




5387 8th St APT 1-4, Carpinteria, CA, 93013
About This Home
5387 8th Street presents a rare opportunity to acquire a centrally located Carpinteria fourplex with two vacant units that is just a few walkable blocks from the ''World's Safest Beach'' and approximately 0.5 mi from Linden Avenue's vibrant retail and dining corridor. The property consists of (2) 1BD/1BA units and (2) studio units with a pay-per-use laundry room, carport parking accessed via a rear alley, and a detached single-car garage. Unit C, the largest one-bedroom unit, and Unit D a studio - both vacant - offer immediate opportunity to lease up units at market rate or an owner-occupant to utilize this vacant one-bedroom unit as a residence or vacation retreat. Additionally, the garage and carport areas may present potential for ADU conversion, subject to city review and approval The site has benefited from several recent capital improvements, including the installation of foundation retrofit plates for enhanced seismic stability in 2025, as well as a new electrical main panel and sub panel in the garage, a gas meter, and two tankless water heaters installed in 2021. Select units have been updated within the past five years with new wall heaters, vinyl plank flooring, and interior finishes. Don't miss this compelling opportunity to acquire a well-located, income-producing asset in the supply constrained coastal market of Carpinteria.
Getting Around
Schools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1930
Materials
- Foundation: Raised
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Laundry features: Laundry Room
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,305
- Total interior livable area: 2,305 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 003331005
- Zoning: CLA
Lot
- Lot size: 6,098 sqft
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Carport,Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 4
- Carport: Yes
- Carport spaces: 3
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Earthquake
- Inland Flooding
- Landslide
- Wildfire
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Santa Barbara County and California
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $10,097 | $121,164 |
| Home Insurance * | $261 | $3,132 |
| Property Taxes | $981 | $11,772 |
| Electricity | $494 | $5,931 |
| Total | $11,833 | $141,996 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
California FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-10 | Price change | $1,997,000 |
| 2026-06-04 | Listed for sale | $2,050,000 |
