Beach Life Is Good! Your Carpinteria Beach Retreat Awaits - Just steps from the sand, this second-floor, single-level studio condo in the tropical La Cabaña community offers an inviting opportunity to own your own coastal retreat. Approximately 550 feet from the beach, you'll enjoy easy access to the ocean, downtown restaurants, and local shops. Inside, you'll find a spacious eat-in kitchen with plenty of cabinet storage and a simple interior that offers a blank canvas for your vision. Update and customize the space to reflect your personal style and create something special. Enjoy a refreshing dip in the community pool after a day at the beach, or take advantage of the BBQ area and generous outdoor and indoor entertaining space surrounded by La Cabaña's tropical grounds. Whether you're looking for a full-time residence, a weekend getaway, or an investment property, this studio offers an appealing opportunity to enjoy the relaxed coastal lifestyle. With its exceptional proximity to the beach, community amenities, and potential to make it your own, this is your chance to create the perfect beachside escape.
CondoProperty Type
1961Year Built
435 sq ftLot Size
$1,476Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Mark A Hudson•DRE #02092155• Bell Tower Realtors
Downtown Beach, located between Linden Avenue and Carpinteria State Beach, is a walkable and coastal Carpinteria neighborhood with a compact main street and a sand-and-surf backdrop. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Linden Avenue near 6th Street, where sidewalk cafes, surf shops, and small galleries set a relaxed, beach-town cadence. Local pillars include Island Brewing Company, the Carpinteria Arts Center, and the historic Alcazar Theatre. Low-rise storefronts and bungalow-scale streets keep the architecture intimate and human. Salt air and train horns mix with patio chatter, while the beach path and bluffs frame daily routines. Parks, the pier, and the state beach anchor the geography at the water’s edge.
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Market insights
4880 Sandyland Rd #18 · $729,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 40 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.9%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$729,000
Median sale price in this area is $953,632. (31% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
23% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
Kitchen
Refrigerator, gas stove
Laundry & utility
Shared laundry room with coin-operated machines
Flooring
Laminate flooring
Heating & cooling
Wall furnace
Exterior features
Lawn
Mountain views
Level terrain
Home design
Condo/co-op
Mid-century modern architecture
Outside stairs
Parking
Carport
Construction
Slab foundation
Other construction materials
Flat roof
Utilities
Carpinteria water
HOA & community
Association amenities include a clubhouse and pool
Association fees include insurance, water, gas, electricity, trash, property management, and common-area and exterior maintenance
Pets allowed with limitations
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Large Studio second floor unit located in La Cabana across the street from Carpinteria State Beach. Spacious eat-in kitchen, with plenty of cabinet space. Escrow to be with First American Title/ Ann Hamilton.
Public Records
Jul 11, 1988
Sold
$90,000
$182/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,000 (+2.1%)
$195,726 + $199,424
$395,150
2024
$4,895 (+2.0%)
$191,889 + $195,514
$387,403
2023
$4,799 (+1.9%)
$188,127 + $191,681
$379,808
2022
$4,711 (+2.3%)
$184,439 + $187,923
$372,362
2021
$4,605 (+1.5%)
$180,823 + $184,239
$365,062
2020
$4,539 (+2.3%)
$177,278 + $180,627
$357,905
2019
$4,438 (+1.9%)
$175,461 + $178,775
$354,236
2018
$4,354 (+2.1%)
$172,021 + $175,270
$347,291
2017
$4,265 (+1.7%)
$165,343 + $168,465
$333,808
2016
$4,192 (+1.0%)
$165,343 + $168,465
$333,808
2015
$4,152 (+5.9%)
$162,101 + $165,162
$327,263
2014
$3,920 (+0.8%)
$156,540 + $159,496
$316,036
2013
$3,890 (+27.0%)
$156,540 + $159,496
$316,036
2012
$3,062 (−7.3%)
$155,833 + $158,776
$314,609
2011
$3,304 (−8.2%)
$117,000 + $119,000
$236,000
2009
$3,599 (−1.2%)
$144,000 + $147,000
$291,000
2008
$3,642
$146,097 + $148,854
$294,951
Public record
Beds
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Baths
1
Stories
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Lot size
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Year renovated
1961
Finished Sq. Ft.
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Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
494
Year built
1961
Style
Condo/Co-op
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
003580008
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 84° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
9/10 Air Factor
12 unhealthy days expected this year, 12 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Carpinteria, CA • 93013
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Sun exposure
87/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Carpinteria. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.7 hrs
6.6 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 4880 Sandyland Rd #18
$729,701
$701 over list price of $729K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $730K to $1.1M.