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Zoned M-1 Multi-Purpose Industrial Building

601 East Montecito Street Santa Barbara, CA 93103

601 East Montecito Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93103
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Zoned M-1 and designated a historic landmark, this multi-purpose industrial building is offered for sale through bankruptcy court approval.

Property Size21,010 SF
Price / SF$133.03
Days on Market53

Property Features for 601 East Montecito Street

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
21,010 SF
Property subtype
Office, Industrial, Special Purpose

Building Details

Year Built
1917
Listing agency Radius Commercial Real Estate & Investments
Listed by Gene Deering · License #CA 01450943
Source Crexi
Added: May 30 Updated: Jul 10 at 1:53PM Checked: Jul 21 at 9:07AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This offering presents an approximately 21,010 SF multi-purpose building zoned M-1. The property was designated a Historic Landmark in 2020, adding a layer of historic status to the ownership and redevelopment considerations. The sale is subject to Bankruptcy Court approval and may be subject to overbid, so prospective buyers should review the process and timing with the listing agent.

The property is located at 601 East Montecito Street in Santa Barbara, CA 93103. The listing materials note a major price reduction, and call attention to the disclosures available upon request through the listing agent.

For buyers evaluating M-1 zoned industrial use within a historic landmark designation, this structure offers a defined path to due diligence around permitted activities and any applicable historic requirements. The multi-purpose configuration can be a practical fit for organizations seeking an industrial-style building rather than a conventional office-only asset, with the understanding that the bankruptcy-court approval process and disclosure package will be important to advancing the transaction.

Key Highlights

  • Approx. 21,010 SF multi‑purpose building
  • Zoned M‑1
  • Designated a Historic Landmark in 2020

Local Financial Insights For Industrial

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

NOI Build-Up
Vacancy
income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year — subtracted from gross rent.
EGI (Effective Gross Income)
gross rent minus vacancy losses — the realistic income before paying operating costs.
OpEx (Operating Expenses)
recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management) — excludes financing and capital improvements.
NOI (Net Operating Income)
income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.

Component $ $/SF
Gross rent $214.3k $10.20
− Vacancy −$30.5k −$1.45
EGI $183.8k $8.75
− OpEx −$55.1k −$2.62
NOI $128.7k $6.12
21,010 SF · lease $10.20/SF/yr · vacancy 14.23% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Office B
$5.35M
$4.69M – $6.25M (±1% cap)
NOI $374,814 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 13.41%
Second Best
Flex RnD
$3.85M
$3.37M – $4.49M (±1% cap)
NOI $269,399 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.64%
Theoretical Best
Multifamily LT 5
$6.59M
$5.77M – $7.69M (±1% cap)
NOI $461,592 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 16.51%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Property Profile Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Black Panther World ... Training Center La Casa de ... Social Service Agency Resilience Glass General Contractor

Suggested Use

Nursing Home (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Butcher Tanning Salon (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Pet Grooming Service (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Restaurant (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

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FAQs

What type of property is this?
Flex space - Zoned M-1 and designated a historic landmark, this multi-purpose industrial building is offered for sale through bankruptcy court approval.
Where is this flex space located?
The property is located at 601 East Montecito Street Santa Barbara, CA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $2,795,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Approx. 21,010 SF multi‑purpose building; Zoned M‑1; Designated a Historic Landmark in 2020
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