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Multi-Tenant Retail Center
For Sale
$6,750,000

3609 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

Commercial Sale, Santa Barbara, CA

Property SizeContact for details
Days on Market201

Property Features for 3609 State Street

General Information

Property type Residential
Property subtype Retail
Directions West of Ontare Rd and East of Hope Ave
Subdivision VC81 - Santa Barbara
Standard status Active
APN 051051006
Listing Agency: Keller Williams Realty-Studio City
Listed By: Anthony Boyajian · License #01877967
Added: Feb 2 Changed: Aug 19 Last Checked: Aug 22 at 6:06PM
MLS# SR26025220

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Ontare Plaza is a multi-tenant retail and restaurant center offered for sale at 3609 State Street in Santa Barbara. The center’s tenant mix includes restaurants such as Rudys and Kaz To Go, plus established brands and services including Baskin Robbins, T-Mobile, Ace Cash Express, Sleep Shoppe, TriCounty Blinds, and Salt Salon. Additional retail and service categories mentioned include home improvement, personal high-tech devices, financial services, and self-improvement or wellness/beauty uses.

The property is positioned within the preferred San Roque neighborhood of Santa Barbara, and the nearby retail environment is described as being influenced by upscale grocery stores including Whole Foods, Gelson’s, and Bristol Farms. Public remarks also note that many tenants have operated at Ontare Plaza for extended periods.

For buyers and operators, this configuration supports a cohesive neighborhood-oriented retail center with both consumer-facing service tenants and multiple restaurant concepts. The tenant roster includes quick-service and casual dining as well as wellness/beauty and everyday service uses, which can appeal to a wide range of retail and lifestyle shoppers seeking convenient, multi-purpose destinations.

Key Highlights

  • Multi‑tenant investment opportunity in the Santa Barbara San Roque neighborhood.
  • Tenants include a mix of businesses such as home improvement, restaurants, personal high‑tech devices, financial services, and self‑improvement/wellness/beauty.
  • Notable tenants at Ontare Plaza include Whole Foods, Gelson's, Bristol Farms, and national brands such as Baskin Robbins and T‑Mobile.

Property Analytics

Current Use

SALT Color x ... Hair Salon Santa Barbara County ... Furniture & Home Goods Big City Futons Home Decor Store Red Studio - Hair ... Hair Salon Chiccleats (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

Suggested Use

Top Pick Food Market (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Grocery & Convenience Store Locksmith HVAC Service Daycare Center

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

Multi-tenant
Tenancy

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

1,461
Businesses Nearby
294k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Under-served
Demand for This Use

Foot Traffic Nearby

Dining 35% Groceries 22% Shops & Services 20% Apparel 20%
Macy's Apparel
54,801 visits/mo 0.5 miles
Chick-fil-A Dining
45,919 visits/mo 0.2 miles
Whole Foods Market Groceries
37,644 visits/mo 0.3 miles
Gelson's Market Groceries
26,694 visits/mo 0.3 miles
Jack in the Box Dining
14,199 visits/mo 0.3 miles

Demographics for 93105, CA

26,003
Population
11,401
Households
2.3
Avg Household Size
49
Median Age
60%
College-Educated
94%
High-School Grad
139.8 sq mi
ZIP Area
186
Density / Sq Mi
$129,549
Median Household Income
$64,371
Median Earnings
$2,572
Median Rent
$1,496,500
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in West region

7% 2020
6.3% 2021
5.5% 2022
5.3% 2023
5.5% 2024
5.8% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Shopping center - Multi-tenant retail center with dining, wellness, and service tenants at 3609 State Street in Santa Barbara.
Where is this shopping center located?
The property is located at 3609 State Street Santa Barbara, CA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $6,750,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Multi‑tenant investment opportunity in the Santa Barbara San Roque neighborhood.; Tenants include a mix of businesses such as home improvement, restaurants, personal high‑tech devices, financial services, and self‑improvement/wellness/beauty.; Notable tenants at Ontare Plaza include Whole Foods, Gelson's, Bristol Farms, and national brands such as Baskin Robbins and T‑Mobile.
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