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Investment Highlights

  • One-of-a-Kind Opportunity – Rare chance to acquire a street-front commercial asset in the heart of Santa Barbara’s Eastside
  • Flexible Use Potential – Ideal for retail, office, medical, or service-oriented users
  • Owner-User or Investor Play – Immediate usability with long-term appreciation potential
  • High Barrier-to-Entry Market – Limited supply, strict development constraints, and sustained long-term demand
  • Value-Add & Development Upside – C2 zoning supports a wide range of uses and future repositioning strategies
  • Dense Surrounding Demographics – Located within a vibrant, established residential and commercial community

Executive Summary

Positioned along one of the most active commercial corridors in Santa Barbara, 422 N Milpas Street presents a rare opportunity to acquire a versatile retail/office asset with strong fundamentals and long-term upside. Situated on a ±10,890 SF lot (±0.25 acres), the property consists of a well-located street-front building totaling approximately ±4,300 SF, offering flexible configurations for retail, office, or service-oriented uses.
Strategically located along Milpas Street—Santa Barbara’s primary Eastside commercial artery, the property benefits from consistent foot traffic, high visibility, and immediate proximity to dense residential neighborhoods, schools, and local amenities. The corridor serves as a key connector between Downtown Santa Barbara and the coastal waterfront, making it a highly sought-after location for both owner-users and investors.
Zoned C2 (General Commercial), the site allows for a wide range of permitted uses and presents a compelling value-add or redevelopment opportunity. The existing improvements, combined with on-site parking and strong street frontage, create immediate usability, while the underlying land value supports future repositioning or development strategies.
With Santa Barbara’s limited inventory, high barriers to entry, and consistent demand for well-located commercial assets, 422 N Milpas stands out as a unique opportunity to secure a foothold in one of Southern California’s most desirable coastal markets.

Property Facts

Sale Type
Investment or Owner User
Sale Conditions
1031 Exchange
Property Type
Office
Building Size
4,300 SF
Building Class
B
Year Built/Renovated
1956/2020
Price
$2,477,754 CAD
Price Per SF
$576.22 CAD
Percent Leased
50%
Tenancy
Multiple
Building Height
1 Story
Typical Floor Size
4,300 SF
Building FAR
3.29
Lot Size
0.03 AC
Zoning
C-2
Parking
13 Spaces (3.02 Spaces per 1,000 SF Leased)

Amenities

  • Signage

Space Availability

  • Space
  • Size
  • Space Use
  • Build-Out
  • Available
  • 1st Fl-Ste 4
  • 335 SF
  • Office
  • -
  • Now

This unit features a private entrance and a private bathroom. Both rooms are equipped with individual mini-split systems and have been recently renovated with fresh paint, new tile flooring, a new bathroom vanity, a brand-new electric water heater, updated piping, and stylish faux-wood window blinds. The property includes a parking lot with 13 available parking spaces. Tenants are responsible for their own electricity and internet services.

  • 1st Fl-Ste 5
  • 570 SF
  • Office
  • -
  • Now

This unit features a private entrance and a private bathroom. Both rooms are equipped with individual mini-split systems and have been recently renovated with fresh paint, new tile flooring, a new bathroom vanity, a brand-new electric water heater, updated piping, and stylish faux-wood window blinds. The property includes a parking lot with 13 available parking spaces. Tenants are responsible for their own electricity and internet services.

Space Size Space Use Build-Out Available
1st Fl-Ste 4 335 SF Office - Now
1st Fl-Ste 5 570 SF Office - Now

1st Fl-Ste 4

Size
335 SF
Space Use
Office
Build-Out
-
Available
Now

1st Fl-Ste 5

Size
570 SF
Space Use
Office
Build-Out
-
Available
Now

1st Fl-Ste 4

Size 335 SF
Space Use Office
Build-Out -
Available Now

This unit features a private entrance and a private bathroom. Both rooms are equipped with individual mini-split systems and have been recently renovated with fresh paint, new tile flooring, a new bathroom vanity, a brand-new electric water heater, updated piping, and stylish faux-wood window blinds. The property includes a parking lot with 13 available parking spaces. Tenants are responsible for their own electricity and internet services.

1st Fl-Ste 5

Size 570 SF
Space Use Office
Build-Out -
Available Now

This unit features a private entrance and a private bathroom. Both rooms are equipped with individual mini-split systems and have been recently renovated with fresh paint, new tile flooring, a new bathroom vanity, a brand-new electric water heater, updated piping, and stylish faux-wood window blinds. The property includes a parking lot with 13 available parking spaces. Tenants are responsible for their own electricity and internet services.

Moderately walkable
70/100
Very drivable
80/100
Good public transit
60/100
Moderately bikeable
60/100

Property Taxes

Property Taxes

Parcel Number
031-311-029
Land Assessment
$1,233,371 CAD
Improvements Assessment
$744,703 CAD
Total Assessment
$1,978,074 CAD
  • Listing ID: 40148820

  • Date on Market: 2026-04-14

  • Last Updated:

  • Address: 422 N Milpas St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

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