Seller's Agent in 2025
Christos Celmayster
Hayes Commercial Group
(805) 563-2111
10 in this area
83 Total Sales
Newly constructed, boutique, short-term rental property in central downtown Santa Barbara location. Villa Castillo is a five-suite boutique short-term vacation rental property in downtown Santa Barbara, a half-mile to State Street and moments from the famed Funk Zone and white sand beaches. One of only a few fully permitted short term rental properties allowed in the downtown area, Villa Castillo was completed in May of 2020 with great attention to detail and has been meticulously maintained by the current owner. The property consists of two large 2BD/2BA suites, each with a full kitchen and their own private laundry, plus three studio suites, each with their own kitchenette and a shared laundry facility. All suites offer plentiful natural light, high ceilings, and modern, fully renovated interiors. Amenities include high-speed internet access, air conditioning, BBQs and Tesla charging station. This is a turnkey opportunity for the investor looking to expand their short-term rental portfolio and capitalize on the approximately 7.2 million visitors to Santa Barbara, or for a buyer looking for their pied-a-terre in Santa Barbara that not only supports their ownership costs but generates income on their investment.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Hayes Commercial Group License #01342996 Listed on: 03/06/2025
Last Buyer's Agent
Hayes Commercial Group License #01342996 Listed on: 03/06/2025
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $3,800,000 | Fidelity National Title Compan | |
| Grant Deed | $3,465,000 | First American Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | $1,070,000 | Fidelity National Title Co | |
| Grant Deed | $596,000 | First American Title Company |
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $2,470,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $3,292,250 | Commercial | |
| Previous Owner | $550,000 | New Conventional |
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/15/2025 10/15/25 | Sold | $3,800,000 | -13.6% | $1,099 / Sq Ft |
| 08/08/2025 08/08/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/21/2025 05/21/25 | Price Changed | $4,400,000 | -5.4% | $1,272 / Sq Ft |
| 03/06/2025 03/06/25 | For Sale | $4,650,000 | -- | $1,344 / Sq Ft |
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $37,068 | $3,570,964 | $1,167,328 | $2,403,636 |
| 2023 | $37,068 | $3,432,300 | $1,122,000 | $2,310,300 |
| 2022 | $35,772 | $3,365,000 | $1,100,000 | $2,265,000 |
| 2021 | $14,238 | $1,340,140 | $1,025,414 | $314,726 |
| 2020 | $13,945 | $1,311,400 | $1,014,900 | $296,500 |
| 2019 | $11,416 | $1,070,000 | $995,000 | $75,000 |
| 2018 | $51 | $1,077,733 | $567,229 | $510,504 |
| 2017 | $49 | $1,056,602 | $556,107 | $500,495 |
| 2016 | $48 | $1,043,235 | $545,203 | $498,032 |
| 2014 | $47 | $1,016,110 | $526,495 | $489,615 |
Seller's Agent in 2025
Christos Celmayster
Hayes Commercial Group
(805) 563-2111
10 in this area
83 Total Sales
Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service
MLS Number: 25-953
APN: 039-212-035