
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
Analysis of 222 S Salinas Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93103 is currently available with a list price of $1,800,000. The property maintains a Fair Condition Rating (50/100), suggesting the property is in acceptable condition with potential for value enhancement through selective updates and improvements. Located in a high-demand neighborhood within the Santa Barbara Unified School District, this asset is categorized as a low-risk, high-reward acquisition suitable for both Buy-and-Hold Investors and Owner-Occupants willing to undertake light renovation work.
Property is moderate renovation needed.
Built in 1920, this century-old triplex shows signs of age-related maintenance, including recent 2026 drainage and sump pump installations. While Unit A received a full remodel in 2018 (8 years ago), there is no record of renovations for the other two units, suggesting they are likely dated (>20 years) and require updates to meet modern standards.
Situated in the desirable Montecito area near Coast Village shopping and just 1.5 miles from the beach, ensuring high tenant demand and long-term value.
Significant upgrades including a remodeled unit, new drainage systems, and updated concrete work mitigate immediate deferred maintenance for new ownership.
Features a rare 5-car carport plus additional open spaces, with units separately metered for gas and electricity to reduce landlord operating expenses.
The property was recently sold within the past year on 2026-05-01. The sold price is $363,500.00.
The absence of public records for square footage and year built creates valuation uncertainty and requires extensive buyer due diligence.
The assumable loan features a scheduled interest rate increase to 7% in late 2026, which may impact future cash flow and debt service coverage.
The subject property is a 3 unit apartment building located in the Montecito area of Santa Barbara. One mile east of the 101 Freeway, and just south of the Coast Village shopping area and the Montecito Country Club and one and a half miles to the beach. The unit mix consists of 2 three-bedroom units and 1 two-bedroom town bath units. All units are separately metered for gas and electricity. There are no public records regarding the year built or the square footage of the building. The year built and the square footage has been estimated in this marketing package. Buyer to do their own investigation regarding the year built and square footage of the building. Unit A has been completely remodeled including a new kitchen with appliances in August 2018. Plus, a new patio was installed in the front yard of Unit A in May 2022. Unit B had new concrete work completed at their front door in March 2024. A new sump pump + concrete work + a new drainage line was installed to the west side of the property to improve the exterior drainage in March of 2026. On site parking consist of a carport for 5 cars plus open parking spaces for additional parking spaces on the premises. There is a common laundry room for the use of all tenants. There is an existing loan with Chase Bank in the approximate amount of $723,045 which is assumable. Starting in October 2026 the interest rate will be 7% and the monthly payment will be $4,217.76.
No exterior & parking available.
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| Feature | Subject | Average Home |
|---|---|---|
| Beds | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Baths | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Square foot | - | 1,614 |
| Lot Size | 7,405 | 8,365.125 |
| Price | $1.80M | $1.78M |
| Price per sq ft | $0 | $1.1K |
| Built year | 1920 | 1936 |
| HOA | $0 | $0 |
| Days on market | 5 | 43 |
Sep 4, 2026
$1,800,000
Initial Listing
May 1, 2026
$363,500
Public Record
Aug 26, 2019
$1,450,000
Public Record
Aug 14, 2018
$1,207,000
Public Record