180 Holly Ave - Apartments FOR SALE


Carpinteria, CA 93013- East Santa Barbara
$8,950,000 USD
909-663-4689
180 Holly Ave, Carpinteria, CA for Sale
$8,950,000 USD
Apartments - FOR SALE
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null | 4.8% Cap Rate

180 Holly Ave
Carpinteria, CA 93013
East Santa Barbara


HIGHLIGHTS

  • Rare Coastal Offering – First time on market in nearly 40 years; long-term family ownership in one of the South Coast’s most supply-constrained market
  • Immediate Value-Add Upside – In-place rents trail market by ~18% with three vacant units and a manager’s unit ready for repositioning.
  • Two Furnished Units – Delivered turn-key at closing for optional short-term or premium long-term rental operation.
  • Rent Growth Advantage – Select units qualify for rent increases totaling approximately $500 per month ($6,000 annually), adding an estimated $60K–$75K
  • Desirable Unit Mix – Nineteen spacious units averaging ~825 SF, primarily two-bedroom layouts with patios or balconies.
  • Prime Beachside Location – Half a block from Carpinteria State Beach and minutes from Linden Avenue shops, dining, and Amtrak access.

OVERVIEW

180 Holly Avenue is a 19-unit garden-style multifamily community located in Carpinteria, one of the most supply-constrained and desirable coastal submarkets along the Santa Barbara South Coast. This marks the property’s first offering in nearly 40 years, an exceptionally rare opportunity to acquire a well-maintained coastal apartment asset in an irreplaceable infill location where multifamily turnover is extremely limited and barriers to entry remain high. The property features an attractive two-story design centered around a landscaped courtyard and pool on a half-acre parcel. Units average approximately 900 square feet and include a mix of one- and two-bedroom layouts, many with private patios or balconies that take advantage of abundant natural light, mountain views, and open-air living. Two units will be delivered fully furnished at closing, offering flexibility for a buyer to operate them as short-term rentals or premium long-term offerings. Three apartments, plus the on-site manager’s unit, will be delivered vacant, allowing an investor to immediately reposition to market rents and realize approximately 18% rental upside through natural turnover and light renovation. In addition, laundry and storage income are not currently reflected in the financials, offering further incremental potential. Select units qualify for rent increases that will add approximately $500 per month ($6,000 annually). The seller will implement these adjustments during escrow, allowing the buyer to close with the higher income in place. This translates to roughly $60,000–$75,000 in added value based on the pro forma GRM and supports stronger loan proceeds through increased NOI. Beyond rental growth, the property’s PRD20 zoning and lot size support ADU feasibility, subject to local Coastal Zone review. The City of Carpinteria has adopted ADU ordinances consistent with California state law, providing a potential long-term avenue for incremental unit yield or flexible use. Located just half a block from Carpinteria State Beach, known as “The World’s Safest Beach,” the property is within walking distance of parks, trails, and downtown Linden Avenue’s boutique shops and upscale restaurants. Residents enjoy proximity to the Amtrak station, regional job centers in Santa Barbara and Ventura, and the oceanfront neighborhoods of Sandyland Cove and Padaro Lane, home to multimillion-dollar estates. With its resort-style character, low-vacancy submarket, and multiple paths for income growth and enhancement, 180 Holly Avenue offers investors a rare blend of stability, value-add potential, and long-term appreciation in one of California’s most tightly held coastal markets. Modest improvements — such as cosmetic upgrades, refreshed paint, and light modernization- could further enhance the property’s aesthetic and performance, positioning it as a standout multifamily asset in Carpinteria’s enduring rental market.

FOR SALE DETAILS

PRICE

$8,950,000 USD

PRICE/SF

$520 USD /SF

# OF UNITS

21

PRICE/UNIT

$426,190

CAP RATE

4.8%

% LEASED

-

SALE TYPE

Investment

BUILDING DETAILS

PROPERTY NAME

19 Unit | Value-Add & Beachside

PROPERTY TYPE

Multi-Family

APARTMENT STYLE

Low-Rise

PROPERTY SUBTYPE

Apartments

TOTAL BUILDING SIZE

-

STORIES

2

YEAR BUILT

1965

PARKING SPACES

19

LAND DETAILS

LAND ACRES

0.5 AC

LAND SF

21,780 SF

ZONING

-

APN/PARCEL ID

003-481-016

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Logan WardMarcus & MillichapMore Info
909-663-4689

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