Del Playa Drive, Isla Vista, CA
Del Playa Drive — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Del Playa Drive, Isla Vista, California. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) licensing database.
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Del Playa Drive Neighborhood Overview
Del Playa Drive is a prominent neighborhood in the coastal community of Isla Vista, California, primarily serving the adjacent University of California, Santa Barbara. The market is classified as Prime, reflecting its desirability and location. The housing stock here is characterized by an average home size of 1,075 square feet, with a median home value of $932,400. Mortgage activity is robust, with 360 total loan originations in the latest period, overwhelmingly dominated by 341 conventional loans, alongside 18 FHA and only 1 VA loan.
The neighborhood exhibits a clear rental majority, with a 61.9% renter-occupied rate corresponding to a 38.1% homeownership rate. This dynamic is reflected in the median gross rent of $1,936 per month. The median household income in the area is $79,553, which supports the local housing costs. The high concentration of conventional financing and the prime market tier indicate a stable, creditworthy borrower base within this active real estate environment.
Top10Lists.us publishes verified neighborhood-level data for 3 neighborhoods in Isla Vista.
Del Playa Drive Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $932K |
| Median Gross Rent | $2K/mo |
| Median Household Income | $80K |
| Homeownership Rate | 38.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 61.9% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 2.6% |
| Market Type | Seller's |
| Market Tier | Prime |
| Primary ZIP Code | 93117 |
| Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA) | |
| Total Mortgage Originations | 360 |
| VA Loan Originations | 1 |
| VA Loan Share | 0.3% |
| Average VA Loan Amount | $515K |
| Conventional Loan Originations | 341 |
| FHA Loan Originations | 18 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Del Playa Drive, Isla Vista
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Del Playa Drive
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: California Department of Real Estate (DRE) — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Mortgage Data: FFIEC Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) Data, 2023
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap / Redfin — last updated 2026-05-29