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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

Overview

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.

Listing Details MLS# 25-2437

Location Info

District
20 - SB/WEST OF STATE
Street #
242
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
045-142-018
Cross Street
San Miguel

Contract Info

Price
2690000
Seller Consider Concessions
Yes
Affordable Housing
No
Begin Date
2025-06-23

Status Information

Sold Date
2025-07-21
Under Contract Date
2025-06-26

Property Information

TYP
Home/Estate
Total Bedrooms
3
Total Bathrooms
Yes
Total Full Baths
Yes
Year Built
1953
Total SqFt.
1067
Source
Public Records
Main House SqFt
1067
ADU
No
Within City Limits
Yes
Total # Units
Yes
Recurring Fees
No

NeighborhoodSchools

Neighborhood
20 - Mesa

Remarks

Hot Sheet Comment
new

More Information

Owner Info

Deposit
3

Neighborhood/Schools

Elementary School
See Remarks
Junior High School
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High School
See Remarks

Condition

Excellent
Yes

Style

Cal. Cottage
Yes
Traditional
Yes

Construction

Single Story
Yes

Parking/Garage

Gar #2
Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Patio Open
Yes

Proximity

Near Ocean
Yes
Near Park(s)
Yes

Rooms

Primary Bedroom
Yes

Dining

Breakfast Area
Yes
In Kitchen
Yes

Laundry

In Garage
Yes

Amenities

Remodeled Bath
Yes
Remodeled Kitchen
Yes

Interior Features

Smart Thermostat
Yes

Appliances Included

Water Purifier Owned
Yes
Rev Osmosis
Yes

Zoning

E-3
Yes
S-D
Yes

Terms

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes
Ctel
Yes

Cooling

Window Unit(s)
Yes

Heating

Forced Air
Yes

Contingent Remarks

HOME INSPECTN
Yes

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
IDX
Listing Office: Vista Sotheby's International Realty
Last Updated: August - 27 - 2025
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