532 Brinkerhoff Ave

$2,395,000
Price
5
Beds
1,967 Sq. Ft.
$1,218 / Sq. Ft.
1,967
Sq. Ft.
$1,218
per Sq. Ft.

Description

For nearly 70 years, one family has cherished this 1887 Peter J. Barber Victorian showpiece. Today, it emerges completely vacant—a rare canvas for your Santa Barbara dreams. Three units, each lovingly maintained, with 100K in recent improvements, that await your vision. Original Eastlake elegance meets modern comfort just steps from State Street's pulse. The main Victorian residence anchors two additional income streams, all within a protected Historic District that ensures enduring value. Whether...For nearly 70 years, one family has cherished this 1887 Peter J. Barber Victorian showpiece. Today, it emerges completely vacant—a rare canvas for your Santa Barbara dreams. Three units, each lovingly maintained, with 100K in recent improvements, that await your vision. Original Eastlake elegance meets modern comfort just steps from State Street's pulse. The main Victorian residence anchors two additional income streams, all within a protected Historic District that ensures enduring value. Whether you seek income while occupying or a full investment play in Santa Barbara's protected Historic District, this convergence of architectural heritage and opportunity won't last. Some properties are investments. This one is an inheritance.
  1. Listed by Andrea O'Loughlin • DRE #02165956 • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
    P: (415)-716-5436 C: (415)-716-5436 andrea@searchingsantabarbara.com
  2. Listed by Deborah Samuel • DRE #02119798 • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
    P: (805)-570-6680 deborahsamuel@bhhscal.com

Property Details for 532 Brinkerhoff Avenue

MLS Neighborhood
15 or 20 - Downtown
Zoning
C-2
Zoning:C-2
Yes
Location Info:Cross Street
Cota
Property Information:Recurring Fees
No
LISTING UPDATED: 12/07/2025 11:32 PM

Property Details for 532 Brinkerhoff Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #25-4042
Days on Market41
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeResidential Income / Multi-Family
Year Built1887
Lot Size0.14 AC / 6,098 SF
CountySanta Barbara County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Andrea O'Loughlin, DRE #02165956; Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Deborah Samuel, DRE #02119798
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Building Information for 532 Brinkerhoff Avenue

Stories2Residences3Year Built1887Building Size-Lot Size0.14 AC / 6,098 SF

Payment Calculator

$12,007 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$11,835

Property Taxes

$172

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 532 Brinkerhoff Avenue

Details
Features
  • District: 20 - SB/WEST OF STATE
  • District: 20 - SB/WEST OF STATE
  • Amenities:Gas Stove: Yes
  • Amenities:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Amenities:Other: Yes
  • Amenities:Yd Spkl Prt: Yes
  • Amenities:Fncd Back: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings:Carpet: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings:Hardwood: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings:Wood/Laminate: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Other
  • Laundry:Other: Yes
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Pets:Yes: Yes
  • Roof: True
  • Security:Gate:Elec: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Wood/Laminate
  • Heating: GFA
  • Security Features: Gate:Elec
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating/Cooling:GFA: Yes
  • Heating/Cooling:Wall: Yes
  • Heating/Cooling:A/C Window: Yes
  • Year Built Numeric: 1887
  • Main House SqFt: 1967.0
  • Other Structures SqFt: 1163.0
  • Stories: 2
  • Property Information:Stories: 2.0
  • Building Area Total: 1967.0
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 037-163-020
  • Association Fee: $.00
Parking/Garage
  • Parking Features: Unc #1, Other
  • Uncovered: Yes
  • Parking Info:Unc #1: Yes
  • Parking Info:Other: Yes
Miscellaneous
  • Miscellaneous:Parking Spaces: 2.00
Room Info
Room Info
  • Total Bathrooms: .00
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): .00
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): .00
Location Info
Location Info
  • Location Info:Compass Map: Santa Barbara
  • Location Info:Map Grid: O12
  • Proximity:Near Bus: Yes
  • Proximity:Near Ocean: Yes
  • Proximity:Near Park(s): Yes
  • Proximity:Near Shopping: Yes
  • Lot Features: Near Public Transit
Neighborhood/Schools
  • Elementary School: Monroe
  • Junior High School: LaCumbre
  • High School: San Marcos
  • NeighborhoodSchools:Elementary School: Monroe
  • NeighborhoodSchools:Junior High School: LaCumbre
  • NeighborhoodSchools:High School: San Marcos
Property / Assessor Information
Property / Assessor Info
  • Reports Available:TDS: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Mixed
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 6098.0
  • Lot Size Area: 6098.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Property Type Label: Res Inc
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Foundation:Mixed: Yes
  • Condition:Good: Yes
  • Property Information:Realtor.com Type: Multi-Family
  • Property Information:Year Built: 1887.0
Utility Info
  • Meters:Sep Meter Elec: Y
  • Meters:Sep Meter Gas: Yes
Unit Info
Unit Info
  • Number Of Units Total: 3
Unit 1 Info
  • Unit 1:# Units: 1
  • Unit 1:# Bedrooms: 3
  • Unit 1:# Baths: 2
  • Unit 1:# Half Baths: 0
  • Unit 1:Furnished: N
  • Unit 1:Rent: $.00
  • Unit 1:Monthly Total: $.00
Unit 2 Info
  • Unit 2:# Units: 1
  • Unit 2:# Bedrooms: 1
  • Unit 2:# Baths: 1
  • Unit 2:Furnished: N
  • Unit 2:Rent: $.00
  • Unit 2:Monthly Total: $.00
Unit 3 Info
  • Unit 3:# Units: 1
  • Unit 3:# Bedrooms: $1.00
  • Unit 3:# Baths: 1
  • Unit 3:Furnished: N
  • Unit 3:Rent: $.00
  • Unit 3:Monthly Total: $.00

Property History for 532 Brinkerhoff Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 2, 2025

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #25-4042

$2,395,000
Nov 1, 2025

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #25-4028

$2,395,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/02/2025

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #25-4042

$2,395,000
11/01/2025

Listed (Active)

Santa Barbara AOR #25-4028

$2,395,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 532 Brinkerhoff Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$80,876Additions$117,649Total$198,525
Tax Record2025$2,069 ($172 / month)
Home Facts
Lot Size6,098 SqFtStyleDuplexCountySANTA BARBARAAPN037-163-020

Schools near 532 Brinkerhoff Avenue

This home is within Santa Barbara Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 7 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Monroe Elementary School
PublicK to 6

La Cumbre Junior High School
Public7 to 8

San Marcos Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Alta Vista Alternative High School
Public7 to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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532 Brinkerhoff Avenue is a multi-family home for sale in Santa Barbara, CA 93101. This property was listed for sale on November 3, 2025 by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, it's currently listed at $2,395,000. This listing's school district is Santa Barbara Unified School District. Nearby schools include Monroe Elementary School, La Cumbre Junior High School and San Marcos Senior High School. 532 Brinkerhoff Avenue is a 5-bed, 4-bath, 1,967 sqft multi-family home built in 1887.

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Listing Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Andrea O'Loughlin, DRE #02165956; Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Deborah Samuel, DRE #02119798

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