Magic on the Mesa: immerse yourself in the Santa Barbara beach life with this completely remodeled home in the East Mesa. Well-located just 2 blocks from the California coastline and Shoreline Park. Featuring 3BR + 1BA with a double-sink vanity and ample counter space, plus a full laundry and bonus space in garage. Well-appointed kitchen with custom Kraftmaid cabinets, quartz counters, Carrara marble backsplash, and a built-in reversed-osmosis water filtration system. Upgraded electrical, new lighting, furnace, and premium plumbing fixtures. Large landscaped yard with citrus and avocado trees. An idyllic second home or vacation rental opportunity. Adventure along the bike path that takes you past Leadbetter Beach and into downtown Santa Barbara for wine tastings in the Funk Zone, dining, or shopping on State Street. Lifetime memories await along the American Riviera!
Current real estate data for Single Family in Santa Barbara as of Jun 26, 2025
94
Single Family Listed
102
Avg DOM
1,762
Avg $ / SqFt
$9,454,717
Avg List Price
Property Details
Price:
$2,690,000
MLS #:
SB25135690
Status:
Active
Beds:
3
Baths:
1
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
Santa Barbara: Other 80
Neighborhood:
vc81santabarbara
Listed Date:
Jun 16, 2025
Finished Sq Ft:
1,067
Lot Size:
6,098 sqft / 0.14 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1953
Schools
School District:
See Remarks
Interior
Appliances
6 Burner Stove, Tankless Water Heater
Cooling
None
Fireplace Features
None
Heating
Central
Interior Features
Quartz Counters
Exterior
Community Features
Sidewalks, Suburban
Garage Spaces
2.00
Lot Features
Back Yard, Front Yard
Parking Features
Driveway, Garage – Two Door
Parking Spots
4.00
Pool Features
None
Sewer
Public Sewer
Spa Features
None
Stories Total
1
View
None
Water Source
Public
Financial
Association Fee
0.00
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Community
- Address242 San Rafael Avenue Santa Barbara CA
- NeighborhoodVC81 – Santa Barbara
- SubdivisionSanta Barbara: Other (80)
- CitySanta Barbara
- CountySanta Barbara
- Zip Code93109
Subdivisions in Santa Barbara
- Birnam Wood
- Bonnymede
- Bonnymede Shores
- Santa Barbara: Other
- Santa Barbara: Other – 0080
- Santa Barbara: Other 80
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Property Summary
- Located in the Santa Barbara: Other (80) subdivision, 242 San Rafael Avenue Santa Barbara CA is a Single Family for sale in Santa Barbara, CA, 93109. It is listed for $2,690,000 and features 3 beds, 1 baths, and has approximately 1,067 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1953. The current price per square foot is $2,521. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Santa Barbara is $1,762. The average listing price for Single Family in Santa Barbara is $9,454,717.
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Courtesy of Vista Sotheby’s International Realty. Disclaimer: All data relating to real estate for sale on this page comes from the Broker Reciprocity (BR) of the California Regional Multiple Listing Service. Detailed information about real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than CornerStone Real Estate include the name of the listing broker. Neither the listing company nor CornerStone Real Estate shall be responsible for any typographical errors, misinformation, misprints and shall be held totally harmless. The Broker providing this data believes it to be correct, but advises interested parties to confirm any item before relying on it in a purchase decision. Copyright 2025. California Regional Multiple Listing Service. All rights reserved. 242 San Rafael Avenue
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