242 San Rafael Avenue, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93109
$2,640,000
Property Type:
Res
Bedrooms:
3
Baths:
1
Square Footage:
1,067
Status:
Closed
Current Price:
$2,640,000
List Date:
6/24/2025
Last Modified:
8/27/2025
Description
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 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.
More Information MLS# 25-2437
Location Info
Country: US
Compass Map: Santa Barbara
Map Grid: O14
Cross Street: San Miguel
District: 20 - SB/WEST OF STATE
Street #: 242
Street Name: San Rafael
Street Suffix: Avenue
State: CA
Postal Code: 93109
County: Santa Barbara
Parcel Number: 045-142-018
Contract Info
Seller Consider Concessions: Yes
Affordable Housing: No
Current Price: $2,640,000
Price: 2690000
Begin Date: 2025-06-23
Status: Closed
Property Information
Year Built: 1953
Total #Units: 1
Main House SqFt: 1067
Source: Public Records
Recurring Fees: No
ADU: No
Within City Limits: Yes
TYP: Home/Estate
Total Bedrooms: 3
Total Bathrooms: 1
Total Full Baths: 1
Total SqFt.: 1067
Neighborhood/Schools
Elementary School: See Remarks
Junior High School: See Remarks
High School: See Remarks
Owner Info
Deposit: 3
Remarks
Hot Sheet Comment: new
Geo Lat: 34.398746
Geo Lon: -119.711555
Condition
Excellent: 1
Style
Cal. Cottage: 1
Traditional: 1
Construction
Single Story: 1
Parking/Garage
Gar #2: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Patio Open: 1
Proximity
Near Ocean: 1
Near Park(s): 1
Rooms
Primary Bedroom: 1
Dining
Breakfast Area: 1
In Kitchen: 1
Laundry
In Garage: 1
Amenities
Remodeled Bath: 1
Remodeled Kitchen: 1
Interior Features
Smart Thermostat: 1
Appliances Included
Water Purifier Owned: 1
Rev Osmosis: 1
Zoning
E-3: 1
S-D: 1
Terms
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Ctel: 1
Cooling
Window Unit(s): 1
Heating
Forced Air: 1
Contingent Remarks
HOME INSPECTN: 1
Status Information
Sold Date: 2025-07-21
Sold Price: $2,640,000
Under Contract Date: 2025-06-26
NeighborhoodSchools
Neighborhood: 20 - Mesa
Property Features
Condition: Excellent
Style: Cal. Cottage; Traditional
Construction: Single Story
Patio and Porch Features: Patio Open
Proximity: Near Ocean; Near Park(s)
Rooms: Primary Bedroom
Dining: Breakfast Area; In Kitchen
Laundry: In Garage
Amenities: Remodeled Bath; Remodeled Kitchen
Interior Features: Smart Thermostat
Appliances Included: Water Purifier Owned; Rev Osmosis
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Heating: Forced Air
Zoning: E-3; S-D
Terms: Cash; Conventional; Ctel
Contingent Remarks: HOME INSPECTN
Listing Office:
Vista Sotheby's International Realty
Last Updated: August - 27 - 2025
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