Commercial Real Estate Listings in Santa Barbara, CA
The Santa Barbara real estate market has a lot to offer.
You will find that Office space accounts for the largest share of CRE for rent opportunities on the local market. Meanwhile, Retail space accounts for the second-largest share of listings on the market.
Type
No. of Listings
Space Available
Office
81
1,399,219 Sq. Ft.
Retail
37
1,113,451 Sq. Ft.
Industrial
9
233,178 Sq. Ft.
Office
50.96%
Retail
40.55%
Industrial
8.49%
Top Locations for Commercial Space in Santa Barbara, CA
Depending on the type of space that you’re looking for, different areas of Santa Barbara may suit your needs differently.
The city’s Downtown Santa Barbara neighborhood has the highest concentration of CRE listings, offering 117 availabilities on the market.
The Lower State neighborhood is home to the second-largest number of leasing opportunities — 38 listing(s).
At the same time, it is worth noting that the concentration of one particular type of commercial real estate in an area is a good indication of the potential of that neighborhood or submarket. For example, if you want to rent an office, consider that you will find the largest concentration of opportunities in Downtown Santa Barbara.
Neighborhood with most CRE Listings
No. of Spaces
Downtown Santa Barbara
117
Lower State
38
North State
25
Neighborhood with most Office Listings
No. of Spaces
Downtown Santa Barbara
87
Lower State
22
North State
17
Areas with numerous industrial properties are also more likely to be well-connected logistically. The Lower State area is the local Santa Barbara submarket with the most listings for rent, at this time.
Retail properties can be both scattered and clustered, mostly depending on the use type and where it best fits in order to be close to the customers. In Santa Barbara, you’ll find the most such opportunities for lease to be in Downtown Santa Barbara.
Neighborhood with most Industrial Listings
No. of Spaces
Lower State
5
Lower East Santa Barbara
4
East Beach
3
Neighborhood with most Retail Listings
No. of Spaces
Downtown Santa Barbara
29
Lower State
11
North State
6
Commercial Real Estate for Sale in Santa Barbara, CA
If you’re looking to invest in real estate rather than to lease, the local real estate market also has something to offer.
There are currently 192,459 square feet of commercial property for sale in Santa Barbara.
The largest investment opportunity on the local market offers 46,882 square feet of earning potential.
If you are looking to buy a smaller property, consider that local listings for sale start at 800 square feet.
It’s worth noting that not all sale opportunities will have a price listed, but it is easy to reach out to the property representative for more information or to schedule a tour using the contact form or the contact details available on the listing page.
Mixed-Use and Green Commercial Real Estate in Santa Barbara, CA
Mixed-use properties incorporate at least two different types of commercial real estate, which can present a series of advantages. The different real estate types in a mixed-use property can complement each other in ways that sustain mutual success. For instance, ground-floor retail spaces may benefit from the constant stream of office workers to and from the upper floors of the same building, as well as serve the surrounding community.