For sale

$2,195,000

Est. $14,225/mo —

•

4,710

sq ft

257 Mathilda Dr, Goleta, CA 93117

About this home

Located in the desirable Ellwood Beach neighborhood of the City of Goleta, this six-unit apartment property offers a highly attractive unit mix of four 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath townhomes--each featuring a private patio--and two 1-bedroom, 1-bath flats. Residents enjoy an exceptional coastal lifestyle, with the Ellwood Beach Preserve, scenic hiking and walking trails, pristine beaches, and bike paths all within walking distance. The property is also conveniently situated near the intersection of Hollister Avenue and Storke Avenue, providing immediate access to five shopping centers offering a wide array of dining, retail, and everyday amenities. See ''more'' Its strategic location near Goleta's prominent Office and Technology Parks and the University of California, Santa Barbara positions the property to attract and sustain a diverse tenant base, including families, young professionals, and students alike. Laundry: Yes, common laundry room Utilities: Separately metered for electricity Inspections: CLA

Multi-familyProperty Type

1970Year Built

6,970 sq ftLot Size

$466Price/Sq.Ft.

5 spacesParking

Listed by Caitlin Hensel •DRE #01893341 • Hayes Commercial Group

Listed by Christos Celmayster •DRE #01342996 • Hayes Commercial Group

Listing updated: Jul 14, 2026 at 12:22pm

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:SBMLS #26-2332

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$14,225 per month

Principal and interest$11,536

Property taxes

$2,286

HOA dues

Home insurance

$402

Utilities

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Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Ellwood Elementary School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.6mi

8/10

Goleta Valley Junior High School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.4mi

6/10

Dos Pueblos Senior High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi

9/10

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About

Ellwood

Ellwood, located between Isla Vista and the Goleta Slough, is a coastal and residential Goleta neighborhood with blufftop trails and eucalyptus groves. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Ellwood Mesa open-space trailheads near Hollister Avenue, where hikers, cyclists, and dog-walkers stream toward the ocean-facing paths. Low-slung ranch homes and newer townhome pockets sit behind wind-shaped trees, with salt air and birdlife setting the daily rhythm. Ellwood Mesa Open Space frames the edge with wide views toward the Channel Islands and seasonal wildflowers. The Bacara Resort area adds a polished coastal backdrop, while nearby Sandpiper Golf Club anchors the recreation scene. Evenings often track the sunset from the bluffs above Haskell’s Beach.

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Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Interior features
Laundry room

Bedrooms
Six-unit property comprised of multiple bedroom counts: four 2-bedroom units and two 1-bedroom units

Bathrooms
Each unit has one bathroom (mix of full and half as configured)

Laundry & utility
Dedicated laundry room

Sale and tax history for 257 Mathilda Dr

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

SBMLS #26-2332

Jul 14, 2026

Listed

$2,195,000

$466/sq ft

NSBCRMLS #1034116

Apr 6, 2017

Listing Removed

—

Sep 28, 2004

Listed

$1,399,000

$297/sq ft

SBMLS #11-13

Jan 3, 2011

Sold

$1,143,500

$243/sq ft

Jan 3, 2011

Listed

$1,143,500

$243/sq ft

Public Records

Dec 30, 2010

Sold

$1,650,000

$350/sq ft

SBMLS #09-2152

Jun 15, 2009

Listed

$1,295,000

$275/sq ft

SBMLS #08-3433

Sep 4, 2008

Listed

$1,495,000

$317/sq ft

Public Records

Feb 1, 2005

Sold

$1,256,000

$267/sq ft

SBMLS #04-3300

Feb 1, 2005

Sold

$1,339,000

$284/sq ft

Nov 29, 2004

Listing Removed

—

Sep 28, 2004

Listed

$1,399,000

$297/sq ft

CRMLS #PI1034116

Jan 2, 2005

Listing Removed

—

Sep 28, 2004

Listed

$1,399,000

$297/sq ft

CRMLS #409929

Nov 29, 2004

Delisted

—

Sep 28, 2004

Listed

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$18,629 (+4.9%)

$850,000 + $1,850,000

$2,700,000

2024

$17,766 (+4.3%)

$576,524 + $885,288

$1,461,812

2023

$17,033 (+3.3%)

$565,220 + $867,930

$1,433,150

2022

$16,491 (+1.6%)

$554,138 + $850,912

$1,405,050

2021

$16,238 (+2.5%)

$543,273 + $834,228

$1,377,501

2020

$15,844 (+1.7%)

$532,621 + $817,871

$1,350,492

2019

$15,578 (+1.8%)

$527,160 + $809,485

$1,336,645

2018

$15,309 (+1.5%)

$516,824 + $793,613

$1,310,437

2017

$15,082 (+3.3%)

$496,756 + $762,797

$1,259,553

2016

$14,603 (+1.9%)

$496,756 + $762,797

$1,259,553

2015

$14,331 (+2.3%)

$487,016 + $747,841

$1,234,857

2014

$14,014 (+1.2%)

$470,305 + $722,179

$1,192,484

2013

$13,850 (+3.6%)

$470,305 + $722,179

$1,192,484

2012

$13,374 (+1.9%)

$468,180 + $718,916

$1,187,096

2011

$13,130 (−19.4%)

$459,000 + $704,820

$1,163,820

2009

$16,283 (+2.1%)

$600,000 + $692,500

$1,292,500

2008

$15,949

$636,724 + $781,579

$1,418,303

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

Baths

Stories

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Lot depth

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Lot size

6,970 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Finished Sq. Ft.

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Unfinished Sq. Ft.

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Total Sq. Ft.

4,710

Year built

—

Style

Multi-Family (5+ Unit)

County

Santa Barbara County

APN

079554007

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

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Garage

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Features

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Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.

Residential—High Density District

This District is intended for multi-family housing and accessory uses customarily associated with residences by implementing the High-Density (R-HD) land use designation of the General Plan. Development may also include attached and detached single-unit dwellings. This District may also function as a transition between higher intensity business uses and medium-density multi-family housing and single-family residential neighborhoods.

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

4/10 Fire Factor

1% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 83° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

6/10 Air Factor

10 unhealthy days expected this year, 10 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Goleta, CA • 93117

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Sun exposure

88/ 100

Very good sunlight

Sunscore

This home receives average direct sun exposure in the zip code. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

9.4 hrs

6 hrs

JuneDecember

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