Amy Abbott & Kristin Hall | Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

4974 Rhoads Avenue, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111

$1,250,000
Property Type: Res Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,352 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 6,098 Status: Closed
Current Price: $1,250,000 List Date: 5/12/2025 Last Modified: 6/06/2025

Description

Bring your vision to 4974 Rhoads Avenue: an exceptional investment opportunity in the heart of Goleta South. This 4-bedroom, 2-bath home offers an ideal layout for multi-use living, just minutes from Santa Barbara's premier beaches, surf breaks, hiking trails, and within close proximity to UCSB, tech campuses, and commuter routes. One of the bedrooms features its own private entrance, creating a turnkey opportunity for a guest suite, rental unit, or private workspace. Additionally, the garage includes a separate side entry perfect for conversion potential or added storage and access. With a generous floor plan, sunny outdoor space, and a prime location near shopping, dining, and transportation corridors, this property is perfectly positioned for strong rental demand or a long-term value

Supplements: Bring your vision to 4974 Rhoads Avenue an exceptional investment opportunity in the heart of Goleta South. This 4-bedroom, 2-bath home offers an ideal layout for multi-use living, just minutes from Santa Barbara's premier beaches, surf breaks, hiking trails, and within close proximity to UCSB, tech campuses, and commuter routes. One of the bedrooms features its own private entrance, creating a turnkey opportunity for a guest suite, rental unit, or private workspace. Additionally, the garage includes a separate side entry perfect for conversion potential or added storage and access. With a generous floor plan, sunny outdoor space, and a prime location near shopping, dining, and transportation corridors, this property is perfectly positioned for strong rental demand or a long-term value-add hold. Whether you're an investor, developer, or savvy homeowner looking to generate income, this property presents multiple pathways to maximize returns in one of California's most desirable coastal markets.

More Information MLS# 25-1857

Location Info

Country: US Compass Map: Santa Barbara Map Grid: I11 Cross Street: Turnpike Bike Score: 83 District: 30 - SB/GOL SOUTH Street #: 4974 Street Name: Rhoads Street Suffix: Avenue State: CA Postal Code: 93111 County: Santa Barbara Parcel Number: 065-463-010

Contract Info

Seller Consider Concessions: Yes Affordable Housing: No Current Price: $1,250,000 Price: 1150000 Begin Date: 2025-05-12 Status: Closed

Status Information

Financing: CTEL Sold Date: 2025-06-06 Sold Price: $1,250,000 Under Contract Date: 2025-05-22

Property Information

Year Built: 1963 Apx # Acres: 0.14 Total # Units: 0 Source: Public Records Recurring Fees: No ADU: No Within City Limits: No TYP: Home/Estate Total Bedrooms: 4 Total Bathrooms: 2 Total Full Baths: 2 Total SqFt.: 1352

Neighborhood/Schools

Elementary School: Hollister Junior High School: LaColina High School: San Marcos

Owner Info

Deposit: 3

Remarks

Hot Sheet Comment: new Directions: Exit Turnpike then RT on Zink, Left on Rhoads Ave Geo Lat: 34.42871 Geo Lon: -119.794933

Condition

Fixer: 1

Style

Ranch: 1

Construction

Entry Lvl(No Stairs): 1

Roof

Composition: 1

Foundation

Slab: 1

Exterior

Other: 1

Parking/Garage

Gar #2: 1 Inside Entrance: 1 Unc #2: 1

Grounds/Landscaping

Lawn: 1 Fruit Trees: 1

Other Buildings

Shed: 1 Other: 1

Location/Topo

Level: 1

Fencing

Fenced: BCK: 1

View

Mountain(s): 1

Site Improvements

Public: 1 Sidewalks: 1

Proximity

Near Shopping: 1 Other: 1

Dining

Dining Area: 1

Laundry

In Garage: 1

Appliances Included

Gas Range: 1 Refrigerator: 1

Fireplace(s)

Family Room: 1

Zoning

R-1: 1

Terms

Cash: 1 Ctel: 1

Heating

Forced Air: 1

Flr/Wdw Coverings

Other: 1 Laminate: 1

Pub Listing Details

None: 1

Contingent Remarks

LOAN APPROVAL: 1

Property Features

Condition: Fixer Style: Ranch Construction: Entry Lvl(No Stairs) Roof: Composition Foundation: Slab Exterior: Other Fencing: Fenced: BCK Other Buildings: Shed; Other View: Mountain(s) Site Improvements: Public; Sidewalks Proximity: Near Shopping; Other Dining: Dining Area Laundry: In Garage Appliances Included: Gas Range; Refrigerator Fireplace(s): Family Room Heating: Forced Air Zoning: R-1 Terms: Cash; Ctel Pub Listing Details: None Contingent Remarks: LOAN APPROVAL
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Last Updated: June - 06 - 2025
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