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$2,500,000

517 Chapala Street

Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Active

Santa Barbara

County

Retail

Property Type

About this home

517 Chapala Street is an entitled redevelopment site in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara, one block off State Street. The +/-11,325 SF lot (0.26 acres) is zoned C2 and currently operates as a used car dealership, but its value lies in what comes next. The seller holds entitlements for a residential development, giving the next owner a head start if they choose to carry those plans forward, or the flexibility to take the site in a different direction. Contact the listing team for entitlement details.The timing aligns with a wave of institutional investment reshaping the downtown core. UC Regents acquired a property directly across the street last year, and Yardi Systems is relocating its corporate headquarters to Paseo Nuevo two blocks away, bringing roughly 600 employees into the immediate area. With strong Chapala Street frontage, walkable access to State Street retail, the Amtrak station, and the waterfront, and residential demand running well ahead of supply, 517 Chapala offers a rare shovel ready position in one of California's most supply constrained coastal markets.

Listed by Michael Lopus · DRE #01970736 · Colliers International

MLS #1191038524

ListedSep 17, 2026

Property Details

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Features & Amenities

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CoolingNone

HeatingSpace Heater

FireplaceN/A

LaundryNone

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Parking Total0

Patio & PorchN/A

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Lot FeaturesSprinklers None

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DirectionsFrom State Street, head south towards the waterfront. Turn right onto Haley St. Go one block and turn right onto Chapala St. 517 Chapala will be on your right, mid block.

Community

AreaVC81 - Santa Barbara

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Mortgage Estimate

$13,306/mo

20% down · 7% APR · 30-yr fixed

Purchase PriceDown Payment: 20%Interest Rate: 7%

Estimate only. Does not include taxes, insurance, or HOA.

Last updated: October 21, 2026 at 6:30 PM

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