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An exceptional retail/restaurant opportu¬nity in the heart of Santa Barbara's Funk Zone, just steps from the beach and State Street. Originally built in the early 1900s and fully restored in 2018, this freestanding building with an extensive deck and storage combines historic charm with modern systems and design. Featuring open interiors, 12-foot ceilings, and redwood construction, the property is ideal for tasting rooms, breweries, boutique retail, or restaurant use. Delivered vacant and zoned for a wide range of commercial applications, 42 Helena Avenue offers outstanding visibility and versatility for an owner-user or investor in Santa Barbara's most dynamic district.

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General

  • Price: $2,650,000
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Commercial
  • Source: SBAOR
  • MLS ID: 25-4379
  • Updated: 12/12/2025
  • Added to Site: 38 day(s) ago

Location

  • Area: 15 - SB/EAST OF STATE
  • County: Santa Barbara
  • Cross Streets: E Cabrillo Blvd

Lot Features

  • Zoning: Other

Financial Considerations

  • Terms: See Remarks

Disclosures and Reports

  • Property ID: 033-112-007

Listed by Hayes Commercial Group

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Schools serving 42 Helena Ave

School District:Santa Barbara Unified School District
NameGradesDistance
McKinley Elementary School, Santa Barbara, CA
350 Loma Alta Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
PK-60.8 mi
La Cumbre Junior High School
2255 Modoc Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
7-82.3 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 42 Helena Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/12/2025
Listed
$2,650,000
388.93%
MLS
9/24/2014
Sold
$542,000
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Tax History for 42 Helena Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$10,103
2%
$949,743
2%
2024
$9,930
2%
$931,122
2%
2023
$9,748
2%
$912,866
2%
2022
$9,580
2%
$894,967
2%
2021
$9,357
1%
$877,420
1%
2020
$9,260
3%
$868,424
3%
2019
$8,997
27%
$841,789
28%
2018
$7,090
19%
$658,382
17%
2017
$5,966
1%
$560,796
2%
2016
$5,884
1%
$549,801
2%
2015
$5,819
216%
$541,543
238%
2014
$1,840
—
$160,344
—
2013
$1,832
—
$159,621
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42 Helena Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (MLS# 25-4379) is a Commercial property. 42 Helena Avenue is currently listed for $2,650,000 and was received on December 12, 2025. Want to learn more about 42 Helena Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Commercial real estate for sale in East Of State? You can browse all East Of State real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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