial uses allowed under local zoning. The downtown address ensures consistent demand from tenants seeking premier spaces.
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Zoning
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Greg Herz PRO
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