
ISLA VISTA, CA 93117
6565 Sabado Tarde is a two-building, 19-unit student housing asset just over a block away from the UC Santa Barbara campus and one block from the beach, the two factors that drive leasing velocity and rent premiums in Isla Vista. The property offers 55 beds across 30 bedrooms in a mix of thirteen 1BD/1BA units and six townhomes (one 2BD and five 3BD), and is rented by the unit, giving a new owner clear levers on rent growth and turnover-driven repricing each academic year. The units present in turn-key condition, with updated interiors-vinyl plank flooring, refreshed kitchens, and solid appliances. Projected 2026/27 income of $857,952, plus $54,871 in other income from parking, RUBS, and laundry, supports an NOI of $622,060 and a 5.50% cap rate at the asking price. Isla Vista is the primary off-campus housing market for UCSB, whose enrollment sits at roughly 26,000 students. That scarcity has driven steady long-term rent growth: the submarket is roughly 99% renter-occupied with consistently low vacancy and now carries some of the highest median rents in the greater Santa Barbara area. High annual turnover lets owners reset rents to market each cycle, and units are routinely pre-leased well ahead of the academic year with minimal downtime.
Property is move-in ready.
While built in 1967, the property has undergone recent interior refreshes including vinyl plank flooring and updated stainless steel appliances. The kitchen features refreshed cabinetry and is in turn-key, functional condition. The exterior is well-maintained with modern paint, fitting the 'Good' criteria for a 5-15 year renovation cycle.
Situated just one block from both the UC Santa Barbara campus and the beach, the property occupies a high-demand location that ensures consistent leasing velocity and premium rental rates.
The units feature updated interiors, including vinyl plank flooring and refreshed kitchens, allowing for immediate operation and cash flow without the need for significant initial capital improvements.
With a 99% occupancy rate in the Isla Vista submarket and the ability to reset rents to market rates annually during the student turnover cycle, the asset offers strong long-term income growth potential.
Originally constructed in 1967, the property may require ongoing maintenance or future capital expenditures for aging building systems despite recent interior cosmetic updates.
As a high-density student housing asset with 55 beds, the property requires intensive management oversight regarding annual turnover, leasing cycles, and potential wear and tear.
No exterior & parking available.
No sensitive facilities data found.
Jun 8, 2026
$11,300,000
Initial Listing
Sep 1, 2015
$5,795,000
Public Record
Mar 2, 1999
$1,500,000
Public Record