6587 Cervantes Road, Goleta, CA 93117, Goleta, 93117 - 24 bed, 22 bath

6587 Cervantes Road, Goleta, CA 93117 home-pic-0
ACTIVE$15,250,000$12,757/sqft
6587 Cervantes Road, Goleta, CA 93117
24Beds
22Baths
12,757Sqft
43,560Lot

Price Vs. Estimate

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Key pros and cons

Top Pros:
Prime Location & Student Housing Demand: Strategically located just two blocks from UCSB in Isla Vista, a market characterized by severe undersupply and consistent demand for student housing.
Top Cons:
Development Not Ready-to-Issue (RTI): Although entitled, the development project is not yet RTI, requiring the buyer to complete the remaining plan check and permitting, which introduces additional time and potential delays.

Compared to the nearby listings

Price:$15.25M vs avg $2.10M (+$13,150,000)83%
Size:12,757 sqft vs avg sqft83%
Price/sqft:$1.2K vs avg $083%

More Insights

Condition: The property underwent comprehensive renovations in 2023, including major system replacements, fully remodeled kitchens and bathrooms, in-unit laundry, and exterior upgrades. This aligns with the 'excellent' criteria of being extensively renovated within the last 5 years, with virtually new components and modern amenities.
Year Built
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List price
$15.25M
Original List price
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Price/Sqft
$1,195
HOA
$0
Days on market
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Sold On
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MLS number
25581755
Home ConditionExcellent
Features
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About this home

We are pleased to present a rare combined offering in the heart of Isla Vista: a stabilized, fully renovated student housing portfolio seamlessly integrated with an entitled development site. This irreplaceable parcel, located just two blocks from the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), provides a unique solution to one of the most challenging aspects of real estate development carrying costs. Investors can immediately collect substantial income from the existing 22 units, offsetting much or all of the holding expenses typically associated with development. This built-in income hedge mitigates risk, enhances returns, and allows positive cash flow from day one through the entire development timeline. The income-producing portion consists of 22 fully renovated units (48 beds) across two contiguous buildings at 759 Embarcadero Del Mar and 6587 Cervantes Road. Together, the properties total approximately 12,757 square feet of gross building area on 28,560 square feet of allocated lot area. Both properties underwent comprehensive renovations in 2023, including major system replacements, fully remodeled kitchens and bathrooms, in-unit laundry installation, and exterior upgrades. Durable finishes, modern amenities, and professional management creating an operationally stable, turnkey asset ideal for student housing. Adjacent to the multifamily portfolio, 6589 Cervantes Road occupies approximately 15,000 square feet and is entitled for a 27-unit, 22,677 square-foot four-story podium building with 27 on-site parking spaces. The approved unit mix 24 one-bedrooms and 3 two-bedrooms is designed to maximize rent per bed in a market defined by severe undersupply and consistent demand. While fully entitled, the project is not yet Ready-to-Issue (RTI); the buyer will complete the remaining plan check and permitting before construction can begin. McCarthy Companies, a highly experienced regional general contractor, has estimated hard costs at approximately $10.4 million, with total all-in costs (including soft costs, fees, and contingencies) projected at approximately $14.4 million. At pro forma rents of $4,150 for one-bedrooms and $6,500 for two bedrooms, the building is projected to generate an NOI of $1,025,392 and stabilize at a value of $20.5 million (5.00% CAP).

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Filip Niculete
Listing Agent

Price History

Date
Event
Price
04/12/22
Sold
$9,514,500
Condition Rating
Excellent

The property underwent comprehensive renovations in 2023, including major system replacements, fully remodeled kitchens and bathrooms, in-unit laundry, and exterior upgrades. This aligns with the 'excellent' criteria of being extensively renovated within the last 5 years, with virtually new components and modern amenities.
Pros & Cons

Pros

Prime Location & Student Housing Demand: Strategically located just two blocks from UCSB in Isla Vista, a market characterized by severe undersupply and consistent demand for student housing.
Immediate Income & Risk Mitigation: The existing 22 fully renovated units provide substantial, immediate income, effectively offsetting development carrying costs and mitigating financial risk during the development phase.
Entitled Development Potential: Includes an adjacent 15,000 sqft parcel with entitlements for a 27-unit, four-story building, offering significant future growth and value creation.
Turnkey Renovated Existing Assets: The 22 existing units underwent comprehensive renovations in 2023, including major system replacements, modern amenities, and in-unit laundry, ensuring operational stability and appeal.
Optimized Development Unit Mix & Projections: The approved unit mix for the new development is designed to maximize rent per bed, with strong projected NOI and stabilized value, indicating high future profitability.

Cons

Development Not Ready-to-Issue (RTI): Although entitled, the development project is not yet RTI, requiring the buyer to complete the remaining plan check and permitting, which introduces additional time and potential delays.
Substantial Additional Capital Required: The new development project has significant estimated all-in costs of approximately $14.4 million, necessitating a substantial additional capital investment from the buyer.
Specialized Investment Niche: The property's primary focus on student housing caters to a specialized market, which, while strong, may narrow the pool of potential investors compared to general multifamily assets.
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