538 Mills Way, Goleta, CA 93117
OFF MARKET

538 Mills Way
Goleta, CA 93117

  • 2 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,056 sqft

$844,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 11, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $4,354/mo*
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$844,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 11, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $4,354/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,056 sqft

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Description

FULLY FURNISHED home in a clean, quiet and family-friendly condo development.
SLEEPS 4
ALL AMENITIES supplied; TV screen (not subscriptions) , high speed internet, in-unit washer and drier, cooking appliances, pots and pans, crockery, sheets and towels.
PRIVATE PATIO overlooking the magnificent NCOS nature reserve.
20 MINUTES BY BIKE to UCSB and a 20 minute walk to a grocery store and a grassy public park. Bus route nearby.
PARKING in attached garage or designated outside parking spaces.
SWIMMING pool available in the summer months.

THE SPACE: Quiet, light filled condo with dedicated home office space.
THE VIBE: Peaceful, respectful and strictly non-party building.
IDEAL TENANT Perfect for university professor, post doc researcher or other professional looking for proximity to campus without the campus noise.
No parties, no pets, no smoking and strict noise policies enforced by the HOA under HOA Rules Abidance Agreement which Tenant is required to sign.
UTILITIES: Owner pays for water, including heated water, gas fire heating, high speed internet, garbage. Tenant pays electricity cost to supplier (SoCal Edison) via account in tenant's name.
LEASE DURATION: Month to month tenancy. Must terminate by June 30th 2027.
Applicants must show proof of income equal to 3x the monthly rent and a minimum credit score of 700. No cosigners.
OCCUPANCY: One family with a maximum 4 persons.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from May 23, 2026

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Listed
21 days ago

Home Details for 538 Mills Way

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Apartment

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 6 MonthAvailable: Aug 1st

Interior Features

Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood, Tile
Room & Shared Space
Shared space is furnished

Exterior Features

Pool
Pool
Parking & Garage
Parking: Detached Off Street, On Site

Additional Information

Pool

Price History for 538 Mills Way

DatePriceEventSource
06/02/2026$3,600ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
05/21/2026$3,600Listed For RentZillow Rentals
11/14/2025$3,850ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
10/29/2025$3,850Listed For RentZillow Rentals
06/25/2013$475,000Sold
SBMLS #13-1688
07/19/2007$550,000Sold
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04/14/2004$563,000Sold
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$6,710
Assessment$584,917
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Estimated monthly rent$3,817/mo
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Comparable Sales for 538 Mills Way

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Sold Price
Sold Date
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313 Northgate Dr #D, Goleta, CA
1.62
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$806,000
05/29/26
4
2
1,300
29 Dearborn Pl #7, Goleta, CA
3.58
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1
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What Locals Say about Goleta

At least 143 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 89 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 88 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 78 % Say parking is easy

  • 78 % Say car is needed

  • 70 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 69 % Say kids play outside

  • 68 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 66 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 65 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 64 % Say it's quiet

  • 62 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 61 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 54 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 50 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 46 % Say there's wildlife

  • 29 % Say there are community events

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    "I have lived in Goleta for 5 years. I love my neighborhood as it is quiet and has peaceful walking trails right outside my door. "
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  • Chinahansen
    "Easy commute. I take back roads and can get all we need in Goleta. Roads have few cars. It’s peaceful out here. "
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  • Ivette.martinez
    "I have lived here for over 20 years and love it. I feel extremely safe and it is a good area to raise children"
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  • Katrina9115
    "Safe and quiet neighborhood. Insurance went down because of the area. More parking and plazas than Santa Barbara "
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  • Julia W.
    "Kids friendly and nice neighbours. Close to beach, school and grocery stores. Great bike paths and side walks, easy to move around safely without a car if you feel like it."
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  • Alison K.
    "Pretty safe area. Kids can bike to school. Lots of elderly people and it’s quiet. Good place for dogs. Kids are happy people walking and enjoying themselves "
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  • Alice
    "great area to live and buy a family home. been up here for a year and I love it. the weather is good too and the air is fresh"
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  • Mariajosem
    "8 minutes on the highway if no traffic or you can take cathedral oaks to avoid the traffic during rush hour"
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  • Alison K.
    "Yes - I live near a dog park great place to have a dog. If you can afford it - super pricy place to live. Lots of dogs -few chickens - cats.. no roosters. Streams with frogs and poison oak. Lots of dogs to play with. "
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  • Nathan P.
    "Dog owners would like that there are dog parks to go to and they would not like that the raccoons here will bear claw at your dog in a fight. "
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  • Myerslaura2013
    "Dog are welcome in Goleta - it is hard to find apartments that take dogs. I love living here even if the cost of living here is way too expensive for a single mom. "
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  • Karrinne G.
    "This neighborhood is high priced and not friendly at all. It has some pluses and mi uses. I’m moving "
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    "I’ve lived in this neighborhood for 2 years most people are not friendly or welcoming. It’s noisy and lots of pollen in the air. It’s priced too high and not worth it. "
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  • Karrinne G.
    "I don’t commute but to my sons school in the morning and there is a little traffic. Good access to public transportation. "
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  • Stephanie B.
    "A safe neighborhood and great for families. It’s close to al community events, both in Goleta and in Santa Barbara."
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    "I love Goleta. I am new to the area. I am just here for a short time but the area is beautiful the sands beach is stunning. "
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  • Buenaboricua
    "It’s brand new. People are friendly and willing to help each other out. There are a lot of kids out playing which shows our community is safe. "
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  • Clintearle
    "tidy houses, caring neighbors, clean areas, low crime, good schools. a lot of people are original owners and still live here"
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    "It’s like a little City. Beautiful and brand new. Costco is close by movie theater is also close by. Everything is less than two miles away."
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  • Christinavorobiov
    "Direct ocean access. Perfect weather. White light. Even the air is sweet. Proximity to Bacara and downtown Santa Barbara. Best place on earth. "
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538 Mills Way, Goleta, CA 93117 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,056 sqft apartment. This property is not currently available for sale. 538 Mills Way was last sold on Jun 25, 2013 for $475,000 (13,094% higher than the asking price of $3,600). The current Trulia Estimate for 538 Mills Way is $844,100.