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0.56 Acres Lot
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0.56 Acres Lot
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
MLS Listing ID 26-554
Year Built 1949
Lot Size 0.560 Acres
Acres 0.56
Lot Dimensions 24393.0
Source Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service
Property Description
Fully operational fourplex in the heart of Cuyama Valley on a 0.56-acre lot along Highway 166. Four side-by-side units of approx. 510 sq. ft. each (approx. 2,040 sq. ft. total). Three fully remodeled units generate active short-term rental income; the fourth near completion offers value-add or owner-user potential. Upgrades include Starlink internet, Four EERO mesh WiFi, Yale Assure 2 Smart Locks, and Swann Security system with local and cloud backup. Zoned DR-6 per Santa Barbara County. Buyer to verify use, STR status, and Development Potential. Ideal for investors and 1031 exchange buyers seeking income and long-term upside in the last hidden gem, The Enchanted Cuyama Valley, in Santa Barbara County. Income & Operations
" Starlink high-speed internet
" EERO mesh WIFI routers in each unit
" Yale Assure 2 smart locks
" Six-camera Swann security system with back up
Location & Demand Drivers
The property benefits from proximity to:
Carrizo Plain National Monument
Los Padres National Forest
The historic Buckhorn Hotel & Restaurant
Film production activity in the Cuyama Valley corridor
Growing dark-sky and desert tourism demand
L88 Landing strip for private aircraft
Quail Springs Permaculture
Blue Sky Center
and more.
New Cuyama continues to attract visitors seeking rural California experiences, outdoor recreation, and quiet desert retreat settings.
Zoning & Development
Zoned DR-6 (Design Residential) per Santa Barbara County. Existing fourplex is an established residential / commercial use. Buyer to independently verify:
Short-term rental permissibility
ADU eligibility
Future development potential
Any overlay or use restrictions
Value-Add Potential
Opportunities may include:
Branding and direct booking growth
Mid-term rental positioning
Outdoor programming enhancements
Strategic repositioning as boutique desert compound
Ideal Buyer Profile
This property may appeal to:
Investors seeking stabilized short-term rental income
1031 exchange buyers seeking smaller replacement assets
Owner-operators seeking lifestyle and income flexibility
Buyers looking for long-term appreciation in an emerging rural corridor. Sober-centers, County Housing. 501(c)3 opportunities.
The Dew Drop Inn represents a rare opportunity to acquire an income-producing asset with lifestyle optionality in one of California's most authentic desert valleys.
Financials and additional operational details available upon accepted offer with POF for full purchase price.
Owner is licensed Realtor and listing agent.
" Starlink high-speed internet
" EERO mesh WIFI routers in each unit
" Yale Assure 2 smart locks
" Six-camera Swann security system with back up
Location & Demand Drivers
The property benefits from proximity to:
Carrizo Plain National Monument
Los Padres National Forest
The historic Buckhorn Hotel & Restaurant
Film production activity in the Cuyama Valley corridor
Growing dark-sky and desert tourism demand
L88 Landing strip for private aircraft
Quail Springs Permaculture
Blue Sky Center
and more.
New Cuyama continues to attract visitors seeking rural California experiences, outdoor recreation, and quiet desert retreat settings.
Zoning & Development
Zoned DR-6 (Design Residential) per Santa Barbara County. Existing fourplex is an established residential / commercial use. Buyer to independently verify:
Short-term rental permissibility
ADU eligibility
Future development potential
Any overlay or use restrictions
Value-Add Potential
Opportunities may include:
Branding and direct booking growth
Mid-term rental positioning
Outdoor programming enhancements
Strategic repositioning as boutique desert compound
Ideal Buyer Profile
This property may appeal to:
Investors seeking stabilized short-term rental income
1031 exchange buyers seeking smaller replacement assets
Owner-operators seeking lifestyle and income flexibility
Buyers looking for long-term appreciation in an emerging rural corridor. Sober-centers, County Housing. 501(c)3 opportunities.
The Dew Drop Inn represents a rare opportunity to acquire an income-producing asset with lifestyle optionality in one of California's most authentic desert valleys.
Financials and additional operational details available upon accepted offer with POF for full purchase price.
Owner is licensed Realtor and listing agent.
Location
State CA
County Santa Barbara
Community Other
Interior
Heating Wall Furnace
Cooling Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
Laundry Other
Exterior
Parking Features RV Access/Parking, Outside
Building
Foundation Slab
Others
Tax ID 149-131-004
Acceptable Financing Conventional, Cash, OMC 1st, FHA, OTHER/CLA
Listing Terms Conventional, Cash, OMC 1st, FHA, OTHER/CLA
Listed by Douglas Elliman of California, Inc.
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