Real Estate Investment Properties for Sale in Santa Barbara, CA

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Investment Property for Sale in Santa Barbara, CA

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PROPERTY	DETAILS	SALE PRICE	INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE
125 W Mountain Drive Santa Barbara, CA Modern Hilltop Retreat with Iconic Views - Owned by Christopher Lloyd. Resting above Monte...	3 beds \| N/A baths \| 2,880 sq.ft.	$5,995,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.28% Traditional cash on cash: -0.8% Airbnb Rental Income: $3521 Traditional Rental Income: $5396 Airbnb ROI: -1.28% Traditional ROI: -0.8%
30 S Salinas Street #B Santa Barbara, CA Picture stepping through the front door and feeling your shoulders drop as the world outsi...	3 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,090 sq.ft.	$1,099,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.31% Traditional cash on cash: 0.73% Airbnb Rental Income: $1553 Traditional Rental Income: $3194 Airbnb ROI: -1.31% Traditional ROI: 0.73%
1330 W Valerio Street Santa Barbara, CA Nestled close to the Mesa & in one of Santa Barbara's most desirable neighborhoods you'll ...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,465 sq.ft.	$1,639,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.1% Traditional cash on cash: 1.55% Airbnb Rental Income: $2427 Traditional Rental Income: $4333 Airbnb ROI: -0.1% Traditional ROI: 1.55%
5651 W Camino Cielo Santa Barbara, CA Set on 6.29+/- acres between Windemere Ranch and the Los Padres National Forest, this sere...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| N/A	$4,495,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.84% Traditional cash on cash: -0.1% Airbnb Rental Income: $16523 Traditional Rental Income: $5492 Airbnb ROI: 1.84% Traditional ROI: -0.1%
1260 Ferrelo Road Santa Barbara, CA Wonderfully priced and newly reimagined, 1260 Ferrelo is ready for you to enjoy! Rarely do...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,200 sq.ft.	$3,250,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.72% Traditional cash on cash: -0.33% Airbnb Rental Income: $16523 Traditional Rental Income: $4400 Airbnb ROI: 2.72% Traditional ROI: -0.33%
15 Fremont Lane Santa Barbara, CA Escape to this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 1.25-bath cabin nestled in the peaceful Los ...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,150 sq.ft.	$605,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 6.08% Traditional cash on cash: 6.88% Airbnb Rental Income: $5651 Traditional Rental Income: $4969 Airbnb ROI: 6.08% Traditional ROI: 6.88%
1919 El Camino De La Luz Santa Barbara, CA This is the Santa Barbara beach house you have been waiting for! Wake up to the tranquil s...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,384 sq.ft.	$3,950,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.49% Traditional cash on cash: 0.99% Airbnb Rental Income: $11310 Traditional Rental Income: $7397 Airbnb ROI: 1.49% Traditional ROI: 0.99%
208 Por La Mar Circle Santa Barbara, CA Welcome to the El Escorial Villas across from East Beach. Quiet ground floor end-unit next...	1 beds \| 1 baths \| 708 sq.ft.	$879,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.99% Traditional cash on cash: 1.44% Airbnb Rental Income: $5061 Traditional Rental Income: $2759 Airbnb ROI: 2.99% Traditional ROI: 1.44%
734 Calle De Los Amigos Santa Barbara, CA Located in one of Hidden Valley's most sought-after neighborhoods, this spacious and newly...	2 beds \| N/A baths \| 2,073 sq.ft.	$1,545,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.07% Traditional cash on cash: 1.2% Airbnb Rental Income: $6148 Traditional Rental Income: $3686 Airbnb ROI: 2.07% Traditional ROI: 1.2%
1010 Portesuello Avenue Santa Barbara, CA Nestled on a knoll in the coveted Bel Air neighborhood, on a very private 1 acre lot & boa...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 2,603 sq.ft.	$2,775,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.5% Traditional cash on cash: 1.74% Airbnb Rental Income: $5645 Traditional Rental Income: $7717 Airbnb ROI: 0.5% Traditional ROI: 1.74%
6572 Stagecoach Road Santa Barbara, CA Welcome to Oak Knoll Ranch, a serene haven nestled just off the historic Stagecoach Road. ...	5 beds \| 4 baths \| N/A	$2,150,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.37% Traditional cash on cash: 1.42% Airbnb Rental Income: $1257 Traditional Rental Income: $6438 Airbnb ROI: -1.37% Traditional ROI: 1.42%
Santa Barbara Harbor, Marina 3c, Slip St-13 Santa Barbara, CA It is here where the anchor drops. A one-of-a-kind masterpiece designed and rebuilt by a f...	2 beds \| 1 baths \| N/A	$2,750,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.12% Traditional cash on cash: -0.56% Airbnb Rental Income: $2271 Traditional Rental Income: $3131 Airbnb ROI: -1.12% Traditional ROI: -0.56%
3719 Santa Ynez Court Santa Barbara, CA New construction 4BR 2BA off Rosamond Ave in Rosamond, Nice large home located on Cul-de-S...	4 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,694 sq.ft.	$425,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 8.26% Traditional cash on cash: 7.88% Airbnb Rental Income: $5125 Traditional Rental Income: $3930 Airbnb ROI: 8.26% Traditional ROI: 7.88%
2600 Holly Road Santa Barbara, CA Santa Barbara living at its best! This Santa Barbara gem is nestled in the rolling hills o...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 3,095 sq.ft.	$3,350,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.63% Traditional cash on cash: 1.33% Airbnb Rental Income: $2369 Traditional Rental Income: $7877 Airbnb ROI: -0.63% Traditional ROI: 1.33%
1090 Toro Canyon Road Santa Barbara, CA Take a romantic tree-lined drive up Toro Canyon and escape to ''Rancho Encantado,'' a sere...	5 beds \| N/A baths \| 5,628 sq.ft.	$4,500,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 0.34% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $8507 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 0.34%
1826 Stanwood Dr Santa Barbara, CA Santa Barbara's Hidden Treasure A Rare Lifestyle & Investment Opportunity Discover an excl...	2 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,816 sq.ft.	$1,250,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.37% Traditional cash on cash: 1.79% Airbnb Rental Income: $2354 Traditional Rental Income: $3422 Airbnb ROI: 0.37% Traditional ROI: 1.79%
3708 Santa Ynez Court Santa Barbara, CA Experience modern desert living at its finest in this brand-new 2024 built home in Rosamon...	4 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,694 sq.ft.	$479,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 7.88% Traditional cash on cash: 8.2% Airbnb Rental Income: $5125 Traditional Rental Income: $4227 Airbnb ROI: 7.88% Traditional ROI: 8.2%
613 Maria Ygnacia Lane Santa Barbara, CA Best kept secret with this rare offering on Maria Ygnacia Lane in Nolita. Spread across 16...	4 beds \| 5 baths \| 5,164 sq.ft.	$10,500,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.41% Traditional cash on cash: -1.03% Airbnb Rental Income: $16002 Traditional Rental Income: $7169 Airbnb ROI: -0.41% Traditional ROI: -1.03%
960 W Mountain Drive Santa Barbara, CA Enjoy this Video! Ocean, island & mountain views! Located in a serene rural neighborhood, ...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,484 sq.ft.	$3,295,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.89% Traditional cash on cash: -0.15% Airbnb Rental Income: $3521 Traditional Rental Income: $5000 Airbnb ROI: -0.89% Traditional ROI: -0.15%
1060 Tremonto Road Santa Barbara, CA Nestled on The American Riviera, this 4-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom Santa Barbara home offers +/...	4 beds \| N/A baths \| 3,060 sq.ft.	$2,700,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 3.63% Traditional cash on cash: 0.63% Airbnb Rental Income: $16523 Traditional Rental Income: $6068 Airbnb ROI: 3.63% Traditional ROI: 0.63%
4440 Shadow Hills Circle unit: C #C Santa Barbara, CA Feels like coming home to a five star resort. Welcome to the gated community of Shadow Hil...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,677 sq.ft.	$1,100,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.3% Traditional cash on cash: 2.16% Airbnb Rental Income: $2353 Traditional Rental Income: $4292 Airbnb ROI: -0.3% Traditional ROI: 2.16%
838 Toro Canyon Road Santa Barbara, CA One of the last ocean view parcels available, plans and permits in process for this ridget...	4 beds \| 5 baths \| N/A	$2,285,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.15% Traditional cash on cash: 2.89% Airbnb Rental Income: $1066 Traditional Rental Income: $9273 Airbnb ROI: -1.15% Traditional ROI: 2.89%
222 Meigs Road #16 Santa Barbara, CA Welcome to a piece of paradise in one of Santa Barbara's most sought-after neighborhoods o...	3 beds \| N/A baths \| 2,020 sq.ft.	$2,175,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.84% Traditional cash on cash: 0.9% Airbnb Rental Income: $11310 Traditional Rental Income: $5305 Airbnb ROI: 2.84% Traditional ROI: 0.9%
4450 Via Alegre Santa Barbara, CA This elegantly and fully remodeled contemporary estate is a masterclass in modern design. ...	5 beds \| N/A baths \| 6,362 sq.ft.	$9,900,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: -0.59% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $10814 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: -0.59%
1301 Plaza Pacifica Santa Barbara, CA Welcome to one of the most sought-after oceanfront locations in Montecito-an exceptional g...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,943 sq.ft.	$8,450,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.35% Traditional cash on cash: -1.23% Airbnb Rental Income: $4130 Traditional Rental Income: $4200 Airbnb ROI: -1.35% Traditional ROI: -1.23%
2240 Bella Vista Drive Santa Barbara, CA Defined by its vast ocean, island, & harbor views stretching over the Pacific, this estate...	5 beds \| N/A baths \| 6,157 sq.ft.	$9,750,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: -0.43% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $12090 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: -0.43%
4517 Vieja Drive Santa Barbara, CA Villa Serena: Your Private Sanctuary in Prestigious Hope Ranch. Nestled amidst the majesti...	4 beds \| 4 baths \| 3,250 sq.ft.	$5,000,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.16% Traditional cash on cash: -0.31% Airbnb Rental Income: $16523 Traditional Rental Income: $6803 Airbnb ROI: 1.16% Traditional ROI: -0.31%
1035 De La Vina Street Santa Barbara, CA Versatile prime downtown Santa Barbara corner: Live/work opportunity on the De La Vina cor...	3 beds \| N/A baths \| 1,846 sq.ft.	$1,385,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.75% Traditional cash on cash: 2.55% Airbnb Rental Income: $4206 Traditional Rental Income: $5638 Airbnb ROI: 0.75% Traditional ROI: 2.55%
2325 Edgewater Way Santa Barbara, CA Imagine sitting on your back deck, sipping on your favorite beverage, listening to the wav...	2 beds \| 1 baths \| 912 sq.ft.	$2,250,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.04% Traditional cash on cash: -0.2% Airbnb Rental Income: $6881 Traditional Rental Income: $2959 Airbnb ROI: 1.04% Traditional ROI: -0.2%
840 Cheltenham Road Santa Barbara, CA Turnkey modern home with ocean view! Nestled in Mission Canyon Heights, this retreat boast...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,999 sq.ft.	$1,775,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.22% Traditional cash on cash: 1.52% Airbnb Rental Income: $7187 Traditional Rental Income: $4648 Airbnb ROI: 2.22% Traditional ROI: 1.52%
514 E Islay Street unit: A&B #A&B Santa Barbara, CA Quality & Prime Location Santa Barbara Duplex with views! Both Units are currently occupie...	4 beds \| 2 baths \| 0 sq.ft.	$2,295,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 4.65% Traditional cash on cash: 0.45% Airbnb Rental Income: $16523 Traditional Rental Income: $4640 Airbnb ROI: 4.65% Traditional ROI: 0.45%
2106 Mt Calvary Road Santa Barbara, CA Timeless Charm with Endless Potential in a Tranquil Setting Located in a serene, quiet nei...	4 beds \| 4 baths \| 4,217 sq.ft.	$3,200,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.17% Traditional cash on cash: 1.62% Airbnb Rental Income: $3691 Traditional Rental Income: $8206 Airbnb ROI: -0.17% Traditional ROI: 1.62%
284 Gould Lane Santa Barbara, CA Tucked behind the gates of Montecito's coveted Ennisbrook community, 284 Gould Lane is a g...	4 beds \| 4 baths \| 6,028 sq.ft.	$5,950,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.74% Traditional cash on cash: -0.35% Airbnb Rental Income: $1066 Traditional Rental Income: $8404 Airbnb ROI: -1.74% Traditional ROI: -0.35%
325 Ladera Street unit: 5 #5 Santa Barbara, CA Tucked away on a quiet cul de sac, this cozy unit is situated in the Woodside Condo comple...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,090 sq.ft.	$1,050,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.36% Traditional cash on cash: 1.33% Airbnb Rental Income: $2240 Traditional Rental Income: $3323 Airbnb ROI: -0.36% Traditional ROI: 1.33%
1012 Alphonse Street Santa Barbara, CA This is an opportunity for contractors and builders or investors. This is not for the fain...	2 beds \| 1 baths \| 720 sq.ft.	$690,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.73% Traditional cash on cash: 2.98% Airbnb Rental Income: $1726 Traditional Rental Income: $2699 Airbnb ROI: 0.73% Traditional ROI: 2.98%
1274 San Miguel Avenue Santa Barbara, CA Located in the coveted Marine Terrace on the Mesa, this exceptional property features a 3-...	4 beds \| 2 baths \| N/A	$2,695,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.87% Traditional cash on cash: -0.19% Airbnb Rental Income: $2311 Traditional Rental Income: $3424 Airbnb ROI: -0.87% Traditional ROI: -0.19%
7620 Hollister Avenue #111 Santa Barbara, CA Welcome home to Eucalyptus Grove! A gated community in the Ellwood Neighborhood of West Go...	1 beds \| 1 baths \| 622 sq.ft.	$639,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.6% Traditional cash on cash: 0.56% Airbnb Rental Income: $1992 Traditional Rental Income: $2161 Airbnb ROI: -0.6% Traditional ROI: 0.56%
115 El Gaucho Lane Santa Barbara, CA Looking for quiet and the peace of being in nature? This beautifully updated cabin in the ...	2 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,169 sq.ft.	$395,999	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.4% Traditional cash on cash: 6.94% Airbnb Rental Income: $2169 Traditional Rental Income: $3303 Airbnb ROI: 2.4% Traditional ROI: 6.94%
87 Santa Ana Avenue Santa Barbara, CA Experience the Good Life in Santa Barbara! This charming single-level home features 4 bedr...	4 beds \| N/A baths \| 1,837 sq.ft.	$1,520,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 7.84% Traditional cash on cash: 1.92% Airbnb Rental Income: $16002 Traditional Rental Income: $4781 Airbnb ROI: 7.84% Traditional ROI: 1.92%
601 San Ysidro Road Santa Barbara, CA 601 San Ysidro Montecito, California 93108 4 Bedrooms 3 1/2 Bathrooms 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroo...	5 beds \| N/A baths \| 3,399 sq.ft.	$6,895,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 0.39% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $10083 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 0.39%

Real Estate investment in Santa-barbara, CA

There are 98 properties for sale in the city of Santa Barbara . The median list price in Santa Barbara is $1,947,000 and the average price per square foot is $834. In December 2025, the average monthly cash on cash return in Santa Barbara is N/A%. The average monthly rental income in Santa Barbara is $4,075.

Santa-barbara, CA Real Estate Investing: FAQs for Buyers, Sellers and Investors

There are 98 investment properties available for sale in Santa-barbara.

In 2025, the best neighborhood to buy investment property is Hidden Valley.

The ROI for Short-Term is higher than the Long-Term in Santa-barbara with average rental income of $4,595.

Your search for investment property begins and ends here

Investment Property for Sale in Santa Barbara, CA

125 W Mountain Drive

Santa Barbara, CA

3 beds | N/A baths | 2,880 sq.ft.

$5,995,000

Airbnb cash on cash: -1.28%

Traditional cash on cash: -0.8%

Airbnb Rental Income: $3521

Traditional Rental Income: $5396

Airbnb ROI: -1.28%

Traditional ROI: -0.8%

30 S Salinas Street #B

Santa Barbara, CA

3 beds | 1 baths | 1,090 sq.ft.

$1,099,000

Airbnb cash on cash: -1.31%

Traditional cash on cash: 0.73%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1553

Traditional Rental Income: $3194

Airbnb ROI: -1.31%

Traditional ROI: 0.73%

1330 W Valerio Street

Santa Barbara, CA

2 beds | 2 baths | 1,465 sq.ft.

$1,639,000

Airbnb cash on cash: -0.1%

Traditional cash on cash: 1.55%

Airbnb Rental Income: $2427

Traditional Rental Income: $4333

Airbnb ROI: -0.1%

Traditional ROI: 1.55%

5651 W Camino Cielo

Santa Barbara, CA

4 beds | 3 baths | N/A

$4,495,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 1.84%

Traditional cash on cash: -0.1%

Airbnb Rental Income: $16523

Traditional Rental Income: $5492

Airbnb ROI: 1.84%

Traditional ROI: -0.1%

1260 Ferrelo Road

Santa Barbara, CA

4 beds | 3 baths | 2,200 sq.ft.

$3,250,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 2.72%

Traditional cash on cash: -0.33%

Airbnb Rental Income: $16523

Traditional Rental Income: $4400

Airbnb ROI: 2.72%

Traditional ROI: -0.33%

15 Fremont Lane

Santa Barbara, CA

3 beds | 2 baths | 1,150 sq.ft.

$605,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 6.08%

Traditional cash on cash: 6.88%

Airbnb Rental Income: $5651

Traditional Rental Income: $4969

Airbnb ROI: 6.08%

Traditional ROI: 6.88%

1919 El Camino De La Luz

Santa Barbara, CA

3 beds | 2 baths | 1,384 sq.ft.

$3,950,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 1.49%

Traditional cash on cash: 0.99%

Airbnb Rental Income: $11310

Traditional Rental Income: $7397

Airbnb ROI: 1.49%

Traditional ROI: 0.99%

208 Por La Mar Circle

Santa Barbara, CA

1 beds | 1 baths | 708 sq.ft.

$879,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 2.99%

Traditional cash on cash: 1.44%

Airbnb Rental Income: $5061

Traditional Rental Income: $2759

Airbnb ROI: 2.99%