Commercial > Retail
Sold
12/31/2012
Sold Price
$51,240,018$--/ft²
401 Hope Ave
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
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401 Hope Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 is a commercial retail property property on a 3.270 acre lot with 47 construction permits. This commercial retail property is currently off market, and it was last sold in 2012 for $51,240,018.
Permits
401 Hope Ave has 47 permit records.
Permit History
47
Permits
April 21, 2021
Project Name: 401 S Hope Ave: C/a-signStatus: issuedType: SignFees: $622Effective Date: 2021-04-21Permit Number: BLD2021-00224
August 28, 2020
Project Name: 401 S Hope Ave: C/a-miscellaneousStatus: completeType: Commercial miscellaneousFees: $1,243Effective Date: 2020-08-28Permit Number: BLD2020-00895
July 7, 2020
Project Name: 401 S Hope Ave:c/a-demoStatus: issuedType: DemolitionFees: $1,543Effective Date: 2020-07-07Permit Number: BLD2020-00841
May 12, 2020
Project Name: 401 S Hope Ave: C-add, Enclose Building/other ImprovementsStatus: triageType: Commercial additionFees: $14,207Effective Date: 2020-05-12Permit Number: BLD2019-08051
December 11, 2019
Project Name: 401 S Hope Ave: C/b-demoStatus: issuedType: DemolitionFees: $759Effective Date: 2019-12-11Permit Number: BLD2019-07873
August 15, 2018
Description: Proposal for a remodel to an existing auto dealership comprising enclosure of a 1,037 square foot existing roofed display area, and demolition and reconstruction of floor area, resulting in a total of 1,760 square feet of new enclosed floor area. The remodel also includes upgrading the existing showroom and restrooms, demolition of non-load bearing partition walls, new paint, new flooring, and new storefront systems with a similar look and color. The total area of work including the new enclosed area is approximately 8,954 square feet. Other exterior alterations include the demolition of an existing vehicle display and demonstration course, new and reconfigured parking spaces, and landscaping around the building entrance per vehicle brand specifications. Planning staff has granted a Substantial Conformance Determination (Level II) for new floor area that the Planning Commission previously approved under Resolution No. 020-95.Status: appliedType: Master ApplicationEffective Date: 2018-08-15Permit Number: MST2017-00697
July 28, 2016
Description: Proposal for a pre-application consultation design review hearing with limited plans to be presented. The project will comprise an approximately 2,200 square foot, one-story addition and major facade changes on the existing Jaguar/Land Rover side of the auto dealership building facing S. Hope Avenue. The Acura side of the building facing Calle Real would remain unchanged. The parking requirement for this 151,800 square foot site is 121 spaces, with 211 spaces proposed. Project requires Planning Commission approval of a Development Plan and City Council approval of 1,100 square feet of Community Benefit Plan Development square footage.Status: appliedType: Master ApplicationEffective Date: 2016-07-28Permit Number: MST2016-00341
February 13, 2013
Project Name: 401 S Hope Ave: C/a-signStatus: completeType: Historic permitsEffective Date: 2013-02-13Permit Number: BLD2013-00311
November 15, 2012
Project Name: 401 S Hope Ave: C/otc-signStatus: completeType: Historic permitsEffective Date: 2012-11-15Permit Number: BLD2012-02247
October 30, 2012
Description: Install fire alarm system for central sation monitoring of fire sprinklers.Status: issuedType: Building PermitEffective Date: 2012-10-30Permit Number: BLD2012-02118
August 20, 2012
Description: Concept review of permanent signs for Acura to replace their temporary signs. The application includes an exception request to increase the total square footage on the site where the maximum allowable square footage is already exceeded. Proposed are two 6.2 square foot face-lit channel letter wall signs and an internally illuminated 27 square foot ground sign. The total proposed 39.4 square feet of permanent signage replaces 19.5 square feet of temporary signage. An exception is requested to allow the proposed total of 180.5 square feet to exceed the maximum of 90 square feet.Status: finaledType: Sign PermitEffective Date: 2012-08-20Permit Number: SGN2012-00102
August 16, 2012
Project Name: 401 S Hope Ave: C/otc-signStatus: completeType: Historic permitsEffective Date: 2012-08-16Permit Number: BLD2012-01568
June 26, 2012
Description: Proposal for two new signs for the Acura brand at an existing automotive dealership. The new signs consist of a 12 square foot non-illuminated monument sign and a 7.5 square foot non-illuminated pin-mounted letter wall sign with logo. The new signs total 19.5 square feet and will replace the previous Hyundai signs totaling 26.9 square feet. Existing signage totals 188 square feet and the new total square footage will be 180.6 square feet.Status: finaledType: Sign PermitEffective Date: 2012-06-26Permit Number: SGN2012-00081
May 16, 2012
Project Name: 401 S Hope Ave: C/b-alterationStatus: completeType: Historic permitsEffective Date: 2012-05-16Permit Number: BLD2012-00910
January 5, 2012
Description: Proposal for two new wall signs representing the Range Rover brand (16, 4 square feet). The project will also reface/replace four existing wall signs (7 square foot Land Rover, 8 square foot Jaguar, 18 square foot Land Rover, 19 square foot Jaguar/Range Rover/Land Rover ground sign). Refacing the ground sign will add the Range Rover name and reface the existing Jaguar and Land Rover signs with no square footage increase of the ground sign. An exception is requested to allow the proposed total square footage of 188 square feet to exceed the maximum allowable of 90. This application increases the existing total by 20 square feet with the addition of the Range Rover brand and other reface changes.Status: finaledType: Sign PermitEffective Date: 2012-01-05Permit Number: SGN2012-00005
November 22, 2011
Project Name: 401 S Hope Ave: C/otc-signStatus: completeType: Historic permitsEffective Date: 2011-11-22Permit Number: BLD2011-02480
October 11, 2011
Description: Proposal to replace temporary Hyundai signage with permanent. The proposal would replace an 8.8 square foot dimensional letter sign with 24.1 square foot illuminated sign, replace a 12 square foot non-illuminated monument sign with a 9.3 square foot illuminated monument sign, replace a 5.75 square foot non-illuminated badge sign with a 8.6 square foot illuminated logo. Exceptions are requested for letters to exceed 12 inches, and for the total signage to exceed the allowable square footage.Status: finaledType: Sign PermitEffective Date: 2011-10-11Permit Number: SGN2011-00125
August 29, 2011
Project Name: 401 S Hope Ave: C/otc-signStatus: completeType: Historic permitsEffective Date: 2011-08-29Permit Number: BLD2011-01855
December 14, 2010
Description: Proposal for new 8.8 square foot wall sign, a 5.75 square foot wall sign and a 12 square foot ground sign for Hyundai. Also proposed is to relocate an existing 6 square foot wall sign for "Pre-Owned". The proposed total square footage of all signs on the site is 126.07 square feet. An exception request was approved to exceed the maximum allowable square footage of signs for the property.Status: finaledType: Sign PermitEffective Date: 2010-12-14Permit Number: SGN2010-00180
September 21, 2010
Project Name: 401 S Hope Ave: C/otc-signStatus: completeType: Historic permitsEffective Date: 2010-09-21Permit Number: BLD2010-01985
May 11, 2010
Description: Proposal to permit an "as-built" 21.6 square foot dimensional lettered wall sign, for a site with existing signage of 93.02 square feet, for a total of 114.6 square feet. This application is to abate ENF2010-00228.Status: finaledType: Sign PermitEffective Date: 2010-05-11Permit Number: SGN2010-00063
May 19, 2008
Project Name: 401 S Hope Ave: C/otc-signStatus: completeType: Historic permitsEffective Date: 2008-05-19Permit Number: BLD2008-01095
April 3, 2008
Project Name: 401 S Hope Ave: C/otc-signStatus: completeType: Historic permitsEffective Date: 2008-04-03Permit Number: BLD2008-00716
March 17, 2008
Description: Proposal to remove and replace two 8.78 square feet internally illuminated backlit channel letter signs and replace, remove and replace existing 29.65 square feet monument sign in new location approximately 40 feet to west.Status: finaledType: Sign PermitEffective Date: 2008-03-17Permit Number: SGN2008-00037
January 9, 2008
Description: Proposal for 4 new signs totalling 63.87 square feet for the Cutter Dealership. There are 9 existing signs totalling 183.07 square feet that are to remain. An exception is requested for more signage than allowed.Status: finaledType: Sign PermitEffective Date: 2008-01-09Permit Number: SGN2008-00004
May 10, 2007
Description: Revised proposal to construct a concrete vehicle display/demonstration course in the display parking lot for Land Rover for an existing 34,687 square foot car dealership.Status: appliedType: Master ApplicationEffective Date: 2007-05-10Permit Number: MST2005-00091
April 6, 2007
Project Name: 401 S Hope Ave: C/b-additionStatus: completeType: Historic permitsEffective Date: 2007-04-06Permit Number: BLD2007-00761
July 28, 2006
Project Name: 401 S Hope Ave: C/b-alterationStatus: completeType: Historic permitsEffective Date: 2006-07-28Permit Number: BLD2006-01760
May 26, 2006
Project Name: 401 S Hope Ave: C/a-bfeStatus: completeType: Historic permitsEffective Date: 2006-05-26Permit Number: BLD2006-01246
March 16, 2005
Project Name: 401 S Hope Ave: C/otc-signStatus: completeType: Historic permitsEffective Date: 2005-03-16Permit Number: BLD2005-00638
November 15, 2004
Description: Proposal to install 74.6 square feet of new signage at the property. The project will result in nine different signs totaling 195.82 square feet of signage. An exception is requested for 18" letter heights on four signs and over signage.Status: finaledType: Sign PermitEffective Date: 2004-11-15Permit Number: SGN2004-00131
November 6, 2003
Project Name: 401 S Hope Ave: C/otc-signStatus: completeType: Historic permitsEffective Date: 2003-11-06Permit Number: BLD2003-02956
September 17, 2003
Description: Proposal to replace signs consisting of the following: three halo illuminated bronze wall mounted signs will be as follows: 1) "Cutter" on east elevation at 17.29 square feet, 2) "Land Rover" on east elevation at 30.7 square feet, 3) and Jaguar on east elevation at 52.8 square feet. One non-illuminated metal "Service" sign on east elevation at 6.5 square feet. One ground sign at 17.9 square feet. 126.3 Square feet of new signage is proposed. An exception is requested for exceeding the maximum allowable letter height for both the "Jaguar" and "Cutter" signs and total amount of signage.Status: approvedType: Sign PermitEffective Date: 2003-09-17Permit Number: SGN2003-00138
March 15, 2001
Project Name: 401 S Hope Ave: SignsStatus: completeType: Historic permitsEffective Date: 2001-03-15Permit Number: BLD2001-00610
March 5, 2001
Project Name: 401 S Hope Ave: C-interior RemodelStatus: completeType: Historic permitsEffective Date: 2001-03-05Permit Number: BLD2001-00513
February 28, 2001
Description: A proposal to approve a 24.38 square foot ground sign, three wall signs with channel letters: 1) "Infiniti Service" on the northern elevation of 25 square feet. 2) "Cutter Infiniti" on the southwestern elevation of 29.22 square feet. 3) "Infiniti" with a symbol on the eastern elevation of 44.08 square feet and to relocate previously approved wall signs totaling 24.66 square feet. An exception is requested for exceeding the maximum sign square footage on this commercial site. Proposal to add four new window signs, remove two signs, and relocate one sign at Graham Chevrolet. An exception is requested for exceeding the maximum allowable signage. The maximum letter height proposed is 21 inches.Status: finaledType: Sign PermitEffective Date: 2001-02-28Permit Number: SGN2001-00022
December 23, 1998
Description: Erect a temporary canopy (30'x30') on the Cutter Motor lot from December 24, 1998 until January 31, 1999. No walls or generators are permitted. The color is to be white only.Status: issuedType: Building PermitEffective Date: 1998-12-23Permit Number: BLD98-03050
December 23, 1998
Project Name: 401 S Hope Ave: C-temporary TentStatus: completeType: Historic permitsEffective Date: 1998-12-23Permit Number: BLD1998-03050
December 23, 1998
Description: Proposal to erect a temporary canopy (30'x30') on the Cutter Motor lot from December 24, 1998 until January 31, 1999. No walls or generators are proposed. The color is proposed to be red and white striped (vertically).Status: appliedType: Master ApplicationEffective Date: 1998-12-23Permit Number: MST98-00861
April 30, 1996
Project Name: 401 S Hope Ave: SignStatus: completeType: Historic permitsEffective Date: 1996-04-30Permit Number: BLD1996-01051
April 8, 1996
Project Name: 401 S Hope Ave: 1 Monument SignStatus: completeType: Historic permitsEffective Date: 1996-04-08Permit Number: BLD1996-00861
September 7, 1995
Project Name: 401 S Hope Ave: C-ground SignStatus: completeType: Historic permitsEffective Date: 1995-09-07Permit Number: BLD1995-02155
August 15, 1995
Project Name: 401 S Hope Ave: C-gradingStatus: completeType: Historic permitsEffective Date: 1995-08-15Permit Number: BLD1995-01934
August 14, 1995
Project Name: 401 S Hope Ave: C-gradingStatus: expiredType: Historic permitsEffective Date: 1995-08-14Permit Number: BLD1995-01918
June 19, 1995
Project Name: 401 S Hope Ave: C-gradingStatus: completeType: Historic permitsEffective Date: 1995-06-19Permit Number: BLD1995-01340
May 30, 1995
Project Name: 401 S Hope Ave: C-new Comm BldgStatus: completeType: Historic permitsEffective Date: 1995-05-30Permit Number: BLD1995-01190
January 18, 1995
Project Name: 401 S Hope Ave: C-gradingStatus: expiredType: Historic permitsEffective Date: 1995-01-18Permit Number: BLD1995-00157
Current Ownership
Information about the current owner(s).
Taxes Billed
Taxes billed in 2023$122,460.08From latest Total Assessed Value1.08%Total Assessed Value$11,376,242=Land+
Assessed Value$5,059,933Additions
Assessed Value$6,316,309
In 2023, taxes billed for 401 Hope Ave were $122,460.08, which is 1.08% from latest Total Assessed Value of $11,376,242.
Property History
401 Hope Ave has undefined property events records (listings, deeds, permits, tax, foreclosure, loan).
Property Events
Environment
Environmental factors around 401 Hope Ave
Hazard Risks
Earthquake477Nat'l Avg100Lead100Particulates100Air Pollution100Carb Mono95Ozone95Tornado10Weather6Hurricane1Wind1Hail0
11 hazards (Carbon Monoxide, Earthquake Risk, Tornado Index, Hurricane Index, Air Pollution Index, Ozone Index, Wind Index, Weather Risk, Lead Index, Particulate Matter, National Average) are above the national average around 401 Hope Ave.
Walkability Index
13 /20
Most Walkable
20-18
Very Walkable
17-15
Somewhat Walkable
14-10
Car Dependent
9-0
401 Hope Ave has a walkability score of 13 out of 20, which means that it is in a somewhat walkable area.
Temperature
Seasonal temperature sampled over multiple years
Winter
Average
Low
34°F
High
52°F
Summer
Average
Low
55°F
High
88°F
In the winter at 401 Hope Ave, temperatures range from 34.45°F to 52.25°F with an average of 43.35°F. In the summer, the temperature ranges from 54.95°F to 87.52°F with and average of 71.24°F.
School Information
Public/private schools serving 401 Hope Ave
Public Schools
Vieja Valley Elementary School
Grades: KG-6
1.22 mi
B+
La Colina Junior High School
Grades: 7-8
1.08 mi
B-
San Marcos High School
Grades: 9-12
2.22 mi
B
* The school rating is based entirely on the test score performance of each school. It is based on a scale of A-F, A being best.
Nearby public schools serving 401 Hope Ave have ratings undefined, undefined, and undefined.
Neighborhood
This property is located in Upper State, Santa Barbara, CA 93105.
Seasonal Housing units 93105
39%of housing is for seasonal rent.
Daytime Population for 93105
+20%of people during work hours.
Boundary map of Upper State.
Crime Index for 93105
99
99
The crime index in 93105 is 99, which is 1.0 times lower than national average.
Market Trends
Historical market data near 401 Hope Ave over selected time period.
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