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143 San Rafael Avenue, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93109

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$3,495,000
Property Type: Res Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,606 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 8,276 Status: Active
Current Price: $3,495,000 List Date: 10/15/2026 Last Modified: 10/15/2026

Overview

Description

Move in today. Dream bigger tomorrow. Just eight homes from Shoreline Park in Santa Barbara's coveted Marine Terrace enclave, 143 San Rafael Avenue offers the rare combination of a turnkey coastal home to enjoy now and an exciting vision for the future. The 3-bedroom, 2-bath residence offers approximately 1,606 square feet of inviting living space on a spacious 8,276-square-foot parcel. Refinished hardwood floors, abundant natural light, recessed lighting, and dual-pane windows complement an updated kitchen that flows into the dining and living spaces. A comfortable family room with fireplace opens directly to the backyard, while multiple decks and a sunny, private yard invite relaxed indoor-outdoor living.

Supplements: Tesla solar and an attached two-car garage with direct interior access add everyday convenience. Adding exceptional value to this offering are architectural plans designed by renowned Santa Barbara architect Tom Ochsner. Envisioning an approximately 3,400-square-foot residence, including a junior accessory dwelling unit (JADU), the thoughtfully co ...

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Listing Details MLS# 26-3472

Location Info

District
20 - SB/WEST OF STATE
Street #
143
Street Name
San Rafael
Street Suffix
Avenue
State
CA
Country
US
Postal Code
93109
Compass Map
Santa Barbara
Map Grid
O14
County
Santa Barbara
Parcel Number
045-192-002
Cross Street
Shoreline
Development Name
Marine Terrace

Contract Info

Price
3495000
Seller Consider Concessions
Yes
Affordable Housing
No
Begin Date
2026-10-14

Property Information

TYP
Home/Estate
Total Bedrooms
3
Total Bathrooms
2
Total Full Baths
2
Year Built
1953
Total SqFt.
1606
Source
Public Records
Apx # Acres
0.19
Apx Lot SqFt
8276
ADU
No
Within City Limits
Santa Barbara
Within Coastal Zone
Yes
Recurring Fees
No

NeighborhoodSchools

Neighborhood
20 - Mesa/Below Cliff

Remarks

Hot Sheet Comment
new

Owner Info

Deposit
3
Deposit Type
%
COE
ASAP

More Information

Neighborhood/Schools

Elementary School
Washington
Junior High School
LaCumbre
High School
S.B. Sr.

Condition

Excellent
Yes
Good
Yes

Style

Cal. Cottage
Yes

Construction

Single Story
Yes
Outside Stairs
Yes

Roof

Composition
Yes

Foundation

Slab
Yes
Raised
Yes

Exterior

Stucco
Yes

Parking/Garage

Garage
Yes
Attached
Yes

Grounds/Landscaping

Yard Irrigation PRT
Yes
Fruit Trees
Yes
Drought Tolerant LND
Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Deck
Yes
Patio Open
Yes

Location/Topo

Level
Yes

Fencing

Fenced: ALL
Yes

View

Setting
Yes

Proximity

Near Ocean
Yes
Near Park(s)
Yes
Near Restaurants
Yes
Near School(s)
Yes
Near Shopping
Yes

Dining

Dining Area
Yes

Laundry

In Garage
Yes

Amenities

Dual Pane Window
Yes
Remodeled Bath
Yes
Remodeled Kitchen
Yes
Room Addition
Yes
Skylight
Yes
Solar PV
Yes

Appliances Included

Built-In Electric Oven
Yes
Dishwasher
Yes
Gas Range
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes

Fireplace(s)

Gas Supply
Yes
LR
Yes

Security

Smoke Detector(s)
Yes

Water/Sewer

S.B. Wtr
Yes
Sewer Hookup
Yes

Pets

Yes
Yes

Zoning

Other
Yes

Reports Available

Other
Yes

Terms

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes

Heating

Forced Air
Yes

Flr/Wdw Coverings

Hardwood
Yes
Tile
Yes
Concrete
Yes

Pub Listing Details

None
Yes

Electric

Solar PV Seller Owned
Yes

Property Features

Condition: Excellent; Good Style: Cal. Cottage Construction: Single Story; Outside Stairs Roof: Composition Foundation: Slab; Raised Exterior: Stucco Fencing: Fenced: ALL Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Patio Open View: Setting Proximity: Near Ocean; Near Park(s); Near Restaurants; Near School(s); Near Shopping Dining: Dining Area Laundry: In Garage Amenities: Dual Pane Window; Remodeled Bath; Remodeled Kitchen; Room Addition; Skylight; Solar PV Appliances Included: Built-In Electric Oven; Dishwasher; Gas Range; Microwave; Refrigerator Fireplace(s): Gas Supply; LR Security: Smoke Detector(s) Heating: Forced Air Electric: Solar PV Seller Owned Pets: Yes Zoning: Other Reports Available: Other Terms: Cash; Conventional Pub Listing Details: None

Documents

IDX
Listing Office: Compass
Last Updated: October - 15 - 2026
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