5387 8th St, Carpinteria, CA 93013
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5387 8th St
Carpinteria, CA 93013

  • 2 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 1,850 sqft

$1,997,000

Original price: $2,050,000
Est. Mortgage $11,995/mo*
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$1,997,000

Original price: $2,050,000
Est. Mortgage $11,995/mo*
Get Pre-Qualified
2 Beds
4 Baths
1,850 sqft

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Climate Control
Heating & Cooling
Price/Sqft
$1,079
Listed
85 days ago

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

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.

Home Details for 5387 8th St

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Interior Features

Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 4
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1850 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Laundry: Laundry Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Wall Furnace,ElectricHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Other,Ceiling Fan(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Wall Furnace
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
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No View

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Foundation: Raised
Parking & Garage
GarageNo Attached GarageParking: Garage,Carport

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 84Days on Market: 85

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1930
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Residential IncomeProperty Subtype: Multi Family
Property Information
Condition: GoodParcel Number: 003331005

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,997,000Price Per Sqft: $1,079

Location

Direction & Address
City: CARPINTERIA
School Information
Elementary School: CLAJr High / Middle School: CLAHigh School: CLA

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 26-1462

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6098 sqft

Offer

Listing Terms: Conventional, Cash

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Owner Pays: Trash Collection, Water, Gas, Electricity

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 26-1462
Last check for updates: about 3 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Jason Liehr 02152826, (805) 406-6463
Beachside Partners
Nick Henry 01748131, (805) 705-7311
Beachside Partners
Source: SBMLS, MLS#26-1462
Also Listed on SBMLS, CRMLS, CRMLS.

Market trends in Carpinteria

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
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Available listings
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Price History for 5387 8th St

DatePriceEventSource
07/10/2026$1,997,000PriceChange
SBMLS #26-1462
05/08/2026$2,050,000Listed For SaleCRMLS #V1-36223
09/24/2021$1,540,000Sold
SBMLS #21-2900
08/13/2021$1,500,000PendingSBMLS #21-2900
08/03/2021$1,500,000Listed For SaleSBMLS #21-2900

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What Locals Say about Carpinteria

At least 88 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 92 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 84 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 79 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 72 % Say kids play outside

  • 67 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 67 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 66 % Say parking is easy

  • 66 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 66 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 65 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 59 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 55 % Say car is needed

  • 55 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 49 % Say there are community events

  • 44 % Say it's quiet

  • 40 % Say there's wildlife

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  • Thetitan2
    "Quiet beach town. Cool little restaurants and bars. Nice beach and walkable area. Great for biking. "
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    "Love this neighborhood. Small town feel, friendly people and great restaurants and beach. Great hiking and walking paths."
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  • Michael.avery805
    "AvoFest, Rod’s and Roses, Independence Day Parade, Holiday Parade, Alcazar Theatre, Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Art Center"
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    "It is next to a school and a park. Our kids can ride bikes to school on most days. There are orchards to look at nearby. "
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    "carminteria is a contry very good a like da people tha food is delicious have very nice looking very good tha beach and tha street is very clean I love carpinteria I respect ever people living her in carpinteria "
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  • Melissa
    "The commute isn’t great. Lots of traffic heading in both directions. I wish there was a better train schedule. "
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  • Jandie
    "Avocado festival Carp state beach Farmers market My beautiful girlfriend! 👭🏻 Cute shops Brewery Bars "
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  • Shelise777
    "Great friendly neighbors and helpful people around the block — walkable distances to stores and restaurants "
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  • Fabiana P.
    "Movie nights at the park, 4th of July parade, Halloween trick or treat, yoga at the beach, bbq with neighbors "
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  • Shelise777
    "They would love it because of the parks and the beaches in the area although there are also campgrounds with a lot of room for dogs to play"
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  • Shelise777
    "Beautiful scenery and easy to follow directions throughout the city - wonderful variety of restaurants and of course there’s our beautiful beaches"
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  • Jhovanatrujillo
    "Everyone loves dogs around here. It’s a great small beach town where everyone is friendly with each other."
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  • Bodhi Jo
    "No place is truly “safe”. A lot of street drugs happening at the beach but kids are all over town playing (very young) without supervision. I don’t have kids but if I did I would be more cautious & aware of where your kids are all the time!! "
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  • Evette A.
    "Small town feel, you can ride your bike safely everywhere. Small local businesses. Lots of kids, families, dogs. Beautiful parks. Very safe beach, safe beach water, waves don’t get too big. "
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  • Jhovanatrujillo
    "Everything is walking distance so you could always take your dog anywhere and everywhere. There’s lots of parks and it’s a small great beach town."
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  • Leland W.
    "Cars drive too fast on through streets. The amount of litter is sad. Typically, there are too many people living in each single family house. "
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  • Jhovanatrujillo
    "Really great small beach town, everyone knows each other, you can get anywhere walking. Beautiful town and beach. "
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  • Nicole B.
    "Schools are great and very welcoming. Lots of families in different stages. Parks are well kept. Very walkable. "
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  • Zenemijgraphics
    "Carpinteria is a great place to raise kids. Very peaceful and very little crime. Small community that looks out for each other."
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  • Heidibiggs
    "I’ve never seen a town like this, it is the cutest beach town in the world. It boasts clean, safe beaches, hiking, biking, amazing restaurants and beautiful landscape. "
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  • Ray
    "I’ve lived in Carpinteria for more than 20 years and I love this little beach town. It has its own laidback feel to it and isn’t as stuffy or trendy as Montecito or Santa Barbara. There isn’t much in the way of nightlife and things get pretty quiet after about 8:30pm. But the charm of this place is hard to beat. "
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  • Wwalyseeya3
    "The cost of living is really high in Carpinteria. In general, landlords don’t maintain their properties. "
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    "I live here part time and work here. Been here for 24 years. I fell in love with the town in 1991 and have loved it ever since.I am an artist and it is beautiful! People are so so nice. You have the gorgeous beach, ocean, sunsets, and mountains while everything in the town is a flat walk , biking hiking, sipping coffee in the sun. Just a wonderful heavenly quiet joyful place to be!"
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5387 8th St, Carpinteria, CA 93013 is a 2 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 1,850 sqft multi-family built in 1930. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by SBMLS on May 8, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 26-1462.