543 1/2 Arroyo Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
Local realty services provided by:CENTURY 21 Masters
543 1/2 Arroyo Avenue,Santa Barbara, CA 93109
$4,195,000
- - Beds
- - Baths
- 4,217 sq. ft.
- Multi-family
- Active
Listed by: steven j golis
Office: radius group commercial r.e.
MLS#:26-1823
Source:SBAOR
Price summary
- Price:$4,195,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$994.78
About this home
FULLY LEASED for 26/27 AY, with over $60k in capital improvements since July 2025.
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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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Home facts
- Year built:1989
- Listing ID #:26-1823
- Added:1 day(s) ago
- Updated:June 01, 2026 at 11:55 PM
Rooms and interior
- Living area:4,217 sq. ft.
Structure and exterior
- Year built:1989
- Building area:4,217 sq. ft.
- Lot area:1.27 Acres
Schools
- High school:San Marcos
- Middle school:LaCumbre
- Elementary school:McKinley
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$4,195,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$994.78
Features and amenities
- Laundry features:In Unit
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