Coastal multifamily home outlined in yellow above a sandy beach, with ocean views.
Courtesy of Ken Switzer, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Sold

6521 Del Playa Drive

6521 Del Playa Drive, ISLA VISTA, CA 93117

$3,900,000
Amazing student housing cash-flow opportunity on the oceanfront of Del Playa Drive, and on a sloped section of blufftop adjacent to the UC Santa Barbara campus, with a seawall below and caissons in place. Geologic and condition reports available. Current cap rate is ~5.75%, adjustment to market rents the following school year projected to increase the cap rate above 7%. 4 units face the ocean directly for top rents, the 5th unit faces the street. Generous rooms sizes provide potential for additional-bed income beyond capturing market rents, along with a possible ADU. Offering Memorandum (non-branded) is under Documents, it includes floorplans, measured site plan and financials. Don't miss this great value investment for your portfolio!

9
beds

6
baths

6,870 Sq.Ft. LIVING AREA

0.29 Acres lot

Ken Switzer

Ken Switzer

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • total bedrooms9
  • Total bathrooms6
  • full bathrooms6
  • Laundry room Laundry Room
  • Flooring Carpet, Tile

Area & Lot

  • Status Sold
  • Date Sold November 22, 2024
  • Living Area6,870 Sq.Ft.
  • Lot Area0.29 Acres
  • MLS® ID24-2076
  • TypeResidential
  • YEAR BUILT1969
  • NeighborhoodIsla Vista
  • Elementary SchoolIsla Vista
  • Middle SchoolGol Valley
  • High SchoolDos Pueblos

Exterior

  • lot featuresNear Public Transit
  • parkingOutside, Carport
  • SubstructureSlab

Financial

  • Sales Price$3,900,000
  • Maintenance Fee $21,663/mo
  • Zoning Other

Isla Vista

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